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  • Media release - fatal crash
    29 Jan 2026 2:46pm News:
    Canterbury

    Fatal crash, Tekoa Range, Hurunui

    One person has died following a crash this afternoon on State Highway 7/Mouse Point Road, Tekoa Range, Hurunui. Police were notified of the crash, involving a motorcycle and a car, around 12pm. Sadly... More

    1 min read
  • Handcuffing 1
    29 Jan 2026 1:23pm News:
    Eastern

    Arrest made following aggravated robbery, Napier

    Attribute to Sergeant Lee-Ann Grant: One youth has been arrested and charged following an aggravated robbery in Napier early Wednesday morning. Around 1.15am on Wednesday 28 January, four males... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    29 Jan 2026 11:21am News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Recovery efforts at Mount Maunganui temporarily suspended

    Recovery efforts at Mount Maunganui have been temporarily suspended. Just after 10:30am, technology installed to monitor any movement of the land was triggered, and all work was suspended. Detective... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Update
    29 Jan 2026 9:12am News:
    Wellington

    Update: Helicopter crash, Paekākāriki Hill area

    Attribute to Kāpiti-Mana Area Commander, Inspector Renée Perkins: A significant recovery operation took place yesterday to recover both the pilot and passenger from the crash site. Police are working... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio on shoulder
    29 Jan 2026 7:18am News:
    Waikato

    Police investigating serious assault in Hamilton overnight

    To be attributed to Detective Sergeant Johnathon O’Byrne: Police are investigating after a man was critically injured in Hamilton overnight. The man was located by officers in Avalon Drive at around 2... More

    1 min read
  • Sergeant on computer
    28 Jan 2026 6:35pm News:
    Northland

    Police seek motorist following assault

    Whangārei CIB is seeking a motorist who gave a lift to the victim of an assault in Onerahi early this morning. That motorist is not being sought over the offending, but their information could help... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Update
    28 Jan 2026 6:00pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Mount Maunganui update - recovery operation continues

    The recovery effort to reunite loved ones with their families following last week’s landslide at Mount Maunganui is continuing, supported by Police from across the country. Dog handlers, family... More

    2 min read
  • Media release - Update
    28 Jan 2026 2:59pm News:
    Wellington

    Update: Two people killed in helicopter crash, Paekākāriki Hill area

    Attribute to Kāpiti-Mana Area Commander, Inspector Renée Perkins: Two people have died in a helicopter crash north of Wellington this morning. Police were notified to the crash in the Paekākāriki Hill... More

    1 min read
  • Handcuffing 1
    28 Jan 2026 1:52pm News:
    Central

    Update: Arrest made in relation to Palmerston North shooting

    Police have arrested and charged a man in relation to the shooting at Marriner Reserve, Palmerston North, earlier this month. On Monday 12 January, emergency services responded to a report of gunshots... More

    1 min read
  • Police Logo on SRBA
    28 Jan 2026 10:59am News:
    Northland

    Fatal crash, Ruakaka

    One person has died following a serious crash on State Highway 15, Ruakaka this morning. Emergency services responded to the crash at the intersection of State Highway 15 and McCathie Road around 6... More

    1 min read
  • Rescue efforts
    28 Jan 2026 9:50am News:
    Northland

    Rescuers race to locate stuck man

    One man is lucky to be alive after falling down a Northland cliff face and being stranded for more than five hours, with little to no line of communication to the outside world. More

    2 min read
  • Media release - name release
    28 Jan 2026 9:22am News:
    Central

    Name release: Fatal crash, SH2, Dannevirke

    Police can now name the man who died after a fatal crash involving a cyclist on Friday 23 January. He was Timothy Waka Maru, 55, from Dannevirke. Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    28 Jan 2026 9:20am News:
    Wellington

    Helicopter crash, Paekākāriki Hill area

    Emergency services are responding to a helicopter crash in the Paekākāriki Hill area. Police were notified at 7.30am via activation of an automated crash alert. Maritime NZ’s Rescue Coordination... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    28 Jan 2026 8:32am News:
    Canterbury

    Name release: Fatal crash, Lincoln Road, Addington

    Police can now share the name of the man that died after he was struck by a train on Lincoln Road in Addington on Friday 23 January. He was 30-year-old French national Maxime Antoine Vandenbosch, who... More

    1 min read
  • Austen Keith Richardson, 10, and Yao Fang, 71
    27 Jan 2026 6:15pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Name release and family statement, Welcome Bay deaths

