New Zealand Police - Latest News [Page 7]
Gang Patch Leads Police To Loaded Firearm And Ammo, Palmerston North
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 12:26 pm | New Zealand Police
The 36-year-old is due to appear in the Palmerston North District today, charged with two counts of unlawfully possessing a firearm, possessing an offensive weapon, prohibited display of gang insignia in public, and possessing a syringe. More >>
Southern Police Pleased With Duck Hunting Behaviours So Far
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 11:48 am | New Zealand Police
Senior Sergeant Peter Graham says Police are pleased that, across the board, compliance levels were high. Three firearms were seized by Southland Fish and Game for shooting without a gamebird hunting licence. More >>
Investigation Into Death On Ngapipito Road, Kaikohe
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 8:30 am | New Zealand Police
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Police through 105 online or by phone, referencing file number 260506/1270. More >>
Arrests After Rānui Incidents
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 5:05 pm | New Zealand Police
The offender was allegedly carrying a knife when he has lunged at both officers, knocking one officer over and striking his body armour at the same time. More >>
Gangs, Drugs And Firearms Operation Lands Nine In Court
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 4:56 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector James Keene, Eastern District Police, says the operation focused on both enforcement and prevention. More >>
Appeal For Information Following Assault, Nelson
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 4:08 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are specifically appealing to hear from a woman walking her dog who we believe may have witnessed the incident and spoke to the two parties involved. More >>
Missing Person Located, Hamilton
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Police
Police thank those who have provided information that assisted in locating him. More >>
Trash And Dash Trio Land In Court
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 12:29 pm | New Zealand Police
“Police will continue to actively target burglary offenders, and we ask those in our community to report any instances of suspicious behaviour so we can respond appropriately and hold these people to account.” More >>
One In Custody Following Burglaries And Fleeing Driver Incident, Whangamatā
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 11:24 am | New Zealand Police
During an initial search of the vehicle, Police located a number of items believed to have been taken from the Port Road premises. More >>
Variable Speed Signs Operational At Rural Schools In Western Bay Of Plenty
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 8:55 am | New Zealand Police
Over the next month, new variable speed school zones will come into force, with signage now operational at two rural schools in the Western Bay of Plenty. More >>
Delays Following Crash, Hawke's Bay Expressway
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 8:52 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services were called about 8:10am to reports of a two-vehicle crash on the Expressway at Taradale. More >>
SH6 blocked, Invercargill - Southern
Monday, 4 May 2026, 8:00 pm | New Zealand Police
Diversions are in place but the public should expect delays. More >>
Property, Vehicles And Cash Seized In Mangapapa Operation
Monday, 4 May 2026, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Police
As a result of Wednesday’s search warrant in Mangapapa on 29 May, Police seized the residential property under the Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act, along with five motor vehicles, funds held in bank accounts and $42,000 cash located at the address. More >>
Name Release: Fatal Crash, SH1, Kinleith
Monday, 4 May 2026, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Police
Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. More >>
Murchison Man Found With Illegal Firearms, Explosives And Drugs
Monday, 4 May 2026, 2:13 pm | New Zealand Police
Last week, Murchison Police, with the support of Nelson CIB and the Armed Offenders Squad, were at the rural address investigating reports of illegal firearms. More >>
Update: Search For Person In Distress Concludes, Masterton
Monday, 4 May 2026, 10:43 am | New Zealand Police
Following a review of the matter this morning, the search, and our enquiries have concluded. More >>
Name Release: Fatal Crash, Wellsford
Monday, 4 May 2026, 10:34 am | New Zealand Police
Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash remain ongoing. More >>
40-year-old Man To Appear In Court After Firearms Incident Overnight, Waihi
Sunday, 3 May 2026, 3:00 pm | New Zealand Police
The 40-year-old man is due to appear in Hamilton District Court on Monday 4 May, charged with unlawful possession of a prohibited firearm, unlawful possession of a firearm, possession of methamphetamine and possession of a cannabis plant. More >>
Two Men Charged After Road Rage Incident In Christchurch
Sunday, 3 May 2026, 2:59 pm | New Zealand Police
A 27-year-old man and a 31-year-old man have been charged with wounding with intent to injure. They are scheduled to appear in Christchurch District Court on 7 May. More >>
A Case Of Beauty And The Beast: Shoplifters Target Cosmetics And Meat Products
Saturday, 2 May 2026, 4:25 pm | New Zealand Police
“Police anticipate many more files and charges will come to light once the offenders are linked to other crimes throughout the area,” says Sergeant Hessell. More >>