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  • Police radio on shoulder
    26 Mar 2024 7:29am News:
    Waikato

    Missing man in Te Awamutu found

    The 85-year-old man reported missing in Te Awamutu yesterday has been located safely. He was found by Police and was checked over by medical staff, and is now back at his residence. ENDS Issued by the... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Investigation update v1
    25 Mar 2024 6:06pm News:
    Eastern

    Update: Operation Middlepark

    Attribute to Detective Inspector Dave de Lange: Police have now identified more than 40 witnesses who were at the scene of Sunday’s double-homicide in Gisborne. We know there were about 100 people at... More

    2 min read
  • Media release - media advisory
    25 Mar 2024 3:57pm News:
    Eastern

    Media advisory – media stand-up, Operation Middlepark

    Detective Inspector Dave de Lange will be available to speak to media at 4.30pm today in relation to the double homicide investigation in Gisborne. Media are asked to report to the front desk at... More

    1 min read
  • Roar photo
    25 Mar 2024 2:17pm News:
    National News

    Hunters urged not to rely on luck to keep everyone safe this Roar

    “Recreational hunting is a big part of many New Zealanders lives. We just want everyone involved to have a great time away and to head home safe at the end to their loved ones.” More

    3 min read
  • Media release - Update
    25 Mar 2024 12:30pm News:
    Wellington

    Update: Operation Tempo

    Police investigating how two children sustained horrific injuries at a Stokes Valley address, and previous Waterloo address, have spoken to a member of the community who came forward. More

    1 min read
  • Rainbow car
    25 Mar 2024 12:23pm TenOne Magazine

    ‘Old dogs’, rainbows and a fleeing driver

    School Community Officer's lesson in successful spiking. More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Investigation update v1
    25 Mar 2024 7:43am News:
    Eastern

    Update: Man in court in relation to Gisborne incident

    A 29-year-old man is due in Gisborne District Court today in relation to a mass disorder event on Saturday night, which resulted in two people deceased and others badly injured. He faces a charge of... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    25 Mar 2024 6:56am News:
    Canterbury

    Fatal crash, Aranui

    One person has died following a crash on Hampshire Street last night. Police were called to the single-vehicle crash at 9:46pm. The person died at the scene. The Serious Crash Unit attended and... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    24 Mar 2024 12:28pm News:
    Eastern

    Fatal crash, Crownthorpe

    One person has died following a crash on a private property in Crownthorpe, Hastings on Saturday afternoon. At around 2:30pm, emergency services responded to a crash involving a quad bike. Sadly, the... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - homicide inquiry
    24 Mar 2024 9:26am News:
    Eastern

    Homicide investigation launched in Gisborne

    Attribute to Tairāwhiti Area Commander acting Inspector Danny Kirk Two men have died and a homicide investigation is under way following a large altercation in Gisborne overnight. At 11.30pm, Police... More

    1 min read
  • Multiple Police cars in a line
    24 Mar 2024 8:45am News:
    Central

    Enquiries being made into Ōtaki bush fire

    Police are making enquiries following a bush fire in Ōtaki yesterday evening. Just before 5:20pm, Police were called to Marine Parade, near Rangiuru Road, after receiving a report of a suspicious bush... More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    23 Mar 2024 9:00am News:
    Canterbury

    Fatal house fire, Hurunui

    Police can confirm a person has died following a house fire in Hurunui overnight. Emergency services were called to the Karaka Road property about 10.50pm. Sadly, a person was located deceased a short... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - media advisory
    22 Mar 2024 2:42pm News:
    Wellington

    Media advisory: Media stand-up, Operation Tempo

    Detective Senior Sergeant Rebecca Cotton will be available to speak to media at 3:45 this afternoon, in relation to the ongoing investigation – Operation Tempo. Please email media@police.govt.nz to... More

    1 min read
  • Appeal graphic
    22 Mar 2024 1:30pm News:
    Wellington

    Police appeal for assistance in Operation Tempo

    Wellington Police are investigating how two young Lower Hutt children suffered injuries so horrific that both required hospitalisation and surgery. More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    22 Mar 2024 1:06pm News:
    Tasman

    Name Release: Unexplained death, Pigville Road, Tākaka

    Formal identification has now been completed for the man who was located deceased at his rural property on Pigville Road, Tākaka, Tuesday 12 March. He was 40 year old Peter Michael Miller of Tākaka... More

