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  • Media release - name release
    30 Jun 2026 6:14pm News:
    Tasman

    Name release: Fatal crash, Westland

    Police can now name the man who sadly died following a crash on State Highway 6 in Westland on Friday 26 June. He was Bruce Robert Wilkins, 34, from Christchurch. Police extend our deepest condolences... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    30 Jun 2026 4:57pm News:
    Canterbury

    Fatal crash, Percival Street, Rangiora

    Attribute to Senior Sergeant Craig Ellison: Police can confirm one person has died following a two-vehicle crash in Rangiora this afternoon. The crash occurred on Percival Street about 12.45pm... More

    1 min read
  • Op Texas gun seizures 1
    30 Jun 2026 3:13pm News:
    Waikato

    Operation Texas results in seized drugs, guns, and arrests

    In a year-long operation looking into illegal drugs run by organised crime, Waikato Police have made dozens of arrests across three gangs, taken drugs and guns off the streets and seized millions in... More

    2 min read
  • Police staff by car in bush location
    30 Jun 2026 12:55pm News:
    Waikato

    Karamu burnouts lead to arrest

    Police responding to multiple calls of dangerous driving and traffic offending in Waikato West have taken one person into custody. Around 8.15pm yesterday, several calls were made about a blue sedan... More

    1 min read
  • Car stationary night lights on - 1
    30 Jun 2026 12:35pm News:
    Auckland City

    Police sniff out fleeing youths

    A Police dog unit was on the scent of youths who crashed a stolen car in Auckland early this morning. At around 4.40am, Auckland City officers observed a Mazda Axela acting suspiciously on Hobson... More

    1 min read
  • Grey/Silver Mazda CX-5
    30 Jun 2026 9:53am News:
    Eastern

    Appeal for information following burglary, Hastings

    Police investigating a burglary on Heretaunga Street East, early on Monday, are seeking to locate this stolen grey/silver Mazda CX-5. More

    1 min read
  • Police seized a total of 1.3T of cannabis in west Auckland
    30 Jun 2026 9:50am News:
    Waitematā

    Police score a ‘truckload’ in hefty cannabis bust

    Police seized more than a tonne of cannabis hidden among suburban west Auckland homes. More

    1 min read
  • Francis Veevors
    30 Jun 2026 7:56am News:
    Auckland City

    Warrant to arrest: Francis Veevors

    Police are working to locate Francis Veevors, who has a warrant for his arrest and is actively avoiding Police. The 43-year-old is wanted by Police for breaching his home detention conditions and is... More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    29 Jun 2026 4:11pm News:
    Central

    Serial burglar arrested in Feilding

    A coordinated effort between Feilding, Marton, and Bulls Police has resulted in the arrest of a 28-year-old man in relation to a series of property offences across the Rangitīkei and Manawatū... More

    1 min read
  • Multiple Police cars in a line
    29 Jun 2026 3:44pm News:
    Wellington

    Update: Police urge caution following multiple potential overdoses

    Attributable to Detective Inspector Anna Grant: Another case of a suspected GHB/GBL overdose has been detected in the Wellington region overnight, this time in Wainuiomata. The person is in a serious... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Appeal for information
    29 Jun 2026 2:18pm News:
    Southern

    Appeal for information following fuel theft, Alexandra

    Attributable to Detective Scott Vollweiler, Alexandra CIB: Cromwell Police investigating a burglary at a commercial address in Tarras last weekend are seeking information from the public. The burglary... More

    1 min read
  • Police Logo on SRBA
    29 Jun 2026 2:13pm News:
    National News

    Search warrants executed in relation to suspected breached of Russian Sanctions Act

    A series of search warrants has been executed in Auckland, Christchurch, and Melbourne, Australia in relation to a joint law enforcement investigation into suspected breaches of the Russia Sanctions... More

    3 min read
  • Multiple Police cars in a line
    29 Jun 2026 1:50pm News:
    Counties Manukau

    Socked with charges after running from Police

    A driver put his foot in it last night after he allegedly ran from Police and was allegedly located with methamphetamine in his sock. At around 11.05pm, officers stopped a Nissan Note travelling on... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Update
    29 Jun 2026 1:47pm News:
    Waikato

    Update – body found in search for missing fisherman

    Police searching for missing fisherman Dilane Harding located a body near Albatross Point over the weekend. More

    1 min read
  • Several participants practising patient care and stretcher management.
    29 Jun 2026 10:23am TenOne Magazine

    Getting started with SAR

    Learning about the realities of search and rescue response. More

    2 min read
  • Media release - Appeal for information
    28 Jun 2026 7:53pm News:
    Central

