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  • Police intercepted three kilograms of methamphetamine in the parcel
    30 Aug 2024 5:51pm News:
    Waitematā

    Multi-million-dollar illicit operation unwrapped

    Police have put a halt to a methamphetamine importation operation, after a parcel landed at an Auckland doorstep. In the process a UK national faces serious charges, and millions’ worth of... More

    1 min read
  • Superintendent Dion Bennett speaks to attendees at his pōwhiri.
    30 Aug 2024 1:57pm TenOne Magazine

    Leading with manawa

    Heartfelt welcome to Central District for Superintendent Dion Bennett. More

    4 min read
  • Police radio on shoulder
    30 Aug 2024 12:32pm News:
    Canterbury

    Man charged after Police vehicle damaged

    Please attribute to Senior Sergeant Rachel Walker, Area Manager – Response, Canterbury Rural South: A man is before the courts after an incident at Castlehill, south of Arthur’s Pass, earlier this... More

    1 min read
  • Senior Sergeant Nathan Snell with the seal pup
    30 Aug 2024 11:54am TenOne Magazine

    Pup up and away!

    Road seal gets a whole new meaning in Tasman. More

    1 min read
  • Car decals / graphics / stickers - 4
    30 Aug 2024 8:42am News:
    Wellington

    Wellington Police concerned by vigilante behaviour

    Police are continuing to make enquiries into an alleged incident in Porirua where it was reported a man had attempted to get a woman into a black van earlier this week. Police have made extensive... More

    1 min read
  • Car decals / graphics / stickers - 2
    29 Aug 2024 7:51pm News:
    Tasman

    Man arrested following string of robberies

    Nelson Police have arrested one person after executing a number of search warrants in Tahunanui and central Nelson yesterday. The warrants were in relation to complaints of intimidation and taking of... More

    1 min read
  • Police Hat Close Up
    29 Aug 2024 4:22pm News:
    Counties Manukau

    Body found in search for man near Puketutu Island

    Police have located a body in the search for a man, after the vessel he was on sank in the Manukau Harbour on Tuesday afternoon. The Police Eagle helicopter made the discovery this afternoon near... More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    29 Aug 2024 3:46pm News:
    Waikato

    Three arrested after Hamilton search warrant

    Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Scott Neilson Hamilton Police have arrested three people in relation to an arson at Knighton Road on 24 August. Police today executed a search warrant at an... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Update
    29 Aug 2024 12:42pm News:
    Counties Manukau

    UPDATE: Incident in Takanini

    Police can confirm Walters Road in Takanini has reopened following this morning's incident at a level crossing. Issued by Police Media Centre More

    1 min read
  • Police radio on shoulder
    29 Aug 2024 10:13am News:
    Southern

    Dunedin man arrested after allegedly posing as young person online

    Dunedin Police have arrested a 22-year-old local man following reports of someone posing as a young person online, to deceive other young people into sending them sexualised content. "It is important... More

    1 min read
  • Car stationary night lights on - 1
    29 Aug 2024 10:02am News:
    Counties Manukau

    Alleged burglars come a copper

    Two alleged burglars didn’t have the payday they expected after being arrested last night. Police responded to reports of a burglary in progress on Kolmar Road, Papatoetoe just before 7pm on Wednesday... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Update
    29 Aug 2024 9:40am News:
    Counties Manukau

    UPDATE: Sudden death in Takanini

    Cordons remain in place, following an earlier sudden death in Takanini. The incident occurred near Walters Road at around 7.34am. Police are advising anyone who witnessed this morning's incident to... More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    29 Aug 2024 8:24am News:
    Counties Manukau

    Sudden death in Takanini

    Police are in attendance at a sudden death on railway tracks in Takanini. This incident has occurred near the level crossing on Walters Road. Police were notified at about 7.34am, and sadly we can... More

    1 min read
  • Police Logo on SRBA
    29 Aug 2024 7:04am News:
    Waikato

    Five people charged following fraud investigation by Police and ACC

    Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Scott Neilson: Five people are set to appear in court following a significant fraud investigation by Police and ACC. In November 2023, Police were alerted to... More

    1 min read
  • Cannabis plants seized Southland
    29 Aug 2024 6:24am News:
    Southern

    Southland Police seize cannabis and cash, arrest seven people

    Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Greg Baird: Police located 150 ounces of cannabis, seized $25,000 and arrested seven people in Southland yesterday. The Southern District Organised Crime... More

