Police will have an increased presence around Christchurch in the coming days after an unsuccessful attempt to start a fire at a local gang pad. Flammable projectiles were thrown at the fence of a...
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Police can confirm that one person has died following a two-vehicle crash on East Taieri-Allanton Road/SH1 at around 1:30pm yesterday. One other person sustained moderate injuries. The Serious Crash...
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Media are invited to attend a stand up with Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Friend in relation to ongoing appeals to locate missing 25-year-old woman Te Anihana Pomana. Police will hold the stand up...
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Police are still urgently appealing for sightings of 39-year-old Aydan, who has now not been seen for three weeks. Aydan was last seen in Chartwell in the early hours Sunday 17 August in Snell Drive...
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Several homes in South Nelson have been evacuated this evening, after Police were notified earlier of a suspicious item at a Waimea Road address. Police were called about 5.20pm and advised of the...
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Please attribute to Senior Sergeant Fiona Roberts, Area Response Manager, Wānaka, Southern District. Southern District Police are investigating a serious crash in Wānaka and are seeking witnesses...
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Police searching for missing man Jared have located a body in the Coromandel area. The body was located yesterday evening while searching near the Coromandel Peninsula. While formal identification is...
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As New Zealand makes its way out of winter, Police are reminding people to take the right equipment when going tramping and hunting. “We’re lucky to have great access to the outdoors, across the...
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Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers has announced a new recruit wing will be starting at the Royal New Zealand Police College (RNZPC) Auckland Campus on 9 February next year. This will be the second group...
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An earlier release contained an incorrect date in relation to the death of Zain Takato Fox. The correct date that Zain Taikato Fox died was 26 July. We sincerely apologise for this error. We ask media...
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Media are invited to the 387 Jude Simpson MNZM recruit wing graduation. What: Graduation of the New Zealand Police 387 Recruit Wing. Who: For families and friends to celebrate with the newly attested...
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Please attribute to Senior Sergeant John Stapleford, Rotorua Road Policing Coordinator: One person has pleaded guilty to driving in a dangerous manner after Rotorua Police investigated illegal...
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The new base’s construction is expected to start on site in late January 2026 and be completed and ready for staff to move in by the end of April 2026.
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A Gang Conflict Warrant has been extended to cover the entire Manawatū area, as Police broaden their focus on dangerous gang activity. It follows several firearms incidents in Levin, which led to the...
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Whangārei Police are appealing for sightings of Zealand Watene, who was last seen by family nearly three weeks ago. Zealand, 34, was reported missing from his Kensington home on Monday, and was last...
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Attributable to Detective Inspector Craig Rawlinson: A further four people have been charged in relation to the murder of a Rotorua man earlier this year. On 26 July, Zain Taikato Fox, aged 20, died...
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One person has died following a crash in Paremata today. Emergency services were called to the single-vehicle crash at the intersection of Paremata Road and State Highway 59 at around 1.15pm. Despite...
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Motorists on Taihape Road near Hastings should take extra care following an oil spill this afternoon. Police were alerted to the spill about 2pm. Grit has been put on the spill and temporary speed...
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At sunrise this morning, Special Olympics athletes and members from New Zealand Police lit the Flame of Hope at the Bridge of Remembrance in Christchurch.
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Police have identified the male who was located deceased on the shoreline at Fitzroy Beach, New Plymouth this morning. We send our condolences to his family and friends at this difficult time. Police...
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Police can confirm one person has died following a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 50, north of Tikokino around midday today. Sadly, one person passed away at the scene. The highway was closed...
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Bay of Plenty Police intercepted and disrupted multiple planned anti-social road user gatherings at the weekend with arrests, impounds and infringements issued.
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The man sought by Greymouth Police in relation to an assault on 8 August is now speaking with Police. Thanks to media and the public for sharing our appeal. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre
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The man sought by Greymouth Police in relation to an assault on 8 August is now speaking with Police. Thanks to media and the public for sharing our appeal. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre
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