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  • Police Emergency tape with car - 3
    1 Jan 2025 8:20am News:
    Tasman

    Serious incident, Nelson

    Two police officers and a member of the public have been injured in an incident in Nelson in the early hours of this morning. More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    31 Dec 2024 3:31pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Name Release, fatality following incident at Ōhope Beach

    Police can now release the name of the man who died after entering the water near Ōhope Beach on 25 December. He was 41-year-old Hikato Maaka, of Whakatane. Police extends our condolences to his... More

    1 min read
  • Road check point day 2
    31 Dec 2024 3:01pm News:
    Eastern

    Police pleased with driving behaviours in Gisborne

    Tairawhiti Police are pleased with the driving behaviours by most drivers in the Rhythm and Vines and Gisborne area, and urge drivers to continue this in the new year. More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    31 Dec 2024 2:12pm News:
    Central

    Name release, Operation Breeze

    Attributable to Detective Sergeant Rochelle Ross Police continue to investigate the circumstances of the death of a woman in Wellington Hospital on Sunday following an incident in Feilding on Thursday... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    31 Dec 2024 1:20pm News:
    Eastern

    Name release and further appeal, Napier death

    Attributable to Detective Sergeant Stacey Bailey-Tran: Police can now release the name of the man who died after falling from a car in Napier on Friday night. He was 33-year-old Reif Cotter, of... More

    1 min read
  • A line up of the dog handlers and their dogs with their two course trainers. Names in caption.
    31 Dec 2024 10:10am TenOne Magazine

    New skills and know-how

    Combination of newly acquired capability and vast experience at dog graduation. (With video) More

    2 min read
  • Alan Richards
    31 Dec 2024 6:21am News:
    National News

    Commissioner congratulates New Year Honours recipients

    Three members of staff, who have a combined 144 years of Police service, are recognised in the New Year Honours. More

    5 min read
  • Media release - name release
    30 Dec 2024 1:50pm News:
    Eastern

    Name release, fatal crash, SH35, Hicks Bay

    Police can now name the woman who died in a single vehicle crash on SH35 (Te Araroa Road) on Thursday 26 December. She was Mere Kohao Madeline McCabe, 39, of Gisborne. Police extend our sympathies to... More

    1 min read
  • Multiple Police cars in a line
    29 Dec 2024 12:01pm News:
    Eastern

    Police appeal for witnesses to Napier death

    Attributable to Detective Sergeant Stacey Bailey-Tran: Police investigating the circumstances of a fatal vehicle incident in Napier on Friday night are appealing to the public. Emergency services were... More

    1 min read
  • Car stationary night lights on - 1
    29 Dec 2024 8:54am News:
    Southern

    Te Anau revellers reminded of alcohol ban

    There is a 24/7 alcohol ban in place around the town centre area during the Christmas and New Year holiday period. Anyone breaching the ban will be liable for a fine. More

    1 min read
  • Dive 1
    29 Dec 2024 8:27am News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Body found in Ōhope

    Formal identification procedures are ongoing, however it is thought likely to be the man who fled Police on Christmas Day. More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    28 Dec 2024 10:23am News:
    Wellington

    Help sought identifying man found deceased in Wellington

    Police working to identify a man located deceased on Wellington’s south coast yesterday morning are seeking help from the public. At around 10:40am on 27 December, Police were alerted to the body of a... More

    1 min read
  • Police car in garage 1
    28 Dec 2024 10:02am News:
    Wellington

    Man in court following incident with cyclist in Kāpiti

    A man is due in Porirua District Court today charged with attempted murder following an incident with a cyclist in Kāpiti. Police were called to Marine Parade in Paraparaumu about 1:40am today where... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - homicide inquiry
    27 Dec 2024 5:52pm News:
    Waikato

    Homicide investigation launched, Ngāruawāhia

    Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Nigel Keall: Police have commenced a homicide investigation into the death of a 42-year-old woman in Ngāruawāhia this afternoon. About 1.30pm, Police were... More

    1 min read
  • Car decals / graphics / stickers - 3
    27 Dec 2024 3:26pm News:
    Waikato

    Serious incident, Ngaruawahia

    Police have cordons at two scenes in Ngaruawahia this afternoon, following a disorder incident. About 1.30pm, Police were alerted to several people fighting on Waipa Esplanade, near the intersection... More

