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  • Handcuffing 1
    20 Feb 2026 6:41am News:
    Waikato

    Back off the tools – man arrested in Hamilton

    Please attribute the following to Sergeant Mike Palmer, Waikato Police: A man’s been arrested in Hamilton in relation to a series of burglaries of tools worth more than $40,000. The 36-year-old is due... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Appeal for information
    20 Feb 2026 6:00am News:
    Eastern

    Update: Further appeal for information following water related death, Napier

    Attribute to Detective Sergeant Kate Hyde: Napier Police investigating the water-related death of a five-year-old boy in Westshore, Napier, are asking for anyone who saw the boy on Thursday 5 February... More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    19 Feb 2026 2:33pm News:
    Canterbury

    Update – serious incident, Northcote

    Attributable to Detective Inspector Nicola Reeves: Police are following strong lines of enquiry after four people were injured at a Hoani Street address last night. Emergency services were called to... More

    1 min read
  • Police disrupt organised crime run through business
    19 Feb 2026 1:39pm News:
    Southern

    Police disrupt organised crime run through business, Dunedin

    Police have arrested and charged three people following an operation targeting organised crime in Dunedin. On Thursday 12 February, Police conducted a search warrant at a commercial address on Willis... More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    19 Feb 2026 11:58am News:
    Waikato

    Home invader caught in stolen vehicle

    Please attribute the following to Senior Sergeant Craig Bates, Acting Waikato West Response Manager: Waikato West Police have arrested a brazen burglar who broke into a home, stealing the victim’s car... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Investigation update v1
    19 Feb 2026 11:29am News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Wharepai Domain homicide: Name release and appeal for information

    Attribute to Western Bay of Plenty Area Investigations Manager, Detective Senior Sergeant Natalie Flowerdew-Brown: Police investigating a homicide after a body was found in the Wharepai Domain on... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    19 Feb 2026 6:15am News:
    Canterbury

    Injuries following serious incident, Northcote

    Attributable to Superintendent Tony Hill, Canterbury District Commander: Four people have been injured following an altercation at an address in Hoani Street, Northcote, late last night. Emergency... More

    1 min read
  • Southland Police continue search for missing man Kevin Belling
    18 Feb 2026 5:01pm News:
    Southern

    Southland Police continue search for missing man Kevin Belling

    The search for missing 62-year-old Kevin Belling continues as Southland Police conduct searches in waterways in the Motu Rimu area. More

    1 min read
  • Police car in garage 1
    18 Feb 2026 2:12pm News:
    Northland

    Police investigation continues into Kaihu dog attack

    Police are continuing to investigate a woman’s death in Kaihu after she was attacked by dogs yesterday. Emergency services responded to the rural address off State Highway 12 at about 11.25am on 17... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - homicide inquiry
    18 Feb 2026 10:19am News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Homicide inquiry launched into man’s death

    The death of a man in Tauranga on Saturday is now being treated as a homicide. Detective Senior Sergeant Natalie Flowerdew-Brown, Western Bay of Plenty Area Investigations Manager, says the man’s body... More

    1 min read
  • Handcuffing 1
    18 Feb 2026 9:55am News:
    Eastern

    Five youth charged following aggravated robbery, Napier

    Five youth are before the court following an aggravated robbery in Westshore, Napier. On Monday 16 February, Police were notified of an aggravated robbery at a commercial premises on Charles Street... More

    1 min read
  • Handcuffing 1
    18 Feb 2026 8:28am News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Arrest made following landslide cordon breach, Mount Manganui

    Attribute to Western Bay of Plenty Area Commander, Inspector Clifford Paxton: Bay of Plenty Police have arrested and charged a man following a breach at the Mount Maunganui landslide site cordon early... More

    1 min read
  • Assistant Commissioner Jeanette Park, Eastern District Commander Joel Lamb and Police Commissioner Richard Chambers.
    18 Feb 2026 7:28am TenOne Magazine

    Community, common sense and connection

    Eastern District welcomes its new District Commander. More

    2 min read
  • Media release - name release
    17 Feb 2026 3:43pm News:
    Waikato

    Name release, fatal crash, Matamata

    Police can release the name of the man who sadly died following a crash on Puketutu Road, Matamata, on Sunday 1 February. He was Jonathan Marc Fairfax-Brown, 49, from Mount Maunganui. Police extend... More

    1 min read
  • Head and shoulder shots of Inspector Matenga (Marty) Gray and Inspector Mark Miller.
    17 Feb 2026 12:15pm TenOne Magazine

