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  • Police Hat Close Up
    22 Jul 2026 4:58pm News:
    Tasman

    Op Boston targets drug supply while supporting families affected by organised crime

    West Coast Police have seized drugs and items related to the sale and supply of illicit drugs following a series of search warrants across Westport today. Operation Boston was set up to target the... More

    2 min read
  • Police radio on shoulder
    22 Jul 2026 4:37pm News:
    Tasman

    Five arrested following operation targeting drug supply

    Attributable to Detective Sergeant Lisa Brent, Nelson Bays Organised Crime Unit: Five people have been arrested on serious drugs charges, with one person charged with 30 offences, after a series of... More

    2 min read
  • Car stationary night lights on - 1
    22 Jul 2026 3:54pm News:
    Auckland City

    The fast lane to arrest

    A night of dangerous driving across Auckland’s motorway network ended in custody for a car full of fleeing youths. Just before 8pm last night, a motorways unit observed a Toyota Corolla allegedly... More

    1 min read
  • The Polar Plunge at Freyberg Beach Wellington last weekend saw 150 people take part.
    22 Jul 2026 11:56am News:
    National News

    Brrrrrrrrrrrring it on – Polar Plunge Auckland

    Media invitation What: Polar Plunge for Special Olympics in Auckland: Take part/donate: www.torchrun.org.nz Where: Takapuna Beach, The Strand, North Shore, Auckland Why: Raise funds and awareness for... More

    3 min read
  • Hundreds gather to take part in the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics in Wellington.
    22 Jul 2026 11:35am News:
    Canterbury

    MEDIA ADVISORY Brrrrrrrring it on: Polar Plunge Christchurch

    MEDIA ARE INVITED: What: Polar Plunge for Special Olympics in Christchurch: Take part/donate: www.torchrun.org.nz Where: New Brighton Beach Surf Lifesaving Club, (New Brighton Pier) Christchurch Why... More

    3 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    22 Jul 2026 11:08am News:
    Southern

    Fatal Crash, Springvale Road, Springvale

    One person has died following a serious crash in Springvale this morning. Police were called to the two vehicle crash around 9am. Sadly, one person was located deceased at the scene. The road remains... More

    1 min read
  • Multiple Police cars in a line
    21 Jul 2026 5:47pm News:
    Waitematā

    Grocery run doesn't check out

    Police bagged a car full of stolen groceries after stopping a vehicle on Auckland’s North Shore. Just after 1pm on Monday, the Waitematā Beat team was responding to a report of shoplifting at a... More

    1 min read
  • Police Emergency tape with car - 2
    21 Jul 2026 1:55pm News:
    Eastern

    Unexplained death, Kaiti

    Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant John Love: Police are investigating an unexplained death in Kaiti, Gisborne. Emergency services were called to the Crawford Road address just before 1... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    21 Jul 2026 1:34pm News:
    Tasman

    Operation Wavecrest - Service for Marlborough infant planned

    A funeral service will be held next week for an infant that was found in Marlborough on 19 May. The body of the stillborn baby was discovered on Wairau Bar Road. Details of the service: Date... More

    1 min read
  •  Inglewood’s famous Pink Panther statue.
    21 Jul 2026 1:23pm News:
    Central

    Cat burglars no match for super sleuth Sergeant

    A community icon has been rescued overnight, after a keen-eyed Sergeant intercepted a mastermind heist. More

    1 min read
  • Ben Barrett
    21 Jul 2026 12:55pm News:
    Northland

    Police renew appeal for missing Russell man Benjamin Barrett

    Police are continuing to appeal for sightings or information on missing man Benjamin Barrett, who was last seen in Russell at the end of May. More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    21 Jul 2026 12:07pm News:
    National News

    Police warn of scammers impersonating NZ Police targeting cryptocurrency wallet holders

    Over the past few weeks, a number of reports have shown scams of this nature, resulting in victims suffering millions of dollars in losses. More

    2 min read
  • Police believe the person pictured can assist with our investigation.
    21 Jul 2026 11:12am News:
    Auckland City

    Appeal for information following fatal fire, Onehunga

    Auckland City Police are asking for the public’s help identifying the person pictured, as we believe they can assist with information following a fatal house fire in Onehunga. Detective Senior... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    21 Jul 2026 10:13am News:
    Northland

    Name release: Fatal crash, Ahipara

    Police can now name the two people who sadly died following a crash on Kaitaia-Awaroa Road, Ahipara on 10 July. They were David Ian Clark, 64, of Ahipara, and Jeremiah Jordan Nati, 30, of Auckland... More

