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  • Police Hat Close Up
    12 May 2025 2:22pm News:
    National News

    Statement regarding Jevon McSkimming

    Police Commissioner Richard Chambers confirms he has been advised of Jevon McSkimming’s resignation from his position with New Zealand Police. “The criminal investigation will continue and is not... More

    1 min read
  • Policing activity at night
    12 May 2025 2:03pm News:
    Southern

    Further arrests made for Tay Street incidents

    Please attribute to Inspector Stu Harvey: Tireless work by Invercargill Police has resulted in further arrests for burglaries and robberies early last Monday morning. The two aggravated robberies, two... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    12 May 2025 1:03pm News:
    Central

    Fatal crash: Oxford Street, Levin

    Police can confirm a person has died following a crash on Oxford Street, Levin earlier today. Emergency services were called to the collision involving a truck and a van just before 7:20am. One person... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    12 May 2025 12:02pm News:
    Central

    Name release: Fatal crash, New Plymouth

    Police are now in a position to release the name of the person who died following a crash in New Plymouth on 12 April. He was 73-year-old Dennis Norman Berridge, of Westown, New Plymouth. Our thoughts... More

    1 min read
  • Manawatū Senior Constable Sean Heaphy has been swapping his Police uniform for something warmer to help Antarctic research. Phot
    12 May 2025 11:33am TenOne Magazine

    Working in ice-solation

    SPECIAL REPORT: Adventures in Antarctica for Manawatū Scene of Crime Officer. More

    7 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    11 May 2025 5:04pm News:
    Waikato

    Fatal ATV crash, Karapiro

    One person has died following an ATV crash at a private property on French Pass Road, Karapiro this afternoon. The crash was reported to Police at 2.30pm. In addition to the fatality, one person... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - homicide inquiry
    11 May 2025 1:38pm News:
    Eastern

    Homicide investigation launched after Napier incident

    A teenager has died after a serious incident in Napier at the weekend. More

    1 min read
  • Police radio on shoulder
    11 May 2025 1:13pm News:
    Central

    Police appealing for information following aggravated robbery in Marton

    Police investigating an aggravated robbery in Marton are appealing for information from the public. On Saturday 10 May, Police received a report of a person entering a commercial premises on Broadway... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Update
    11 May 2025 11:25am News:
    Southern

    Update: Search for missing tramper, Milford Sound

    Search efforts in Milford Sound for a missing tramper are continuing today. While the tramper has not yet been located, Police remain positive as the search remains ongoing. A Land Search and Rescue... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    11 May 2025 8:33am News:
    Eastern

    Fatal crash, Hastings

    One person has died and another has serious injuries following a two-vehicle collision in Hastings overnight. Emergency services were called to the crash on Southampton Street West, near the... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    10 May 2025 5:52pm News:
    Auckland City

    Update: Auckland Southern Motorway crash

    A motorcyclist involved in a crash on Auckland’s Southern Motorway this afternoon has died. The motorcyclist was transported to hospital in a critical condition following the crash. Tragically they... More

    1 min read
  • Police shirts
    10 May 2025 3:15pm News:
    Wellington

    Body located believed to be missing Masterton man

    A 73-year-old man who went missing in Masterton on 4 May has sadly been found deceased. John Rafferty was discovered by a Search and Rescue team this morning. Sergeant Anthony Matheson says the death... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    10 May 2025 11:39am News:
    Waitematā

    Fatal crash, Mangawhai Road, Wellsford

    A person has died after a single-vehicle crash at Te Arai overnight. Police were called to the scene on Mangawhai Road, between Braddick Road and Fairy Hill Road, about 11.15pm, where officers found a... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    9 May 2025 7:26pm News:
    Canterbury

    Name release: Fatal crash, Sumner

    Police can now release the name of the man who died following a crash on Lake Sumner Road on 27 April. He was 76-year-old Jens Lauritz Christensen, of Sumner. Police extend our condolences those close... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    9 May 2025 7:18pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Name release: Fatal crash, Mamaku

    Police can now release the name of the man who died in a crash on State Highway 5, Mamaku on 22 April. He was 52-year-old Paul John Coleman, of Melville. Our thoughts are with those close to him at... More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    9 May 2025 5:59pm News:
    Northland

