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  • Police are continuing to appeal to the public for information on the missing iguana
    10 Apr 2024 11:38am News:
    Waitematā

    Beloved tortoise returned to Reptile Park, Police continue to appeal for information

    Police are pleased to advise the tortoise taken from Ti Point Reptile Park last month has been returned to his home. Police have been making enquiries into the burglary, which was reported on 25 March... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio on shoulder
    10 Apr 2024 10:30am News:
    National News

    Survey in trust and confidence in the firearms system

    The Firearms Safety Authority is undertaking its second survey with the public and firearms licence holders to measure public confidence in the firearms licensing system. Executive Director Angela... More

    2 min read
  • Police tape
    10 Apr 2024 8:32am News:
    Waikato

    Workplace death: Athenree Road, Athenree

    One person has died following a workplace incident on Athenree Road in Athenree yesterday morning (9 April). Emergency services were notified of the incident at around 11.50am. Sadly the person died... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    9 Apr 2024 7:40pm News:
    Tasman

    Fatal crash, Mount Richmond Forest Park, Nelson

    Police can confirm two people have died following a serious crash on an off-roading track in Mount Richmond Forest Park, Nelson, last night. Police were notified of the single-vehicle crash around... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    9 Apr 2024 6:57pm News:
    Canterbury

    Fatal crash, SH8, Tekapo

    One person has died following a crash on State Highway 8, Tekapo earlier this afternoon. Police were called to the single vehicle crash at 3:17pm. One person died at the scene, a second person has... More

    1 min read
  • Police Hat Close Up
    9 Apr 2024 9:12am News:
    Auckland City

    Missing Auckland woman located safe and well

    Police can advise the 22-year-old woman reported missing and last seen in Māngere has been located. She is safe and well. We thank the public for the information received to assist in locating her... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    8 Apr 2024 3:22pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Name release, Somerville Road fatal crash, Okoroire

    Police can now release the name of the man who died following a collision between a car and a tree on Somerville Road, Okoroire, South Waikato. The crash occurred around 7pm Wednesday 3 April. He was... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    8 Apr 2024 2:58pm News:
    Northland

    Fatal crash, Ōkaihau

    Police can confirm one person has died following a serious crash in Ōkaihau this morning Emergency services responded to the crash, involving one vehicle on Wehirua Road, around 8.40am. Sadly, one... More

    1 min read
  • An officer in uniform using their device.
    8 Apr 2024 2:09pm TenOne Magazine

    Digital Notebook rollout complete

    New tool empowers staff with enhanced efficiency and effectiveness. More

    1 min read
  • Phil with local Palmerston North Neighbourhood Support volunteers at the Hokowhitu Farmers Market where they had a stall setup f
    8 Apr 2024 11:44am TenOne Magazine

    Stronger working together

    Police Liaison Officer shares his insights into effective partnerships. More

    2 min read
  • Police Hat Close Up
    8 Apr 2024 8:52am News:
    Tasman

    Takaka unexplained death referred to the Coroner

    Police investigating the death of Peter Miller who was located deceased at a Takaka rural property last month, do not believe this death to be suspicious. Police responded to the Pigville Road address... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio on shoulder
    8 Apr 2024 8:04am News:
    Waikato

    Fatality, Whitianga

    One person has died following a fire at a residential address in Whitianga yesterday. Emergency services were alerted to the fire on Cholmondeley Crescent at 5.20pm on Sunday. Tragically a person was... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    7 Apr 2024 8:42pm News:
    Northland

    Fatal crash: Marua Road, Hikurangi

    Emergency services are at the scene of a single vehicle crash on Marua Road, Hikurangi. One person died in the crash, which was reported to Police at 7.20pm. Enquiries into the circumstances of the... More

    1 min read
  • Cops walking the beat (male) day - 2
    7 Apr 2024 2:16pm News:
    Eastern

    Rock through bus window narrowly misses driver in Napier

    Attributable to Senior Sergeant Kevin Stewart: Enquiries are ongoing after a rock came through the front window of a bus narrowly missing a bus driver in Napier yesterday. At around 1:50pm on Friday... More

    1 min read
  • Police staff by car in bush location
    6 Apr 2024 4:46pm News:
    Waikato

    Update: Search for woman missing in Pureora Forest suspended

    Please attribute to Inspector Will Loughrin, Area Commander Waikato West: The search for Judy Donovan, the 79-year-old woman missing in the Pureora Forest since Saturday 23 March, has been suspended... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    6 Apr 2024 2:24pm News:
    Southern

    Name release: Fatal Crash – Cromwell-Clyde Highway, Cromwell Gorge

    Police can now name the victim of a fatal crash on Cromwell-Clyde Highway at around 6:35am on Wednesday 27 March. He was Kelan Michael Ray Stroud, 17, of Cromwell. Police extend our condolences to his... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    5 Apr 2024 6:53pm News:
    Tasman

