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Forty-Nine New Cops March Out In March
Thursday, 12 March 2026, 4:50 pm | New Zealand Police
Top award winner and first in wing Constable Aaron Rock swapped his career in firefighting and emergency medical (EMT) work for a new role in Policing. More >>
Illegal Driver, Weapons, Drugs And Vehicle
Thursday, 12 March 2026, 4:23 pm | New Zealand Police
After stopping a vehicle on Friday, Police arrested the driver for driving while disqualified. More >>
Cordons, Sheffield Crescent, Burnside
Thursday, 12 March 2026, 4:20 pm | New Zealand Police
Police were alerted to a concerning substance about 2.20pm today. More >>
Statement On Behalf Of The Leman Family
Thursday, 12 March 2026, 1:40 pm | New Zealand Police
For weeks we have had to sit through the most confronting and painful evidence imaginable. We have been forced to hear and see the devastating reality of how Richard’s life was taken. No family should ever have to endure that. More >>
Man Arrested Over Whangārei Firearms Incident
Thursday, 12 March 2026, 11:28 am | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer says the following day, it was reported to Police a firearm had been allegedly discharged at the property. More >>
Police Presence In Rotorua And Ōpōtiki For Gang Tangi
Thursday, 12 March 2026, 11:25 am | New Zealand Police
Police will have additional resources available to provide support to staff and to provide a respectful and safe space for whānau and friends to grieve peacefully. More >>
Police Acknowledge IPCA Report Into Justified Use Of Force, Tairāwhiti
Thursday, 12 March 2026, 10:16 am | New Zealand Police
An IPCA investigation found the officers were justified in the use of force to take Mr Z into custody, and that overall Police's actions were considered reasonable and proportionate in the circumstances. More >>
Arrests After Attempted Robbery
Thursday, 12 March 2026, 10:11 am | New Zealand Police
The two 17-year-olds arrested in St Lukes have been jointly charged with unlawfully taking a motor vehicle. More >>
Sudden Death, Tāmaki River
Thursday, 12 March 2026, 8:12 am | New Zealand Police
Inspector Jim Wilson, Auckland City East Area Commander, says the man’s death will be referred to the Coroner. More >>
Appeal For Information: Fatal Crash, SH5, Taupō
Wednesday, 11 March 2026, 4:56 pm | New Zealand Police
The Serious Crash Unit conducted a scene examination and enquiries into the circumstances of the crash remain on going. More >>
Fatal Crash, Twizel
Wednesday, 11 March 2026, 4:40 pm | New Zealand Police
The single vehicle crash involved an e-scooter. More >>
Positive Lines Of Enquiry Into Threat Against School
Wednesday, 11 March 2026, 4:26 pm | New Zealand Police
Aoraki Area Commander Inspector Vicki Walker says Police were alerted to the message about 7.45pm on 10 March. More >>
Delays On SH62 Rapaura Road, Marlborough Due To A Single Vehicle Crash -Tasman
Wednesday, 11 March 2026, 3:56 pm | New Zealand Police
The crash ocurred near the intersection of Rapaura Road and Selmes Road in Marlborough today at about 3.15pm. More >>
Missing Man Located, Horeke
Wednesday, 11 March 2026, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector Geoff McCarthy, of Northland Police, says the man did not have a phone on him and the weather was deteriorating. More >>
Vehicle Seized After Anti-Social Road User Activity In Porirua Cemetery
Wednesday, 11 March 2026, 2:16 pm | New Zealand Police
Anita Baker Mayor of Porirua says “This type of dangerous behaviour will not be tolerated. It costs money to fix damage left by unruly drivers. We are grateful to members of the public who contacted Police at the time the incident was taking place.” More >>
Appeal For Information Following Serious Assault, Mahia
Wednesday, 11 March 2026, 1:58 pm | New Zealand Police
On Saturday 28 February, around 11.30pm, Police were called with a report that a man had entered an address uninvited, on Newcastle Street, and seriously assaulted one of the occupants. More >>
Fatal Crash: Forrest Hill
Wednesday, 11 March 2026, 1:55 pm | New Zealand Police
Two people sustained moderate injuries. One was transported to hospital and the other was treated at the scene. More >>
Cut It Out: Recidivist Burglar Caught By Police
Wednesday, 11 March 2026, 1:18 pm | New Zealand Police
A local officer took the report of the burglary on Monday morning, with the victim stating that the $1,200 brand new lawnmower had an electronic tracking tag attached for security. More >>
Arrests Made, Drugs And Firearms Seized, Canterbury
Wednesday, 11 March 2026, 1:12 pm | New Zealand Police
Over the past two weeks, Police executed search warrants at various properties linked to Mongrel Mob gang members, in Christchurch and North Canterbury. More >>
Alleged Burglars Head To Court
Wednesday, 11 March 2026, 11:15 am | New Zealand Police
Acting Inspector Salter says this was a great result for Police, apprehending the alleged offenders and potentially preventing further burglaries from occurring. More >>
