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  • SH1 was closed causing significant delays.
    4 Feb 2025 10:46am News:
    Waitematā

    Police seek witnesses to Topuni crash

    Waitematā Road Policing is investigating after a milk tanker rolled on State Highway 1 near Topuni, at around 10.15am on Monday. More

    1 min read
  • IPCA Ruling
    4 Feb 2025 10:08am News:
    Counties Manukau

    Police acknowledge IPCA findings on use of force

    Police acknowledge the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority over the use of force against a group of youths. On 26 September 2022, a fleeing driver event concluded on Murphys Road in... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    3 Feb 2025 2:10pm News:
    Southern

    Name release: Fatal crash Fairlight

    Attribute to Senior Sergeant Pete Graham Police can now release the name of the man who died following a crash in Fairlight on Thursday 30 January. He was 29-year-old Thomas George Murdoch of Frankton... More

    1 min read
  • Police Hat Close Up
    2 Feb 2025 11:40am News:
    Northland

    Otaika homicide: Name release

    Police are today releasing the name of a Northland man fatally shot in Otaika this week. He was 18-year-old Kyle Zachary Jenkins, of Maungatapere. The homicide investigation continues into Kyle’s... More

    1 min read
  • Police Hat Close Up
    2 Feb 2025 11:24am News:
    Waikato

    Sudden death, Hamilton

    Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Kristine Clarke: Police are making inquiries into the death of a woman in Hamilton overnight. Emergency services were called to a Forest Lake address shortly... More

    1 min read
  • The layby on Otaika Valley Road, where the homicide occurred
    1 Feb 2025 11:17am News:
    Northland

    Otaika homicide: Police make additional appeal

    An investigation team has begun the task of piecing together what took place on the layby on Otaika Valley last week. More

    2 min read
  • Police radio on shoulder
    1 Feb 2025 9:34am News:
    Waitematā

    Body found on Bethells Beach believed to be missing swimmer

    Police were notified about 8:10pm yesterday that a body had washed up on Bethells Beach. Although formal identification is ongoing, Police believe it is likely the body of the man who got into... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - homicide inquiry
    1 Feb 2025 8:19am News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Operation Rimu - Homicide, Ōpōtiki

    Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Varnam: A man has died after a violent altercation in central Ōpōtiki overnight, and Police have launched a homicide investigation. Emergency services... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    31 Jan 2025 6:21pm News:
    Southern

    Fatal crash: Fairlight Road, Southland

    Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Southland yesterday. The single vehicle crash occurred on Fairlight Road just before 10pm. The sole occupant of the vehicle died at the... More

    1 min read
  • Harley Shrimpton
    31 Jan 2025 2:04pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Update: Homicide investigation - Harley Shrimpton

    It is crucial that all those responsible in relation to Harley’s death are held to account. More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    30 Jan 2025 7:55pm News:
    Eastern

    Fatal crash: Chatham Road, Flaxmere

    Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on Chatham Road this afternoon. The crash involved a car and a cyclist, and was reported to Police just before 6pm. The cyclist sadly died at... More

    1 min read
  • Missing 24-year-old Travis
    30 Jan 2025 7:48pm News:
    Waikato

    Search continues for missing 24-year-old Travis

    Travis has been missing since 17 January. He travelled from Wellington to the Waikato region, where his vehicle was located burnt out on a Tolley Road farm in Ngaroma on 18 January. More

    1 min read
  • Police shoulder patch
    30 Jan 2025 5:14pm News:
    Eastern

    Firearms, cash and drugs seized in Hawke's Bay search warrant

    Attribute to Acting Detective Sergeant Steve Leonard Police have arrested one person and seized firearms, drugs and cash from the central Hawke’s Bay property of an Outlaws gang member. Three firearms... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - homicide inquiry
    30 Jan 2025 1:39pm News:
    Northland

    Homicide investigation in Otaika

    Police are treating the death of a motorcyclist in Otaika as suspicious, and a homicide investigation is now under way. More

    2 min read
  • Commissioner Richard Chambers presented Mac with his Certificate of Service and 49-year award.
    30 Jan 2025 1:10pm TenOne Magazine

    Community champ bows out

    Senior Sergeant Alasdair Macmillan calls it a day after epic 49 years. More

    7 min read
  • Media release - Update
    30 Jan 2025 9:43am News:
    Northland

    Police make arrest over Ōkaihau hit-and-run

    An investigation has been under way since the teenage cyclist was allegedly struck by a vehicle on Settlers Way on Tuesday night. More

