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  • Cops walking the beat (male) day - 1
    20 Aug 2025 2:51pm News:
    Central

    Further alleged shooting incident in Levin

    Police are making enquiries into an incident in Levin today where a person appears to have sustained a gunshot wound. More

    1 min read
  • Bags of synthetic cannabis
    20 Aug 2025 2:22pm News:
    Canterbury

    Police arrest three, seize synthetic cannabis and firearms in Canterbury

    Detective Sergeant Brad Grainger says there's been an increase in the manufacture and supply of synthetic cannabis across the district over the past month. More

    2 min read
  • Media release - homicide inquiry
    20 Aug 2025 2:14pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Homicide investigation launched in Rotorua

    Emergency services were called to an assault on Trigg Ave around 12:20pm on Wednesday. A man was located in a critical condition but died at the scene. More

    1 min read
  • Police Logo on SRBA
    20 Aug 2025 1:43pm News:
    Counties Manukau

    Police lay new charge in Papatoetoe homicide

    A man faces a murder charge over the death of a woman in Papatoetoe earlier this month. Police have been investigating the death of 84-year-old Joan Beale since she was located deceased at her home in... More

    1 min read
  • Sergeant on computer
    20 Aug 2025 11:52am News:
    Tasman

    Further victims identified in Tasman fraud investigation

    Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Dye says four more potential victims have come forward, while Police enquiries have identified another three potential victims. More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Appeal for information
    20 Aug 2025 11:30am News:
    Canterbury

    Appeal for information following shots fired at Wigram house

    Police responded to the incident on Brian Keogh Lane around 12:45am on Thursday 14 August, after receiving multiple 111 calls reporting loud bangs. More

    1 min read
  • Police radio on shoulder
    20 Aug 2025 11:00am News:
    Canterbury

    Canterbury Police thank public and staff for feedback on proposal

    Submissions on Canterbury Police’s redesign proposal closed on Monday, and Police are now working their way through the feedback. Canterbury Police District Commander Superintendent Tony Hill thanks... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    20 Aug 2025 8:48am News:
    Southern

    Fatal crash Allanton-Waihola Road/ SH1, Allanton

    One person has died following a crash southwest of Allanton this morning. The two-vehicle crash happened on Allanton-Waihola Road/ State Highway 1 about 1am. The Serious Crash Unit is in attendance... More

    1 min read
  • COVID-19 Checkpoint 1
    19 Aug 2025 6:57pm News:
    Southern

    Please attribute the following to Sergeant Christopher Dunbar, Gore Public Safety:

    Police were disappointed after Operation Bullseye uncovered several drivers that were driving dangerously and under the influence of alcohol. Around 200 vehicles were breath checked last week in Gore... More

    1 min read
  • Cops walking the beat (male) day - 1
    19 Aug 2025 3:26pm News:
    Central

    Police investigating 'brainless violence' in Levin

    Extra police are on patrol in Levin after several firearm-related incidents in two days. More

    2 min read
  • Police radio
    19 Aug 2025 2:40pm News:
    Eastern

    Arrest made following multiple motor vehicle offences, Hastings

    Attribute to Inspector Angela Hallett: Police have arrested a man after multiple 111 calls reporting motor vehicle offences in the Hastings area this morning. At around 8.30am the man has allegedly... More

    1 min read
  • Ammunition found during search warrant at Belmont address
    19 Aug 2025 9:01am News:
    Wellington

    One charged after drugs and ammunition found, Lower Hutt

    Police found drugs, ammunition, and body armour at an address in Lower Hutt on Monday night. More

    1 min read
  • Police radio on shoulder
    19 Aug 2025 8:22am News:
    Central

    Driver involved in dangerous overtaking incident summonsed, car impounded

    To be attributed to Inspector Mike Brooklands, Manager - Commercial Vehicle and Safety Team: A driver involved in a dangerous overtaking incident on the Whakapapa Access Road last weekend has been... More

    1 min read
  • Police Logo on SRBA
    18 Aug 2025 5:41pm News:
    National News

    Media Advisory: Pōwhiri and opening ceremony for annual Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police conference

    NZ Police will be hosting the Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police annual conference in Waitangi, on 20-22 August. The conference features Chiefs of Police (or their delegates) from the PCIP’s 22 member... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    18 Aug 2025 3:37pm News:
    Waikato

    Name release, fatal crash Matamata

    Police can now release the name of the person who died following a crash on the corner of Pohlen Road and Waharoa Road East in Matamata on 16 August. She was 79-year-old Martje Gezina Eastment, of... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Appeal for information
    18 Aug 2025 1:55pm News:
    Central

