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  • Fire and Police - Day
    9 Dec 2025 8:39am News:
    Central

    Foxton Beach house fire

    Please attribute the following to Manawatu Area Commander Ross Grantham: Emergency services are attending a house fire on Queen Street in Foxton Beach this morning. Just after 5am, reports were made... More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    9 Dec 2025 7:59am News:
    Waitematā

    Fatal house fire, New Lynn

    Police enquiries underway after a person was located deceased following a house fire in New Lynn. Emergency services were called to a house on Kohekohe Street in New Lynn at 1.23pm on 8 December... More

    1 min read
  • Crash sign
    8 Dec 2025 3:30pm News:
    Southern

    Cell phone distraction causes serious crash

    An alleged ‘moment of recklessness’ could have caused deaths, after a driver crashed while using a cell phone on Sunday afternoon in Hampden. District Road Policing Manager, Inspector Sarah Thorn said... More

    1 min read
  •  Law Enforcement Torch Run picture 1
    8 Dec 2025 10:55am News:
    Canterbury

    Torch Run on Tuesday, then Special Olympics Opening Ceremony on Wednesday, Christchurch

    Media is invited to attend both Tuesday’s Law Enforcement Torch Run event and Wednesday’s Opening Ceremony. Come along to take photos and interview participants and their supporters. Tuesday What: Law... More

    2 min read
  • Media release - Update
    7 Dec 2025 3:43pm News:
    Auckland City

    Update: Mt Wellington homicide investigation

    Police have arrested a 21-year-old man in relation to the death of an Auckland man in Mount Wellington on Friday afternoon. More

    2 min read
  • Media release - Appeal for information
    6 Dec 2025 2:22pm News:
    Canterbury

    Appeal for information following suspicious approach, Waimakariri

    Police in Waimakariri appealing for the public's assistance following a suspicious approach on Woodend Beach. The incident happened around 11am yesterday. Police are wanting to speak with a man in... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - homicide inquiry
    5 Dec 2025 4:46pm News:
    Auckland City

    Homicide investigation launched in Mt Wellington

    A homicide investigation is underway in Mt Wellington, after a man arrived at a medical centre with injuries this afternoon. At around 12.15pm, a man arrived at a medical centre on Lunn Avenue with... More

    2 min read
  • Police tape
    5 Dec 2025 1:23pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Further appeal for information following fatal crash, Tāneatua

    Attributable to Acting Inspector Paul Wilson, Eastern Bay of Plenty Area Commander: Police investigating a fatal crash in Tāneatua are seeking further information from members of the public who... More

    1 min read
  • Senior Constable Alex Stammers during the photo shoot in which he captured the award-winning calendar cover shot of Teo.
    5 Dec 2025 12:52pm TenOne Magazine

    Forensic photo flair

    Award-winning photographer Senior Constable Alex Stammers shares his secrets to getting the best dog shots. More

    3 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    5 Dec 2025 12:08pm News:
    Central

    Fatal crash: Matamau

    Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on State Highway 2, Matamau this morning. The two-vehicle crash was reported at around 9:50am. A second person sustained serious injuries and... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    5 Dec 2025 7:42am News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Name release and appeal for information: Fatal crash, Tāneatua

    Police can now release the name of the person who died following a crash on White Pine Bush Road, Tāneatua on 2 December. She was 44-year-old Ngahina Takarangi of Whakatane. A second person sustained... More

    1 min read
  • Police car in garage 1
    5 Dec 2025 7:28am News:
    Canterbury

    Further arrest made in relation to youth offending, Christchurch

    Please attribute to Canterbury District Commander, Superintendent Tony Hill: A second young person has been arrested in Christchurch overnight, in relation to an aggravated robbery on Port Hills Road... More

    1 min read
  • Cannabis seized Masterton 1
    4 Dec 2025 7:27pm News:
    Wellington

    Three arrested on supply of illicit drugs operation

    The men – aged 21, 22 and 43 – were arrested on Tuesday after the execution of a search warrant at a residential Masterton address. More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    4 Dec 2025 6:14pm News:
    Canterbury

    Secure your homes over summer

    Christchurch Police are reminding people to keep their homes secure during the summer months. The reminder comes after an incident on Friday 28 November, where a 35-year-old man is alleged to have... More

    1 min read
  • Staff in glow vests walking in an urban area
    4 Dec 2025 4:49pm News:
    Southern

    Southland Police remind revellers to stay safe this festive season

    As the festive season approaches, Police in the Southland Area are gearing up for an operation to make sure punters don’t end up on Santa’s naughty list as they partake in revelry and merriment. Area... More