    Unexplained death in Parakao

    Police are at the scene of an unexplained death in Parakao this afternoon. The body of a man was found by ambulance staff at a rural property off Mangakahia Road (State Highway 15) just before 4pm... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    9 May 2025 4:47pm News:
    Southern

    Name release: Fatal crash, Cromwell-Clyde Road

    Police can now release the name of the man who died in a crash on Cromwell-Clyde Road in Central Otago on 11 March. He was 26-year-old Mitchell Douglas McLeary, of Cromwell. Police extend our... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    9 May 2025 2:36pm News:
    Canterbury

    Name release: Fatal crash, Little River

    Police are now in a position to release the name of the two people who were killed on Christchurch-Akaroa Road at Little River on 3 April. They were Jack Delano Clark, 91, and Anne Craig, 79. Our... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    9 May 2025 12:32pm News:
    Waikato

    Name release: Fatal crash, Oparau

    Police are now able to release the name of the man who died following a crash in Oparau on 30 March. He was 64-year-old Brian Leslie Withers, of Otorohanga. Our thoughts are with his family and... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    9 May 2025 12:27pm News:
    Waikato

    Man charged with number of shoplifting and burglary offences

    Police have put a prolific shoplifter before the courts in Hamilton, after arresting and charging him with a number of shoplifting and burglary offences. The 42-year-old male faces 10 charges of... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    9 May 2025 12:03pm News:
    Waikato

    Name release: Fatal crash, Te Poi

    Name release: Fatal crash Te Poi Police can now release the name of the man who died following a crash in Te Poi on 28 January. He was 62-year-old Simon Munday of Rotorua. The cause of the crash... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    9 May 2025 11:20am News:
    Tasman

    Four arrested after Police intercept drug run

    Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Dye of the Tasman District Organised Crime Unit: Four people have been arrested, and drugs and a firearm seized, after Tasman District Police and... More

    1 min read
  • Detector dog Spy makes short work of finding the hidden banknotes.
    9 May 2025 10:55am TenOne Magazine

    Cash, crime and canny canines

    Support you can bank on to keep detector dogs on track. More

    2 min read
  • Media release - Update
    9 May 2025 9:20am News:
    Southern

    Update: Search for missing tramper, Milford Sound

    Search efforts for a missing tramper in Milford Sound are set to resume today. After weather prevented search teams deploying yesterday, staff spent the day planning for further search efforts... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    8 May 2025 8:42pm News:
    Waikato

    Name release, fatal crash, Horotiu Road

    Police can now release the name of the man who died in a crash on Horotiu Road, Te Kowhai on 29 April. He was 65-year-old David James Kingi, of Waipawa. Our thoughts are with those close to him at... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio on shoulder
    8 May 2025 5:33pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Police acknowledge sentencing of fatal crash driver

    Please attribute to Senior Sergeant Fane Troy, Taupo Area Road Policing Manager: Police acknowledge the sentence handed down to Wookeun Kim in the Auckland District Court yesterday. Mr Kim was the... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    8 May 2025 2:50pm News:
    Eastern

    Name release: Fatal crash, Hastings

    Police can now release the name of the man who died following a crash on Tomoana Road, Hastings on 26 April. He was 37-year-old Grant Ross Arthur Neville Tyler, from Akina, Hastings. Our thoughts are... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    8 May 2025 2:27pm News:
    Central

    Name release: Fatal crash, Awakino

    Police can now release the name of the person who died following a crash in Awakino on 30 April. He was 31-year-old Stan Tangaroa-Green, of Te Awamutu. Our thoughts are with those close to him at this... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    8 May 2025 1:13pm News:
    Central

    Name release: Fatal crash, New Plymouth

    Police are now in a position to release the name of the man who died in a crash on Mokau Road, New Plymouth on 21 April. He was 64-year-old Allan Jefferson Latoa, of Spotswood. Our thoughts are with... More

    1 min read
  • Line up 2
    8 May 2025 1:00pm News:
    National News

    Police announce more details for training in Auckland

    Police has officially signed a long-term lease in Auckland so that training courses can begin in our biggest city next month. More

    2 min read

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