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  • Black Ford Territory sought in relation to Beatty Street homicide.
    15 Mar 2025 5:10pm News:
    Waikato

    Vehicle sought in relation to Beatty Street homicide

    Police investigating the death of a man at a Beatty Street address overnight are now asking for anyone who sees this vehicle to come forward. The black Ford Territory, registration DBN472, was last... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    15 Mar 2025 4:08pm News:
    Southern

    Fatal crash, Cromwell

    Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on State Highway 6, Cromwell this morning. The two-vehicle crash, involving a motorcycle and a car was reported at about 10:30am. One person... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    15 Mar 2025 11:29am News:
    Counties Manukau

    Fatal crash: Cook Street, Howick

    Police can confirm the driver involved in a serious crash in Howick yesterday evening has died. The driver, the sole occupant of the car, collided with a building near the intersection with Cook and... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - homicide inquiry
    15 Mar 2025 11:11am News:
    Northland

    Homicide, Kaikohe

    Attributable to Detective Inspector Al Symonds: Northland Police have launched a homicide inquiry after a man died south of Kaikohe today. Emergency services were called to a property on Mangakahia... More

    1 min read
  • Car decals / graphics / stickers - 1
    14 Mar 2025 6:01pm News:
    Auckland City

    Operation Lola: Further arrest over the handling of burials

    Police have made a further arrest in the investigation into allegations of inappropriate handling of burials at Waikumete Cemetery. It is the second arrest during Operation Lola, a wider Police... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    14 Mar 2025 4:54pm News:
    Central

    Name release – homicide, Hokowhitu

    Police can now release the name of the man who died following an altercation in Te Awe Awe Street on 11 March. He was Juan Desmond Turner, 32, of Palmerston North. We extend our sympathies to his... More

    1 min read
  • Police car light bay at daytime
    14 Mar 2025 4:37pm News:
    National News

    Reminder - take extra care in driveways

    Attribute to Inspector Brett Callander: Police are asking people to pay extra attention to driveway safety, after a number of incidents recently involving children being harmed. Driveways can be... More

    1 min read
  • Police Logo on SRBA
    14 Mar 2025 3:44pm News:
    Canterbury

    Post-sentencing statement: John Hope Muchirahondo

    Please attribute to Detective Inspector Nicola Reeves of Canterbury Police: Police acknowledge the sentence handed down to John Hope Muchirahondo today in the Christchurch High Court. He was sentenced... More

    1 min read
  • Car decals / graphics / stickers - 4
    14 Mar 2025 3:41pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Police seeking information to identify man who assisted after assault in Tokoroa

    Tokoroa Police are wanting to identify and speak to a man who assisted a distressed woman following an assault in Tokoroa earlier this week. The assault occurred on Kelso Street, near Maraetai Road at... More

    1 min read
  • Do you recognise the people pictured?
    14 Mar 2025 2:56pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    VIDEO - Information sought after aggravated robbery in Tokoroa

    Tokoroa Police investigating an aggravated robbery of a commercial premises continue to appeal for information to assist in our investigation. More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    14 Mar 2025 2:53pm News:
    Central

    Name release – homicide, Hokowhitu

    Police can now release the name of the man who died following an altercation in Te Awe Awe Street on 11 March. He was Juan Desmond Turner, 32, of Palmerston North. We extend our sympathies to his... More

    1 min read
  • Police out in force to target antisocial road user behaviour in Manawatu
    14 Mar 2025 11:33am News:
    Central

    Police out in force to target antisocial road user behaviour in Manawatu

    Police will have a visible presence on Manawatu roads this weekend, ahead of an expected gathering of antisocial vehicle users. More

    2 min read
  • Media release - Investigation update v1
    14 Mar 2025 11:04am News:
    Waitematā

    Update: Further arrests following protest during Auckland Pride event

    Police have made three further arrests in the investigation into a protest at the Te Atatū Community Centre. It follows four arrests on Wednesday into complaints made with Police after the 15 February... More

    1 min read
  • Car stationary night lights on - 1
    14 Mar 2025 10:44am News:
    Central

    Man before the courts after fleeing driver incident, Shannon

    Attributable to Senior Sergeant Sam Gilpin: A man has been remanded in custody following an incident in Shannon on Wednesday morning that involved a crashed car, a fleeing driver, and two stolen... More

    1 min read
  • Firearms seized by Police in Auckland.
    14 Mar 2025 6:20am News:
    Waitematā

    Failing to register firearms has consequences

    A firearms license holder is facing prosecution in a case where it is alleged he failed to register his firearms because he believed the law would change in future. More

