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15 Feb 2024 11:17am
News:
Auckland City
Police have arrested a sought offender despite his plans to evade Police with a swift wardrobe change on Wednesday evening.
At around 4.40pm, Police were made aware of a vehicle linked to a ... More
12 Feb 2024 7:22pm
News:
Wellington
Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Tim Leitch:
Police investigating the death of Helen Gregory can today advise an arrest was made this morning.
A 52-year-old woman was taken ... More
12 Feb 2024 6:52pm
News:
Southern
Police can now advise one person has died following a crash on Bluff Highway, Greenville this afternoon near Invercargill.
The road remains closed while a scene examination takes place. ... More
12 Feb 2024 2:38pm
News:
National News
Media are invited to attend the launch of the Refurbished 1988 Mitsubishi V3000 Patrol Vehicle
On Thursday 15 February, the New Zealand Police Museum will be showcasing a ... More
12 Feb 2024 2:07pm
News:
Counties Manukau
Police in Counties Manukau South have put the brakes on one motorist’s dangerous driving following not one but two incidents in the past month. More
12 Feb 2024 1:22pm
News:
Southern
Emergency services are in attendance at a serious crash on the Bluff Highway, Southland this afternoon.
The single-vehicle crash was reported to Police around 12.30pm.
Initial ... More
12 Feb 2024 11:03am
News:
Counties Manukau
Police have made an arrest in the investigation into an assault at Ōtara Creek Reserve in January.
Last week, Police released images to the public following the incident that occurred in ... More
9 Feb 2024 11:35am
News:
Counties Manukau
Four people were taken into custody overnight after reports of shots fired in Weymouth.
At around 11.30pm, Police received a number of reports of hearing what sounded like a gun being ... More
8 Feb 2024 5:15pm
News:
Eastern
Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant James Keene:
Hawke’s Bay Police have made two arrests following an aggravated robbery at Te Mata Peak and a ram raid at a premises in Clive ... More
7 Feb 2024 3:12pm
News:
Wellington
Council CCTV operators have assisted Wellington Police to make two arrests in the Courtenay Place area in recent months. More
7 Feb 2024 2:55pm
News:
Central
Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Dave Thompson, Manawatu Area Investigations Manager:
A body has been located by members of the public while hunting in dense bush in the Otaki ... More
5 Feb 2024 1:53pm
News:
Counties Manukau
Police have arrested a man following a report of a person seen with a firearm in Manurewa this morning.
At around 10.50am, Police received a report of a group of males shooting what ... More
1 Feb 2024 3:44pm
News:
Wellington
Please attribute to Kāpiti-Mana Relieving Area Commander Simon de Wit:
Police have had an active presence in the Porirua region today monitoring a funeral in the area to ensure behaviour ... More
1 Feb 2024 1:01pm
News:
Counties Manukau
Police have stepped efforts up a gear in locating a pesky dirt bike rider in Beachlands.
As a result of enquiries and information from the public, the rider has found himself without a bike ... More
1 Feb 2024 10:27am
News:
Northland
Police are seeking the public’s support in ensuring commemorations run smoothly ahead of Waitangi Day next week.
Police are working with a number of communities and partners as annual ... More
31 Jan 2024 3:46pm
News:
Wellington
Please attribute to Kāpiti-Mana Relieving Area Commander Simon de Wit:
Police are monitoring gang movements travelling through the Porirua region for a funeral tomorrow morning around 8am ... More
31 Jan 2024 8:54am
News:
Auckland City
Quick eyes and quick responses saw numerous arrests in central Auckland overnight.
Frontline Police and camera operators worked together to respond to a firearms incident and a robbery in ... More
30 Jan 2024 1:28pm
News:
Auckland City
A person has died following an earlier incident in Parnell today.
Police had cordoned an area off after there had been concerns for a person’s wellbeing.
There are no suspicious ... More
30 Jan 2024 8:10am
News:
Central
Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Deegan:
Palmerston North Police continue to investigate the death of a 35-year-old man who died as a result of injuries he suffered ... More
29 Jan 2024 1:53pm
News:
Wellington
Attributable to Detective Inspector Nick Pritchard:
Wellington Police are following positive lines of enquiry in the homicide investigation launched following the death of a woman ... More
29 Jan 2024 1:50pm
News:
Southern
Police are attending a sudden death in Hillary Street, Liberton, Dunedin reported at around 9am today and currently being treated as unexplained.
Cordons are in place and the public can ... More
29 Jan 2024 1:01pm
News:
Central
Police are seeking the public’s assistance after a car suspicious car fire that resulted in vegetation catching alight.
A blue-coloured Mazda 3 hatchback, registration DHK199, was stolen ... More
29 Jan 2024 10:10am
News:
National News
A licenced firearms dealer appeared in the Waitakere District Court last week charged with multiple offences, including the unlawful selling of firearms and ammunition. More
26 Jan 2024 9:21am
News:
Waitematā
Police have taken four men into custody following a violent incident which began in West Auckland early this morning.
Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Alfred Zhou, Waitematā CIB, says ... More
24 Jan 2024 3:40pm
News:
Auckland City
Police acknowledge the cooperation and understanding from the public today as an incident was resolved at Albert Park.
Auckland City Central Area Commander, Inspector Grant Tetzlaff, says ... More
24 Jan 2024 2:21pm
News:
Auckland City
Police can confirm the incident at Albert Park in the Auckland CBD has been safely resolved.
One person has been taken into custody, and charges are being considered.
All cordons ... More
24 Jan 2024 1:28pm
News:
Auckland City
Police are responding to an ongoing incident in Albert Park in the CBD.
A person has made a number of concerning comments.
As a precaution, Albert Park has been evacuated and the ... More
24 Jan 2024 1:27pm
News:
Wellington
Attributable to Detective Inspector Haley Ryan:
Three people have been charged in relation to the murder of 39-year-old Rawiri Zane Wharerau and the attempted murder of his 41-year-old ... More
24 Jan 2024 9:17am
News:
Auckland City
Police have completed an investigation into an incident that occurred at the Avondale Christmas Parade in November last year.
The incident occurred on 25 November 2023 while the parade was ... More
22 Jan 2024 10:59am
News:
Canterbury
Canterbury Police are appealing for the public's help to find 43-year-old Mark.
He hasn't been heard from since Saturday night, and his family have concerns for his wellbeing.
Mark ... More