    1 min read
  • Handcuffing 1
    20 Jul 2026 5:28pm News:
    Wellington

    Arrest in Silverstream

    Attribute to Inspector Wade Jennings, Hutt Valley Area Commander: A man is due to appear in court tomorrow facing a range of charges following an incident in Silverstream this afternoon. At about 3... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    20 Jul 2026 4:50pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Name release, fatal crash, Galatea, Whakatāne

    One person has died following a crash in Whakatāne on Thursday 16 July. At around 9:30pm, Police were called to the single vehicle crash on Troutbeck Road, Galatea. The sole occupant of the vehicle... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    20 Jul 2026 3:21pm News:
    Central

    Fatal crash, Levin

    One person has died following a single vehicle crash in Levin this afternoon. The crash on State Highway 1 was reported just before 1pm and occurred between Kawiu Rd and The Avenue. Sadly, one person... More

    1 min read
  • Processing arrest - fingerprint 2
    20 Jul 2026 3:14pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Found again: memorial plaques stolen twice 

    A man has been charged after three memorial brass plaques were stolen, recovered, reinstated, and then stolen again. Eastern Bay of Plenty Police have since recovered the World War One and World War... More

    1 min read
  • Wing 397 on parade.
    20 Jul 2026 1:52pm TenOne Magazine

    The real deal - Wing 397

    Pride and precision on display as Recruit Wing 397 graduates in Auckland. More

    6 min read
  • Police tape
    20 Jul 2026 12:00pm News:
    Wellington

    Ransacking burglars arrested in stolen car

    Attribute to Inspector Wade Jennings, Hutt Valley Area Commander: Police have arrested three burglars after they stole items and a car from a Lower Hutt home this morning. The homeowner made a 111... More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    20 Jul 2026 11:39am News:
    Canterbury

    Medicinal cannabis licence holder charged after Police investigation

    Attribute the following to Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Brad Grainger, Canterbury Criminal Investigation Branch: Police investigating a medicinal cannabis licence holder have arrested and charged... More

    1 min read
  • Operation Avon
    20 Jul 2026 11:26am News:
    Canterbury

    Operation Avon: Entire Christchurch Comancheros chapter convicted in major drug bust

    Twenty-nine people, including every member of the Christchurch chapter of the Comancheros Motorcycle Club, have been convicted following Operation Avon. More

    2 min read
  • Processing arrest  - 1
    20 Jul 2026 11:16am News:
    Canterbury

    Coppers conduct swift arrest following alleged $200k copper theft

    Canterbury coppers unravelled an alleged copper thief’s plan on Sunday night. More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    20 Jul 2026 8:21am News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Final planned search for Jeremy Robertson

    Please attribute to Detective Sergeant Richard How: Police are planning a further search for missing man Jeremy Robertson in Rotorua this week. On Wednesday 22 July, approximately 20 Police Search and... More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    20 Jul 2026 6:20am News:
    Central

    Final planned search for Jeremy Robertson

    Please attribute to Detective Sergeant Richard How: Police are planning a further search for missing man Jeremy Robertson in Rotorua this week. On Wednesday 22 July, approximately 20 Police Search and... More

    1 min read
  • Multiple Police cars in a line
    18 Jul 2026 7:54pm News:
    Waikato

    Seven youths arrested after quick response from Police in Hamilton

    Seven youths have been arrested following a swift and coordinated Police response to a shoplifting incident in Hamilton. On Friday 17 July, Police were notified of a group of youths entering a store... More

    1 min read
  • Police Hat Close Up
    17 Jul 2026 8:22pm News:
    Waikato

    Woman arrested and charged following alleged marketplace scam in Hamilton

    Hamilton Police have arrested and charged a 26-year-old woman after an investigation targeting recent online marketplace scams. Detective Sergeant Logan Oliver says Police launched an investigation... More

    1 min read
  • Police shirts
    17 Jul 2026 4:32pm News:
    Central

    Man in custody following a serious assault in Whangaehu

    Attributable to Inspector Phil Ward, Acting Manawatū Area Commander: One person has been taken into custody following an earlier Police operation. At around 11:50am, emergency services were called to... More

    1 min read
  • Car decals / graphics / stickers - 1
    17 Jul 2026 2:46pm News:
    Southern

    Four arrested following alleged assault at Mataura hotel

    Southland Police have arrested and charged four people in connection to an alleged assault at a hotel in Mataura on 27 June. Detective Senior Sergeant Greg Baird says the assault took place in the... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio on shoulder
    17 Jul 2026 11:27am News:
    Southern

    Drugs seized following traffic stop, Dunedin

    Police have charged a man after locating a large amount of drugs and cash during a traffic stop in North Dunedin last night. Around 10.30pm, Police saw a suspicious vehicle driving around the North... More

    1 min read

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