Police acknowledge a report by the Independent Police Conduct Authority which found Police used unjustified and excessive force while arresting a man in Rotorua. On 13 September 2021, two officers...
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The vast majority of protest gatherings across the country have now dispersed. There are some smaller groups in several locations, whose activities are continuing to impact the roading network. This...
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Protesters in some locations across New Zealand have started to disperse, following large gatherings this morning. In Tāmaki Makaurau, police are continuing to monitor groups in various locations...
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Cordons are being stood down on Brandon Street, central Wellington following an earlier report of a suspicious package. New Zealand Defence Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team has confirmed...
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Palmerston North Police are seeking to identify this man following an incident on Highbury Avenue, Highbury where a firearm was discharged on Wednesday 15 March earlier this year. We believe he can...
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Attribute to Detective Sergeant Mike Kaukau: Hamilton Police have arrested a 22-year-old man after a violent home invasion in Fairfield, Hamilton, yesterday. Two women at the Paul Crescent address...
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Police in Whanganui are investigating an assault that left a man with critical head injuries. The victim was found injured and unresponsive at a Paterson Street property shortly before 10pm on...
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Attributable to Bay of Plenty District Assistant SAR Coordinator Aimee Dawson. A major Search and Rescue exercise at Motiti Island and Papamoa Beach has concluded. The exercise was part of NZSAR's...
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Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Greg Brand: A 40-year-old woman has been charged with murder following a man’s death in Mt Wellington yesterday afternoon. Police are not seeking anyone else...
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Police can confirm that one person has died following a crash on State Highway 3/Main North Road, west of Urenui. The crash was reported to Police just after 11:20am Friday 2 December. One person died...
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An investigation is underway into a man’s death in Mt Wellington this afternoon. Police arrived at the residential building on Lynton Road just before 2pm. Detective Senior Sergeant Greg Brand...
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Attributable to Detective Inspector Lindsay Pilbrow, Bay of Plenty Field Crime Manager: A man is due in court today charged with kidnapping in relation to the disappearance of Tauranga man Harley...
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Attribute to Detective Inspector Lex Bruning Police can advise that a second person is due in court today in relation to the death of James Whitikau Barton in Stoke on Friday 10 November. A 30-year...
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The owner of the kayak Police discovered upturned earlier this morning has been located safe and well. Police wish to thank everybody who provided assistance. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre
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Police can advise one person has died following a serious crash on State Highway 1, Sanson on Friday 17 November. He was 25-year-old Daniel Armstrong of Morrinsville. Daniel was initially transported...
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Police are working to locate the owner/occupant of a kayak located this morning upturned off the coast of Raumati Beach. Police are actively conducting enquiries to determine if anyone was on board...
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Attributable to Detective Inspector Brent Matuku: Police investigating the homicide of Foxton man Dean Kahukiwa have made arrests for murder and arson. Mr Kahukiwa’s body was located inside a building...
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Counties Manukau Police are appealing for witnesses to a crash in Highland Park last weekend. Police responded to reports of a two vehicle crash, involving a motorcycle and a bus, on Pakuranga Road...
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Attribute to Inspector Phil Gillbanks, Bay of Plenty Search and Rescue Manager: Don’t be alarmed if you see plenty of emergency service action along Papamoa Beach this Saturday, 2 December – it’s all...
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Attribute to Canterbury District Commander Superintendent Tony Hill: Police acknowledge a report by the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA), which found two Police officers trespassed on...
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Attributable to Detective Inspector Lex Bruning: Police can advise that this morning a 33-year-old man has been charged with murder in relation to the death of James Whitikau Barton on Friday 10...
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Police can advise the earlier incident on Station Road, Kamo has now been resolved safely. Diversions are being lifted in the area. Police would like to acknowledge the public's cooperation and...
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Please attribute to Inspector Jason Homan: A section of State Highway 1 near Kamo has been closed, as Police respond to an incident. The incident, reported at around 4.45am, is on the Station Road...
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The person reported missing while walking under Sugarloaf earlier today has been located and is safe and well. Police wish to thank everyone who provided assistance. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre
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