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  • Police car in garage 1
    26 Nov 2025 6:45pm News:
    Canterbury

    Three charged in illegal distribution of cannabis, Canterbury

    Three people have been arrested and charged following an investigation into the unlawful sale of cannabis in the Canterbury area. Today, Police executed a search warrant in the Middleton, Christchurch... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    26 Nov 2025 4:49pm News:
    Waikato

    Fatal crash, SH 2, Maramarua

    Police can now confirm one person has sadly died following a two-truck collision on State Highway 2, near Maramarua earlier today. Emergency services were called to the scene around 11.42am. One other... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Investigation update v1
    26 Nov 2025 4:41pm News:
    Central

    Update: Pahiatua homicide

    Police are continuing to search for a man wanted in relation to a Pahiatua woman’s death last month. On the afternoon of 15 October, Karen Gilbert-Palmer, 74, was found deceased at her Arthur Street... More

    1 min read
  • Police Hat Close Up
    26 Nov 2025 12:56pm News:
    Counties Manukau

    Police acknowledge sentence handed down in double homicide

    Hakyung Lee has been sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum term of 17 years, after she murdered her two young children in 2018. More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Investigation update v1
    26 Nov 2025 10:47am News:
    Counties Manukau

    Man charged following Waiuku fire

    A man is due in court today following a large fire at a Waiuku business on Monday night. Police treated the fire as suspicious with a scene examination carried out yesterday. Acting Detective... More

    1 min read
  • The flame of hope is making its way down Aotearoa 1
    26 Nov 2025 8:45am News:
    Southern

    Special Olympics flame in Dunedin and Invercargill this weekend

    Media is invited to attend the Southern Law Enforcement Torch Runs to take photos and interview participants, including some of the local Special Olympics stars. The Law Enforcement Torch Run is in... More

    2 min read
  • Police car in garage 1
    26 Nov 2025 8:36am News:
    Canterbury

    Bodies of climbers recovered from Aoraki Mount Cook

    Police, with the assistance of Department of Conservation and the Rescue Coordination Centre, have recovered the bodies of two climbers on Aoraki Mount Cook. More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    25 Nov 2025 7:30pm News:
    Canterbury

    Fatal crash, Ashburton

    One person has died following a crash at the intersection of Hinds Arundel Road and Gills Road, Ashburton, this evening. Police were notified of the two-vehicle crash, involving a car and a motorcycle... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Investigation update v1
    25 Nov 2025 5:36pm News:
    Southern

    One person arrested in relation to Stewart Island hunting incident

    Police investigating the death of Jock Grant Davies, who died in a hunting incident near Lords River, Stewart Island, have arrested a 39-year-old man. More

    1 min read
  • Crash sign
    25 Nov 2025 5:23pm News:
    Auckland City

    Serious crash: Apirana Avenue, Glen Innes

    Emergency services are attending a serious crash in Glen Innes this afternoon. Just after 4pm, Police were advised of the crash on Apirana Avenue involving a car and motorbike. The motorbike rider has... More

    1 min read
  • Wanted man Paul Rimene
    25 Nov 2025 1:50pm News:
    Wellington

    Warrant to arrest: Police seeking Paul Rimene

    Police are seeking assistance to locate Paul Rimene, who has a warrant for his arrest. Rimene is 176cm tall, has a large build, and is heavily tattooed. He has numerous gang associates across... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Investigation update v1
    25 Nov 2025 12:14pm News:
    Wellington

    Two further arrests in relation to Waikanae homicide

    To be attributed to Detective Inspector Jamie Woods, Field Crime Manager: Police have today arrested a further two men in relation to the death of Michael Kenneth Tofts in Waikanae on 19 November. The... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - media advisory
    25 Nov 2025 11:18am News:
    National News

    Media advisory – Police Media Centre, Tuesday 25 November

    The Police Media Centre will close early today, Tuesday 25 November, due to staff illness. Media Advisors will be available to respond to urgent queries and significant events only until 6pm. As... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Investigation update v1
    25 Nov 2025 11:07am News:
    Wellington

    Name release: Waikanae homicide

    To be attributed to Detective Inspector Jamie Woods, Field Crime Manager: Police can now release the name of the man who died at a Kakariki Grove, Waikanae address on Wednesday 19 November. He was... More

    1 min read
  • Officer stopping a car
    25 Nov 2025 10:45am News:
    Southern

    Anytime, anywhere, any weather: Expect to see Police on Southern roads this summer

