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  • Media release - fatal crash
    1 Jan 2026 6:50am News:
    Waikato

    Fatal Crash: Tirohia, Hauraki

    One person has died following a crash at the intersection of State Highway 26 and Cadman Road, Tirohia, Hauraki, early this morning. Police were notified of the single vehicle crash around 12.40am... More

    1 min read
  • Police car in garage 1
    1 Jan 2026 6:47am News:
    National News

    Reduction in road deaths for third consecutive year, Police enforcement at a record high

    The provisional number of road deaths in 2025 is currently 272, down from 292 in 2024. This marks three years in a row that road deaths have seen a reduction, due in large part to Operation Open Roads... More

    2 min read
  • Media release - Appeal for information
    31 Dec 2025 6:05pm News:
    Auckland City

    Dashcam footage sought for crash Auckland Southern Motorway, Randwick Park

    Police investigating today's crash in the southbound lane of Auckland's Southern Motorway at Randwick Park, between Hill Road and Takanini, are seeking help from the public to further understand the... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    31 Dec 2025 1:56pm News:
    Eastern

    Name release: Fatal crash, Napier

    Police can now name the man who died in hospital after being struck by a car on McGrath Street, Napier, on 26 December. He was Carl Louis Duncan. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during... More

    1 min read
  • Handcuffing 1
    31 Dec 2025 1:12pm News:
    Northland

    Police locate firearm and drugs during routine traffic stop, Kawakawa, Far North

    Police have arrested and charged a man after a routine traffic stop led to locating a firearm, ammunition, methamphetamine, another offensive weapon, and drug paraphernalia. On Tuesday 30 December... More

    1 min read
  • Missing man, Stuart
    31 Dec 2025 11:55am News:
    Auckland City

    Have you seen Stuart?

    Police are asking for the public's help finding Stuart, who has been reported missing from Central Auckland. Stuart has been out of touch with his family for quite some time now, which is out of... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    31 Dec 2025 11:31am News:
    Tasman

    Update: Serious crash, State Highway 1, Ohau Point

    Police can now advise one person has died following a crash on State Highway 1 at Ohau Point this morning. A second person sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to hospital. Travel will be... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Investigation update v1
    31 Dec 2025 9:50am News:
    Eastern

    Teishallia Te Paea homicide - further appeal for information

    To be attributed to Detective Inspector Martin James, Eastern District Manager Criminal Investigations: Police continue to make enquiries into the death of Teishallia Te Paea and are seeking... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    31 Dec 2025 8:05am News:
    Waikato

    Fatal crash, Orini, Waikato

    One person has died following a crash in Orini, Waikato early this morning. Police were called to the single vehicle crash, at the intersection of Orini Road and McConnell Road, around 12:30am. Sadly... More

    1 min read
  • Senior Constable Grant Watts MNZM
    31 Dec 2025 6:06am News:
    National News

    Royal recognition for Youth Aid officer

    Senior Constable Grant Watts, based at Palmerston North, is made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to New Zealand Police and youth. More

    3 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    30 Dec 2025 6:56pm News:
    Eastern

    Fatal crash: Tangoio

    Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Tangoio earlier today. The single vehicle crash on State Highway 2 was reported just after 11:40am. The sole occupant of the vehicle died at... More

    1 min read
  • Corner of Whatatutu and Matawai roads
    30 Dec 2025 5:34pm News:
    Eastern

    Man charged, vehicle impounded after antisocial road user activity

    Police arrested and charged a 20-year-old man following an antisocial road user gathering in Gisborne. More

    2 min read
  • Media release - name release
    30 Dec 2025 4:14pm News:
    Central

    Name release, New Plymouth house fire

    Police can now release the name of the person who died following a house fire in Trelawney Crescent, New Plymouth on 24 December. He was 49-year-old Dion Thompson, of New Plymouth. Our thoughts are... More

    1 min read
  • Car decals / graphics / stickers - 4
    30 Dec 2025 2:39pm News:
    Southern

    Four youths apprehended following burglary

    Dunedin Police are thanking members of the public for their assistance leading to four youths being apprehended for a burglary in Dunedin Central today. At around 12:50pm, Police were called after a... More

    1 min read
  • Eagle 2 - inside searching
    30 Dec 2025 12:30pm News:
    Eastern

    Police Eagle takes flight to stop dangerous road behaviour

    Police are sending a clear message ahead of New Year’s Eve: reckless and anti-social behaviour on our roads will not be tolerated. Officers will be out in force across Gisborne and the wider Eastern... More

