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Police Acknowledge IPCA Findings Into Unjustified Use Of Force
Thursday, 21 August 2025, 10:16 am | New Zealand Police
The Authority found that Police lawfully arrested Mr X for breaching his bail, but the use of force at the custody unit was unjustified. More >>
Maketu Road Has Reopened
Thursday, 21 August 2025, 9:40 am | New Zealand Police
The public can expect an increased Police presence in Maketu this morning as enquiries continue. More >>
Arrests Made In Relation To Rotorua Homicide
Thursday, 21 August 2025, 8:53 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services were called to an assault on Trigg Avenue around 12:20pm on Wednesday. Upon arrival, a man was located in a critical condition, but he died at the scene. More >>
Significant Development In Multi-Million Dollar Burglary Investigation
Thursday, 21 August 2025, 7:34 am | New Zealand Police
What began at an Auckland property in Westmere in late 2021, ended with a search warrant being executed at a rural property north of the city this week. More >>
Search Warrant In Maketu This Morning
Thursday, 21 August 2025, 7:10 am | New Zealand Police
Cordons are in place, with a section of Maketu Road closed between Kaituna Road and Wilson Road North. Access in and out of Maketu is available via Wilson Road North itself. More >>
Name Release, Fatal Crash, Tarawera
Wednesday, 20 August 2025, 8:13 pm | New Zealand Police
Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. More >>
Wilful Damage Charges Follow Christchurch Protest
Wednesday, 20 August 2025, 4:57 pm | New Zealand Police
The store has recently seen a number of similar incidents, and the cost of clean up and removal of the stickers is around $1000. More >>
Westport Homicide: Name Release, Manslaughter Charge Laid
Wednesday, 20 August 2025, 4:29 pm | New Zealand Police
The victim can now be named as 31-year-old Dylan James Coleman, of Westport. Our thoughts are with his family at this extremely difficult time, and we continue to offer them support. More >>
Further Alleged Shooting Incident In Levin
Wednesday, 20 August 2025, 3:04 pm | New Zealand Police
A person was taken to hospital with serious injuries. Police are speaking with people to help determine who was involved and what took place. More >>
Police Arrest Three, Seize Synthetic Cannabis And Firearms In Canterbury
Wednesday, 20 August 2025, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Sergeant Brad Grainger, from Canterbury’s Organised Crime Team, says there has been an increase in the manufacture and supply of synthetic cannabis across the district over the last month. More >>
Homicide Investigation Launched In Rotorua
Wednesday, 20 August 2025, 2:30 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are continuing to make enquiries to locate those responsible. Police ask anyone who may have seen what happened to please get in touch. More >>
Police Lay New Charge In Papatoetoe Homicide
Wednesday, 20 August 2025, 1:54 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have been investigating the death of 84-year-old Joan Beale since she was located deceased at her home in Ashlynne Avenue on 9 August. More >>
Man Faces Shoplifting Charges After Traffic Stop
Wednesday, 20 August 2025, 12:47 pm | New Zealand Police
“Police have laid 18 shoplifting charges against the man,” Senior Sergeant Cornish says. More >>
Further Victims Identified In Tasman Fraud Investigation
Wednesday, 20 August 2025, 12:13 pm | New Zealand Police
Following media coverage of the pair’s arrest last week, Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Dye says four more potential victims have come forward, while Police enquiries have identified another three potential victims. More >>
Appeal For Information Following Shots Fired At Wigram House
Wednesday, 20 August 2025, 12:11 pm | New Zealand Police
Police responded to the incident on Brian Keogh Lane around 12:45am on Thursday 14 August, after receiving multiple 111 calls reporting loud bangs being heard in the vicinity of the address. More >>
Canterbury Police Thank Public And Staff For Feedback On Proposal
Wednesday, 20 August 2025, 11:36 am | New Zealand Police
“We received around 200 staff submissions and 800 submissions from the public or external parties, including some petitions." More >>
Concoction Of Drugs Found In Stolen Vehicle
Wednesday, 20 August 2025, 10:32 am | New Zealand Police
Auckland City East Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Rachel Dolheguy says the vehicle was located on Robert Street by the Police Air Support Unit. More >>
Lane Blocked, SH10, Waipapa
Wednesday, 20 August 2025, 9:43 am | New Zealand Police
Diversions around Waipapa will be put in place for light vehicles. Heavy vehicles should expect delays in the area, however Police don't anticipate that the closure will be extensive this morning. More >>
Fatal Crash Allanton-Waihola Road/SH1, Allanton
Wednesday, 20 August 2025, 8:58 am | New Zealand Police
The Serious Crash Unit is in attendance and the road remains closed. More >>
Road Closed, Allanton-Waihola Road/SH1, Allanton
Wednesday, 20 August 2025, 7:14 am | New Zealand Police
Diversions are in place and will likely remain in place until this afternoon. More >>