    2 min read
  • Tagging on public building
    4 Dec 2025 2:48pm News:
    Canterbury

    Serial tagger caught by Police

    Police have arrested a North Canterbury resident for over 500 tags in various locations throughout Kaikoura, Canterbury and Dunedin. The 23-year-old man will be appearing in the Christchurch District... More

    1 min read
  • Sergeant on computer
    4 Dec 2025 2:04pm News:
    Southern

    ‘Tis the season to not get scammed

    As Christmas gift shopping moves increasingly online, scammers are ramping up their activity across the country. Dunedin’s Investigation Support Unit is seeing more and more people fall victim to... More

    2 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    4 Dec 2025 1:45pm News:
    Central

    Fatal crash: Castlecliff

    Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Castlecliff yesterday. The single vehicle crash on Karaka St was reported just after 12pm. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are... More

    1 min read
  • Eagle 2 - inside searching
    4 Dec 2025 1:09pm News:
    Canterbury

    Eagle helicopter in Christchurch as Police launch youth offending operation

    Police have launched a two-month operation to target and disrupt youth-related offending in Christchurch. More

    1 min read
  • Missing Te Aroha man Louis Van Der Walt
    4 Dec 2025 11:35am News:
    Waikato

    Appeal for information about missing Te Aroha man

    To be attributed to Detective Senior Sergeant Kristine Clarke: Police are continuing to appeal for information regarding missing Waikato man Louis Van Der Walt. Louis, aged 44, has not been seen since... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    4 Dec 2025 9:16am News:
    Wellington

    Fatal crash, Lower Hutt

    Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Lower Hutt this morning. The single-vehicle crash on Rutherford Street was reported at about 5.30am. Rutherford Street is still closed but... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    3 Dec 2025 8:05pm News:
    Canterbury

    Name release: Fatal crash, Sheffield

    Police can now release the name of the woman who died following a crash in Sheffield on 19 November. She was 68-year-old Glenda Sally Douglas, of Cobden. Our condolences are with her family and... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Investigation update v1
    3 Dec 2025 4:16pm News:
    Eastern

    Name release - Kotuku Street, Camberley homicide

    To be attributed to Detective Inspector Martin James, Eastern District Manager – Criminal Investigations: Police can now release the name of the woman who was found deceased at a house in Kotuku... More

    1 min read
  • Firearms discovered
    3 Dec 2025 2:47pm News:
    Counties Manukau

    Offender swaps slumber for serious charges

    One man’s afternoon nap quickly turned into a court appearance with two firearms safely taken off the street. More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Appeal for information
    3 Dec 2025 2:37pm News:
    Southern

    Information sought in relation to Queens Park fire, Invercargill

    Please attribute to Detective Sergeant John Kean, from the Invercargill Criminal Investigations Team: Police are investigating a fire early this morning in Queens Park, Windsor, around 12.20am. It... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio on shoulder
    3 Dec 2025 2:36pm News:
    Auckland City

    St Johns homicide: ‘Significant development’ as Police lay second murder charge

    Police have made a further arrest in the ongoing investigation into the murder of Kyle Whorrall earlier this year. Operation Aberfeldy continues to investigate those who were present at the time the... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio on shoulder
    3 Dec 2025 2:08pm News:
    Wellington

    Police appeal for information following Wellington stabbing

    Wellington Police are appealing for information following the stabbing of a young man in Te Aro, Wellington, on Sunday morning. Police were called to the serious incident about 4:10am, in a carpark... More

    1 min read
  • Bryan Black is presented with a District Commander's Commendation Award
    3 Dec 2025 1:55pm News:
    Waikato

    Whangamatā man presented with District Commander's Commendation Award

    A long time Whangamatā community member who helped locate a missing kayaker in trouble during a multi-agency offshore rescue last year has been recognised by Police for his efforts. More

    2 min read
  • Police located dive cylinders at a Hunua address with false bottoms
    3 Dec 2025 1:24pm News:
    Tasman

    Methamphetamine trail leads detectives to the upper North Island

    Tasman Police have set their course north, as part of an ongoing investigation into a methamphetamine supply chain identified between Tasman and Auckland. The trail led organised crime detectives to a... More

    2 min read
  • Signage for the Royal New Zealand Police College Auckland Campus.
    3 Dec 2025 12:09pm TenOne Magazine

    Train where the heart is

    Recruits find their beat close to home at RNZPC's Auckland Campus. More

    4 min read

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