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  • Media release - fatal crash
    11 May 2025 5:04pm News:
    Waikato

    Fatal ATV crash, Karapiro

    One person has died following an ATV crash at a private property on French Pass Road, Karapiro this afternoon. The crash was reported to Police at 2.30pm. In addition to the fatality, one person... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - homicide inquiry
    11 May 2025 1:38pm News:
    Eastern

    Homicide investigation launched after Napier incident

    A teenager has died after a serious incident in Napier at the weekend. More

    1 min read
  • Police radio on shoulder
    11 May 2025 1:13pm News:
    Central

    Police appealing for information following aggravated robbery in Marton

    Police investigating an aggravated robbery in Marton are appealing for information from the public. On Saturday 10 May, Police received a report of a person entering a commercial premises on Broadway... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Update
    11 May 2025 11:25am News:
    Southern

    Update: Search for missing tramper, Milford Sound

    Search efforts in Milford Sound for a missing tramper are continuing today. While the tramper has not yet been located, Police remain positive as the search remains ongoing. A Land Search and Rescue... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    11 May 2025 8:33am News:
    Eastern

    Fatal crash, Hastings

    One person has died and another has serious injuries following a two-vehicle collision in Hastings overnight. Emergency services were called to the crash on Southampton Street West, near the... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    10 May 2025 5:52pm News:
    Auckland City

    Update: Auckland Southern Motorway crash

    A motorcyclist involved in a crash on Auckland’s Southern Motorway this afternoon has died. The motorcyclist was transported to hospital in a critical condition following the crash. Tragically they... More

    1 min read
  • Police shirts
    10 May 2025 3:15pm News:
    Wellington

    Body located believed to be missing Masterton man

    A 73-year-old man who went missing in Masterton on 4 May has sadly been found deceased. John Rafferty was discovered by a Search and Rescue team this morning. Sergeant Anthony Matheson says the death... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    10 May 2025 11:39am News:
    Waitematā

    Fatal crash, Mangawhai Road, Wellsford

    A person has died after a single-vehicle crash at Te Arai overnight. Police were called to the scene on Mangawhai Road, between Braddick Road and Fairy Hill Road, about 11.15pm, where officers found a... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    9 May 2025 7:26pm News:
    Canterbury

    Name release: Fatal crash, Sumner

    Police can now release the name of the man who died following a crash on Lake Sumner Road on 27 April. He was 76-year-old Jens Lauritz Christensen, of Sumner. Police extend our condolences those close... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    9 May 2025 7:18pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Name release: Fatal crash, Mamaku

    Police can now release the name of the man who died in a crash on State Highway 5, Mamaku on 22 April. He was 52-year-old Paul John Coleman, of Melville. Our thoughts are with those close to him at... More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    9 May 2025 5:59pm News:
    Northland

    Unexplained death in Parakao

    Police are at the scene of an unexplained death in Parakao this afternoon. The body of a man was found by ambulance staff at a rural property off Mangakahia Road (State Highway 15) just before 4pm... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    9 May 2025 4:47pm News:
    Southern

    Name release: Fatal crash, Cromwell-Clyde Road

    Police can now release the name of the man who died in a crash on Cromwell-Clyde Road in Central Otago on 11 March. He was 26-year-old Mitchell Douglas McLeary, of Cromwell. Police extend our... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    9 May 2025 2:36pm News:
    Canterbury

    Name release: Fatal crash, Little River

    Police are now in a position to release the name of the two people who were killed on Christchurch-Akaroa Road at Little River on 3 April. They were Jack Delano Clark, 91, and Anne Craig, 79. Our... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    9 May 2025 12:32pm News:
    Waikato

    Name release: Fatal crash, Oparau

    Police are now able to release the name of the man who died following a crash in Oparau on 30 March. He was 64-year-old Brian Leslie Withers, of Otorohanga. Our thoughts are with his family and... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    9 May 2025 12:27pm News:
    Waikato

    Man charged with number of shoplifting and burglary offences

    Police have put a prolific shoplifter before the courts in Hamilton, after arresting and charging him with a number of shoplifting and burglary offences. The 42-year-old male faces 10 charges of... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    9 May 2025 12:03pm News:
    Waikato