    1 min read
  • Police shirts
    27 Dec 2024 11:19am News:
    Waitematā

    Three alleged shoplifters to appear in court, Albany

    Police located and seized around $2700 worth of clothing, perfumes, food products and toys. More

    1 min read
  • Police radio on shoulder
    27 Dec 2024 10:35am News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Update: Man missing in water in Ōhope

    Police are utilising all resources available to assist with the search, and are also working to support the man’s family. More

    1 min read
  • Canadian Geese on SH 18
    27 Dec 2024 10:29am News:
    Waitematā

    SH 18 near Constellation Drive on-ramp blocked

    Motorists travelling on State Highway 18, near the Constellation Drive on-ramp, are asked to drive with caution. Police have been made aware of a significant number of Canadian Geese on the road... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    27 Dec 2024 10:25am News:
    Waikato

    Fatal crash, SH25, Coromandel

    One person has died in a crash on State Highway 25 between Thames and Coromandel this morning. The crash, involving two cars, was reported to Police just before 9am. Four people have sustained minor... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio on shoulder
    26 Dec 2024 5:44pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Rāhui - Ōhope Harbour

    The search for a man missing in the Ōhope Harbour has continued today. The man has been missing in the water since yesterday evening and the Police National Dive Squad assisted with the search today... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    26 Dec 2024 3:20pm News:
    Eastern

    Fatal crash: State Highway 35, Hicks Bay

    One person has died in a crash on State Highway 35 (Te Araroa Road) today. The crash, involving one vehicle, was reported to Police at 11.15am. One person was unresponsive when located by emergency... More

    1 min read
  • Car decals / graphics / stickers - 2
    26 Dec 2024 9:30am News:
    Waikato

    Missing Ōtorohanga man found safe

    A man reported missing from Ōtorohanga yesterday has been found by Police this morning and is safe. Police would like to thank members of the public who contacted us with possible sightings of the man... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    26 Dec 2024 8:27am News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Search for man missing in water after fleeing from Police

    To be attributed to Inspector Nicky Cooney, Eastern Bay of Plenty Area Commander: Police are searching for a man missing in the water near Ōhope after fleeing from Police last night. At 6pm yesterday... More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    26 Dec 2024 7:40am News:
    Eastern

    Police investigating suspicious Napier fire

    Hawke’s Bay Police are investigating a suspicious fire at a residential address on Geddis Avenue in Maraenui, Napier overnight. Police were notified of the fire at 1.45am today. A scene guard was put... More

    1 min read
  • Car decals / graphics / stickers - 1
    25 Dec 2024 6:43pm News:
    Wellington

    Child fatally struck on driveway, Masterton

    A child has died after being struck by a vehicle on a driveway in Masterton this afternoon. The crash occurred on Atkinson Street and was reported just after 3:10pm. Police are currently investigating... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    25 Dec 2024 7:23am News:
    Waitematā

    Fatal crash, Pah Hill Road, Wharehine

    One person has died following a serious crash in Wharehine last night. Emergency services were called to the single vehicle crash on Pah Hill Road at around 10.15pm. Sadly, the sole occupant of the... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    25 Dec 2024 7:01am News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Fatal crash, Parkvale, Tauranga

    Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Parkvale, Tauranga last night. Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash, involving a car and a motorbike on Lloyd Street at... More

    1 min read
  • Media release – UPDATE – protest
    24 Dec 2024 4:45pm News:
    Canterbury

    Police conduct further search for missing climbers on Aoraki Mount Cook

    Due to a change in climatic condition, Police, alongside Search and Rescue staff and Department of Conservation, conducted a further search at a location of interest on the mountain. More

    1 min read
  • Police Hat Close Up
    24 Dec 2024 3:29pm News:
    Northland

    Drowning - Waimamaku Beach, Far North

    A woman has drowned after getting into trouble in the water at Waimamaku Beach in Northland this afternoon. Police were called to the beach at around 1.20pm. The woman was recovered from the water and... More

    1 min read
  • Police car light bay at daytime
    24 Dec 2024 2:10pm News:
    Wellington

    Arrest made in Naenae homicide investigation

    Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Stephen Williamson: A man has been arrested and charged with murder in relation to the death of Albert Enoka in Naenae on Tuesday 10 December. Mr Enoka was... More

    1 min read

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