    Southern District Police are reminding motorists that you’ll see us anytime, anywhere and in any weather this summer, as the roads get busier with more people visiting New Zealand and travelling to... More

    2 min read
  • Police Hat Close Up
    25 Nov 2025 10:22am News:
    Canterbury

    Work underway to recover two climbers, Aoraki Mount Cook

    Attributable to Canterbury Aoraki Area Commander, Inspector Vicki Walker: Police, with assistance from the Department of Conservation, are working to recover two climbers on Aoraki Mount Cook this... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio on shoulder
    25 Nov 2025 9:57am News:
    Waikato

    Police investigating robbery at Cambridge petrol station

    Police are investigating a robbery at a petrol station in Cambridge early today. At around 6.35am, four people entered the Victoria Street petrol station and jumped over the counter. Staff deployed... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Appeal for information
    24 Nov 2025 8:12pm News:
    Wellington

    Appeal for information following suspicious fires, Avalon

    Police investigating suspicious fires in the Avalon area are appealing to the public for information. Police have been made aware of two fires, one on Tuesday 11 November and another on Thursday 20... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    24 Nov 2025 4:56pm News:
    Wellington

    Second arrest made in relation to Pukehinau Flats shooting incident

    Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Tim Leitch: A man has been arrested and charged in relation to the shooting incident at Pukehinau Flats in Brooklyn earlier this month. About 3.30pm on Sunday... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Update
    24 Nov 2025 2:44pm News:
    Auckland City

    Update in search for missing woman Te Anihana Pomana

    Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Friend, Auckland Central Area Investigations Manager: Police are making enquiries after a body was found in the search for Te Anihana Pomana on... More

    1 min read
  • Police shoulder patch
    24 Nov 2025 1:40pm News:
    Canterbury

    Body located, Lake Rua

    Police have located a body in Lake Rua this afternoon, believed to be the man that went missing in the water last night. The surrounding area remains closed to the public. A formal identification... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Investigation update v1
    24 Nov 2025 12:43pm News:
    Southern

    Police release descriptions of offenders in Edendale assault

    To be attributed to Detective Sergeant Brian McKinney, Gore CIB: Police are continuing to investigate a serious assault that occurred near the corner of Melvin Street and Turner Street in Edendale... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    22 Nov 2025 4:52pm News:
    Waikato

    Fatal crash, Manuka Street, Matamata

    One person has died after being struck by a vehicle on a driveway in Matamata this afternoon. Emergency services were called to a property on Manuka Street at around 1.50pm. The road is closed while... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    22 Nov 2025 4:13pm News:
    Central

    Update: Name release, fatal house fire incident, Sanson

    Please attribute to Manawatū Area Commander Inspector Ross Grantham Police are now in a position to officially release the names of those who died in Sanson on Saturday 15 November. They were Goldie... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    22 Nov 2025 7:56am News:
    Northland

    Name release: Fatal crash, Tokerau Beach

    Police can release the name of the teenager killed after a crash on a Far North Beach a week ago. The crash involving a 4WD vehicle was reported on Tokerau Beach on 14 November just before 7.30pm... More

    1 min read
  • Police Hat Close Up
    21 Nov 2025 6:20pm News:
    Wellington

    Man to appear in court after baby receives injuries

    Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Steve Wescott: A man has been arrested and charged following unexplained injuries to a baby in Hutt Valley. Yesterday at around 8am Police were called to an... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Appeal for information
    21 Nov 2025 11:24am News:
    Canterbury

    Appeal following crashes in Timaru

    Police investigating a double fatal crash north of Timaru are seeking help from the public. Emergency services were called to the crash involving a car and a truck on State Highway 1, near Brosnan... More

    1 min read
  • Police car in garage 1
    21 Nov 2025 6:39am News:
    Southern

    Man charged in relation to Dunedin arsons

    A man has been charged as Dunedin Police continue to investigate a series of arsons around the city. Following his arrest on Wednesday, the 48-year-old Dunedin man was charged with 'wilfully setting... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    20 Nov 2025 9:04pm News:
    Canterbury

    Fatal crash, SH1, Timaru

    Two people have died following a crash between a car and a truck on State Highway 1, north of Timaru. Emergency services were called to the crash about 5:10pm, near the intersection of Brosnan Road... More

    1 min read
  • 20 Nov 2025 6:09pm News:
    Southern

    Trio before the courts following Operation Mist

    Three people have been arrested and charged on a range of drug-related offences following a planned operation in Invercargill. More

    1 min read

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