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  • Generic male and female officers - day - 1
    7 Mar 2024 9:40am News:
    Southern

    Cromwell Police seeking information after two assaults

    Attributable to Sergeant Regan Price: Police are seeking assistance from the public after two assaults in Cromwell. Police were alerted to an assault on the corner of Inniscort Street and Monaghan... More

    1 min read
  • Police Hat Close Up
    7 Mar 2024 8:22am News:
    National News

    Media advisory – Official opening of Scenario Village + media opportunity

    Media are invited to attend the official opening of Scenario Village — a new purpose-built training facility — at the Royal New Zealand Police College tomorrow, Friday 8 March. There will also be an... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    7 Mar 2024 8:19am News:
    Canterbury

    Name Release: Fatal crash, Ruapuna, Christchurch

    Police can now name a person who died following a motorcycle crash at Ruapuna Motorsport Park on 24 February. He was Leonard John Tomasi, 60, of Lower Hutt, Wellington. Police extend our condolences... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    7 Mar 2024 8:16am News:
    Central

    Fatal Crash, McLean Street, Waitara, New Plymouth

    Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on McLean Street, Waitara. The single vehicle crash was reported to Police just before 9pm yesterday. Another person was reported to have... More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    6 Mar 2024 6:45pm News:
    Waitematā

    Controlled detonation to take place in New Lynn

    Police have been responding after a person discovered a small homemade explosive device in a reserve near their home on Seabrook Avenue, New Lynn at around 2pm today. NZDF staff were called in to... More

    1 min read
  • Firearms seized, Operation Rubus
    6 Mar 2024 6:24pm News:
    Southern

    Arrest and seizures in Southern District Organised Crime operation

    Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Nik Leigh, Officer in Charge, Southern District Organised Crime Squad: A 67-year-old man has been arrested and charged with numerous offences following a... More

    1 min read
  • Police are seeking sightings of this green 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer
    6 Mar 2024 2:37pm News:
    Northland

    Ruakākā homicide: Appeal for sightings of vehicle of interest

    Police are seeking sightings of a vehicle of interest in the homicide investigation into the death of Ruakākā man Teina Pickering in October 2023. Last year, Police arrested two men in the days... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Update
    6 Mar 2024 2:34pm News:
    Auckland City

    Stolen generator located in Auckland

    Police are pleased to advise the stolen large red generator, subject of an appeal this morning has been located. The generator and trailer were located earlier today in the wider Mt Wellington area... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Update
    5 Mar 2024 7:45pm News:
    Canterbury

    Man arrested for aggravated robbery of Christchurch pharmacy

    Christchurch Police have arrested a man in relation to the aggravated robbery of a pharmacy on Langdons Road in Papanui on 23 February. The 60-year-old man has been charged with aggravated robbery and... More

    1 min read
  • Detective Senior Sergeant Rob Lemoto.
    5 Mar 2024 2:05pm TenOne Magazine

    From crime scenes to TV screens

    Detective Senior Sergeant Rob Lemoto calls time on an outstanding career. More

    5 min read
  • Police shoulder patch
    5 Mar 2024 11:38am News:
    Canterbury

    Police acknowledge sentencing in relation to the death of Michael McGrath

    "Today was about Michael's family finally having a voice." More

    2 min read
  • IPCA Ruling
    5 Mar 2024 10:02am News:
    Waikato

    Police acknowledge IPCA report into unlawful arrest in Hamilton

    Please attribute to Waikato District Commander Superintendent Bruce Bird: Police acknowledge the report by the Independent Police Conduct Authority which found that officers in Hamilton acted... More

    1 min read
  • Jemma
    4 Mar 2024 6:26pm News:
    Waikato

    Have you seen Jemma?

    Police are seeking the public's help to locate 27-year-old Jemma who has been reported missing. Jemma was last seen today leaving her home in Tapu,Thames, at around 1.15pm. Jemma is bare foot and... More

    1 min read
  • Staff in glow vests walking in an urban area
    4 Mar 2024 1:53pm News:
    Wellington

    Police lay charges after vandalism in Wellington

    Police have arrested three people who now face approximately 150 charges between them, following incidents in early January where vehicles and bus stops were damaged in Wellington’s northern suburbs... More

    1 min read
  • Sergeant on computer
    4 Mar 2024 1:47pm News:
    Waitematā

    Rental scammers targeting Chinese people seeking New Zealand accommodation

    Police have received several reports of a rental property rental scam involving the Chinese community. The scammers are targeting China-based people who are seeking rental accommodation in New Zealand... More

