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    16 Nov 2025 11:47am News:
    Eastern

    Police appealing for information after burglary in Napier South

    Police are appealing for information from the public after a burglary in Napier South overnight. At around 8.50am, Police were notified of the burglary at the Red Cross shop on Carlyle Street. After... More

    1 min read
  • Media release – UPDATE – protest
    16 Nov 2025 11:11am News:
    Central

    Update: Fatal house fire incident, Sanson

    Police investigators are beginning a complex scene examination following several fatalities at the scene of a house fire in Sanson. Emergency services were called to the property, southwest of the... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Update
    16 Nov 2025 10:09am News:
    Northland

    Search resumes for missing fisherman, Pataua South

    Search crews are resuming the search for a man believed missing in the sea off Northland. The man was one of two people on a boat that was reported overdue on Friday night. The 17-foot runabout was... More

    1 min read
  • Police stop antisocial road users in their tracks across Tāmaki Makaurau
    16 Nov 2025 10:08am News:
    Counties Manukau

    Police stop antisocial road users in their tracks across Tāmaki Makaurau

    Over the course of Friday and Saturday night, Police intercepted groups before they could get established at multiple locations. More

    1 min read
  • Police Hat Close Up
    16 Nov 2025 9:38am News:
    Waitematā

    Police appeal for information after fatal hit and run, Henderson

    One person has died following a hit and run incident in Henderson overnight. Emergency services were called to the intersection of Tango Place and Larnoch Road at around 2.50am after a person was... More

    1 min read
  • Police Emergency tape with car - 2
    15 Nov 2025 7:28pm News:
    Central

    Fatalities at scene of fire, Sanson

    Attributable to Inspector Ross Grantham, Manawatu Area Commander: Police can confirm there have been several fatalities at the scene of a house fire in Sanson today. Emergency services were called to... More

    1 min read
  • Eagle 2 - inside searching
    15 Nov 2025 4:13pm News:
    Northland

    Body recovered after boating incident, Pataua South

    Police can confirm a body has been found during the search for an overdue boat in Northland, which went missing last night with two people onboard. About 9pm, family members called emergency services... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    15 Nov 2025 8:05am News:
    Northland

    Fatal crash, Tokerau Beach, Far North

    One person has died following a single-vehicle crash on Tokerau Beach in the Far North last night. Police were notified of the crash, where a 4WD has rolled, at around 7:30pm on Friday. Sadly, one... More

    1 min read
  • Iwitahi Checkpoint on SH5 (Napier-Taupo Rd)
    14 Nov 2025 3:28pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Infringements issued to commercial vehicles in Operation Triangle

    Central North Island Police have issued 141 infringements after inspecting 910 vehicles in a targeted and pointed approach on heavy vehicles and trailers. More

    2 min read
  • Media release - name release
    14 Nov 2025 3:27pm News:
    Wellington

    Name release – fatal cycling crash, Carterton

    Police can now release the name of the man who died in a fatal cycling crash on Kokotau Road, Carterton, on Saturday 8 November. He was Raymond Allan Putt, 70, of Masterton. Police extend their... More

    1 min read
  • Thirty-seven recruits from Wing 390 graduated in Auckland
    14 Nov 2025 3:14pm News:
    National News

    Auckland-based wing graduates with 37 new constables for the frontline

    The first wing to graduate from the RNZPC’s Auckland campus has been congratulated on their achievement and will soon be boosting the frontline in Northland and across Tāmaki Makaurau. The campus was... More

    6 min read
  • Road check point day 3
    14 Nov 2025 10:41am News:
    National News

    Detection device selected for drug-impaired driver screening

    Roadside screening for drug-impaired drivers has moved a step closer to becoming reality as Police confirm they have tested, and selected, a detection device. Police will be rolling out roadside drug... More

    2 min read
  • Car decals / graphics / stickers - 4
    13 Nov 2025 6:51pm News:
    Eastern

    Homicide investigation launched, Hastings

    Please attribute to Detective Inspector Martin James, Eastern District Manager – Criminal Investigations: Police investigating the unexplained death of a Hastings woman last month are now treating her... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    13 Nov 2025 5:51pm News:
    Canterbury

    Man faces charges after thefts from tourist vehicles

    A 38-year-old man is before the courts after a thorough investigation into damage of tourists’ vehicles in the Canterbury District. Police were notified on 22 October of a campervan that was broken... More

    1 min read
  • Police car in garage 1
    13 Nov 2025 5:16pm News:
    Waikato

    Drugs, Cash and Firearms seized in Operation Leaf

    Please attribute the following to Detective Inspector Matt Cranshaw, Field Crime Manager: Police have made 10 arrests and dismantled clan labs across the upper North Island following a series of... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    13 Nov 2025 5:07pm News:
    Canterbury

