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  • Media release - name release
    8 May 2024 11:25am News:
    Auckland City

    Ponsonby homicide: Name release

    Attribute to Detective Inspector Chris Barry, Auckland City CIB: Police are now in a position to release the name of the victim in the Ponsonby homicide investigation. He was Robert Sidney Horne, 33... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Investigation update v1
    8 May 2024 9:12am News:
    Auckland City

    Ponsonby homicide: Offender located deceased

    The man sought by Police in relation to the Ponsonby homicide investigation has been located deceased. More

    1 min read
  • Police Hat Close Up
    8 May 2024 8:05am News:
    Canterbury

    Fatal fire, Toanui Street, Burnham

    One person has died following a house fire on Toanui Street, Burnham, Selwyn. Police were called to the scene around 2:10am. Two people were transported to hospital in a moderate condition, and one... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - media advisory
    8 May 2024 8:04am News:
    Auckland City

    Media advisory: Ponsonby homicide

    Police will hold a stand up this morning to update media on the Ponsonby homicide investigation. Detective Inspector Chris Barry will speak to media outside the College Hill Police Station at 9am... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    7 May 2024 5:41pm News:
    Tasman

    Name release: Fatal crash Lower Buller Gorge

    Police can now release the name of the person who died in a crash on SH6, Westport on Saturday 20 April. She was 58-year-old Deanna Cherie Cropp from Buller. Our thoughts are with her family and... More

    1 min read
  • Commissioner Andrew Coster
    7 May 2024 1:52pm TenOne Magazine

    Commissioner on bilateral visits

    Discussions cover areas of mutual interest. More

    1 min read
  • Carter with, from left, Det Ros Newson, Con Stephanie Cox, Sgt Richard Kennedy, Con Nicko McGregor and Detective Lizzie Campbell
    7 May 2024 10:13am TenOne Magazine

    Signing on

    ​​​​​​​Anywhere, any time - young visitor spreads word for New Zealand Sign Language Week (with video). More

    2 min read
  • Media release - name release
    6 May 2024 5:43pm News:
    Tasman

    Name release: Fatal Crash – State Highway 1, Seddon

    Police can now release the name of the person who died following a crash on State Highway 1, Seddon, Marlborough on Wednesday 1 May. She was Yuki Nagano, 30, of Blenheim. Police extend our condolences... More

    1 min read
  • 6 May 2024 4:59pm News:
    Wellington

    Have you seen Norton Kaine Kinnaird?

    Police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of the 30-year-old, who has a warrant for his arrest. Norton Kinnaird is currently on several active charges and considered to be dangerous... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    6 May 2024 4:16pm News:
    Central

    Name release: Fatal Crash – Lethbridge Street, Feilding

    Police can now name the driver of a vehicle who died following a crash on Lethbridge Street, Feilding on Friday 3 May. He was Darius Nass Hoani, 42, of Feilding. Police extend our condolences to his... More

    1 min read
  • Police car in garage 1
    6 May 2024 2:45pm News:
    Southern

    Police make quick arrests after theft in Dunedin

    Attributable to Senior Sergeant Anthony Bond: Three people have been arrested following a theft at Shag Point, Palmerston, yesterday morning. At around 9.45am, Police received a report of a bus being... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Update
    6 May 2024 10:02am News:
    Northland

    Monday update: searching in Taiharuru

    Searching efforts are being scaled back today for one of the fishermen missing from Taiharuru. Poor marine weather forecasts are hampering search efforts on the water, with easterly swells in the area... More

    1 min read
  • The Kubota ATV heading off into the early morning.
    6 May 2024 8:03am TenOne Magazine

    Slowly does it...

    Low-speed pursuit of stolen farm vehicle ends on 90 Mile Beach. More

    1 min read
  • Media release - homicide inquiry
    6 May 2024 7:15am News:
    Auckland City

    Homicide investigation launched, Ponsonby

    A homicide investigation is under way following the death of a man in Ponsonby on Sunday evening. More

    1 min read
  • Superintendent Rakesh Naidoo, National Ethnic Partnerships Manager; Jessica Tupa’i; and DCE Iwi and Communities Pieri Munro
    5 May 2024 4:48pm News:
    National News

    Police acknowledge Race Unity Speech Awards winner

    The winner of the 2024 Race Unity Speech Awards is Jessica Tupa’i, year 12, from St Mary’s College, Wellington. More

