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Police Statement - Coroner's Findings In Lachie Jones Death

Friday, 13 June 2025, 7:09 pm | New Zealand Police

Police will now need to consider the findings and the direction by the coroner for Police to undertake a third investigation. We will work diligently on all aspects we need to undertake to progress that with the appropriate resources and urgency ... More >>

Ten Arrested And Charged After Search Warrants In Southland

Friday, 13 June 2025, 6:56 pm | New Zealand Police

The Southland and Otago Coastal Organised Crime teams executed the warrants as part of Operation Strata, targeting drug dealers with gang connections. More >>

Police Acknowledge Sentencing In Relation To The Death Of Yanfei Bao

Friday, 13 June 2025, 6:32 pm | New Zealand Police

Mr Cao was sentenced to life imprisonment with 17 and a half years non-parole for the murder of Yanfei Bao. More >>

Traffic Delays: Henderson - Waitematā

Friday, 13 June 2025, 5:49 pm | New Zealand Police

A young child was struck by a car around 3pm and sustained a broken leg and foot injuries. More >>

Community Chat Leads To Feeling Of Safety

Friday, 13 June 2025, 5:43 pm | New Zealand Police

Brad says the cameras are a great success story for the community and he was happy to be able to offer them advice and support in getting the initiative up and running. More >>

Road Open, Lorna Street, New Plymouth - Central

Friday, 13 June 2025, 5:25 pm | New Zealand Police

Lorna Street is now open following an earlier incident this afternoon. More >>

Police Put The Brakes On Scooter Thief

Friday, 13 June 2025, 5:15 pm | New Zealand Police

“The van both offenders were travelling in was used to force its way through roller doors at the address, damaging them enough to gain entry,” Auckland City West Area Prevention Manager Inspector Wayne Kitcher says. More >>

Road Closed - Lorna Street, New Plymouth - Central

Friday, 13 June 2025, 4:30 pm | New Zealand Police

There is not believed to be a risk to the wider community but Police request the public stay away from the area. More >>

Two To Appear In Court Following Marton Incidents

Friday, 13 June 2025, 4:18 pm | New Zealand Police

After an investigation into the incident, Police identified the alleged offender, and found that the man had allegedly committed a burglary at the same premises in April. More >>

Preliminary Findings Of Audit Of Recruitment Standards

Friday, 13 June 2025, 3:57 pm | New Zealand Police

There were eight individuals who did not meet all the requirements of the PAT and were allowed to begin training at the RNZPC. A further nine passed individual components of the PAT on different dates, in breach of the policy, and were progressed. More >>

Stanley Road South, Te Aroha Closed Following Crash - Waikato

Friday, 13 June 2025, 3:27 pm | New Zealand Police

The two-vehicle crash was reported at around 1:40pm. Initial indications are that there are serious injuries. More >>

Christchurch Man Arrested After Evading Police For Months

Friday, 13 June 2025, 3:10 pm | New Zealand Police

The man, a known gang associate, had made significant efforts to avoid arrest, including breaching his conditions, failing to appear in court and frequently changing vehicles and addresses. More >>

Hundreds Of Firearms Seized From Gore Property

Friday, 13 June 2025, 2:29 pm | New Zealand Police

Only six of the 478 firearms were registered in the man’s name, and while some were locked in safes, a large number were unsecure. The firearms, ammo and parts will be held securely by Police until the investigation, and any legal action that ... More >>

Mental Health Response Change Programme Phase Two Update

Friday, 13 June 2025, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Police

Police Assistant Commissioner Mike Johnson says we remain committed to our joint efforts towards making sure people have access to the right help at the right time, which works best for them. More >>

Public Advisory: Search And Rescue Training Exercise In Northland

Friday, 13 June 2025, 2:05 pm | New Zealand Police

Senior Sergeant Cliff Metcalfe, who is leading the search exercise, says: “Training is part of a controlled, routine training exercise and is not an emergency event. More >>

Body Found Following Fire, Waihi

Friday, 13 June 2025, 2:04 pm | New Zealand Police

The cause of the fire is yet to be determined. More >>

Good Police Work Coughs Up The Dough

Friday, 13 June 2025, 2:03 pm | New Zealand Police

A 53-year-old male appeared in the Manukau District Court charged with burglary. He was remanded in custody to reappear on 25 June. More >>

Crash Causing Congestion, Tamahere - Waikato

Friday, 13 June 2025, 1:54 pm | New Zealand Police

There are no significant injuries but there is traffic congestion back towards Hamilton. More >>

Road Closed - Wakapuaka Road, Nelson - Tasman

Thursday, 12 June 2025, 7:32 pm | New Zealand Police

Motorists are advised to expect delays, avoid the area and take alternative routes where possible. More >>

Arrests: Aggravated Robbery, Pukekohe

Thursday, 12 June 2025, 3:29 pm | New Zealand Police

Detective Inspector Bright acknowledges the careful coordination of all Police staff involved in last night’s operation. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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