    Fatal crash, Culverden

    One person has died following a crash on Culverden Road/SH7, Culverden, Hurunui, this afternoon. The single-vehicle crash, where it appears a truck has struck a tree, was reported to Police around... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - media advisory
    13 Nov 2025 2:14pm News:
    Auckland City

    Media Advisory: Police graduation in Auckland tomorrow

    Media are invited to attend the graduation ceremony of Recruit Wing 390 in Auckland tomorrow. The ceremony mark the recruits’ completion of their initial training course and attestation as Police... More

    2 min read
  • Whiritoa - NZ Police
    13 Nov 2025 2:03pm News:
    Waikato

    Watching a rescue turns dangerous for a member of the public

    This morning two people visiting the Whiritoa blowhole got caught out by the big surf and incoming tide. Then a bystander nearby watching also got into trouble. Waikato police are urging anyone near... More

    1 min read
  • Graduating constables toss their hats in the air.
    13 Nov 2025 12:18pm News:
    National News

    Fifty-five new police for the frontline

    Police Commissioner Richard Chambers, members of the police executive and wing patron Cameron Leslie MNZM congratulated the 55 graduating constables from Wing 389 this morning. Families and friends... More

    4 min read
  • Media release - name release
    13 Nov 2025 11:38am News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Name release: Fatal crash, Rotorua

    Police can now release the name of the person who died in the two-vehicle crash on Te Ngae Road, Rotorua, on Thursday 6 November. She was Teleia Thompson, a 23-year-old from Rotorua. Police extend... More

    1 min read
  • Torch Run
    13 Nov 2025 9:02am News:
    Wellington

    Media advisory: Special Olympics flame in Wellington this weekend

    Police will be part of something special, supporting Wellington District’s Special Olympics athletes to carry the Flame of Hope in support of the Special Olympic Games. More

    2 min read
  • Anita Hart
    13 Nov 2025 7:58am News:
    Wellington

    Have you seen Anita?

    Police and Anita Hart's family have serious concerns for the 61-year-old's wellbeing and are appealing for help to find her. More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    13 Nov 2025 7:07am News:
    Northland

    Fatal crash: Waiotira Road, Mangapai

    One person has died following a crash near Mangapai on Wednesday night. The single vehicle crash was reported on Waiotira Road at 10.50pm. Sadly, the passenger of the vehicle died despite medical... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    13 Nov 2025 6:37am News:
    Waitematā

    Fatal crash: Waiteitei Road, Wellsford

    A Police investigation is underway after a fatal crash near Wellsford early this morning. At around 1.40am, a single vehicle crash was reported on Waiteitei Road. The vehicle has collided with a tree... More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    12 Nov 2025 8:04pm News:
    Canterbury

    Two before the court after shoplifting incidents in Christchurch

    Two simultaneous search warrants have led to two arrests in relation to a slew of shoplifting across Christchurch. “The arrests we have made relate to shoplifting and fraud matters totalling in excess... More

    1 min read
  • Police shirts
    12 Nov 2025 4:28pm News:
    Southern

    Youth in court following burglary in Remarkables Park

    Attributable to Sergeant Tracy Haggart, Queenstown Acting Response Manager, A youth has been remanded in custody following a commercial burglary in Remarkables Park earlier this week. At around 2.15am... More

    1 min read
  • Police Hat Close Up
    12 Nov 2025 4:05pm News:
    Central

    Man arrested and charged after Palmerston North fire

    Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant David Thompson, Manawatu Area Investigations Manager, An 18-year-old Palmerston North man has been arrested and charged following a building fire in... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    12 Nov 2025 3:48pm News:
    Waikato

    Fatal crash, Whitianga

    One person has died following a serious crash in Whitianga this morning. Emergency services were called to the two vehicle crash at the intersection of Tairua Whitianga Road and Moewai Road just after... More

    1 min read
  • Gisborne person of interest 1
    12 Nov 2025 2:47pm News:
    Eastern

    Gisborne homicide: Police seeking people of interest

    Police investigating the murder of Bill Maangi in Gisborne are seeking the public’s help in identifying two people believed to be directly linked to the incident. More

    1 min read
  • Poachers warning sign
    12 Nov 2025 1:45pm News:
    Southern

    Mid Dome Poaching Project to Tackle Illegal Hunting in Southland

    Southland Police are teaming up with Department of Conservation (DOC) and farmers to target illegal hunting and trespassing in the Mid Dome Conservation Area. ‘The Mid Dome Poaching Project’ brings... More

    1 min read

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