    3 min read
  • 5 May 2024 1:16pm News:
    Southern

    Police urge people to take care around our waterways

    A man was successfully rescued yesterday after being taken out to sea at the Waitaki River Mouth. Around 12.20pm, a report was made to Police of a man in need of assistance in the water. The man, with... More

    1 min read
  • Drone
    5 May 2024 12:56pm News:
    Northland

    Update in Taiharuru search

    The search for the fisherman missing near Taiharuru just before midnight on 1 May is continuing today, including shoreline searches and an aerial search using a drone. We continue to acknowledge the... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    5 May 2024 7:53am News:
    Waikato

    Fatal crash, Flat Road, Kihikihi

    One person has died following a crash on Flat Road, Kihikihi. Police were alerted to the crash involving a single motorcycle at around 7.45pm yesterday, Saturday 4 May. Sadly, one person died at the... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    4 May 2024 12:02pm News:
    Central

    Name Release – fatal incident, Ōtaki

    Police are now able to advise the name of the driver of a vehicle who died following a crash on State Highway 1, on Friday 26 April. He was 16-year-old Reihana Horohau Hawea of Levin. Police extend... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    4 May 2024 11:53am News:
    Eastern

    Name release: Workplace death, Ongaonga

    Police can now name the man who died in a workplace incident in Ongaonga, Hawke’s Bay on Monday 29 April. He was 62-year-old Michael Gabor Horvath, from Ongaonga. Our thoughts go out to his family and... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    4 May 2024 8:51am News:
    Central

    Fatal crash, Lethbridge Street, Feilding

    One person has died following a crash on Lethbridge Street in Feilding. Police were alerted to the crash involving a car and a parked truck-trailer at around 10.15pm yesterday, Friday 3 May. Sadly... More

    1 min read
  • Some of the stolen property and firearms seized by Police.
    3 May 2024 4:47pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Stolen gear, guns and drugs seized in Tūrangi

    A Police operation targeting drugs and gangs in Tūrangi this week has recovered stolen firearms and resulted in three arrests. Organised Crime and Tactical Crime teams from Taupō Police executed a... More

    1 min read
  • 3 May 2024 4:38pm News:
    Waikato

    Have you seen Cody Mark?

    Police are seeking Cody Mark, aged 26, in relation to a breach of bail. If you have seen him, or have information which might help Police locate him, please contact Police and quote file number 240203... More

    1 min read
  • Race Unity Speech Awards 2024
    3 May 2024 4:07pm News:
    National News

    Media Advisory/invitation: Police to judge the Race Unity Speech Awards

    Race Unity Hui are run in conjunction with the Speech Awards to give young people a voice on race relations in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Students from a variety of secondary schools nationwide in years... More

    2 min read
  • Media release - Update
    3 May 2024 3:46pm News:
    Wellington

    Further arrest following firearms incident, Newtown

    Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Tim Leitch: Police have arrested the man alleged to have discharged a firearm near Wellington Hospital on Wednesday. He was located at an address in Hawera... More

    1 min read
  • Police Hat Close Up
    3 May 2024 2:41pm News:
    Northland

    Update in Taiharuru search

    Police can advise of developments in the ongoing search effort for two missing fishermen near Taiharuru. This afternoon, one of the missing men was located deceased in the water. He was located by... More

    1 min read
  • Police Hat Close Up
    3 May 2024 2:30pm News:
    Counties Manukau

    Missing boy found, Māngere

    The 9-year-old boy missing in Māngere has been located safe and well. Police would like to thank the members of the public who provided information which assisted in locating him. ENDS Issued by... More

    1 min read
  • 3 May 2024 1:28pm News:
    Southern

    Arrests made in Southern District Organised Crime operation

    Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Nik Leigh, Southern District Organised Crime Squad Two people have been arrested in Ashburton overnight in relation to drug offences. The two men, aged 34 and 35... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    3 May 2024 1:11pm News:
    Canterbury

    Update: Search for Waitaki fisherman

    The search phase for the fisherman reported missing at the Waitaki River on Monday 22 April has been suspended, but enquiries are ongoing. Police wish to acknowledge the people who have come forward... More

    1 min read
  • Detective Constable Sam Cates and her dogs Buck and Hunter.
    3 May 2024 1:07pm TenOne Magazine

    Cogs in the wheels of justice

    From the front line to the back office, the work of constabulary and support staff depends on teamwork. More

    4 min read

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