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  • Media release - homicide inquiry
    24 Jan 2024 8:04am News:
    Waikato

    Operation Angelo: Police appeal for information in John Isaac homicide investigation

    Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Ross Patterson: Waikato Police investigating the homicide of John Isaac are appealing for sightings of the victim or unusual activity around the Waikato River... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    24 Jan 2024 7:02am News:
    Northland

    Fatal crash in Otaika

    Two people have died in a crash in Otaika, near Whangārei overnight. A single vehicle crash was reported on Otaika Valley Road, State Highway 15, at 12.20am. The vehicle involved has gone down a bank... More

    1 min read
  • Graduation
    23 Jan 2024 5:18pm News:
    National News

    Media Advisory: Media are invited to the 372 Police wing graduating on Thursday, Porirua

    New Zealand Police is pleased to announce that the 372 recruit wing will be graduating from their initial training course on Thursday 25 January in front of whānau and friends. Attending the ceremony... More

    1 min read
  • Have you seen Fay?
    23 Jan 2024 4:19pm News:
    Waitematā

    Have you seen Fay?

    Waitematā Police are seeking the public’s assistance to locate 93-year-old Fay Magnus, who has been reported as missing from Narrow Neck this morning. Police and her family have concerns for her... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    23 Jan 2024 11:07am News:
    Tasman

    Name release: Fatal crash on State Highway 60, Mapua

    Police can release the name of the person who died following a two vehicle crash involving a motorcycle, Wednesday 17 January. He was 29-year-old Anthony Jeffery Keen of Hapuku, Kaikoura. Police's... More

    1 min read
  • Police Hat Close Up
    23 Jan 2024 9:35am News:
    Auckland City

    Train incident, Meadowbank

    One person has died after being struck by a train in Meadowbank this morning. Emergency services are currently responding to the incident, near Manapau Street, which was reported around 8.40am. Trains... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    23 Jan 2024 6:53am News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Fatal crash, Pukehina Beach Road, Pukehina

    Police can confirm that a person has died following a crash on Pukehina Beach Road, Pukehina. Emergency services attended the crash involving a single vehicle reported shortly at around 9.20pm on... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    22 Jan 2024 3:36pm News:
    Eastern

    Road reopened following fatal crash, Kennedy Road, Pirimai, Napier

    Kennedy Road has reopened following a fatal crash, involving two vehicles, around 12:30am this morning. One person died at the scene, and the road reopened around 6am. The investigation into the cause... More

    1 min read
  • Police Hat Close Up
    22 Jan 2024 1:42pm News:
    Waitematā

    Fatality at Woodhill Forest

    Police are in attendance at an incident where a person has died after falling from a mountain bike in Woodhill Forest, near Muriwai this afternoon. Police were called to the scene at about 12.33pm... More

    1 min read
  • Police car in garage 1
    22 Jan 2024 6:15am News:
    Waikato

    Update - Missing woman found

    The 53-year-old woman who was missing in Leamington yesterday has been found safe and well. Police wish to thank the public for their assistance. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    21 Jan 2024 6:47pm News:
    Waitematā

    Vehicle incident - Muriwai Beach

    Police can confirm one person has died following an incident where a vehicle has rolled on Muriwai Beach. Police were alerted at 2:38pm. Two people also sustained serious injuries in the incident. The... More

    1 min read
  • 21 Jan 2024 5:46pm News:
    Waikato

    Have you seen Nicola?

    Waikato Police are appealing for the public’s help to find 53-year-old Nicola. She was last seen on Shakespeare Street, Leamington around midday today. Police and Nicola’s family have concerns for her... More

    1 min read
  • Car decals / graphics / stickers - 3
    20 Jan 2024 6:58pm News:
    Canterbury

    People warned to leave riverbed of the Waimakariri River

    A large volume of water is moving down the Waimakariri River carrying logs and debris following the rainfall on the West Coast. Anyone swimming or four-wheel driving in the riverbed area is advised to... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - homicide inquiry
    20 Jan 2024 2:48pm News:
    Waikato

    Operation Angelo: Homicide investigation launched after body found in Waikato River

    Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Ross Patterson The man whose body was recovered from the Waikato River near Ngaruawahia on Thursday evening can now be named as 52-year-old John Wirihana... More

    1 min read
  • 19 Jan 2024 8:08pm News:
    Eastern

    Quick rescue after stranding at Cape Kidnappers

    A group of overseas tourists became trapped between the tide and steep cliffs while walking the foreshore to the Gannet Colony. More

