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    3 Jun 2026 3:50pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Name release: Fatal crash, Taupō

    Police can now name the man that died after a crash on Te Heuheu Street on Friday 29 May. He was John Preston, 65, of Manukau in Auckland. Our thoughts are with the loved ones of John at this... More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    3 Jun 2026 1:23pm News:
    Southern

    Human skeletal remains identified, Portobello

    A member of the public located the remains at low tide on the Portobello coastline on Sunday 23 March. More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    3 Jun 2026 12:16pm News:
    Canterbury

    Charges laid following fatal Sumner Crash

    A 21-year-old man has been charged with dangerous driving causing death and failing to stop to ascertain injury in relation to the crash in Sumner in February. More

    1 min read
  • Police shoulder patch
    3 Jun 2026 11:50am News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Death in Police custody, Tauranga

    The man had been tasered by police moments earlier, after he attempted to flee from officers in the Mount Maunganui area and rammed a police vehicle. More

    1 min read
  • Police Logo on SRBA
    3 Jun 2026 11:48am News:
    Auckland City

    Teens referred to Youth Aid following Kingsland assault

    Please attribute to Inspector Wayne Kitcher, Auckland City West Area Prevention Manager: Two youths have been referred to Youth Aid following an assault in Kingsland yesterday afternoon. At around 2... More

    1 min read
  • Police car in garage 1
    3 Jun 2026 9:08am News:
    Waikato

    Appeal for information following crash, Whangamata

    Attribute to Sergeant Scott Tyrrell: Police are appealing for information following a crash in Whangamata over the weekend. On Sunday 31 May, around 3.50pm, Police were called to a single vehicle... More

    1 min read
  • Car stationary night lights on - 1
    3 Jun 2026 6:46am News:
    Waitematā

    Nowhere to run for alleged offender

    A man has been held in custody after allegedly being found with a large quantity of drugs after fleeing from Police. The man initially came to Police’s attention in Glen Eden in the early hours of... More

    1 min read
  • Car decals / graphics / stickers - 1
    3 Jun 2026 6:31am News:
    Eastern

    MEDIA ADVISORY: Tairāwhiti Police Open Day

    Tairāwhiti Police invite everyone to an Open Day at the Gisborne Police Station on Sunday 7 June from 10am-12pm (last people let in at 11.30am). 8 Gladstone Street, Gisborne. Held at the rear of the... More

    1 min read
  • Handcuffing 1
    2 Jun 2026 4:23pm News:
    Waikato

    One in custody after fleeing driver pursuit spans cities

    Attribute to Senior Sergeant Chris Painter: One person is in custody after Hamilton Police responded to an alert to be on the lookout for a speeding vehicle from Auckland. The vehicle was sighted... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Appeal for information
    2 Jun 2026 1:51pm News:
    Southern

    Appeal for information following vehicle assault, Balclutha

    Attribute to Clutha Area Response Manager, Senior Sergeant Robin Hutton: Police investigating after a person was struck by a vehicle in Balclutha last month are appealing to the public for information... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    2 Jun 2026 1:29pm News:
    Counties Manukau

    Name release: Fatal crash, Howick

    Police can now confirm the name of the man who sadly died following a crash on Pakuranga Road, Howick on 26 May. He was Tyler Halliday, 21, of Auckland. Our thoughts are with his family and friends... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - homicide inquiry
    2 Jun 2026 1:25pm News:
    Northland

    Homicide investigation launched after woman’s death

    Northland Police have commenced a homicide investigation, following an Opononi woman’s death over the weekend. More

    1 min read
  • Media release - media advisory
    2 Jun 2026 11:32am News:
    Eastern

    MEDIA ADVISORY: Police to officially open new Taradale Police Station

    Media are invited to the official opening, including an opportunity to see inside the new build station, which has seen the largest roll-out of solar panels on a Police-owned building to date. More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    1 Jun 2026 7:18pm News:
    Wellington

    Fatal crash, Waikanae, Wellington

    A woman involved in a crash last week in Waikanae has died. On Thursday 28 May, around 12.40pm, Police were called to Ngaio Road after the woman, who was a pedestrian, had been struck by a vehicle... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    1 Jun 2026 4:57pm News:
    Central

    Man located, fatal crash, Waiouru

    The man initially believed to have been in the vehicle involved in the crash in Waiouru early this morning has been located. There are no further concerns for his welfare and Police are speaking with... More