    Information sought following alleged assault, Dannevirke

    Tararua Police are seeking information as they investigate an incident in Dannevirke on Sunday 21 June. The incident was an alleged assault at the intersection of Laws Road and Top Grass Road about 8... More

    1 min read
  • Snow search - 1
    28 Jun 2026 7:49pm News:
    Central

    Beacon of hope: PLB credited in Taranaki Maunga rescue

    An injured climber activated his PLB on Taranaki Maunga after a fall left him stranded in snow and rocks above the ski field. More

    2 min read
  • Police shirts
    28 Jun 2026 12:00pm News:
    National News

    ADVISORY: Planned website upgrade

    New Zealand Police is due to undergo a planned system upgrade to the news section of our website. This upgrade will largely take place overnight between Sunday 28 and Monday 29 June 2026. The public... More

    1 min read
  • Police car in garage 1
    28 Jun 2026 10:13am News:
    Waikato

    Arrest made after serious assaults, Nawton

    One man is in custody after an assault last night in Nawton that left two people seriously injured. Police were called about 10pm to Avalon Drive after a report of people fighting at a service station... More

    1 min read
  • Cops in hospital ward
    26 Jun 2026 9:25pm News:
    Wellington

    Police urge caution following multiple potential overdoses

    Attributable to Inspector Wade Jennings: Today Wellington Police have attended five incidents where individuals are believed to have overdosed on a substance that is thought to be GHB, commonly known... More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    26 Jun 2026 2:16pm News:
    Eastern

    Two men face drug charges following Wairoa search warrants

    Attribute to Senior Sergeant Nathan Snell, Wairoa Area Response Manager: Eastern District Police have arrested two men in relation to investigations to disrupt the supply of drugs and gang violence... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    26 Jun 2026 12:30pm News:
    Tasman

    Fatal crash: Westland

    One person has died following a crash in Westland this morning. The single vehicle crash on State Highway 6 just north of Kumara was reported at around 5:30am. The sole occupant of the vehicle died at... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    26 Jun 2026 10:20am News:
    Waikato

    Fatal crash, Whatawhata

    Police can confirm one person has died following a crash just south of Whatawhata this morning. The crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian on State Highway 39 was reported at around 6:40am. The... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Update
    25 Jun 2026 1:56pm News:
    Counties Manukau

    Missing girl located

    Police can advise that the 13-year-old girl, reported missing on Wednesday afternoon, has been located. She is safe. Police thank the public for sharing our earlier appeal. ENDS Jarred Williamson/NZ... More

    1 min read
  • Seized dirt bike
    25 Jun 2026 12:10pm News:
    Waikato

    Dirt bike seized following dangerous riding complaints

    A 13-year-old was spoken to and has been referred to Youth Aid in relation to dangerous driving. More

    1 min read
  • Recruits on graduation day
    24 Jun 2026 5:13pm News:
    National News

    MEDIA ADVISORY: Auckland-based wing welcomes 34 new cops to the frontline

    The first 2026 wing to graduate from the New Zealand Police Auckland campus will be acknowledged and celebrated this Friday 26 June. They will soon be boosting the frontline with two new constables... More

    3 min read
  • Media release - Investigation update v3
    24 Jun 2026 3:07pm News:
    Northland

    Police frustrated as witnesses 'silent' in hit and run investigation

    An investigation is ongoing into the sequence of events leading up to 18-year-old Jahkani Hamilton suffering fatal injuries, near Kaikohe, on 5 May. More

    2 min read
  • Recruits on a graduation day
    24 Jun 2026 2:03pm News:
    National News

    MEDIA ADVISORY: Forty-nine constables to graduate at the Royal New Zealand Police College

    Police Commissioner Richard Chambers, members of the police executive and wing patron Chiquita Holden will congratulate and acknowledge the 49 graduating constables tomorrow. Media are invited to the... More

    2 min read
  • Police Patrol Dog Graduation - June 2026
    24 Jun 2026 1:12pm News:
    National News

    Media Advisory: Police Patrol Dog graduation

    New Zealand Police will host the latest dog graduation on Thursday 25 June at 1pm. Handlers and their dogs will be acknowledged in front of whānau and friends and members of the New Zealand Police... More

    1 min read
  • Car decals / graphics / stickers - 1
    24 Jun 2026 10:37am News:
    National News

    NZ gaining a complete picture of all lawfully-held firearms for the first time

    For the first time New Zealand is starting to see exactly how many and the types of lawfully held firearms in our communities. New Zealand’s Firearms Registry began operating on 24 June 2023, and as... More

    2 min read

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