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  • Inspector Dave Christoffersen is welcomed into Counties Manukau District at his pōwhiri.
    13 Nov 2024 12:49pm TenOne Magazine

    Counties West welcomes new Area Commander

    Nau mai, haere mai Inspector Dave Christoffersen. More

    1 min read
  • Car stationary night lights on - 1
    13 Nov 2024 12:22pm News:
    Northland

    Police lay charges over aggravated burglary

    A Northland man faces serious charges following an aggravated burglary, after he was arrested in Auckland overnight. Police made the arrest near Te Atatū after a vehicle of interest in the case had... More

    1 min read
  • Police Logo on SRBA
    13 Nov 2024 12:19pm News:
    Auckland City

    Police update #5: Hīkoi mō te Tiriti

    Today’s Hīkoi mō te Tiriti has completed the crossing of the Auckland Harbour Bridge. Earlier this morning, two northbound lanes on the Harbour Bridge were closed to allow the hīkoi to travel by foot... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Investigation update v1
    13 Nov 2024 12:10pm News:
    Counties Manukau

    Woman charged over Pukekohe hit and run

    A woman is facing a murder charge following a fatal hit and run in Pukekohe last month. The victim suffered critical injuries after being hit by a vehicle in the early hours of 18 October 2024 on... More

    1 min read
  • Police Logo on SRBA
    13 Nov 2024 11:02am News:
    Auckland City

    Police update #4: Hīkoi mō te Tiriti

    Police are continuing to monitor the progress of those participating in Hīkoi mō te Tiriti through parts of Auckland today. Participants gathered in Onepoto Domain and, at 9.30am, began to hīkoi on... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Update
    13 Nov 2024 10:06am News:
    Auckland City

    Police update #3: Hīkoi mō te Tiriti

    Police are advising two lanes northbound over the Auckland Harbour Bridge are closed from St Mary’s Bay ahead of participants in Hīkoi mō te Tiriti crossing. Curran Street onramp is also closed and... More

    1 min read
  • Korowhai
    12 Nov 2024 5:23pm News:
    National News

    Media are invited to the 379 Zion Armstrong Police recruit wing graduation

    New Zealand Police is pleased to announce that the 379-recruit wing will be graduating from their initial training course on Thursday morning 14 November in front of whānau and friends. Attending the... More

    2 min read
  • Police Hat Close Up
    12 Nov 2024 5:02pm News:
    Waitematā

    Swimmer dies, Piha Beach

    A swimmer has died at Piha Beach this afternoon. Police were notified just after 3.30pm, after a person had been caught in a rip and pulled from the water. Medical attention was administered, however... More

    1 min read
  • Police Logo on SRBA
    12 Nov 2024 2:25pm News:
    National News

    Police update #2: Hīkoi mō te Tiriti

    Please attribute to Major Operations Director Superintendent Kelly Ryan: Police are continuing to monitor movements connected to Hīkoi mō te Tiriti as it arrives in our largest city this evening... More

    2 min read
  • Graham Russell Smith
    12 Nov 2024 10:01am News:
    Wellington

    Search update - Missing person, Porirua

    The search for missing 77-year-old Graham Russell Smith is continuing today. Four search teams have been deployed in the Porirua area to assist the search, including Land Search and Rescue teams. Last... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    12 Nov 2024 8:38am News:
    Central

    Update: Rangiotu Road, Bainesse crash

    Police can now advise that one person died in a crash on Rangiotu Road, Bainesse yesterday. Emergency services were called to the two vehicle crash at 5.30pm yesterday. One other person was critically... More

    1 min read
  • Graham Russell Smith
    11 Nov 2024 6:31pm News:
    Wellington

    People asked to search their properties for missing man

    Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Peter Middlemiss ​Police are continuing the search for 77-year-old Graham Russell Smith, who has been missing since early yesterday evening. Workers in the... More

    1 min read
  • Car decals / graphics / stickers - 4
    11 Nov 2024 2:25pm News:
    Waikato

    Information sought following overnight firearms incidents

    Police have opened an investigation after two firearms incidents in the Waikato region overnight. The first report was received just before 3am on Orchard West Road, Ngatea after a man reportedly... More

    1 min read
  • Ian Moller
    11 Nov 2024 12:58pm News:
    Wellington

    Update – Stokes Valley arson investigation

    Please attribute to Detective Inspector Haley Ryan, Wellington District Field Crime Manager: The man critically injured in a fire that was deliberately lit at a Stokes Valley address during the early... More

    2 min read
  • Car decals / graphics / stickers - 4
    11 Nov 2024 10:33am News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Investigation underway after firearm presented at road worker

