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    5 Sep 2024 4:18pm News:
    Northland

    Media advisory: Unexplained Dargaville death

    Media are advised that Police will hold a media stand-up tomorrow morning (Friday 6 September) in relation to the death of Joanna Mai Sione-Lauaki. Detective Inspector Al Symonds, of Northland CIB... More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    5 Sep 2024 1:19pm News:
    Waikato

    Appeal for information - fatal incident, SH23, Raglan

    An investigation has been launched into the death of a man on SH23 last night, after it is believed he was struck by a vehicle while walking with his dog. Emergency services were called to the scene... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - media advisory
    5 Sep 2024 11:06am News:
    National News

    Media advisory - Police Media Centre to operate reduced hours for next two weekends

    The Police Media Centre will operate reduced hours over the next two weekends due to capacity constraints. A small team will be available from 9am to 5pm on the following days: • Saturday 7 September... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    5 Sep 2024 9:31am News:
    Eastern

    Fatal crash, SH2 Otoko

    Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on SH2/Matawai Road yesterday. Emergency services were called to a single vehicle crash just after 4:45pm. One person died a short time after... More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    5 Sep 2024 8:20am News:
    Southern

    Warrants executed in Queenstown targeting alleged drug suppliers

    Attribute to Detective Nicola Clark Queenstown Lakes Police have been targeting alleged drug suppliers with a number of warrants this week. The searches by Police, executed over Monday and Tuesday... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Investigation update v1
    5 Sep 2024 7:30am News:
    Waikato

    Bader homicide investigation: Appeal to nearby residents

    Police investigating the death of an 8-year-old boy in Bader, Hamilton, are urging residents in several surrounding streets not to throw out any clothing they have found on their property. Residents... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    4 Sep 2024 5:52pm News:
    Central

    Fatal crash, Cloverlea

    One person has died following a single-vehicle crash in Cloverlea, Palmerston North this afternoon. Emergency services were called to Gillespies Line about 1:15pm. Sadly, the sole occupant of the... More

    1 min read
  • Police graduation day
    4 Sep 2024 4:14pm News:
    National News

    Recruit wing graduates: Media Advisory

    New Zealand Police is pleased to announce that recruit wing number 377 will be graduating from their initial training course on Thursday 5 September in front of whānau and friends. Attending the... More

    1 min read
  • Police Hat Close Up
    4 Sep 2024 11:26am News:
    Northland

    Two minors sold alcohol in Northland compliance operation

    Police and National Public Health Service (Northern Region) are disappointed at the results of a recent compliance operation targeting the sale of alcohol to minors in Northland. The latest Controlled... More

    2 min read
  • Jeremy Lee and Senior Constable Ben Whitley with Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro.
    4 Sep 2024 9:08am TenOne Magazine

    Bravery honoured

    ​​​​​​​Police staff and civilians officers recognised with national awards. More

    4 min read
  • Car decals / graphics / stickers - 3
    3 Sep 2024 1:59pm News:
    Auckland City

    Alleged burglar not smart enough for Police

    Police have arrested a burglar and recovered hundreds of dollars’ worth in property stolen from the University of Auckland overnight. The alleged offender was arrested after breaking into the same... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Update
    3 Sep 2024 1:20pm News:
    Central

    Man arrested in relation to Rangitikei Street firearms incident

    Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Dave Thompson Police have today arrested a 31-year-old Palmerston North man in relation to a shooting outside a bar in Rangitikei Street on 13 August. The man... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    3 Sep 2024 12:45pm News:
    Auckland City

    Onehunga homicide: Name release

    Police can now formally release the name of the victim in Saturday night’s homicide in Onehunga. He was 50-year-old Anthony Edward Rangi. A 32-year-old man remains before the Court, charged with... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Update
    3 Sep 2024 8:45am News:
    Bay of Plenty

    UPDATE: Tūrangi deaths

    Police are not seeking anyone in connection to the deaths of two people at a residential address in Tūrangi on 14 August. The matter will be referred to the Coroner. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre More

    1 min read
  • Car decals / graphics / stickers - 2
    2 Sep 2024 1:43pm News:
    Auckland City

    Alleged fleeing driver arrested in Auckland

    Police have taken a man into custody following a fleeing driver incident across Tāmaki Makaurau in the early hours of this morning. Auckland City West Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Wayne Kitcher... More