    2 min read
  • Police Logo on SRBA
    13 Mar 2025 5:37pm News:
    Counties Manukau

    Charge laid as investigation into concerning email continues

    One person has been charged as an investigation continues into a threatening email directed at two Auckland schools. Enquiries by Counties Manukau Police into the origin of the email led investigators... More

    1 min read
  • Eleven of the 16 recruits who were born overseas and speak more than one language
    13 Mar 2025 5:10pm News:
    National News

    Building new careers: Seventy-six new police officers graduate

    Commissioner Richard Chambers and Wing Patron, Hon Anne Tolley congratulated the 76 graduating constables from Wing 382. More

    4 min read
  • Police tape
    13 Mar 2025 3:19pm News:
    Wellington

    Correction: Fourth person taken to hospital after taking unknown substance

    This statement replaces an earlier version, reflecting the circumstances, and substances involved are under investigation. It is not clear if both incidents are linked. Please attribute to Wairarapa... More

    1 min read
  • Michael Kane McRae
    13 Mar 2025 1:04pm News:
    Wellington

    Wanted man likely avoiding Police

    Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Philip Skoglund: A man wanted in relation to seven acts of arson in Masterton last month is likely getting help to evade arrest. At 4.25am on 22 February... More

    1 min read
  • A woman facetiming her family and waving while smiling with the Commissioner.
    13 Mar 2025 10:11am TenOne Magazine

    Tolaga Bay welcomes Commissioner

    A warm East Coast reception. More

    1 min read
  • Perry Collins is subject of a parole recall warrant
    13 Mar 2025 9:02am News:
    Waitematā

    Police seeking Perry Collins

    Police are seeking information on the whereabouts of Perry Collins. The 28-year-old has a parole recall warrant and Police are seeking to locate him. We believe Collins may be in the wider west... More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    12 Mar 2025 6:58pm News:
    Waikato

    Person struck by train in Matamata dies

    Police can confirm the person struck by a train in Matamata has sadly died from their injuries. Emergency services were called to the railway tracks alongside Firth Street, near the intersection with... More

    1 min read
  • Sergeant on computer
    12 Mar 2025 5:49pm News:
    Counties Manukau

    Update on email of concern at Auckland schools

    An investigation is continuing into an email directed towards two Auckland schools. Any kind of communication directed towards our educational institutes that is of a concerning nature is taken... More

    1 min read
  • Police car light bay at daytime
    12 Mar 2025 4:20pm News:
    Canterbury

    Police continue to appeal for information after homicide, Mairehau

    The homicide investigation is continuing, as investigators work to establish the circumstances leading up the death of Tyrone Munns. More

    1 min read
  • A side photo of Ranjna Patel, the founder and guiding light of Gandhi Nivas, as she speaks to the assembled audience.
    12 Mar 2025 3:19pm TenOne Magazine

    For the little people and the big people

    Celebrating 10 years of Gandhi Nivas success for families - from the smallest member to the largest. More

    5 min read
  • Cops walking the beat male and female - day 1
    12 Mar 2025 2:29pm News:
    National News

    Survey results show continued high levels of trust and confidence in Police

    The latest results from the Police component of the annual Ministry of Justice New Zealand Crime and Victims Survey. More

    2 min read
  • Police radio on shoulder
    12 Mar 2025 1:37pm News:
    Wellington

    Update: Missing Wellington teenager located

    The 17-year-old Police were working to locate in the Karori area has been located and is safe. Police would like to thank members of the public who reported information which led to us locating him... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - homicide inquiry
    12 Mar 2025 12:55pm News:
    Central

    Man charged with murder in Hokowhitu homicide

    Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Dave Thompson: A man is due in court today in Palmerston North charged with murder following an incident in the city yesterday. Police were called to a Te Awe... More

    1 min read
  • Wing 382 will graduate tomorrow
    12 Mar 2025 11:48am News:
    National News

    Media are invited to the 382 Hon Anne Tolley Police recruit wing graduation

    What: Graduation of the New Zealand Police Hon Anne Tolley 382 Recruit Wing. Who: For families and friends to celebrate with the newly attested police officers. Why: Graduation after completion of... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    11 Mar 2025 8:03pm News:
    Canterbury

    Name release, Christchurch homicide

    Police can now name the man who died in Mairehau on the evening of Sunday 9 March. He was 39-year-old Tyrone Munns, from Mairehau. A scene examination has been completed at the address, and Police... More

    1 min read

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