    1 min read
  • Media release - media advisory
    19 Jan 2024 4:00pm News:
    National News

    Media advisory – Police Media Centre to close at 6pm Sunday

    The Police Media Centre will close at 6pm on Sunday 21 January. As always, should a significant incident occur outside our operating hours, information will be released proactively as soon as possible... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    19 Jan 2024 1:21pm News:
    Waikato

    Op Sundown: Woman appears in court charged with murder

    Police are continuing to make enquiries but also want to encourage anyone with information to contact us, as even the smallest detail could assist our investigation. More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    19 Jan 2024 12:57pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Name release: Fatal crash, Murupara

    Police can now name the motorcyclist who died following a crash with another vehicle in Murupara on Tuesday 16 January. He was 28-year-old local man Avia Faataape. Enquiries into the circumstances of... More

    1 min read
  • Harley Shrimpton
    18 Jan 2024 2:32pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Update: Murder charge in homicide investigation

    Western Bay of Plenty Police have arrested and charged a 22-year-old man with the murder of Harley Shrimpton. More

    2 min read
  • Police Hat Close Up
    18 Jan 2024 12:19pm News:
    Northland

    Drowning at Ruakākā Beach, Northland

    One person has drowned at Ruakākā Beach in Northland this morning. Police were called to the beach at around 11.20am after a man got into difficulty in the water. He was recovered from the water and... More

    1 min read
  • Police car in garage 1
    18 Jan 2024 11:38am News:
    Canterbury

    Manslaughter charge filed following fatal crash, West Melton

    Police have charged a 15-year-old youth with manslaughter following a fatal crash in West Melton, on 7 August 2023. One person died at the scene and one person was transported to Christchurch Hospital... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    17 Jan 2024 6:40pm News:
    Tasman

    Fatal crash, SH60, Mapua

    Police can confirm that a person has died following a crash on State Highway 60 near the intersection with Mapua Drive. Emergency services attended the crash involving a car and a motorcycle reported... More

    1 min read
  • Police car in garage 1
    17 Jan 2024 12:57pm News:
    National News

    Media advisory – Media Centre to close at 6pm today

    The Police Media Centre will close at 6pm today due to staff illness. As always, should a significant incident occur outside our operating hours, information will be released proactively as soon as... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    17 Jan 2024 12:04pm News:
    Waitematā

    Police appealing for information on missing swimmer, Whangaparāoa Peninsula

    The Auckland Maritime Unit are coordinating a search for a missing swimmer near the Gulf Harbour Marina and are appealing to the public for sightings. Emergency services were called the area on the... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    16 Jan 2024 7:52pm News:
    Waitematā

    Missing West Auckland 12-year-old located safe and well

    The 12-year-old girl reported missing from Glendene has been found this evening. She is safe and well. Police would like to thank everyone who got in touch with information. ENDS Issued by Police... More

    1 min read
  • Car stationary night lights on - 2
    16 Jan 2024 2:44pm News:
    Waikato

    Arrests made after vehicles stolen overnight

    Hamilton Police have arrested five people overnight, including three youths, for two separate incidents involving stolen vehicles. More

    1 min read
  • Radar check day  - 2
    16 Jan 2024 8:23am News:
    Tasman

    Driving behaviour in Nelson a concern to Police

    Four motorists in Nelson have lost their licence after being clocked driving at more than 140kph. The vehicles were among seven Police caught at high speed on Whataku Drive within an hour on Sunday... More

    1 min read
  • Police Hat Close Up
    15 Jan 2024 3:58pm News:
    Northland

    Workplace fatality, Whangārei

    One person has died following a workplace incident on Abbey Caves Road, Whangārei, this afternoon. The incident was reported to Police around 12.50pm. WorkSafe and the Serious Crash Unit were advised... More

    1 min read
  • Glock - 2
    15 Jan 2024 12:09pm News:
    Wellington

    Wellington gun owners getting behind the new Firearms Registry

    Wellington firearms owners have registered 7,069 firearms to date. Licenced firearms owners across the country have responded well to the Registry, with it taking just seven months to get to the 100... More

    1 min read
  • Glock - 2
    15 Jan 2024 12:05pm News:
    Tasman

    Tasman gun owners getting behind the new Firearms Registry

    Firearms owners from the Tasman District have registered 7,076 firearms to date. Licenced firearms owners across the country have responded well to the Registry, with it taking just seven months to... More

    1 min read

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