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  • Police shoulder patch
    15 May 2026 2:42pm News:
    Counties Manukau

    Offender in hot water over stolen equipment

    Police have turned up the heat on those allegedly stealing equipment from people’s homes after a search warrant in Papakura. One arrest has been made with stolen property, including gas water heaters... More

    1 min read
  • Synthetic drugs seized in Hamilton search warrant
    15 May 2026 12:21pm News:
    Waikato

    Hamilton police charge man after 125 packages of synthetic drugs seized

    Attribute to Acting Senior Sergeant Samantha Pettigrew, Community and Youth Manager: Hamilton Police have seized dozens of packaged synthetic drugs ready for sale during a search warrant recently... More

    1 min read
  • Multiple Police cars in a line
    15 May 2026 8:21am News:
    Central

    Man to appear in court after drugs and ammunition located in vehicle in Whanganui

    A 28-year-old man is before the courts after methamphetamine and ammunition were located in the man's vehicle by a Whanganui officer. At around 12.55am, a Police unit saw a vehicle travelling on Pitt... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Update
    15 May 2026 8:16am News:
    Canterbury

    Update 2: fatal house fire, Mairehau, Christchurch

    Police, and Fire and Emergency New Zealand, enquiries are underway after one person died following a house fire in Mairehau. Emergency services were called to a house on Whitehall Street at around 8... More

    1 min read
  • 2026 Race Unity Speech Awards national champion Amanjot Singh with Assistant Commissioner Tim Anderson
    15 May 2026 6:41am News:
    National News

    Young voices lead the way at 2026 Race Unity Speech Awards

    Rangatahi from across Aotearoa took to the stage to share powerful messages of unity and belonging at the 2026 Race Unity Speech Awards, an important kaupapa of which NZ Police have been a Principal... More

    2 min read
  • Police tape
    14 May 2026 10:45pm News:
    Canterbury

    Update 1: fatal house fire, Mairehau, Christchurch

    Please attribute the following to Superintendent Lane Todd, Christchurch Metro Area Commander: Emergency services continue to work at the scene of a house fire on Whitehall Street in Christchurch... More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    14 May 2026 9:27pm News:
    Canterbury

    House fire, Mairehau, Christchurch

    Please attribute the following to Superintendent Lane Todd, Christchurch Metro Area Commander: Emergency services are attending a house fire on Whitehall Street in Christchurch tonight. About 8.25pm... More

    1 min read
  • Cell door lock - 1
    14 May 2026 5:15pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Arrests made following flee across Tauranga

    Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Natalie Flowerdew-Brown: Two men, aged 21 and 22, have been arrested following a fleeing driver event across Tauranga this morning. Just after 4:20am, Police... More

    2 min read
  • Media release - Investigation update v1
    14 May 2026 1:22pm News:
    Central

    Update: Pahiatua homicide

    To be attributed to Detective Senior Sergeant Dave Thompson, Area Investigations Manager: Officers investigating the murder of Karen Gilbert-Palmer in Pahiatua in October 2025 have completed their... More

    2 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    14 May 2026 12:57pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Woman dies following bicycle crash on 27 April

    A woman has died in hospital following a bicycle crash that occurred on 27 April in Bay of Plenty. The woman was critically injured after hitting a kerb and falling from her bike as she cycled between... More

    1 min read
  • Andrew Maaka
    14 May 2026 12:41pm News:
    Waitematā

    Police renew appeals into 1991 disappearance of Andrew Maaka

    Andrew Maaka disappeared suddenly one Tuesday in west Auckland nearly 35 years ago, ceasing all contact with his family. Despite an open Police investigation, no one has seen or heard from the known... More

    2 min read
  • Car stationary night lights on - 2
    14 May 2026 8:55am News:
    Auckland City

    Police put the brakes on late-night car thieves

    Thirty minutes of offending across an Auckland suburb overnight ended in arrest for three youths. At around 2.35am, three males entered a Great North Road, Waterview property and broke into a vehicle... More

    1 min read
  • 41 cannabis plants were located in the trailer.
    14 May 2026 8:41am News:
    Waitematā

    Sniffing out trouble

    The scent of illegal activity was in the air for Waitematā Police this week after they sniffed out a vehicle carrying a significant quantity of cannabis plants. At around 3.10pm on 12 May, officers... More

    1 min read
  • Operation Mud Dog
    14 May 2026 7:37am News:
    Southern

    Six people facing drugs charges in Southland operation

    Southland Police concluded Operation Mud Dog this week, focused on disrupting the supply and distribution of illicit drugs across the Southland District. On Tuesday, Police executed four drug-related... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - media advisory
    14 May 2026 7:26am News:
    Waitematā