    Bay of Plenty Police are making enquiries after an incident yesterday where a road worker was threatened with a firearm. Police were called about 10.40am yesterday to SH1, near Atiamuri, after a... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    11 Nov 2024 9:34am News:
    Counties Manukau

    Caught in the act: Burglar arrested in east Auckland

    A burglar got more than a fright after being disturbed allegedly trying to break into a Cockle Bay property. He will be appearing in court today after quick thinking by a member of the public on... More

    1 min read
  • Police Hat Close Up
    10 Nov 2024 12:05pm News:
    National News

    Hīkoi – Police establish Major Operations Centre

    The Major Operations Centre is providing logistical, resource and communication support to all districts along the hīkoi route from Northland to Wellington. More

    1 min read
  • One of the motorcycles impounded by Canterbury Police today
    8 Nov 2024 6:15pm News:
    Canterbury

    PHOTO ATTACHED - More arrests at gang event

    In relation to the previous release regarding arrests in Canterbury, the attached photo of one of the motorcycles impounded by Police is available for media use. ENDS More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    8 Nov 2024 6:08pm News:
    Waitematā

    Fatal vehicle incident, shopping mall carpark, Glenfield

    The man involved in the vehicle incident in the Glenfield shopping mall carpark today has died. Two vehicles collided on level four of the carpark around 12:20pm. The area was cordoned off while... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Investigation update v3
    8 Nov 2024 10:43am News:
    Wellington

    Development in Stokes Valley arson investigation

    Police have arrested a 21-year-old Wellington man in relation to one of three fires at a block of flats in Stokes Valley. The man was arrested charged with arson on Thursday evening (8 November) and... More

    2 min read
  • Police shoulder patch
    7 Nov 2024 5:54pm News:
    Waikato

    Forged cash seized in Te Kauwhata search warrants

    Attribute to Inspector Will Loughrin, Area Commander Waikato West Te Kauwhata Police have executed two search warrants in relation to reports of forged bank notes reportedly being used around the... More

    1 min read
  • Police car in garage 1
    7 Nov 2024 5:37pm News:
    Central

    New appeal for information following Levin hit and run

    Police investigating a hit and run in Levin over the weekend have narrowed down the information they are requesting from the public. At around 5:10pm on Sunday 3 November, Police were notified that a... More

    1 min read
  • Police Hat Close Up
    7 Nov 2024 5:13pm News:
    Central

    Rāhui - Whanganui River

    A rāhui has been placed on the Whanganui River between Sparrows Cliff and the river mouth after a man went missing in the river earlier today. Police were notified at about 2:25pm. Dive Squad are... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Update
    7 Nov 2024 4:34pm News:
    Eastern

    Update - Greenmeadows, Napier

    Cordons have been stood down in Napier following an earlier incident in Greenmeadows. Schools that had been asked to keep students inside are now able to release them. Police will be remaining in the... More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    7 Nov 2024 3:02pm News:
    Eastern

    Cordons in place, Greenmeadows, Napier

    Police are responding to a serious incident in Greenmeadows in Napier this afternoon. Officers were called to reports of disorder on Tait Drive around 2:15pm when it’s believed a weapon was seen... More

    1 min read
  • Car with lights on surburban street at dusk
    7 Nov 2024 2:16pm News:
    Wellington

    Police call on community to assist arson investigation

    Police want to speak with a barefoot male seen riding a bicycle in the vicinity of a fire in Stokes Valley that left an 82-year-old man critically injured this week. Emergency services were called to... More

    1 min read
  • Crash - 2  (sign on car)
    7 Nov 2024 2:08pm News:
    Central

    Police appealing for information following Ōtaki Beach crash

    Attribute to Senior Sergeant Sam Gilpin Police are seeking witnesses to a crash in Ōtaki Beach yesterday that left a motorcyclist seriously injured. The crash involved a ute and motorcycle, and... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    7 Nov 2024 12:43pm News:
    Wellington

    Name release - fatal crash, Chatham Island

    Police can now release the name of the man who died following a motorcycle crash on Port Hutt Road, Chatham Island, on Saturday 2 November. He was Tenera George Goomes, 70, of Chatham Island. Police... More

    1 min read
  • 7 Nov 2024 8:16am News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Delays on State Highway 5, Ngongotaha to Rotorua

    Motorists intending to travel on State Highway 5 Ngongotaha to Rotorua this morning are advised to take the alternate route around the lake. A bitumen tanker has leaked on to the road, between... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    6 Nov 2024 8:45pm News:
    Canterbury

    Arrests made following search warrant, Wainoni

    Attributable to Canterbury District Commander Superintendent Tony Hill: Three associates of the Mongols MC have been arrested today after a search warrant was executed at a Wainoni address this... More

    1 min read

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