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  • Mazda ute
    15 Oct 2025 1:56pm News:
    Waikato

    Renewed appeal for missing Aydan and his grey ute

    Police are urging for sightings of a grey ute in relation to Aydan, 39, who went missing over eight weeks ago. Last seen in Chartwell, Hamilton on Sunday 17 August, Aydan was believed to be driving... More

    1 min read
  • Handcuffing 1
    15 Oct 2025 6:25am News:
    Waitematā

    Four people due to appear in court on a range of drug charges, Waitematā

    Four people have been charged after Police locate methamphetamine, clan lab equipment and firearms in searches at properties in Mangawhai Heads, Massey, and Kumeu yesterday. Waitematā Police... More

    2 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    14 Oct 2025 8:37pm News:
    Tasman

    Fatal crash south of Ward, Marlborough

    One person has died following a crash south of Ward, Marlborough this afternoon. Police were called to the scene at around 2.50pm today. The Serious Crash Unit is in attendance and enquiries into the... More

    1 min read
  • Police Hat Close Up
    14 Oct 2025 7:38pm News:
    Central

    Man charged in relation to Foxton baby death

    Please attribute to Detective Inspector Craig Sheridan, Central District Manager – Criminal Investigations: Police have arrested a man and charged him with murder in relation to the death of a six... More

    1 min read
  • Handcuffing 1
    14 Oct 2025 5:13pm News:
    Northland

    Man charged with drug and firearms offences, Russell

    A 55-year-old man has been charged with drug and firearms offences following a search warrant in Russell last week. Police executed the search at the property around 9am on Friday 10 October after the... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    14 Oct 2025 11:48am News:
    Central

    Name release – sudden death, Mount Taranaki

    Police can now release the name of the man who died on Mount Taranaki on 30 September. He was Vladimir Levchenko, 69, of Gulf Harbour, Auckland. Police extend their condolences to his loved ones. His... More

    1 min read
  • Media Advisory: Police Patrol Dog Graduation
    14 Oct 2025 10:32am News:
    National News

    Media Advisory: Police Patrol Dog Graduation

    Police Commissioner Richard Chambers will be congratulating seven new patrol dog teams in the latest dog graduation on Thursday 16 October. Handlers and their dogs will be celebrating in front of... More

    1 min read
  • Police car light bay at daytime
    14 Oct 2025 10:09am News:
    Waikato

    Police appeal for information following serious assualt, Hamilton

    Hamilton Police are appealing for information following a serious assault on a young man in Fairview Downs, Hamilton, last night. Police received reports of a serious incident which occurred on... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    14 Oct 2025 6:19am News:
    Southern

    Name release: Fatal crash, Palmerston, Waitaki

    Police can now release the name of the man who died following a crash at the intersection of Horse Range Road and Trotters Gorge Road in Palmerston on Saturday 11 October. He was Trevor John Harris... More

    1 min read
  • Car with lights on surburban street at dusk
    13 Oct 2025 4:57pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Member of the public's call helps land man in court

    Attribute to Rotorua Area Commander, Inspector Herby Ngawhika: A man is facing court after a quick-thinking member of the public phoned 111 about his manner of driving in the Galatea/Murupara area. On... More

    1 min read
  • Breath testing road sign
    13 Oct 2025 2:35pm News:
    Central

    Taranaki Police apprehend 20 impaired drivers over the weekend

    Taranaki Police are expressing concern after finding 20 drivers over the legal breath alcohol limit, at the weekend. Acting Area Commander Taranaki, Darin Haenga, says he wants to reinforce the... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio on shoulder
    13 Oct 2025 12:14pm News:
    Eastern

    Police investigating death of Hastings man

    Attribute to Acting Detective Inspector James Keene: Police are investigating after a man died following an altercation in Hastings over the weekend. Officers were called to a Mahora property shortly... More

    1 min read
  • Handcuffing 1
    13 Oct 2025 9:02am News:
    Eastern

    Tactical Dog team nabs dangerous offender, Gisborne

    The quick actions of a Gisborne Tactical Dog Team have led to the arrest of a dangerous offender and prevented potential serious harm, as officers uncovered firearms, drugs and cash. On Friday 3... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio on shoulder
    13 Oct 2025 8:40am News:
    Canterbury

    Deaths following house fire, Rakaia

    Two people have died following a house fire in Rakaia over the weekend. Emergency services were called to the property late on Saturday night, to find an adult deceased and a child in critical... More

    1 min read
  • Car (rear view) with light bar on - 1
    13 Oct 2025 8:06am News:
    Eastern

    Police monitoring movements around two gang tangi, Hawke's Bay

    Please attribute to Inspector Lincoln Sycamore, Hawke’s Bay Area Commander: Police will be highly visible across Hawke’s Bay today, with two gang tangi taking place this morning in Waipawa and... More