    1 min read
  • Police Emergency tape with car - 5
    22 Mar 2024 10:06am News:
    Southern

    Serious crash, Shines Road, Waitaki

    Emergency services are attending the scene of a serious crash on Shines Road, Waitaki. The single-vehicle crash was reported to Police around 9am. Initial reports indicated that there are serious... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Update
    21 Mar 2024 4:38pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    UPDATE Hospital phone threat, Tauranga

    Police can confirm one person is in custody after the Tauranga Hospital incident. Police are no longer in attendance. ENDS More

    1 min read
  • Patrol Dog Course at the Dog Training Centre Trentham 21 March 2024
    21 Mar 2024 4:28pm News:
    National News

    Every dog has its day – two new Police dog teams set to start

    Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau and Invercargill - Southern District benefit from the newly graduated teams. More

    2 min read
  • Doris the horse enjoying pats from Field Days attendees.
    21 Mar 2024 3:45pm TenOne Magazine

    Solid community connections

    Strong bonds with rural communities at Central Districts Field Days. More

    1 min read
  • A view from patrolling WOMAD in New Plymouth's Bowl of Brooklands and Brooklands Park.
    21 Mar 2024 11:59am TenOne Magazine

    Visibility and good vibes

    Working WOMAD with our partners. More

    2 min read
  • Police car in garage 1
    21 Mar 2024 11:01am News:
    Waitematā

    Alleged burglar’s escapade goes south

    Police are thanking the community for their keen reporting after a man was arrested allegedly breaking into a property in South Head this week. Waitematā North Area Prevention Manager, Senior Sergeant... More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    21 Mar 2024 9:10am News:
    Central

    Two people charged with murder of Damon O'Rourke

    Emergency services were called to a Coromandel Court address shortly before 7.30pm on Saturday 20 January to reports of a man having been shot. More

    1 min read
  • Sergeant Steve Jones delivering pizza to students
    21 Mar 2024 9:01am TenOne Magazine

    WATCH: Making St Paddy's a Good One

    Pizza the action - team delivers treats to party organisers who did it right (with video). More

    1 min read
  • Police radio on shoulder
    20 Mar 2024 4:04pm News:
    Northland

    Offenders sought: Police seek footage in Mangapai aggravated robbery

    Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a trio of offenders involved in an aggravated robbery in Mangapai. The incident unfolded on Paparoa Road at around 6.30pm on 13 March... More

    2 min read
  • Eddie Eeles
    20 Mar 2024 2:57pm News:
    Waitematā

    Curtain falls after 60 year pipe dream

    After 60 years of service to Auckland’s pipe band community, Eddie Eeles will now march to the beat of his own drum after hanging up his kilt. Last weekend at the New Zealand Pipe Band Championships... More

    2 min read
  • Police Hat Close Up
    20 Mar 2024 12:51pm News:
    Central

    Police acknowledge verdict in relation to the death of Adrian Humphreys

    Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Drew Bennett: Police acknowledge the sentence handed down today in the New Plymouth High Court in relation to the death of Adrian Humphreys. Adrian’s family... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Investigation update v1
    20 Mar 2024 12:30pm News:
    Waitematā

    Gulf Harbour homicide: Numerous calls to Police as DNA profile obtained

    Police are continuing to investigate the discovery of human remains in Gulf Harbour on Tuesday 12 March. Acting Detective Inspector Tim Williams, Waitematā CIB, says Police are making progress in the... More

    2 min read
  • Media release - Investigation update v1
    20 Mar 2024 6:01am News:
    Tasman

    Jessica Boyce homicide investigation - $100,000 reward announced

    Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Ciaran Sloan: Marlborough Police have announced a $100,000 reward for information in relation to the disappearance of Jessica Boyce in March 2019. Jessica... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    19 Mar 2024 4:46pm News:
    Northland

    Fatal crash, Te Kōpuru, Northland

    One person has died following a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian on West Coast Road, Te Kōpuru in the Kaipara District this afternoon. The crash was reported to Police at 3.07pm. Emergency... More

    1 min read
  • Police Logo on SRBA
    19 Mar 2024 3:43pm News:
    Central

    Update: Search for missing diver, Pātea

    The search for the missing diver in Pātea has been formally suspended today. He was reported missing from a vessel off the coast shortly after 1.30pm on Sunday 10 March. After an extensive search... More

    1 min read

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