    Name release: Fatal crash, Te Poi

    Name release: Fatal crash Te Poi Police can now release the name of the man who died following a crash in Te Poi on 28 January. He was 62-year-old Simon Munday of Rotorua. The cause of the crash... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    9 May 2025 11:20am News:
    Tasman

    Four arrested after Police intercept drug run

    Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Dye of the Tasman District Organised Crime Unit: Four people have been arrested, and drugs and a firearm seized, after Tasman District Police and... More

    1 min read
  • Detector dog Spy makes short work of finding the hidden banknotes.
    9 May 2025 10:55am TenOne Magazine

    Cash, crime and canny canines

    Support you can bank on to keep detector dogs on track. More

    2 min read
  • Media release - Update
    9 May 2025 9:20am News:
    Southern

    Update: Search for missing tramper, Milford Sound

    Search efforts for a missing tramper in Milford Sound are set to resume today. After weather prevented search teams deploying yesterday, staff spent the day planning for further search efforts... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    8 May 2025 8:42pm News:
    Waikato

    Name release, fatal crash, Horotiu Road

    Police can now release the name of the man who died in a crash on Horotiu Road, Te Kowhai on 29 April. He was 65-year-old David James Kingi, of Waipawa. Our thoughts are with those close to him at... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio on shoulder
    8 May 2025 5:33pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Police acknowledge sentencing of fatal crash driver

    Please attribute to Senior Sergeant Fane Troy, Taupo Area Road Policing Manager: Police acknowledge the sentence handed down to Wookeun Kim in the Auckland District Court yesterday. Mr Kim was the... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    8 May 2025 2:50pm News:
    Eastern

    Name release: Fatal crash, Hastings

    Police can now release the name of the man who died following a crash on Tomoana Road, Hastings on 26 April. He was 37-year-old Grant Ross Arthur Neville Tyler, from Akina, Hastings. Our thoughts are... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    8 May 2025 2:27pm News:
    Central

    Name release: Fatal crash, Awakino

    Police can now release the name of the person who died following a crash in Awakino on 30 April. He was 31-year-old Stan Tangaroa-Green, of Te Awamutu. Our thoughts are with those close to him at this... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    8 May 2025 1:13pm News:
    Central

    Name release: Fatal crash, New Plymouth

    Police are now in a position to release the name of the man who died in a crash on Mokau Road, New Plymouth on 21 April. He was 64-year-old Allan Jefferson Latoa, of Spotswood. Our thoughts are with... More

    1 min read
  • Line up 2
    8 May 2025 1:00pm News:
    National News

    Police announce more details for training in Auckland

    Police has officially signed a long-term lease in Auckland so that training courses can begin in our biggest city next month. More

    2 min read
  • Media release - name release
    8 May 2025 11:34am News:
    Waikato

    Name release: Fatal crash, Temple View

    Police can now release the name of the woman who died in a crash in Temple View on 16 April. She was 32-year-old Kerri David, from Melville, Hamilton. Our thoughts are with those close to her at this... More

    1 min read
  • Three stills from the videos of people using NZSL to explain different kinds of abuse and how people can get help.
    8 May 2025 11:31am TenOne Magazine

    Video aid for deaf victims

    Police and community use New Zealand Sign Language to spread word on harm. More

    2 min read
  • Media release - name release
    8 May 2025 11:22am News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Name release: Fatal crash, Mangakino

    Police can now release the name of the woman who died following a crash on Waipapa Road, Mangakino on 21 April. She was 64-year-old Woonkyung Lee, from the Republic of Korea. Our thoughts are with her... More

    1 min read
  • IPCA Ruling
    8 May 2025 10:08am News:
    Wellington

    Police acknowledge IPCA findings on vehicle seizures

    The findings relate to four complaints against Wellington Police officers obtaining a warrant and seizing vehicles for unpaid fines in 2022 and 2023. More

    1 min read
  • Car decals / graphics / stickers - 2
    8 May 2025 9:47am News:
    Southern

    Arrest made, further information sought in relation to serious incidents, Invercargill

    A young person has been arrested as Police progress an investigation into several serious incidents in Invercargill. It follows two aggravated robberies, two burglaries and an attempted burglary, all... More

    1 min read

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