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Taskforce Morpheus: Police Seize AR-15s, Alcohol And Cash In Trans-Tasman Enforcement
Saturday, 13 June 2026, 6:45 pm | New Zealand Police
New Zealand Police have made five arrests as part of a coordinated Trans-Tasman crackdown on outlaw motorcycle gangs. Taskforce Morpheus sees New Zealand Police join with Australian law enforcement agencies in a National Day of Action disrupting ... More >>
Arrests Made In Relation To Vehicle Thefts, Tūrangi
Saturday, 13 June 2026, 4:21 pm | New Zealand Police
Police continue to make enquiries and cannot rule out further arrests or charges. More >>
Fatal Crash, Loburn Whiterock Road, Loburn
Saturday, 13 June 2026, 4:19 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died and three others are injured following single-vehicle crash at Loburn, Waimakariri, this morning. Senior Sergeant Chris Wakelin says the crash occurred about 10.25am, on Loburn Whiterock Road, near the intersection of Barkers ... More >>
'No Tolerance For This' - Woman Arrested On Drug Charges
Saturday, 13 June 2026, 4:18 pm | New Zealand Police
Police and Customs have no tolerance for this type of offending, and we continue to collaborate and investigate the importation and supply of illicit drugs and substances in the Nelson area. More >>
Arrest Made Following Online Grooming Incident, West Coast
Friday, 12 June 2026, 7:32 pm | New Zealand Police
We urge parents, caregivers, and young people, to remain vigilant online and tread carefully when engaging with people that you do not personally know. More >>
Unattended Dingy Located, Hihi Beach
Friday, 12 June 2026, 6:51 pm | New Zealand Police
Police urge anyone who recognises the dingy to contact Police and quote event number P066683266. More >>
Body Located, Lake Tekapo
Friday, 12 June 2026, 6:49 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have located a body in Lake Tekapo following a report of a person entering the water around 8pm last night. Around 2pm, the Police Dive Squad located a body matching the description of the missing man. Police are providing the necessary support ... More >>
Caught On Camera
Friday, 12 June 2026, 4:19 pm | New Zealand Police
Police units quickly deployed to the area. Utilising further information from camera operators, officers located the alleged offender nearby, where he was taken into custody without incident. More >>
Road Open, State Highway 4, Whanganui - Central
Friday, 12 June 2026, 3:16 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 4 near Mangotai Road is now open following a fatal crash earlier today. Police thank the public for their patience as emergency services worked at the scene. Circumstances into the crash will be ongoing. More >>
Fatal Crash: State Highway 4, Whanganui
Friday, 12 June 2026, 12:23 pm | New Zealand Police
Sadly, both victims were pronounced deceased at the scene. More >>
Locals Legends: Community Comes To The Rescue
Friday, 12 June 2026, 12:00 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Sergeant Paul Overton, Northland Police Search and Rescue lead, says the informant told Police she could hear, but not see, the man who said his kayak had sunk and he was not wearing a life jacket. More >>
EV Gear Thieves Get More Charges Than They Bargained For
Friday, 12 June 2026, 11:38 am | New Zealand Police
Inspector Shaun Lingard, Hutt Valley Area Prevention Manager, says Hutt Valley Police had received 16 reports of EV charger theft in May alone. More >>
Gone . . . To Court
Friday, 12 June 2026, 11:07 am | New Zealand Police
An 18-year-old man will appear in North Shore District Court on 17 June charged with failing to stop, driving while disqualified and possession of cannabis. More >>
Arrests For Drug Supply Operation In Queenstown
Friday, 12 June 2026, 11:06 am | New Zealand Police
During the warrants over $120,000 in cash was located and seized, along with over 60 grams of cocaine, and amounts of ketamine, GBL, and MDA. More >>
Serious Crash, State Highway 4, Whanganui - Central
Friday, 12 June 2026, 10:51 am | New Zealand Police
The incident was reported to emergency services around just after 9.15am. More >>
Imitation Gun A Quickfire Way To Court
Friday, 12 June 2026, 7:57 am | New Zealand Police
Senior Sergeant Rakete says the man was taken into custody and a search of his bag located an imitation firearm. More >>
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 >>
