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Appeal After Man Hit By Car During Anti-Social Road User Event In Manawatū
Sunday, 23 August 2026, 4:51 pm | New Zealand Police
Anti-social road activity is extremely dangerous, whether you are taking part or simply just observing, and this incident should be a reminder of that. More >>
Update 2: Officer Injured By Fleeing Vehicle In Palmerston North
Sunday, 23 August 2026, 12:39 pm | New Zealand Police
Both are due to appear in the Palmerston North Youth Court on 27 August. More >>
Police Seek Witnesses To Serious Crash, Lindis Pass
Saturday, 22 August 2026, 7:12 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are hoping to speak with a man we believe witnessed the crash and was one of the first people on scene. More >>
Investigation Launched After Man's Death, Haruru Falls
Saturday, 22 August 2026, 6:24 pm | New Zealand Police
A 56-year-old woman was arrested at the scene in relation to events that preceded the man’s death. More >>
Update: Officer Injured By Fleeing Vehicle In Palmerston North
Saturday, 22 August 2026, 2:00 pm | New Zealand Police
The Police Critical Incident Investigation is ongoing, and the Independent Police Conduct Authority has been notified. More >>
Officer Injured By Fleeing Vehicle In Palmerston North
Saturday, 22 August 2026, 12:14 pm | New Zealand Police
A Police Critical Incident Investigation has been launched, and Police are working to understand the full circumstances of what occurred and notify relevant agencies. More >>
Trio Charged Following Northland Burglaries
Friday, 21 August 2026, 4:28 pm | New Zealand Police
The arrests come after two commercial premises in Ruakākā and One Tree Point were targeted in recent weeks, with cash and a significant amount of alcohol among the items taken. More >>
Young Offenders’ Getaway Plans Exhausted
Friday, 21 August 2026, 3:43 pm | New Zealand Police
The teenagers are due to reappear in Youth Court on 1 September and 8 September facing charges including unlawful interference of a motor vehicle. More >>
The Right Stuff
Friday, 21 August 2026, 1:14 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Superintendent Kylie Schaare, Director Integrity and Conduct, won the Integrity and Courage Award at the 2026 Australasian Council of Women and Policing (ACWAP) Excellence in Policing awards last night. More >>
Police Seize $100k Worth Of Methamphetamine, Firearms And Ammunition
Friday, 21 August 2026, 12:30 pm | New Zealand Police
A 39-year-old man appeared in the Blenheim District Court this week in relation to the seizures. He’s been remanded and will reappear on 24 August. More >>
Fake Gun, Real Charges
Friday, 21 August 2026, 8:36 am | New Zealand Police
A 31-year-old man will appear in Waitākere District Court today charged with presenting an imitation firearm and shoplifting. More >>
Robber Arrested After Late Night Hold-Up
Friday, 21 August 2026, 8:09 am | New Zealand Police
Police arrived quickly and made enquiries to track the man down, arresting him on Manners Street. More >>
Arrest Made Following Violent Aggravated Robbery, Kaikohe
Thursday, 20 August 2026, 6:03 pm | New Zealand Police
Anyone who can assist our enquiries is asked to get in touch. More >>
Partners In Police
Thursday, 20 August 2026, 4:29 pm | New Zealand Police
Six years ago, the couple made the move to Gisborne, drawn by the lifestyle and the opportunity to enjoy life outside the demands of policing. More >>
Arrests Made In Relation To Lower Hutt Homicide
Thursday, 20 August 2026, 12:55 pm | New Zealand Police
A 25-year-old male has been arrested for murder. A 46-year-old female has been arrested for accessory after the fact to murder. More >>
Youth Car Theft Spiked By Police
Thursday, 20 August 2026, 11:50 am | New Zealand Police
The vehicle safely stopped in Hornby with no other damage to the vehicle or injuries reported. More >>
If They Can Tow It, They'll Take It
Thursday, 20 August 2026, 10:33 am | New Zealand Police
Senior Constable Pehi Potaka from the Hawke’s Bay Police Tactical Crime Unit says it’s likely all the items have been stolen to order. More >>
Police Acknowledge And Accept IPCA Findings - Shooting Of Tom Phillips
Thursday, 20 August 2026, 10:28 am | New Zealand Police
“The officers involved in responding to the sighting of Mr Phillips early in the morning on 8 September 2025 were confronted with a volatile and extremely dangerous situation,” says Superintendent Scott Gemmell, Waikato District Commander. More >>
Man Arrested In Relation To Hamilton Homicide
Thursday, 20 August 2026, 9:45 am | New Zealand Police
Police will continue to maintain a visible presence in the area in the coming days as a scene examination concludes. More >>
Fatal Crash, Grove Bush, Southland
Thursday, 20 August 2026, 7:52 am | New Zealand Police
The two-vehicle crash involved a truck and a car, at the Grove Bush and Rakahoka Hedgehope Roads intersection. More >>
