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  • Cops walking the beat (male) day - 2
    26 Apr 2025 4:48pm News:
    Eastern

    Police investigating house fire in Wairoa

    Please attribute to Detective Inspector Marty James, District Manager Criminal Investigations: An investigation is under way into a house fire in Wairoa overnight. Emergency services were called to... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    26 Apr 2025 3:41pm News:
    Eastern

    Fatal Crash, Tomoana Road, Hastings

    One person has died following a serious crash in Hastings this afternoon. Police were alerted to a single vehicle crash on Tomoana Road at around 12.40pm. Sadly, despite best efforts of emergency... More

    1 min read
  • Police shirts
    26 Apr 2025 2:32pm News:
    Central

    Three to appear in court after aggravated robbery, Palmerston North

    Attributable to Detective Sergeant Rochelle Ross: Police have arrested and charged three men following an aggravated robbery in Aokautere. At around 7.45am this morning, Manawatu Police were called to... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    26 Apr 2025 2:23pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Name release, Fatal Crash, SH5, Mamaku

    Police can now release the name of the man who died following a single-vehicle crash on SH5 near Mamaku on Tuesday 22 April. He was Paul John Coleman, 51, of Hamilton. Police extend their condolences... More

    1 min read
  • Police car light bay at daytime
    26 Apr 2025 1:20pm News:
    Waikato

    Man arrested and charged following incident in Te Awamutu

    Attributable to Inspector Mike Henwood, Eastern Waikato Area Commander: A man is before the courts after fleeing from Police in Te Awamutu last night, damaging three Police vehicles in the process. At... More

    2 min read
  • 26 Apr 2025 11:36am News:
    Wellington

    Operation Kereru - infringements issued, vehicles seized in Wairarapa

    Wairarapa Police have put the brakes on an anti-social road user event in the Wairarapa overnight, issuing infringements and seizing vehicles. Operation Kereru saw an increased Police presence in the... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    26 Apr 2025 7:43am News:
    Central

    Name release: Fatal crash, Marton

    Police can now release the name of the woman who died in a crash on State Highway 1, Marton on 26 March. She was 24-year-old My Marie Harder Clemensen, from Khandallah, Wellington. Police send our... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    26 Apr 2025 7:26am News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Fatal crash, Owhata

    Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Owhata overnight. The two-vehicle crash on the corner of Te Ngae Road and Tennyson Drive was reported at about 9:10pm. One person died at... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    25 Apr 2025 9:18am News:
    Counties Manukau

    Fatal crash, Clevedon

    One person has died after a crash on Papakura-Clevedon Road last night, where a vehicle left the road and entered a creek. Police were called to the scene about 6.45pm. Sadly, one person died at the... More

    1 min read
  • Police Emergency tape with car - 5
    24 Apr 2025 7:55pm News:
    Eastern

    Police investigating crash involving off-road motorcycle

    Attribute to Road Policing Manager Inspector Angela Hallett Police are investigating a serious crash involving an off-road bike in Hastings this afternoon. About 2pm, a motorcycle crashed on Canning... More

    1 min read
  • Police want to hear from anyone who has photos of Artour Melikov, pictured.
    24 Apr 2025 7:13pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Photos could help formally identify remains

    Police are seeking photos of a Russian stuntman who went missing in 2002, in the hope the image can help identify partial remains located at Motutere earlier this year. Artour Melikov was 36 when he... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    24 Apr 2025 7:13pm News:
    Northland

    Fatal crash, Raumanga

    Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on State Highway 1, Raumanga this morning. The crash, between a truck and pedestrian, was reported at 9.34am. Sadly, the pedestrian died at the... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio on shoulder
    24 Apr 2025 5:26pm News:
    Wellington

    Police investigate incidents of damage and theft at Porirua schools

    Please attribute to Inspector Renée Perkins, Area Commander, Kāpiti-Mana: Porirua Police and Māori Wardens are increasing patrols after several incidents of damage and theft at local schools. On... More

    1 min read
  • Have you seen Julie Butler?
    24 Apr 2025 5:20pm News:
    Auckland City

    Have you seen Julie Butler?