    1 min read
  • Car decals / graphics / stickers - 4
    12 Oct 2025 1:01pm News:
    Wellington

    Swift Police response halts ‘boy racers’ in Hutt Valley

    A rapid and coordinated response by Wellington Police last night decisively disrupted a planned gathering of antisocial road users, preventing dangerous driving and associated disorder across the... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Update
    11 Oct 2025 9:13pm News:
    Auckland City

    Missing Auckland girl located safe

    The 10-year-old girl reported missing in Auckland this afternoon has been located and is safe and well. Police would like to thank those who contacted Police following our appeal for information. ENDS... More

    1 min read
  • Car decals / graphics / stickers - 1
    11 Oct 2025 8:35pm News:
    Auckland City

    Breakneck speeding lands driver with multiple charges

    Auckland Police have charged a driver with multiple offences after he was caught speeding at nearly twice the legal speed limit in the city early this morning. Officers spotted two cars speeding on... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    11 Oct 2025 5:49pm News:
    Southern

    Fatal crash north of Palmerston, Waitaki District

    One person has died following a motorcycle crash north of Palmerston in Waitaki District this afternoon. Police were alerted to the crash at the intersection of Horse Range Road and Trotters Gorge... More

    1 min read
  • Missing Rotorua man Jayleb-Che
    10 Oct 2025 5:45pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Police continue to appeal for information on missing man Jayleb-Che

    Police are continuing the search for missing Tokoroa man Jayleb-Che, but have serious concerns for his welfare. The 36-year-old has been missing since Tuesday 30 September, and Police have been... More

    2 min read
  • Handcuffing 1
    10 Oct 2025 5:08pm News:
    Waikato

    Arrest made after armed restaurant robbery, Hamilton

    Police have arrested a man for the robbery of a Hamilton restaurant on Father’s Day. Staff at Smith & McKenzie Steak House restaurant in Chartwell were preparing for a busy day ahead when three people... More

    1 min read
  • Police Logo on SRBA
    10 Oct 2025 11:17am News:
    National News

    Man charged in relation to threats against MP

    Police have arrested and charged a 19-year-old Gisborne man in relation to a series of death threats made against a Member of Parliament earlier this year. The threats were received in March 2025 and... More

    1 min read
  • Police car in garage 1
    10 Oct 2025 8:00am News:
    Eastern

    Police presence for Hawke's Bay gang tangi

    Attribute to Hawke’s Bay Area Commander Inspector Lincoln Sycamore: Police will have a visible presence across Hawke’s Bay today as a gang tangi travels from Napier to Waipukurau. A large number of... More

    1 min read
  • Police shirts
    9 Oct 2025 7:32pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Police thank the public for intervening following assault

    Attributable to Inspector Phil Gillbanks, Rotorua Area Prevention Manager, Rotorua Police would like to thank members of the public who came to an older woman's aid following an assault this afternoon... More

    1 min read
  • Processing arrest - fingerprint 2
    9 Oct 2025 6:59pm News:
    Tasman

    Two further arrests in Marlborough methamphetamine operation

    To be attributed to Detective Sergeant Ben Smith, Blenheim Tactical Crime Unit: Blenheim Police have made two further arrests today as part of Operation Memento, an ongoing operation targeting the... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Investigation update v1
    9 Oct 2025 3:16pm News:
    Canterbury

    Investigation continues into Eastern Terrace death

    Canterbury Police are continuing to investigate the sudden death of a man at a residential address on Eastern Terrace in the early hours of Saturday morning. Police have now concluded a full forensic... More

    1 min read
  • Land SAR
    9 Oct 2025 2:10pm News:
    Northland

    Mountain biker rescued after hypothermia sets in

    A mountain biker’s extreme training session took a dangerous turn when he became stranded in Northland bush, losing daylight and becoming hypothermic. Northland Police SAR lead, Detective Sergeant... More

    2 min read
  • Media release - Investigation update v1
    9 Oct 2025 2:02pm News:
    Eastern

    Further arrest in Kaea Karauria homicide investigation

    To be attributed to Detective Inspector Martin James: As the investigation into the fatal stabbing of Kaea Karauria continues, Hawke’s Bay Police have today arrested another person. A 17-year-old male... More

    1 min read
  • Waiting for graduation to start
    9 Oct 2025 1:27pm News:
    National News

    Seventy-seven new officers hit the streets in a week

    Police Commissioner Richard Chambers, members of the police executive and wing patron Former Deputy Police Commissioner Wally Haumaha - Te Arawa, Tainui, Mataatua, ONZM and QSM congratulated the 77... More

    3 min read
  • Graham Bell
    9 Oct 2025 10:51am TenOne Magazine

    Graham Bell, legend

    A passionate investigator, a champion for victims, and the man who expanded New Zealand’s vocabulary of crime and criminals – former Detective Inspector Graham Bell QSM was a legend. Graham died in... More

    4 min read

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