    All the right moves

    New leaders take up their roles in Taranaki and Manawatū. More

    2 min read
  • Car decals / graphics / stickers - 4
    17 Feb 2026 10:38am News:
    Waitematā

    Late night drive ends in charges

    A simple traffic stop uncovered a cache of drugs and cash on Monday night in Millwater. Senior Sergeant Carl Fowlie, Waitematā North Area Response Manager says a Police unit was patrolling the North... More

    1 min read
  • Multiple Police cars in a line
    17 Feb 2026 10:27am News:
    Waitematā

    Charges laid over BMX club arson

    Police investigating an arson that destroyed over $50,000 worth of property at a Rānui sports club last year have made an arrest. Detective Senior Sergeant Ryan Bunting says the fire was allegedly... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    17 Feb 2026 8:00am News:
    Waitematā

    Fatal crash: Glen Eden, Auckland

    Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Glen Eden last night. The two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Hepburn and Great North roads was reported at around 11.12pm. One person... More

    1 min read
  • Police shirts
    16 Feb 2026 3:54pm News:
    Waitematā

    Recidivist thieves wind up in custody

    A pair of thieves allegedly responsible for helping themselves to more than $40,000 worth of goods from various stores across Auckland and the Bay of Plenty have wound up in Police hands. The duo have... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    16 Feb 2026 9:36am News:
    Eastern

    Name release: Waiohiki fatal crash

    Police can release the name of the man who sadly died following a crash on Korokipo Road, Fernhill, on Friday 9 January. He was Patutai Patterson Kire, 60, from Flaxmere. Police extend condolences to... More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    15 Feb 2026 6:31pm News:
    Canterbury

    Serious crash, Merivale

    Emergency services are at the scene of a single-vehicle crash on Heaton Street, Merivale, between Allister Avenue and Circuit Street. Police were called about 5.50pm. Initial indications suggest one... More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    15 Feb 2026 5:58pm News:
    Eastern

    Body found, Mahia

    Attribute to Tuai Senior Constable Tony Maultsaid: Police are making enquiries after the body of a person washed up at Mahia, near Wairoa. A member of the public made the discovery on Mahanga Beach... More

    1 min read
  • Commissioner of Police Richard Chambers and Assistant Commissioner Corrie Parnell at finish line wearing Police branded bibs
    15 Feb 2026 1:26pm News:
    National News

    On the run: Police recruitment run challenge at 'Round the Bays

    Commissioner of Police Richard Chambers led a team of 66 Police runners at the Southern Cross ‘Round the Bays event in Wellington on Sunday. More

    3 min read
  • Media release - Appeal for information
    15 Feb 2026 12:39pm News:
    Waikato

    Serious assault, Police appeal for information

    Police in Hamilton are investigating a disturbing incident, where a woman was assaulted in her home in Fairfield on Saturday night. More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    15 Feb 2026 7:29am News:
    Northland

    Fatal crash: Ruatangata West, Whangarei

    One person has died after being ejected from a vehicle, following a single-vehicle crash on Knight Road last night. Emergency services were notified of the crash about 10:50pm. Three other people were... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    14 Feb 2026 10:31am News:
    Southern

    Road reopened: Old Coach Road, Gore

    Old Coach Road has reopened after a two-vehicle crash earlier today. Police thank motorists for their patience. ENDS Issued by the Police Media Centre. More

    1 min read
  • Police car in garage 1
    14 Feb 2026 9:34am News:
    Waikato

    Body recovered from submerged vehicle, SH39

    A man has died after his vehicle became submerged in floodwaters while travelling on State Highway 39 overnight. A member of public alerted emergency services to the submerged car, near the... More

    1 min read
  • Regan Brown is wanted to arrest.
    13 Feb 2026 5:26pm News:
    Counties Manukau

    Wanted to arrest: Regan Brown

    Police is seeking information on the whereabouts of Regan Alan Brown. The 29-year-old man has a warrant for his arrest for assault with intent to injure. We believe Brown is actively avoiding Police... More

    1 min read
  • Snow search - 2
    13 Feb 2026 2:09pm News:
    Southern

    Police urge people going outdoors to prepare following incidents since the new year

    'Even the most experienced people get caught up in situations where they need assistance, and any day trip has the potential to turn into an overnight situation.' More

    3 min read
  • Media release - name release
    13 Feb 2026 1:46pm News:
    Eastern

    Name release: fatal crash, Anaura Bay

    Police can now name the person who sadly died following a single vehicle crash on Anaura Road, Gisborne, on 1 February. He was Harry Papuni, 24, from Anaura Bay. Our thoughts are with his loved ones... More

    1 min read

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