    2 min read
  • Media release - name release
    3 Mar 2024 11:16am News:
    Southern

    Name release, fatality at Lake Benmore

    Police can now name a person located deceased at Lake Benmore on 19 February. He was Anthony Otworowski, 63, of Australia, who went missing while fishing at Lake Benmore on 18 February. A helicopter... More

    1 min read
  • Cell door lock - 1
    2 Mar 2024 6:58pm News:
    Wellington

    Man wanted by Wellington District Police arrested

    The 35-year-old man sought by Police in the Wellington area has been arrested. He has been remanded in custody to appear in the Hutt Valley District Court on Monday 4 March. ENDS Issued by Police... More

    1 min read
  • Police car light bay at daytime
    2 Mar 2024 2:59pm News:
    Central

    Palmerston North Police seeking information following serious assault

    Attributable to Detective Sergeant Shelley Ross: Police investigating a serious assault on a taxi driver in Palmerston North are seeking help from the public. A 25-year-old man is due to appear in... More

    1 min read
  • Police shirts
    1 Mar 2024 7:26pm News:
    Southern

    Police continue to investigate Waikaia arson

    Attributable to Detective Sergeant Brian McKinney, Gore Police: Police investigating the arson of a Waikaia property have identified one of the vehicles previously sought, along with further offending... More

    1 min read
  • Police Hat Close Up
    1 Mar 2024 4:47pm News:
    Southern

    Man charged with manslaughter in relation to fatal crash, State Highway 6, Queenstown

    A man previously charged in relation to a crash near Queenstown last year has had his charge upgraded. The crash on 16 December 2023 happened on Gibbston Valley Highway near the Crown Range turnoff... More

    1 min read
  • A whakatau at College Hill Hub.
    1 Mar 2024 9:59am TenOne Magazine

    Young LIONs visit NZ

    Hong Kong youth leaders on mission to learn and share on drug harm. More

    3 min read
  • Students listening to a trainee dog handler.
    29 Feb 2024 11:09am TenOne Magazine

    PCT and puppies - a winning combination

    Year 10 students at Rangi Ruru Girls' School start the year team building with the PCT. More

    1 min read
  • Police Hat Close Up
    29 Feb 2024 10:49am News:
    Counties Manukau

    Man sentenced for Cockle Bay homicide

    Police acknowledge the final sentencing in the homicide investigation into the death of Wiremu Arapo more than three years ago. Wiremu was found deceased inside a Minvera Terrace house in Cockle Bay... More

    1 min read
  • IPCA Ruling
    29 Feb 2024 10:25am News:
    Central

    Police response to IPCA report - Stratford

    An Independent Police Conduct Authority report found a police officer was justified in shooting at a man during a lengthy firearms incident in Stratford. More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    29 Feb 2024 7:30am News:
    Waikato

    Fatal crash, Kakaramea Rd, Ngahinapouri, Waipa District

    Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on Kakaramea Road, Ngahinapouri, Waipa District. The two-vehicle crash was reported to Police just before 10:00pm yesterday. Sadly, one person... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio on shoulder
    29 Feb 2024 6:16am News:
    Central

    Man missing in Tararua Ranges found

    The man in his 70’s reported missing in the Tararua Ranges since Monday has been found. He was located alive just before 7pm by family members participating in the search around Ohau Gorge. His family... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio on shoulder
    28 Feb 2024 5:04pm News:
    Canterbury

    Keep yourself safe when using dating apps

    Five teenagers sentenced in relation to attacks on several innocent people in Christchurch last year, who they met through dating apps. More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Update
    28 Feb 2024 3:24pm News:
    Eastern

    UPDATE - Two arrests in relation to the death of Javon Aranui

    Hawkes Bay Police have arrested and charged two 19-year-old men in relation to the death of Javon Aranui who was assaulted in the early hours of Wednesday 20 December 2023. Both men reside in Hawkes... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Update
    28 Feb 2024 3:01pm News:
    Central

    Update - Search for missing hiker, Taruarua

    Police and LandSAR are continuing the search for a man in his early 70s missing in the Tararua Forest Park. Family and friends have joined the search operation this afternoon and their efforts are... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    28 Feb 2024 9:00am News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Name release, State Highway 2, Tanners Point

    Police can now release the name of the man who died following a two vehicle crash on State Highway 2, Tanners Point, Saturday 24 February. He was 55-year-old Brendon Ross Bourne of Tauranga. Police... More

    1 min read

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