    1 min read
  • An officer speaks to a driver during a Police operation in Lower Hutt.
    2 Sep 2024 11:47am News:
    Wellington

    Hutt Valley Police take action against antisocial road users

    A large group of antisocial road users were headed off at the pass over the weekend, as Hutt Valley Police took action to curb unwanted driver behaviour. About 10pm on Saturday, Police staff headed to... More

    1 min read
  • Breath test night - 1
    2 Sep 2024 11:23am News:
    Tasman

    Tasman Police concerned over alarming number of drink drivers

    Tasman Police are urging motorists not to get behind the wheel after drinking, after having caught an alarming number of people over the legal limit in the Nelson Bays area. In the past month, Police... More

    1 min read
  • Ariki Rigby
    2 Sep 2024 9:13am News:
    Eastern

    Ariki Rigby homicide: Police investigation continues, two years on

    Monday marked two years since the tragic death of Hawke’s Bay teenager Ariki Rigby. More

    2 min read
  • Police Hat Close Up
    2 Sep 2024 7:10am News:
    Waikato

    Homicide investigation launched, Bader, Hamilton

    A homicide investigation has been launched after an 8-year-old boy critically injured in an incident in Bader on Sunday has died. More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    1 Sep 2024 8:23pm News:
    Waikato

    Violent incident, Bader

    Police and ambulance were called to an Anthony Crescent, Bader address in Hamilton about 5:20pm this evening to reports of a violent altercation. On arrival, a child was located with critical injuries... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Update
    1 Sep 2024 3:06pm News:
    Wellington

    UPDATE: Woman's body found in Eastbourne

    The body of a woman discovered near a wharf in Eastbourne earlier today has been identified. Her death is not being considered suspicious, and will be referred to the Coroner. ENDS Issued by the... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Update
    1 Sep 2024 2:58pm News:
    Auckland City

    Arrest made in Onehunga homicide investigation

    Attributable to Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Tony Darvill: Police investigating the homicide in Onehunga have made an arrest for murder. A 32-year-old man will appear in the Auckland District... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    1 Sep 2024 11:49am News:
    Wellington

    Appeal for information following assault, Central Wellington

    Police are asking for the public’s help after a man was assaulted and left injured in Central Wellington last weekend. About 1.45am on Sunday 25 August, emergency services were called to the... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Update
    1 Sep 2024 11:02am News:
    Auckland City

    Op Forest: Mount Wellington homicide

    Two people have been charged in relation to the homicide in Mount Wellington on Saturday afternoon. Police were called to an incident at a Tomuri Place address just before 1.30pm and located a person... More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    1 Sep 2024 8:34am News:
    Eastern

    Investigation launched following disorder incident, Waipukurau

    An investigation has been launched after two people were injured, one seriously, during a disorder incident at an event in Waipukurau last night. Police were called to a commercial premises about 8... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio on shoulder
    1 Sep 2024 8:18am News:
    Auckland City

    Homicide investigation launched, Onehunga

    Please attribute to Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Tony Darvill: A homicide investigation has been launched after the death of a man in Onehunga last night. Police were called about 9.45pm to a... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - homicide inquiry
    31 Aug 2024 7:59pm News:
    Auckland City

    Homicide investigation, Mount Wellington

    A homicide investigation is underway and Police have arrested two people following the death of a man in Mount Wellington this afternoon. Emergency services were called to a residence on Tomuri Place... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    31 Aug 2024 8:24am News:
    National News

    Taskforce Vitreus: Drugs seized, arrests made in trans-Tasman operation

    Nearly 200 arrests have been made and tens of kilograms of drugs seized as part of a second trans-Tasman operation this month, slashing at the pockets of organised crime groups. Under the banner of... More

    3 min read
  • Police Logo on SRBA
    31 Aug 2024 8:12am News:
    Tasman

    Body located in water, Kaikōura

    The body of a man has been recovered from the water yesterday off the coast of the Haumuri Bluffs, near Kaikōura. About 1.15pm, a group of fishermen spotted the man in the water. Coastguard and Police... More

    1 min read
  • Breath test 1
    30 Aug 2024 7:07pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Man charged after blowing nearly six times the legal limit

    Attribute to Inspector Logan Marsh, Bay of Plenty Road Policing Manager A Hawke’s Bay man is facing drink-driving charges after blowing nearly six times the legal breath alcohol limit before midday on... More

    1 min read

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