    1 min read
  • Breath test 1
    1 Jun 2026 3:41pm News:
    Counties Manukau

    Tāmaki Makaurau Police disrupt planned anti-social road users meet up

    Two significant anti-social road user operations were led out by Police over the weekend, across Tāmaki Makaurau and Manawatū. More

    1 min read
  • Car impounded in Foxton on Saturday night
    1 Jun 2026 12:01pm News:
    Central

    Curbing dangerous and nuisance driving in Manawatū

    Police in Manawatū have spent King's Birthday weekend successfully disrupting and deterring anti-social road user gatherings. More

    1 min read
  • Police car in garage 1
    1 Jun 2026 11:23am News:
    National News

    Horror night on roads a sobering reminder for those travelling today

    A horror night on the roads with three fatal crashes is a sobering reminder for those travelling home today to drive safely, say Police. Superintendent Steve Greally, Director – Road Policing, says... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    1 Jun 2026 10:33am News:
    Central

    Fatal crash, Waiouru

    Three people have died after a two-vehicle crash in on State Highway 1, Waiouru, overnight. Emergency services were called to the scene about 2.55am. Sadly, three people were found deceased. Two... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    1 Jun 2026 9:12am News:
    Auckland City

    Fatal crash, Waiheke Island

    One person has died in a single-vehicle crash in Waiheke Island overnight. Emergency services were called to Onetangi Road around 1.30am. Sadly, one person was pronounced deceased at the scene. The... More

    1 min read
  • ONZM
    1 Jun 2026 9:07am News:
    National News

    Correction - Stalwarts of service honoured

    Our earlier release regarding King’s Birthday honours contained incorrect information regarding the honour received by Inspector Ross Grantham. We stated he had been made a Member of the New Zealand... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    1 Jun 2026 6:47am News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Fatal crash: Poihipi Road, Wairakei

    One person has died following a crash on Poihipi Road, Wairakei yesterday evening. Police were alerted to the single vehicle crash at 7.25pm. The driver was the sole occupant of the car, which... More

    1 min read
  • Inspectors Neru (Nu) Leifi (Canterbury District) and Ross Grantham (Central District)
    1 Jun 2026 6:07am News:
    National News

    Stalwarts of service honoured

    Inspector Ross Grantham has been made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM), and Inspector Nu Leifi is a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM). More

    6 min read
  • Police tape
    31 May 2026 7:42am News:
    Eastern

    Guilty plea in Hastings homicide case

    To be attributed to Senior Sergeant Dan Scott: A man charged with the murder of Flaxmere man Keith Pati has pleaded guilty. Kereama Rewita, aged 30, entered the guilty plea at the High Court in Napier... More

    1 min read
  • Processing arrest  - 1
    30 May 2026 3:20pm News:
    Eastern

    Gisborne Police praise bystanders after swift robbery arrest

    To be attributed to Senior Sergeant Debra Rasmussen: Gisborne Police are praising the efforts of bystanders today, after their actions resulted in the swift arrest of a woman for robbery. The incident... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    30 May 2026 11:38am News:
    Southern

    Appeal for information – fatal crash, Allanton

    Attributable to Senior Sergeant Nathan White of Southern District Police: Police investigating a fatal crash in Allanton yesterday evening are asking for the public to assist with information. The two... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    30 May 2026 7:51am News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Fatal crash, Taupō

    One person has died following a crash in Taupō yesterday evening. Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash on Te Heuheu Road just before 6:30pm. One person died at the scene, two others... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    29 May 2026 7:18pm News:
    Southern

    Fatal crash, Allanton

    One person has died following a crash on State Highway 1, Allanton. The two-vehicle crash at the intersection with Law Road was reported to Police just before 5:40pm. One person died at the scene, two... More

    1 min read
  • Police car in garage 1
    29 May 2026 4:18pm News:
    Waitematā

    Officer sets the pace in foot chase

    An alleged shoplifter’s dash for freedom through a West Auckland shopping centre saw him outpaced by a Police officer. Just after midday on 21 May, Waitematā officers were at the centre on a... More

    1 min read
  • Moving day
    29 May 2026 3:51pm News:
    Waikato

    Moooving day - Waikato motorists urged to drive with care

    Waikato Police are urging motorists to drive with care and patience as June 1 approaches – the traditional seasonal changeover for dairy farmers to move stock, staff and homes to other farms for the... More

    1 min read

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