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  • Media release - name release
    15 Jan 2026 12:07pm News:
    Canterbury

    Name release: Water-related incident, Akaroa

    Police can now name the man that died after a water-related incident on Saturday 10 January. He was 43-year-old Chen You, from Halswell. Chen was diving to collect seafood when he went out of sight... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    15 Jan 2026 9:49am News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Fatal Crash, SH30, Tikitere

    Two people have died following a serious crash in Tikitere early this morning. Emergency services were called to the two vehicle crash on State Highway 30 at around 4.20am. Sadly, two people were... More

    1 min read
  • A special moment as Police Commissioner Richard Chambers is gifted a korowai.
    15 Jan 2026 8:09am TenOne Magazine

    East Coast honours Commissioner

    East Coast warmth shines through at special korowai presentation. More

    1 min read
  • Officers at SoundSplash
    15 Jan 2026 7:39am News:
    Waikato

    Heavy traffic and Police presence in Raglan for SoundSplash this weekend

    Police are warning the public travelling to, from and around Raglan to take extreme care driving due to the expected increase in traffic and congestion. More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    14 Jan 2026 8:09pm News:
    Central

    Quick response in Waitārere Beach incident likely saved lives

    Manawatū Police say quick attendance at the scene of a shooting in Waitārere Beach likely helped save three victims’ lives. A 111 call was placed around 12:40am today requesting assistance at the... More

    1 min read
  • Man wearing a ‘36’ Pittsburgh Steelers NFL jersey, light coloured denim shorts, and blue and white basketball sneakers
    14 Jan 2026 6:29pm News:
    Wellington

    Appeal for information following serious assault, Churton Park

    Police investigating a number of serious assaults in Churton Park are appealing for information that may help identify the men in these pictures. More

    2 min read
  • Police car in garage 1
    14 Jan 2026 3:45pm News:
    Canterbury

    Four arrests following Police operation for gang-related funeral, Christchurch

    Please attribute to Superintendent Tony Hill, Canterbury District Commander: Christchurch Police conducted a significant operation over the last week, as a number of gang members travelled into the... More

    1 min read
  • Man in court after travelling four times over the posted speed limit, Southland
    14 Jan 2026 2:22pm News:
    Southern

    Man in court after travelling four times over the posted speed limit, Southland

    A 63-year-old Southland man has sped his way into court after allegedly travelling at high speeds in Edendale. On Wednesday 24 December, Police received multiple reports from members of the public of... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Update
    14 Jan 2026 12:06pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Update: Fatal crash, State Highway 36, Hamurana

    Police investigating yesterday’s fatal crash at Hamurana, near Rotorua, are appealing for dashcam or CCTV footage of one of the vehicles involved. The crash occurred about 5.30pm on State Highway 36... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    14 Jan 2026 10:15am News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Fatal crash, State Highway 36, Hamurana

    A young driver has died and his two passengers are in a serious condition in hospital after the car they were in crashed into an oncoming truck in Hamurana, north of Rotorua, yesterday. Police... More

    1 min read
  • The backs of four police officers looking out across the R&V festival site at sunset.
    14 Jan 2026 8:38am TenOne Magazine

    Festival policing - whatever the weather

    The logistics of policing Gisborne's annual Rhythm & Vines Music Festival. More

    2 min read
  • Multiple Police cars in a line
    14 Jan 2026 6:56am News:
    Central

    Three injured after Waitārere Beach shooting

    Three people are in a critical condition after a shooting overnight in Waitārere Beach. A man was also found dead at the Waitarere Beach Road address, and Police are not looking for anyone else in... More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    13 Jan 2026 7:34pm News:
    Canterbury

    Fatal house fire, Sydenham

    One person has died following a house fire in Sydenham this afternoon. Police were called to assist Fire and Emergency New Zealand at the Korimako Lane property around 4pm. One person was transported... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    13 Jan 2026 4:27pm News:
    Eastern

    Name release: Water-related incident, Mahia

    Police can confirm the name of the man who died following a water-related incident in Mahia on Sunday 11 January. He was 69-year-old Peter Reece Walker, from Mahia. Our thoughts are with those close... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Correction
    13 Jan 2026 4:25pm News:
    Eastern