    2 min read
  • 30 Dec 2025 10:22am News:
    Eastern

    Correction: Date man struck by car in Napier

    A media release earlier today regarding a man who had died after being struck by a car in Napier contained an incorrect date. The man was struck by the car on 26 December, not 27 December as stated in... More

    1 min read
  • Constable Luke Dennison carrying the Flame of Hope into the opening ceremony. PHOTO: Special Olympics New Zealand.
    30 Dec 2025 8:18am TenOne Magazine

    Police light up Special Olympics

    The Flame of Hope burned bright at Special Olympics National Summer Games in Christchurch. More

    3 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    30 Dec 2025 7:26am News:
    Eastern

    Man dies after being struck by car in Napier on 26 December

    A man has died after being struck by a car in Napier on 26 December. The incident occurred at around 10.10pm on McGrath Street. The man was critically injured and was transported to hospital. Sadly he... More

    1 min read
  • Officer in bush - day 1
    29 Dec 2025 10:44am News:
    Waikato

    Elderly man saved by family while tramping in Coromandel

    An 80-year-old man was saved by a mum and her two teenage children after he got lost hiking in the Kauaeranga Valley area on Sunday night. More

    2 min read
  • Policing activity at night 2
    28 Dec 2025 12:58pm News:
    Auckland City

    Assaults on K Road disorder: Police asking for help to identify offenders

    Police are asking for the public’s assistance after the mass disorder that occurred on Karangahape Road in Auckland in the early hours of this morning. More

    1 min read
  • Road check point day 4
    28 Dec 2025 12:13pm News:
    Eastern

    Drivers should take care in Tairāwhiti over the holidays

    Police are urging motorists to plan ahead and expect hold ups, with an influx of traffic to Tairāwhiti over the holiday break. More

    1 min read
  • Hovercraft rescuing fishermen from water
    27 Dec 2025 12:08pm News:
    Counties Manukau

    Three rescued fishermen ‘did everything right’

    Police successfully coordinated a water rescue of three people in the Manukau Harbour on Saturday night after their boat started taking on water. More

    1 min read
  • Eagle 2 - inside searching
    27 Dec 2025 10:26am News:
    Counties Manukau

    Body located – Port Waikato

    Police Eagle has sadly located a body at Port Waikato, which is believed to be the man who went missing while jet skiing on Christmas Day. Police will be referring the matter to the Coroner. Our... More

    1 min read
  • Night CBD
    27 Dec 2025 7:06am News:
    National News

    Police Commissioner goes back on the beat for Rhythm and Vines, New Year’s Eve

    Police Commissioner Richard Chambers will be on the beat in Nelson on New Year’s Eve working alongside frontline staff, as well as policing at Rhythm and Vines in Gisborne in late December... More

    2 min read
  • Police tape
    26 Dec 2025 2:23pm News:
    Waitematā

    Sudden death, Piha

    Police received report of a person washed away by waves on Piha Beach around 12.30pm. The Police Eagle was deployed to help locate the person, sadly they were located and confirmed deceased around 1... More

    1 min read
  • Police Emergency tape with car - 4
    26 Dec 2025 12:14pm News:
    Canterbury

    Man charged after Hornby incident

    Attributable to Detective Sergeant Luke Vaughan: A man was due to appear in court today following an incident in Hornby yesterday evening. Police received multiple calls shortly after 6:30pm reporting... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Investigation update v2
    25 Dec 2025 4:34pm News:
    Central

    Update: Man speaking to Police in relation to Ruatiti homicide

    The 29-year-old man Police required to speak to about a double homicide in Ruatiti on Saturday 13 December has handed himself into Police custody. More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Update
    24 Dec 2025 5:03pm News:
    Waikato

    Hamilton homicide: Man charged with murder

    Police have arrested and charged a man with murder in relation to the death of Jason Poa, also known as Jason Tipene, in Hamilton last week. More

    1 min read
  • Hastings drink driving operation
    24 Dec 2025 3:41pm News:
    Eastern

    Police reasonably pleased with Hastings drink driving operation results

    Hawke’s Bay Police are reasonably pleased with the results of an operation targeting drink driving on Friday 19 December - but four impaired drivers let the side down. With the holiday season in full... More

    1 min read
  • Car stationary night lights on - 1
    24 Dec 2025 2:32pm News:
    Wellington

    An unwelcome Christmas gift for anti-social road users

    Wellington Police have disrupted multiple planned anti-social road user gatherings overnight. Hutt Valley Area Commander Inspector Wade Jennings says checkpoints and a visible Police presence at key... More

    1 min read

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