    Media advisory: Police relaunch appeal into 1991 cold case investigation

    Waitematā Police invite media to a stand-up announcing a renewed appeal into a 1991 cold case investigation. Detective Inspector Callum McNeill will speak to media at 12.30pm today about the... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    14 May 2026 6:47am News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Fatal crash, Te Puke Highway, Papamoa

    One person has died and two others are seriously injured following the crash on Te Puke Highway last night. The two-vehicle crash happened on the highway between Bell Road and Poplar Lane around 7... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Update
    14 May 2026 6:30am News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Update: Further charges laid, fatal crash, Rotorua

    Attributable to Inspector Phil Gillbanks: A woman is due to appear in Rotorua District Court today on charges relating to a fatal crash last year. The crash on Te Ngae Road on 6 November involved a... More

    1 min read
  • Cops walking the beat (male) day - 2
    13 May 2026 9:17pm News:
    Waikato

    Update: Arrests made following road-rage assault, Hamilton

    Attribute to Detective Shane Tuhi, Hamilton City CIB: Hamilton Police have arrested and charged two men in relation to a road-rage assault in February. On Friday 27 February, around 9am, Police... More

    1 min read
  • Car decals / graphics / stickers - 4
    13 May 2026 7:16pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Update: Arrests made following public brawl, Whakatāne

    Police have arrested four people following a public brawl in Kopeopeo, Whakatāne, last month. On Wednesday 15 April, around 12.30pm, Police were called to the shopping area of Kopeopeo after a brawl... More

    2 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    13 May 2026 7:13pm News:
    Southern

    Fatal crash, Roxburgh, Central Otago

    One person has died following a serious crash on Grovers Hill walking track off Teviot Street in Roxburgh, Central Otago, this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the single-vehicle crash... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    13 May 2026 4:37pm News:
    Canterbury

    Post-sentencing statement: Rowan Maxwell Donoghue

    Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Karen Simmons: Police acknowledge the sentence handed down to Rowan Maxwell Donoghue today in Christchurch District Court. He was sentenced to seven years and... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    13 May 2026 11:07am News:
    Tasman

    Fatal crash, Waihopai Valley Road, Marlborough

    One person has died following a serious crash on Waihopai Valley Road in Marlborough, yesterday. Police were called to the single-vehicle crash, between Shandon Road and Omaka Downs Road, around 10... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio on shoulder
    12 May 2026 5:43pm News:
    Waikato

    Waikato Police investigating anti-social dirt bike behaviour

    Attributable to Senior Sergeant Aimee Whitley, acting Hamilton City Area Commander: Waikato Police are investigating multiple reports relating to anti social behaviour by groups of dirt bike riders in... More

    1 min read
  • Cell door lock - 1
    12 May 2026 11:53am News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Two arrested following dangerous driving, Tauranga

    Police have made two arrests following reports of dangerous driving in Tauranga this morning. Acting Senior Sergeant Russell Owen says Police attention was drawn to a stolen vehicle shortly after 7am... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    12 May 2026 11:37am News:
    Waikato

    Fatal crash, Waikato Expressway, Ōhinewai

    One person has died following a crash on the Waikato Expressway, Ōhinewai, this morning. Emergency services responded to the crash involving a car and a pedestrian, south of Te Kauwhata, around 7am... More

    1 min read
  • Police Hat Close Up
    12 May 2026 10:13am News:
    Southern

    Police urge caution to dating app users, Southland

    Southland Police are urging users of dating apps to take steps to protect themselves when meeting up with people they’ve only spoken to online. Southland Area Prevention Manager acting Inspector Mel... More

    1 min read
  • Car stationary night lights on - 1
    12 May 2026 9:43am News:
    Waitematā

    Fleeing driver tallies up list of charges

    A fleeing motorist who allegedly drove at high speed across Auckland overnight will now face court on a series of charges including drugs offences. At around 2.20am, Waitematā Police identified a... More

    1 min read
  • Police car in garage 1
    11 May 2026 3:42pm News:
    Eastern

    Arrests and seizures in Wairoa

    Eastern District Police have responded with enforcement action after reports of gang and firearm-related violence which have increased in the last few weeks. Detective Senior Sergeant John Love says... More

    1 min read
  • Car stationary night lights on - 1
    11 May 2026 1:26pm News:
    Auckland City

    Traffic stop lands driver in court

    A late-night drive in Auckland on Sunday night ended with a date to attend court. Senior Sergeant Bill Russell, Northern Districts Motorways Coordinator says around 1.40am units patrolling the... More

    1 min read
  • Geoff Sutherland
    11 May 2026 1:20pm TenOne Magazine

    Hero of the roads

    Sergeant honoured with prestigious award in Road Safety Week 2026. More

    3 min read

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