    Correction: Fatal crash, Rangitikei

    An earlier release stated the fatal crash on Taihape-Napier Road involved two vehicles and a pedestrian. This is incorrect, the crash involved one vehicle and a pedestrian. We ask media to please... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    13 Jan 2026 4:11pm News:
    Eastern

    Name release: Water-related incident, Okitu

    Police can now release the name of the woman who died following a water-related incident in Okitu on Monday 12 January. She was 42-year-old Sandie Lee Reihana, from Kaiti, Gisborne. Our thoughts are... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio on shoulder
    13 Jan 2026 3:49pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Police concerned with increase in nitrous oxide use while driving

    Police are aware of some people illegitimately using small sliver cannisters while driving, putting all road users at significant risk. More

    2 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    13 Jan 2026 3:41pm News:
    Eastern

    Fatal crash, Rangitikei

    A person has died following a crash in Rangitikei this morning. The crash on Taihape-Napier Road, involving a truck and a pedestrian, was reported just after 11:20am. The pedestrian died at the scene... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    13 Jan 2026 3:40pm News:
    Central

    Fatal crash: Rangitikei

    A person has died following a crash in Rangitikei this morning. The crash on Taihape-Napier Road, involving a truck and a pedestrian, was reported just after 11:20am. The pedestrian died at the scene... More

    1 min read
  • Police Logo on SRBA
    13 Jan 2026 3:23pm News:
    Auckland City

    Police make additional arrests over east Auckland homicide

    Police have made two additional arrests in connection with a 2023 homicide investigation in Pt England. Operation Pastel investigated the murder of 32-year-old Charles Pongi after he was shot on 5... More

    1 min read
  • Senior Sergeant Dean Roberts (left) and Sergeant Mark Stallworthy with SIX60's lead singer, Matiu Walters.
    13 Jan 2026 3:21pm TenOne Magazine

    Backseat jams with SIX60

    A summer gig with a difference. More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    13 Jan 2026 12:36pm News:
    Central

    CCTV ‘vital’ after Palmerston North shooting incident

    Police are continuing the investigation into the shooting of a man at a Palmerston North car park yesterday. Detective Senior Sergeant David Thompson says emergency services were called to Marriner... More

    2 min read
  • Police tape
    13 Jan 2026 11:16am News:
    Waikato

    Body recovered, Waikato River

    Attributable to Hamilton City Area Commander Inspector Neil Faulkner: Police have recovered a body in the Waikato River, believed to be missing 25-year-old man Teananga Tiotia. Police Search and... More

    1 min read
  • Dive Squad in Waikato River
    13 Jan 2026 9:23am News:
    Waikato

    Body recovered, Waikato River

    Police have recovered a body inside a vehicle in the Waikato River, believed to be missing 39-year-old man Aydan Brown. More

    1 min read
  • 12 Jan 2026 8:28pm News:
    Canterbury

    Appeal for information following Sydenham arson

    Police investigating an arson in Sydenham are seeking information from the public to help identify this man. More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Update
    12 Jan 2026 7:25pm News:
    Central

    Update - Incident in Highbury, Palmerston North

    Attributable to Detective Sergeant Nigel Affleck: Police can now confirm one person has been critically injured after an incident in Highbury this afternoon. Officers were called to a Pioneer Highway... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Appeal for information
    12 Jan 2026 7:04pm News:
    Canterbury

    Further appeal in Christmas Day firearms incident in Hornby

    Attributable to Detective Sergeant Luke Vaughan: Police continue to investigate a firearms incident in Christchurch on Christmas Day and are appealing for further information from the public. Police... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    12 Jan 2026 4:44pm News:
    Eastern

    Police issue water safety reminder after two fatal water-related incidents

    Police are issuing a reminder on water safety after two people have died in two separate water-related incidents across the Eastern District in the last 24 hours. A man died following an incident off... More

    1 min read
  • Multiple Police cars in a line
    12 Jan 2026 4:10pm News:
    Central

    Serious incident, Highbury, Palmerston North

    Police have a visible presence in the Highbury suburb of Palmerston North, as officers respond to a serious incident. Police were called to the address on Pioneer Highway about 3.15pm. Cordons are in... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    12 Jan 2026 3:17pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Update on investigation into deaths of two people, Pukehina

    Attributable to Investigations Manager Tauranga, Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Varnam: Bay of Plenty Police are continuing to investigate the deaths of two people at an address on Old Coach Road in... More

    1 min read

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