    Police can now confirm the names of the two people who died during a landslide on Welcome Bay Road, Papamoa on Thursday. Ten-year-old Austen Keith Richardson and his grandmother, 71-year-old Yao Fang... More

    2 min read
  • Media release - homicide inquiry
    27 Jan 2026 12:36pm News:
    Canterbury

    Update: Burnham homicide investigation

    To be attributed to Detective Senior Sergeant Karen Simmons: Police have charged a 19-year-old man with murder after a woman was found deceased at a Burnham property early this morning. The man has... More

    1 min read
  • Jill Rogers
    27 Jan 2026 12:15pm News:
    National News

    Appointments of Deputy Commissioner and Chief of Staff

    I am pleased to announce the provisional appointments of Jill Rogers as Deputy Commissioner for New Zealand Police and Cassandra Anderson as Chief of Staff. More

    3 min read
  • Media release - name release
    27 Jan 2026 11:04am News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Name releases: Fatal crash, SH30, Tikitere

    Police can now share the names of the two people that died following a fatal crash in Tikitere on Thursday 15 January. They were 42-year-old Gisborne man Saul Rerekura and 32-year-old Rotorua woman... More

    1 min read
  • Police appeal for information after spate or robberies, Hutt Valley
    27 Jan 2026 8:37am News:
    Wellington

    Police appeal for information after spate of robberies, Hutt Valley

    Police investigating the commercial robberies are seeking information from the public, specifically around the clothing worn by the offenders. More

    2 min read
  • Police tape
    27 Jan 2026 6:36am News:
    Canterbury

    Homicide investigation launched, Burnham

    Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Karen Simmons: A homicide investigation is underway after a woman was found deceased at a Burnham property early this morning. Emergency services were called... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    26 Jan 2026 9:00pm News:
    Waitematā

    Name release: Mahurangi River, Warkworth

    Police can now name the man who was located deceased in the Mahurangi River near Warkworth on 24 January. He was Tekanimaeu Arobati, 47, from Kiribati. Our thoughts are with his family and friends... More

    1 min read
  • Media release – UPDATE – protest
    26 Jan 2026 5:53pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Mount Maunganui update – technology aids recovery operation

    Specialist technology is being used to ensure the safety of teams working on the recovery operation at Mount Maunganui. More

    3 min read
  • Breath test 1
    26 Jan 2026 5:05pm News:
    Canterbury

    Canterbury Police review car enthusiast activity from the weekend

    Please attribute to Inspector Peter Cooper, Area Commander Canterbury Rural: Police maintained a highly visible presence across North Canterbury throughout the Muscle Car Madness weekend, with... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    26 Jan 2026 3:55pm News:
    Northland

    Fatal crash, Oakleigh, Whangārei

    One person died following a serious crash on Saturday 24 January on State Highway 1, Oakleigh, Whangārei. Police and other emergency services responded to the crash around 2.20pm. Sadly, one person... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Update
    26 Jan 2026 11:11am News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Mount Maunganui update – recovery operation resumes

    The recovery effort resumed at 10.30am after specialist monitoring equipment was brought in overnight. More

    1 min read
  • Siezed cash - 1
    26 Jan 2026 10:53am News:
    Eastern

    Police warn of fake banknotes

    Police receiving reports of counterfeit $50 and $100 banknotes are urging the public to be vigilant when handling cash. More

    1 min read
  • Handcuffing 1
    25 Jan 2026 6:07pm News:
    Tasman

    One person arrested and charged following kidnapping incident, Blenheim

    Attributable to Marlborough Area Commander, Inspector Simon Feltham: Police have arrested a person in relation to a kidnapping incident in Blenheim early yesterday morning. On Saturday 24 January... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Update
    25 Jan 2026 5:13pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Mount Maunganui slip – update

    Superintendent Tim Anderson says additional staff are being brought into the district to relieve staff working on the recovery. More

    1 min read
  • Media release - media advisory
    25 Jan 2026 3:14pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Media advisory - Mount Maunganui slip

    Bay of Plenty District Commander Superintendent Tim Anderson will speak to media regarding today's recovery efforts This will be held in Mount Maunganui at 4pm. Media are advised to RSVP to media... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Update
    25 Jan 2026 1:04pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Update – Mount Maunganui slip

    Attribute to Bay of Plenty District Commander Superintendent Tim Anderson Recovery work at Mount Maunganui has been halted as a precaution this morning. At 11.50am, recovery efforts were paused after... More

    1 min read

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