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Waikato Welcomes Policing Leaders

Thursday, 30 July 2026, 8:58 am | New Zealand Police

As fog lifted from the lawns of Kirikiriroa Marae in Hamilton on the morning of 23 July, Inspector Scott Miller and Detective Inspector Kevin McNaughton were officially welcomed. More >>

Serious Crash, Drury

Thursday, 30 July 2026, 8:17 am | New Zealand Police

Emergency services were notified of the single vehicle crash at the intersection of Fitzgerald Road and Brookfield Road at around 7.10am. More >>

Burglars Book One-Way Ticket To Court

Wednesday, 29 July 2026, 4:22 pm | New Zealand Police

Between 11 June and 18 June, two offenders allegedly entered a Te Atatū home and stole a significant amount of property. More >>

Fatal Crash, Brookby

Wednesday, 29 July 2026, 3:55 pm | New Zealand Police

One person received critical injuries and was transported to hospital, while a second person received minor injuries. More >>

Over $800,000 Of Assets And Cash Forfeited In Wairoa

Wednesday, 29 July 2026, 3:29 pm | New Zealand Police

As part of the termination of Operation Horizon, the Police Asset Recovery Unit obtained restraining orders for assets identified as belonging to the couple. More >>

SH57 Clear, Koputaroa

Wednesday, 29 July 2026, 10:41 am | New Zealand Police

State Highway 57 near Potts Road is now clear following a four-care crash, which occurred just before 8am. More >>

Double Homicide Investigation, North Shore

Wednesday, 29 July 2026, 9:13 am | New Zealand Police

Tragically two people, a man and woman, were located deceased at that address. More >>

Media Advisory: More Feet On The Beat

Wednesday, 29 July 2026, 8:56 am | New Zealand Police

Police Commissioner Richard Chambers will attend the ceremony tomorrow with Wing Patron, Chris Cahill to watch as sixty-one new police officers from the latest wing graduate. More >>

Four Arrested In Hamilton For Brazen Lunchtime Shoplift

Wednesday, 29 July 2026, 8:47 am | New Zealand Police

Two have been referred to a youth process and the other two will appear in Hamilton District Court today. More >>

SH57 Blocked, Koputaroa

Wednesday, 29 July 2026, 8:29 am | New Zealand Police

Motorists are advised to avoid the area or delay travel as emergency services work at the scene. More >>

Appeal For Information Following Wilful Damage, Riccarton

Tuesday, 28 July 2026, 6:28 pm | New Zealand Police

Police investigating a report of wilful damage of a vehicle in Riccarton last month are seeking the public’s assistance. Police are wanting to identify and speak with the person pictured, as we believe he might have information that could assist our ... More >>

Failing To Stop Ends In Arrests

Tuesday, 28 July 2026, 5:40 pm | New Zealand Police

Inspector Rod Honan, Counties Manukau East Area Commander, says the vehicle began speeding through the Manukau area. More >>

Media Advisory: Accelerated Policing Course Graduation

Tuesday, 28 July 2026, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Police

The Accelerated Policing Couse was set up to offer experienced officers from overseas fit-for-purpose training by recognising transferrable skills and applying them to the New Zealand policing environment. More >>

Mana And Connection

Tuesday, 28 July 2026, 12:14 pm | New Zealand Police

As the events season stretches on, especially with the opening of Christchurch’s new stadium, the relationship between Canterbury Police and Māori Wardens is growing in strength and confidence. More >>

Appeal For Information Following Aggravated Burglary, Lincoln

Tuesday, 28 July 2026, 11:45 am | New Zealand Police

The victim was not injured, however they – and the other occupant of the home – were understandably very shaken by the incident. More >>

Bus Crash On Glenorchy-Queenstown Road, Southern District

Tuesday, 28 July 2026, 10:16 am | New Zealand Police

Some of the occupants of the bus appear to have minor injuries. More >>

Two Youths Arrested Following Riccarton Incident

Tuesday, 28 July 2026, 8:46 am | New Zealand Police

Police successfully deployed road spikes and the vehicle continued for a short distance before being abandoned near the intersection of Waltham Road and Austin Street with all four tyres deflated. More >>

Caught For Drink And Drugs - Drivers Across Tairāwhiti

Monday, 27 July 2026, 5:20 pm | New Zealand Police

The Eastern District Impairment Team deployed to the region and worked alongside local Road Policing staff and members of the Serious Crash Unit. More >>

Live Stream Leads Police To The Scene

Monday, 27 July 2026, 3:58 pm | New Zealand Police

Around 6.10pm on 25 July, a TikTok live stream captured a motorist brandishing a machete while doing burnouts in the Titirangi town centre. More >>

Two Charged Following Papakura Firearms Incident

Monday, 27 July 2026, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Police

Police were called to an address on Hill Crescent at about 6.30pm on 23 July following reports a firearm had been discharged. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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