    Appeal for information following aggravated robbery, Palmerston North

    Police are appealing for information and witnesses following an aggravated robbery of a man on Thursday 14 August. More

    1 min read
  • Police car in garage 1
    18 Aug 2025 1:30pm News:
    Central

    Man arrested following house fire, Palmerston North

    Attribute to Detective Sergeant Shelley Ross: Police have charged a man with two counts of arson, attempted arson and unlawfully possessing an offensive weapon following a house fire on Main Street... More

    1 min read
  • Car stationary night lights on - 1
    18 Aug 2025 1:03pm News:
    Waitematā

    Double trouble: Traffic stops uncover firearms

    A speeding vehicle caught more than a ticket in New Lynn early this morning with Police discovering firearms and drugs. Around 3am a patrolling unit noticed a vehicle travelling at excessive speed... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    16 Aug 2025 7:54pm News:
    Waikato

    Fatal crash near Matamata

    One person has died and two people have been critically injured following a crash north of Matamata. The two-vehicle crash happened at the intersection of Waharoa Road East and Pohlen Road shortly... More

    1 min read
  • Police Hat Close Up
    16 Aug 2025 7:11am News:
    Auckland City

    Operation Sturbridge: Police investigation carries on 45 years since Alicia’s murder

    Police continue to investigate the events on Canal Road in the early hours of 16 August 1980. More

    2 min read
  • Media release - name release
    15 Aug 2025 4:32pm News:
    Canterbury

    Name release - Fatal Police shooting, Bryndwr, Christchurch

    Please attribute to Superintendent Tony Hill, Canterbury District Commander: Police can now release the name of the woman who died after she was shot by Police at a Christchurch address on Wednesday... More

    1 min read
  • Police shoulder patch
    15 Aug 2025 4:30pm News:
    Southern

    Police and DOC working together to find sea lion killers

    Ōamaru Police and the Department of Conservation (DOC) are executing a joint investigation into the cruel shooting of three endangered sea lions at Waitaki River on Saturday 9 August. Two of the sea... More

    1 min read
  • Bike seized Monday 11 August from park in Fordlands area.
    15 Aug 2025 4:17pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Arrest made, bikes seized in ongoing operation cracking down on illegal trail bike usage

    Attribute to Senior Sergeant John Stapleford: Rotorua Police arrested a man in Glenhome yesterday morning, after he failed to stop for Police when signalled for dangerous driving in the Mangakakahi... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    15 Aug 2025 3:16pm News:
    Central

    Name release - Fatal Police shooting, Bryndwr, Christchurch

    Please attribute to Superintendent Tony Hill, Canterbury District Commander: Police can now release the name of the woman who died after she was shot by Police at a Christchurch address on Wednesday... More

    1 min read
  • Car decals / graphics / stickers - 2
    15 Aug 2025 8:23am News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Woman charged in relation to death in Awakeri

    A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of a woman in Awakeri on Thursday. More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Investigation update v2
    15 Aug 2025 6:47am News:
    Canterbury

    Update: Fatal Police shooting, Bryndwr, Christchurch

    A scene examination is ongoing after Police shot two people at a Christchurch address on Wednesday night. More

    1 min read
  • Sergeant on computer
    14 Aug 2025 2:40pm News:
    Tasman

    Tasman Police seek help in identifying victims of couple’s fraud web

    Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Dye, Tasman Organised Crime Unit: Police executed a warrant earlier today at a Wanaka address and charged a 28-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman... More

    2 min read
  • Corporal Sailasa Kerekere graduates at the DTC in Trentham
    14 Aug 2025 2:32pm News:
    National News

    It takes a Villain to catch a villain – new dog team for Fiji

    Congratulations to Fijian Police Officer Corporal Sailasa Kerekere and his dog Villain on their graduation from the Police Dog Training Centre. More

    1 min read
  • Police Hat Close Up
    14 Aug 2025 2:07pm News:
    Northland

    Ruakākā death: Name release

    Police can today release the name of a man who died in Ruakākā on Monday. He was local man, 29-year-old Matthew George Taylor. Matthew leaves behind a partner and three young children. “They are all... More

    1 min read
  • Police Emergency tape with car - 3
    14 Aug 2025 1:27pm News:
    Canterbury

    Update: Fatal Police shooting, Bryndwr

    Late last night, Police shot two people following a report of a family harm incident at an address in Clyde Street, Bryndwr. More

    2 min read

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