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Police Seek Information Following Aggravated Burglary
Thursday, 11 June 2026, 1:17 pm | New Zealand Police
“Police would like to hear from anyone who may have information about any sightings of this vehicle before or after the aggravated burglary”, Detective Senior Sergent Pilmer. More >>
Operation Phoenix: Police Descend On Methamphetamine Operation Hidden InFar North
Thursday, 11 June 2026, 12:01 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Superintendent Greg Williams, Director of NOCG, says numerous charges for serious drugs offending have been laid with the 11 men appearing in the Kaikohe District Court over recent days. More >>
Appeal For Information On Whitby Assault
Thursday, 11 June 2026, 11:58 am | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking the assistance of the those within the vicinity of Endeavour Park to provide any information they can. More >>
Police Acknowledge IPCA Report – Central District
Thursday, 11 June 2026, 10:28 am | New Zealand Police
Since this incident, Police have issued national guidance to staff regarding the use of PSOs in situations involving children. More >>
Three Police Staff To Be Charged Following Lengthy Investigations
Thursday, 11 June 2026, 9:54 am | New Zealand Police
Two Auckland-based constabulary staff will appear in the Manukau District Court over the coming days. More >>
Appeal For Information Following Crash, Toko
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 5:09 pm | New Zealand Police
If you have any information, please contact Police via our 105 service, either over the phone or online at 105.police.govt.nz. More >>
Charges Laid Following Serious Assault At Masjid
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 1:34 pm | New Zealand Police
Four men, aged between 19 and 22, have now been jointly charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. More >>
Off-Duty Member Helps Curb Dangerous Driver
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 10:49 am | New Zealand Police
Just after 9pm on Tuesday night, a Toyota Hilux was allegedly being driven dangerously on State Highway 1. More >>
Police On Burglar's Scent
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 9:55 am | New Zealand Police
“Units arrived at the address and found clear signs that the house had been burgled", says Inspector MinHo Lee, Counties Manukau Central Area Prevention Manager. More >>
Name Release: Fatal Crash, Poihipi Road, Wairakei
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 9:43 am | New Zealand Police
Police can now name the man who died after a crash on Poihipi Road, Wairakei, on Sunday 31 May. He was Whetumarama Brian Richards, 32, from Taupō. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones at this difficult time. Enquiries into the crash are ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Hikurangi
Tuesday, 9 June 2026, 7:48 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm two people have died following a crash in Hikurangi earlier today. The crash involving two vehicles on State Highway 1, near King Street was reported just after 3pm. One person died at the scene, a second person died in hospital a ... More >>
Far North Homicide: Vehicle Sightings Sought
Tuesday, 9 June 2026, 6:42 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking information on the movements of a homicide victim’s vehicle following her death in the Far North last week. Operation Peony is investigating the alleged murder of 76-year-old Tārati (Dorothy) Buckley in Whirinaki. Today, ... More >>
Serious Crash, State Highway 1 Closed, Hikurangi - Northland
Tuesday, 9 June 2026, 4:23 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 1 has been closed and diversions are in place via King Street and George Street. More >>
Police Continue To Investigate 2019 Death Of Rotorua Mother
Tuesday, 9 June 2026, 3:20 pm | New Zealand Police
Melissa was the mother of two young children. She is remembered by those who knew her. More >>
Police Acknowledge IPCA Report On Placing Children And Young People InAlternative Care
Tuesday, 9 June 2026, 11:24 am | New Zealand Police
Assistant Commissioner Tusha Penny says section 48 does not apply to many of the complex family situations Police regularly encounter. More >>
IPCA Investigates Complaints About Police Placement Of Children And Young People Without Caregiver Consent
Tuesday, 9 June 2026, 10:12 am | New Zealand Police
The children and young people who were the subject of the complaints were aged between 11 and 15 years old. More >>
Choc-A-Block With Charges
Tuesday, 9 June 2026, 9:28 am | New Zealand Police
Auckland City West Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Wayne Kitcher, says a 35-year-old man is now facing 21 charges and has been remanded in custody. More >>
Name Release, Fatal Crash, Grahams Road
Tuesday, 9 June 2026, 8:17 am | New Zealand Police
Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. More >>
Serious Crash, SH43, Toko, Stratford - Central
Monday, 8 June 2026, 7:10 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash on East Road, State Highway 43, at Toko, Stratford tonight. The two-vehicle crash was reported about 6.05pm, at the intersection of Skinner Road. One person is being flown to hospital with serious ... More >>
Crash Following Fleeing Driver Incident, Hamilton
Monday, 8 June 2026, 5:36 pm | New Zealand Police
A number of investigations are underway, and the matter will be referred to the IPCA. More >>