    1 min read
  • Handcuffing 1
    30 Jan 2025 7:50am News:
    Central

    Palmerston North Police make arrests after three violent incidents

    In the past few weeks, police have arrested three men aged 22 to 26 following two serious assaults at two bars, and a violent incident outside a petrol station. More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Update
    29 Jan 2025 1:03pm News:
    Auckland City

    Fleeing driver: Charges confirmed

    A man is expected in court today, following a fleeing driver incident across much of central Auckland. On Tuesday, a vehicle with mismatching plates was located on the Northwestern Motorway. After... More

    1 min read
  • Police car in garage 1
    29 Jan 2025 12:37pm News:
    Northland

    Police seek information on Ōkaihau hit-and-run

    Northland Police is investigating the fatal hit-and-run of a cyclist in Ōkaihau last night. An investigation team is forming in the small Far North town to locate the person responsible. Detective... More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    29 Jan 2025 10:04am News:
    Northland

    Unexplained death in Otaika

    Whangārei CIB are investigating an unexplained death in Otaika overnight. Just before 5.30am, a motorcyclist was located deceased in a creek adjacent to Otaika Valley Road, State Highway 15. Acting... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Update
    29 Jan 2025 7:40am News:
    Waitematā

    Piha: Search effort continues for missing swimmer

    A search for a missing swimmer at Piha Beach will resume this morning. The man was part of a group of swimmers who got into difficulty yesterday afternoon. Five swimmers were rescued, however a sixth... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    29 Jan 2025 7:09am News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Fatal Crash, Kelly Road, Paengaroa

    One person has died following a serious crash in Paengaroa overnight. At around 1am, Police were called to a single-vehicle crash at the Kelly Road and Te Tumu Road intersection. One person was... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    28 Jan 2025 8:58pm News:
    Canterbury

    Name release: Fatal crash, SH73, Arthurs Pass

    Police can now release the name of the man who died following a crash on State Highway 73, Arthurs Pass on Sunday. He was 54-year-old Paul Wilcock, of Kumara. Our thoughts are with his family and... More

    1 min read
  • Eagle 2 - inside searching
    28 Jan 2025 5:07pm News:
    Waitematā

    Missing swimmer at Piha Beach

    A man is outstanding after a group of swimmers got into difficult at Piha Beach this afternoon. Police were advised about the rescue by Surf Lifesaving New Zealand just after 4pm. At this stage... More

    1 min read
  • Police Hat Close Up
    28 Jan 2025 2:39pm News:
    National News

    Reduced Police Executive proposed

    The consultation document proposes consolidating a number of roles and responsibilities, including the disestablishment of 37 Executive and support service positions. More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    28 Jan 2025 2:12pm News:
    Canterbury

    Name release: Fatal crash Hei Hei Road

    Police can now release the name of the person who died following a crash on Hei Hei Road, Christchurch on Saturday 25 January. He was 35-year-old Liam Michael Ryan-Morris of Hornby. Police extend our... More

    1 min read
  • Thomas Basire
    28 Jan 2025 12:12pm News:
    Wellington

    Have you seen Thomas Basire?

    Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Todd Police are asking for the public’s help to locate a Hutt Valley man who has been missing for two months. Thomas Basire, 28, was last seen near the... More

    1 min read
  • Police Hat Close Up
    28 Jan 2025 11:20am News:
    Waitematā

    Fatal crash: SH1, Wellsford

    Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Wellsford this morning. The crash occurred at around 8.20am on State Highway 1, involving a truck and vehicle. Sadly, the driver of the... More

    1 min read
  • Car decals / graphics / stickers - 4
    28 Jan 2025 9:13am News:
    Central

    Information sought following incident in Palmerston North bar

    Police are investigating a reported stabbing in Palmerston North last night and would like to speak to witnesses. Police were called to a bar on Main Street about 11:30pm, after reports of an... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    27 Jan 2025 6:49pm News:
    Southern

    Name Release, Fatal crash, Winton Lorneville Highway

    Police can now confirm the name of the woman who died following a two-vehicle crash on Winton Lorneville Highway, Tuesday 21 January. She was Thachawalai Youngdaeng of Thailand. Our thoughts are with... More

    1 min read

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