    1 min read
  • Car decals / graphics / stickers - 4
    28 Aug 2024 4:48pm News:
    Canterbury

    Police acknowledge verdict in relation to the death of Nigel Wilson

    Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Damon Wells Police acknowledge the verdict handed down in the High Court at Christchurch today in relation to the death of much-loved Nigel Wilson in Bexley... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    28 Aug 2024 12:16pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Arrests made in relation to Tauranga-based online group

    Three men have been arrested following a Police investigation into a Tauranga-based group trying to catch people attempting to make contact with minors online. The men, one aged 18, and two aged 19... More

    1 min read
  • Commissioner Andrew Coster, OC Whanganui Dog Section Sergeant Sue Burridge and Police Minister Mark Mitchell cut the ribbon.
    28 Aug 2024 12:02pm TenOne Magazine

    New digs for our dogs

    Fit-for-purpose base for Whanganui Delta officially opened. More

    2 min read
  • The cannabis was discovered in a Mt Wellington storage unit
    28 Aug 2024 11:00am News:
    Auckland City

    Police uncover over $1 million in cannabis

    Police have uncovered a haul of cannabis stashed in an east Auckland storage unit. A search warrant was carried out in Mt Wellington yesterday afternoon when the discovery was made by the Mt... More

    1 min read
  • Police continue to appeal for information after theft of flags, Queenstown
    27 Aug 2024 8:53pm News:
    Southern

    Police continue to appeal for information after theft of flags, Queenstown

    Do you recognise any of these people? Police would like to speak to them. More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    27 Aug 2024 7:09pm News:
    Eastern

    Hunting incident: Name release

    Attribute to Detective Inspector Dave de Lange: Police can confirm the name of the man who was fatally shot in Tolaga Bay at the weekend. He was John James Stuart Atkins, 44, of Tolaga Bay. Mr Atkins... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Update
    27 Aug 2024 3:42pm News:
    Auckland City

    Op Elba: Area canvas continues in Blockhouse Bay

    Police are continuing to seek answers as to why Stephen Thorpe lost his life on Saturday morning, and who was responsible. More

    1 min read
  • Police radio on shoulder
    27 Aug 2024 11:02am News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Police appealing for information following disorder incident, Pyes Pa

    Tauranga Police investigating a disorder incident at a large community gathering are seeking assistance from the public. At around 5.30pm on Saturday 24 August, Police were notified of a disorder on... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    27 Aug 2024 10:49am News:
    Waikato

    Name release: Fatal crash SH29

    Police can now release the name of the person who died following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 29, Lower Kaimai on Thursday 22 August. He was 45-year-old Bradley Paul Mullins, from Maungatapu... More

    1 min read
  • Murphy and Community Constable Emily Tomooka.
    27 Aug 2024 10:40am TenOne Magazine

    Puppy power

    Murphy the trainee trauma support dog is taking Police partnership and positivity to the street. More

    1 min read
  • IPCA Ruling
    27 Aug 2024 10:13am News:
    Waitematā

    Police acknowledge IPCA findings into use of force

    Police acknowledge an Independent Police Conduct Authority report into the use of force during an arrest near Waimauku nearly two years ago. On the night of 12 December 2022, Police responded to a... More

    1 min read
  • 27 Aug 2024 6:23am News:
    Central

    Manawatu Police wanting to reunite items with owners after man charged with burglary

    Do you recognise any of these items that were stolen during burglaries in the Palmerston North and Feilding areas? More

    1 min read
  • Police Hat Close Up
    26 Aug 2024 5:30pm News:
    Auckland City

    Op Elba: Name release

    Formal identification has been completed for the victim of Saturday’s homicide in Blockhouse Bay. This evening, Police can formally release the name of the victim who died on 24 August. He was Stephen... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    26 Aug 2024 10:27am News:
    Auckland City

    Op Elba: Blockhouse Bay homicide investigation continuing

    Police are continuing to piece together the events that led to a man’s tragic death in Blockhouse Bay on Saturday. More

    2 min read
  • Police car damaged in crash involving suspected drunk driver
    25 Aug 2024 4:38pm News:
    Wellington

    Officers lucky to escape injury after car hit by suspected drunk driver

    Two police officers are shaken but unharmed after their patrol car was hit by a suspected intoxicated driver early on Sunday. More

    1 min read

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