    Police are seeking information on the whereabouts of Julie Butler, who is missing from Aotea/Great Barrier Island. The 55-year-old usually lives aboard her yacht the ‘Blazing Shadz’, moored in... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    24 Apr 2025 3:09pm News:
    Canterbury

    Name release: Fatal crash, Culverden

    Police can now name the person who died following a crash in Culverden on 15 April. He was 73-year-old Linton Charrington Gardiner, from Waiau, Hurunui. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at... More

    1 min read
  • Mount Taranaki
    24 Apr 2025 2:50pm News:
    Central

    Ill-prepared trip leads to Mount Taranaki rescue

    Attributable to Detective Gerhard Jacobs, SAR Incident Controller: A family walking on Mt Taranaki who were underprepared for the conditions is prompting a reminder from Police to those heading out... More

    1 min read
  • Police shoulder patch
    24 Apr 2025 9:39am News:
    Waikato

    Name release – death at Wairere Falls

    Police can now release the name of the man who died at Wairere Falls on Saturday 19 April. He was Abdullah Noori, 51, of Glen Innes, Auckland. Police extend their sympathies to his loved ones. His... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Investigation update v1
    24 Apr 2025 8:49am News:
    Auckland City

    St Johns homicide: Significant developments as arrests made

    The Police investigation into the tragic death of Kyle Whorrall over Easter Weekend has progressed significantly. Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin says on Tuesday afternoon, Police obtained further... More

    2 min read
  • Media release - name release
    23 Apr 2025 5:41pm News:
    Waikato

    Name release: Fatal crash, Waihi

    Police can now name the person who died following a crash on Rosemont Road, Waihi on 13 April. He was 56-year-old Reihana Claude Albert Ngamotu, of Tauranga. Our thoughts are with those close to him... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    23 Apr 2025 5:32pm News:
    Central

    Name release: Fatal crash, Woodville

    Police can now name the person who died following a crash in Woodville on 4 April. She was 52-year-old Rochelle Marie Ealam, of Southbridge, Selwyn. Our thoughts are with her loved ones at this... More

    1 min read
  • Black lanyard
    23 Apr 2025 4:58pm News:
    Wellington

    Update: Miramar homicide investigation

    To be attributed to Detective Inspector Nick Pritchard: A team of investigators continue to investigate the homicide of 63-year-old Abdul Nabizadah, who was found critically injured in Camperdown Road... More

    2 min read
  • Police Hat Close Up
    23 Apr 2025 4:47pm News:
    Auckland City

    St Johns homicide: Name release

    Police can now formally release the name of the man tragically killed in St Johns on the night of 19 April. He was 33-year-old US national, Kyle Austin Whorrall. Police are continuing to investigate... More

    1 min read
  • Firearms and ammunition seized in Cheviot
    23 Apr 2025 3:50pm News:
    Canterbury

    Firearms and ammunition seized - Cheviot

    Attributable to Sergeant Rob Irvine: Cheviot Police have arrested and charged two people following an illegal hunting incident which saw a firearm discharged within 40 metres of a house. Police were... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    23 Apr 2025 1:27pm News:
    Waikato

    Name release: Fatal crash, Horsham Downs

    Police are now in a position to release the name of the man who died following a crash in Horsham Downs on 28 March. He was 34-year-old Jesse Selwyn James Carlson, from Silverdale. Our thoughts are... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    23 Apr 2025 12:44pm News:
    Southern

    Name release: Fatal crash, Clutha

    Police can now release the name of person who died following a crash in Owaka, Clutha on Sunday 23 March. He was 7-year-old O'siah Prasad, of Fairfield, Dunedin. Our thoughts are with his family and... More

    1 min read
  • All in a day’s work: Whanganui Youth Services Senior Constable Paul Miller organised a Coffee with a Cop event and helped an eld
    23 Apr 2025 10:04am TenOne Magazine

    Coffee with a side of exceptional service

    A warming tale from Whanganui’s Coffee with a Cop event. More

    1 min read
  • Car decals / graphics / stickers - 1
    23 Apr 2025 7:16am News:
    Canterbury

    On ya bike

    Sergeant Andrew Judson is sick of dealing with bike thieves. One offender stole seven bikes in four days from busy, public places in central Christchurch. Another was beaten by his own game and had... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    22 Apr 2025 6:08pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Fatal crash: Mamaku

    Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on State Highway 5, Mamaku. The single vehicle crash was reported at about 3:50pm. The sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene. State... More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    22 Apr 2025 3:44pm News:
    Eastern

    Two men before the courts on unlawful hunting charges

    Two people are before the courts after Police executed two search warrants at addresses in Te Karaka, in relation to unlawful hunting in the region. The warrants were executed on Thursday 17 April... More

    1 min read
  • Car decals / graphics / stickers - 1
    22 Apr 2025 2:13pm News:
    Eastern

    Appeal for information after assault incident, Poukawa

    Police are currently investigating an assault that occurred during a Council-sanctioned cycling race in Poukawa at the weekend and are seeking information from the public. At around 2:45pm on Saturday... More

    1 min read

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