This morning two people visiting the Whiritoa blowhole got caught out by the big surf and incoming tide. Then a bystander nearby watching also got into trouble.
Waikato police are urging ... More
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers, members of the police executive and wing patron Cameron Leslie MNZM congratulated the 55 graduating constables from Wing 389 this morning.
Families ... More
Police can now release the name of the person who died in the two-vehicle crash on Te Ngae Road, Rotorua, on Thursday 6 November.
She was Teleia Thompson, a 23-year-old from Rotorua. ... More
Police will be part of something special, supporting Wellington District’s Special Olympics athletes to carry the Flame of Hope in support of the Special Olympic Games. More
One person has died following a crash near Mangapai on Wednesday night.
The single vehicle crash was reported on Waiotira Road at 10.50pm.
Sadly, the passenger of the vehicle died ... More
A Police investigation is underway after a fatal crash near Wellsford early this morning.
At around 1.40am, a single vehicle crash was reported on Waiteitei Road.
The vehicle has ... More
Two simultaneous search warrants have led to two arrests in relation to a slew of shoplifting across Christchurch.
“The arrests we have made relate to shoplifting and fraud matters ... More
Attributable to Sergeant Tracy Haggart, Queenstown Acting Response Manager,
A youth has been remanded in custody following a commercial burglary in Remarkables Park earlier this week. ... More
Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant David Thompson, Manawatu Area Investigations Manager,
An 18-year-old Palmerston North man has been arrested and charged following a building fire ... More
One person has died following a serious crash in Whitianga this morning.
Emergency services were called to the two vehicle crash at the intersection of Tairua Whitianga Road and Moewai Road ... More
Police investigating the murder of Bill Maangi in Gisborne are seeking the public’s help in identifying two people believed to be directly linked to the incident. More
Southland Police are teaming up with Department of Conservation (DOC) and farmers to target illegal hunting and trespassing in the Mid Dome Conservation Area.
‘The Mid Dome Poaching Project ... More
Please attribute the following to Detective Senior Sergeant Natalie Flowerdew-Brown:
Police investigating the murder of Tristan Oakes in Te Puke on 25 October 2025 have today ... More
Media are invited to attend the graduation ceremonies of recruit wings 389 in Wellington and 390 in Auckland this week.
The ceremonies mark the recruits’ completion of their initial ... More
Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Jo Carolan:
Police are following strong lines of enquiry into the shooting in Wainoni, Christchurch, which occurred on Monday evening, 10 November. ... More
WATCH: The findings of the IPCA review into the Police handling of complaints against Jevon McSkimming show inexcusable conduct by former senior leaders of New Zealand Police. More
Attributable to Detective Inspector Craig Farrant:
Police are following good lines of enquiry in relation to a shooting in Wainoni last night.
Officers remain at the scene on ... More
A person has died after an incident involving an ATV at a property in Waitahora.
Emergency services were called to the Weber Road property shortly after 8.30am yesterday.
Sadly, the ... More
Police acknowledges the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority into a non-fatal shooting in west Auckland during September 2023.
On 27 September 2023, Police received ... More
Attributable to Detective Inspector Craig Farrant:
Police are investigating after a woman suffered what appears to be a serious gunshot wound in Wainoni, Christchurch.
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Attributable to Acting Detective Sergeant Nicholas Mead:
Police investigating the disappearance of Kapiti man Graham Russell Smith are still hopeful that he can be returned to his loved ... More
Police can now name the man who died in a fatal crash on State Highway 3 near Sanson on 18 September.
He was 34-year-old Brook Paul Morgan, from Marton.
Police offer our sympathies ... More
Electric dirt bikes are creating serious concerns for Police, with the vehicles featuring in a growing number of crashes and cases of illegal riding.
In most instances, the bikes, which can ... More
Please attribute to Sergeant Steven Jones, Waikato Road Policing,
Police are appealing for information from the public following a fatal crash in the Waipa District on Saturday 18 October ... More
Attributable to Sergeant Tracy Haggart, Queenstown Acting Response Manager,
Queenstown Police are appealing for information from the public following a burglary in Remarkables Park.
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One person has died following a crash involving two cyclists in Carterton yesterday.
Police and other emergency services responded to the crash on Kokotau Road at around 11.30am 8 November ... More
A person has been found deceased following a fire in Hamilton East this morning.
Emergency services attended a Wellington Street address just after 6am, where a house was on fire.
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Police can now release the name of the man who died following a crash on the intersection of Waharoa Road East and Pohlen Road on 30 October.
The man was Michael Plowman, 51, of Matamata. ... More