    Name release: Fatal Crash – State Highway 6, Okaramio

    Police can now name the victim of a fatal crash on State Highway 6, Okaramio on Sunday 31 March. He was Christopher Robert Bowman, 51, of Richmond, Nelson. Police extend our condolences to his family... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    5 Apr 2024 5:09pm News:
    Wellington

    Update: Serious crash, Masterton

    One person has died following a crash on High Street, Solway this afternoon. The single vehicle crash was reported to Police at 12.40pm. The road has been closed while the Serious Crash Unit examines... More

    1 min read
  • Police disappointed following checkpoints in Hawke's Bay
    5 Apr 2024 3:52pm News:
    Eastern

    Police disappointed following checkpoints in Hawke's Bay

    Attributable to Inspector Angela Hallett, Eastern Road Policing Manager: Hawke’s Bay Police are urging motorists to make better decisions after two checkpoint operations. Police are disappointed in... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    5 Apr 2024 3:07pm News:
    Waikato

    Name release: Fatal Crash – Richmond Downs, Matamata-Piako

    Police can now name the victim of a fatal crash on Richmond Downs, Matamata-Piako on Saturday 30 March. He was Dante Tainui Raymond Garrett, 20, of Hamilton. Police extend our condolences to his... More

    1 min read
  • Handcuffing 1
    5 Apr 2024 2:42pm News:
    Waikato

    Arrest made after two aggravated robberies

    Waikato Police investigating two aggravated robberies of a commercial premises in Matamata have made an arrest. A 19-year-old man is facing multiple charges, including aggravated robbery and burglary... More

    1 min read
  • Crash - 2  (sign on car)
    5 Apr 2024 2:31pm News:
    Northland

    Witnesses sought to serious crash in Waipu, Northland

    Police investigating a serious crash in Waipu earlier this week are seeking help from the public. The two-vehicle crash happened on Cove Road, approximately 150 metres north of Johnson Point Road, at... More

    1 min read
  • Cell door lock - 1
    5 Apr 2024 1:43pm News:
    Central

    Man charged with two Palmerston North burglaries

    Palmerston North Police have charged a man with burglary after catching him in the act last night. Officers were called to a residential address in the city last night, after an unknown man entered... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    5 Apr 2024 12:48pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Name release: Fatal Crash – State Highway 5, Whakarewarewa

    Police can now name the victim of a fatal crash on State Highway 5, Whakarewarewa on Sunday 31 March. The deceased was Kiefer Bryers, 27, of Koutu. Police extend our condolences to Kiefer’s family and... More

    1 min read
  • 5 Apr 2024 12:10pm News:
    Eastern

    Correction - Update: Missing Hawke's Bay fisherman

    Police can now name the fisherman who went overboard from a vessel off the Hawke’s Bay Coast on Monday. He is 54-year-old Jason Hollows, from Hampden, Otago. Police continue to investigate what... More

    1 min read
  • Cops walking the beat (male) day - 2
    5 Apr 2024 12:05pm News:
    Counties Manukau

    Alleged credit card thief to face court

    A woman who allegedly went on a spending spree using stolen bank cards will face court this month. Counties Manukau South Area Commander, Inspector Joe Hunter, says the cards were stolen from vehicles... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    5 Apr 2024 11:24am News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Fatal crash, SH5, Tapapa

    One person has died following a crash on State Highway 5, Tapapa yesterday. Police were called to the two-vehicle crash at 6:05am. Sadly, one person later died in hospital as a result of their... More

    1 min read
  • Police seek information and sightings of a vehicle in Queenstown Hanley’s Farm Estate
    4 Apr 2024 4:02pm News:
    Southern

    Police seek information and sightings of a vehicle in Queenstown Hanley’s Farm Estate

    Queenstown Police are asking anyone who saw a Mitsubishi Triton Ute, similar to the one shown in the photo above, driving in Hanley’s Farm Estate during the early hours of Sunday 31 March to come... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    4 Apr 2024 3:35pm News:
    Canterbury

    Name release: Fatal Crash – State Highway 8, Lake Pukaki

    Police can now name the victims of a fatal crash on State Highway 8, Lake Pukaki on Saturday 30 March. They were Gavin James William Beere, 85, of Christchurch. Megat Ashman Aqif Megat Irman Jefni, 21... More

    1 min read
  • IPCA Ruling
    4 Apr 2024 10:05am News:
    Auckland City

    Police acknowledge IPCA report into death in custody in Auckland City

    Police acknowledge the findings of an Independent Police Conduct Authority report into a death of a man while in Police custody in June last year. Acting Superintendent Sunny Patel, Auckland City... More

    1 min read

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