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  • Suitcase full of cannabis
    28 Feb 2025 2:31pm News:
    Tasman

    Cannabis case wide open after arrests in both islands

    Police have arrested three men in relation to the cultivation and sale of cannabis. More

    2 min read
  • Brett Fraser at the time of his death
    28 Feb 2025 2:18pm News:
    National News

    2014 homicide of Brett Fraser the subject of Cold Case episode

    Police investigating the death of Brett Fraser in 2014 are encouraging people to watch Monday night’s Cold Case episode on TV One. More

    1 min read
  • Commissioner of Police Richard Chambers present the Certificate of Appreciation to Graham Jordan.
    28 Feb 2025 2:17pm TenOne Magazine

    20 years of community care

    Southland police celebrate great innings springing from an even better partnership. More

    2 min read
  • Police car in garage 1
    28 Feb 2025 1:02pm News:
    Southern

    Two arrests following Queenstown assaults

    Attributable to Inspector Paula Enoka Two people have been arrested and charged following a search warrant at a local Queenstown address on Wednesday 26 February. The warrant was executed in relation... More

    1 min read
  • Police shoulder patch
    28 Feb 2025 12:24pm News:
    Canterbury

    Arrest made following assault in Christchurch park

    Attributable to Detective Sergeant James Haigh, Canterbury CIB Police have today arrested a male youth in relation to a serious assault at the Richmond Village Green on Stanmore Road on 4 February... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    28 Feb 2025 11:13am News:
    Eastern

    Fatal crash, Wairoa

    Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on Nuhaka Opoutama Road, Wairoa this morning. Emergency services were called to the single vehicle crash, near Wai Station Road, at around 8... More

    1 min read
  • Police Emergency tape with car - 3
    28 Feb 2025 10:28am News:
    Wellington

    Information sought following Naenae fire

    Attributable to Detective Sergeant Seamus Doyle Hutt Valley Police are seeking witnesses to a fire on Sladden Street, Naenae in the early hours of Tuesday 25 February. Shortly after 3am, an occupant... More

    1 min read
  • Police shirts
    28 Feb 2025 9:46am News:
    Eastern

    Police acknowledge guilty pleas in Ariki Rigby murder case

    Please attribute to Detective Inspector David De Lange of Eastern District Police: Police acknowledge the guilty pleas entered today by Jimmy Heremaia, 32, the man charged with the murder of Ariki... More

    1 min read
  • Police Hat Close Up
    28 Feb 2025 7:36am News:
    Southern

    Police urge parents to be vigilant after sentencing in Dunedin

    A 23-year-old man who posed as a young person online to deceive other children into sending sexualised content was sentenced to three years imprisonment.. More

    2 min read
  • Car on tow truck
    27 Feb 2025 4:06pm News:
    Canterbury

    Large car enthusiast event, Christchurch

    Police are warning motorists to expect delays on some Canterbury roads ahead of a large car enthusiast event this weekend, and asking people to report any unlawful activity seen. More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    27 Feb 2025 1:40pm News:
    Wellington

    Name release: Fatal crash, Courtenay Place

    Police can now name the woman who died following a crash on Courtenay Place, Te Aro, on 24 February. She was Ursula Machtel, 66, formerly of Freiburg, Germany. Police extend our condolences to her... More

    1 min read
  • Geoffrey's vehicle
    27 Feb 2025 10:27am News:
    Central

    Further appeal for information about missing person, Geoffrey Kelly

    Police working to locate missing person Geoffrey Kelly are urging members of the public to get in touch if they saw any unusual activity in the area of Hikimutu, since 20 February. Geoffrey’s car –... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - homicide inquiry
    27 Feb 2025 10:21am News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Homicide investigation launched, Kawerau

    Police have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a man in Kawerau yesterday. Emergency services were called to the Onslow Street property around 8:45am yesterday, after a man was... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Update
    27 Feb 2025 7:20am News:
    Counties Manukau

    Missing man located

    Police can advise the Pahurehure man subject of a missing persons appeal on Wednesday has been located. The 30-year-old is safe. Police thank the community for sharing our previous appeal. ENDS Jarred... More

    1 min read
  • Police Hat Close Up
    26 Feb 2025 5:54pm News:
    Northland

    Name release: Te Kamo death

    Police are now releasing the name of a boy who died in Te Kamo on Sunday. He was three-year-old Reign Puriri. The young boy died tragically at a Church Road address after an incident with a moving... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    26 Feb 2025 2:56pm News:
    Wellington

    Pedestrian dies following Courtenay Place crash

    A 66-year-old woman from Germany has died in hospital following a crash on Courtenay Place on Monday night (24 February). The woman was a pedestrian and was hit by a vehicle as she crossed the street... More

    1 min read
  • Police car light bay at daytime
    26 Feb 2025 1:24pm News:
    Tasman

    Human remains located in Otira, identified

    A bone located in the Otira area last year has been identified as belonging to a person who is believed to have gone missing in 2020. On 18 January 2024, a member of the public contacted Police after... More

    1 min read
  • Police Hat Close Up
    26 Feb 2025 12:04pm News:
    Canterbury

    Appeal for information in relation to historical sexual offending

    Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Karen Simmons, Canterbury Metro Police: Police acknowledge the lifting of name suppression for Rowan Maxwell Donoghue, 68-years-old, who is due to appear in... More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    26 Feb 2025 9:49am News:
    Tasman

    New information comes to light in West Coast cold case investigation

    Police are reviewing new information about the 26-year-old murder of David John Robinson after canvassing the small West Coast settlement of Kakapotahi. Detective Inspector Geoff Baber says after re... More

    1 min read
  • 26 Feb 2025 8:23am News:
    Canterbury

    Can you help us identify this person?

    We are hoping they can assist with an ongoing enquiry in relation to an incident in Christchurch on Saturday 15 February. More

    1 min read
  • 25 Feb 2025 8:12pm News:
    Central

    Fatal crash, Pahiatua-Mangahao Road, Tararua

    Police can confirm one person has died following a single-vehicle crash near Pahiatua this afternoon. Emergency services were alerted to the crash on Pahiatua-Mangahao Road, between Ridge Road North... More

    1 min read
  • A block in the Waitematā East Custody Unit
    25 Feb 2025 3:55pm News:
    Waitematā

    Back out there: Custody Unit reopens on the North Shore

    The state-of-the-art custody unit will support frontline policing operations across the North Shore and Rodney. More

    2 min read
  • Whanganui Youth Aid Officer Senior Constable Jason Page with some of the donated bikes that empower young people all while build
    25 Feb 2025 3:00pm TenOne Magazine

    Geared up to help communities

    Bicycle initiative still going strong after five years. More

    2 min read
  • Police shirts
    25 Feb 2025 12:16pm News:
    Waikato

    Four to appear in court following burglaries, Waihi

    Four people are before the courts after separate burglaries in Waihi and Waihi Beach areas. The offending occurred between 23 January and 5 February. A 31-year-old woman and 40-year-old man, both of... More

    1 min read
  • Acting Bay of Plenty District Commander Lincoln Sycamore.
    25 Feb 2025 10:13am News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Police response to Lake Rotokākahi protest

    Seven people were arrested at a protest at Lake Rotokākahi last night, after refusing to leave a worksite related to a Rotorua Lakes Council project. More

    1 min read
  • Police Logo on SRBA
    24 Feb 2025 1:15pm News:
    Waitematā

    Media Advisory: Waitematā East Custody Unit re-opens

    Police invites media to the re-opening of the Waitematā East Custody Unit on Tuesday 25 February. The Custody Unit will be based at the North Shore Policing Centre. Minister of Police Mark Mitchell... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    23 Feb 2025 3:33pm News:
    Canterbury

    Fatal crash, Hadlow, Timaru District

    One person has died after a single-vehicle crash on Spur Road, Hadlow, in the Timaru District. The crash was discovered about midday today and is thought to have occurred overnight. The Serious Crash... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    23 Feb 2025 12:47pm News:
    Central

    Fatal quad bike crash - Purangi, Taranaki

    A person died after a quad bike crash on Tarata Road, Purangi yesterday afternoon. Police were advised at 2.30pm that a quad bike had rolled on the road, adjacent to paddocks. The person was... More

    1 min read
  • Policing at a concert venue, dusk
    23 Feb 2025 8:38am News:
    Canterbury

    Electric Avenue wrap-up

    The Christchurch event was well managed and organised. Police assisted event security with fence jumpers, minor disorder and assaults, and evictions due to intoxication. More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Investigation update v1
    23 Feb 2025 7:24am News:
    Waitematā

    Man arrested - Birkenhead stabbing

    Attribute to Detective Sergeant Matt Bartlett: A 26-year-old man has been arrested and charged in relation to a stabbing in Birkenhead on 4 February. The man was arrested during a search warrant at a... More

    1 min read

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