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Hamilton Police Sniff Out Perfume Thieves
Saturday, 1 August 2026, 5:44 pm | New Zealand Police
Hamilton Police were on the scent this afternoon, sniffing out four alleged perfume thieves this afternoon in a little over an hour. Shortly before 2pm, Police received a call reporting that staff at a store at The Base had been assaulted and thousands ... More >>
Timely Reminder As Two Rescued From Treble Cone Back Country In Difficult Conditions
Saturday, 1 August 2026, 4:25 pm | New Zealand Police
This incident serves as another timely reminder that venturing beyond ski area boundaries into the back country should never be taken lightly. More >>
Appeal For Information Following Shed Fire, Dannevirke
Friday, 31 July 2026, 6:33 pm | New Zealand Police
Enquiries remain ongoing and Police are now asking for the public’s assistance. More >>
Road Open: Lagoon Drive, Panmure
Friday, 31 July 2026, 12:54 pm | New Zealand Police
Enquiries into the crash remain ongoing. More >>
Body Found In Search For Missing Woman
Friday, 31 July 2026, 11:01 am | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Williams, Waitematā East CIB, says the body was located off Piha Road on Thursday afternoon by Search and Rescue personnel. More >>
Major Delays Expected, Panmure
Friday, 31 July 2026, 8:25 am | New Zealand Police
Heavy delays are expected and motorists are advised to seek an alternative route. More >>
Former Australian Officers Graduate From Royal New Zealand Police College
Thursday, 30 July 2026, 5:23 pm | New Zealand Police
Superintendent Sam Keats, Director of the Royal New Zealand Police College (RNZPC), acknowledges the work of the officers and their journey. More >>
Six Charged In Wairoa Operation
Thursday, 30 July 2026, 3:16 pm | New Zealand Police
Senior Sergeant Nathan Snell said eight search warrants were executed over the last three days with specialist Police staff, with a range of offences being uncovered. More >>
Ten Arrested And Charged After Fight At Palmerston North District Court
Thursday, 30 July 2026, 2:55 pm | New Zealand Police
"The team's commitment has been instrumental in progressing these arrests," says Inspector Phil Ward, Manawatū Acting Area Commander. More >>
Drugs, Ammunition Seized Following Whangārei Search Warrant
Thursday, 30 July 2026, 2:51 pm | New Zealand Police
"A number of unlawful items were located at the address, including firearm ammunition, cannabis and LSD,” Detective Inspector Michele Gillespie, Northland CIB. More >>
SH2, Te Hauke, Hawke's Bay
Thursday, 30 July 2026, 12:05 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has serious injuries, and ambulance services are on the scene. More >>
Police Acknowledge IPCA Findings On Use Of Force
Thursday, 30 July 2026, 10:34 am | New Zealand Police
A Police dog handler used his Police dog to track the two men, along with two officers, one of who carried a sponge round launcher slung across his front. More >>
Operation Harvey: Police Shut Down Illegal Cannabis Grow Houses
Thursday, 30 July 2026, 10:13 am | New Zealand Police
Five residential properties, 21 bank accounts and two vehicles have been restrained under the Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act. More >>
Arrest Made Following Aggravated Robbery, Onehunga
Thursday, 30 July 2026, 9:54 am | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Rebecca Kirk, Auckland City CIB, says the offender was holding a firearm as he demanded the victim’s vehicle, a black Volkswagen. More >>
Police Make Arrests In Blenheim Drug Bust
Thursday, 30 July 2026, 9:24 am | New Zealand Police
Marlborough Police have arrested three people in an operation targeting organised crime and the supply of drugs. More >>
Two Locked Up Over Cambridge Break-In
Thursday, 30 July 2026, 9:16 am | New Zealand Police
Two 15-year-old boys will appear in Hamilton Youth Court charged with burglary, unlawfully takes of a motor vehicle and breach of bail. More >>
Waikato Welcomes Policing Leaders
Thursday, 30 July 2026, 8:58 am | New Zealand Police
As fog lifted from the lawns of Kirikiriroa Marae in Hamilton on the morning of 23 July, Inspector Scott Miller and Detective Inspector Kevin McNaughton were officially welcomed. More >>
Serious Crash, Drury
Thursday, 30 July 2026, 8:17 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services were notified of the single vehicle crash at the intersection of Fitzgerald Road and Brookfield Road at around 7.10am. More >>
Burglars Book One-Way Ticket To Court
Wednesday, 29 July 2026, 4:22 pm | New Zealand Police
Between 11 June and 18 June, two offenders allegedly entered a Te Atatū home and stole a significant amount of property. More >>
Fatal Crash, Brookby
Wednesday, 29 July 2026, 3:55 pm | New Zealand Police
One person received critical injuries and was transported to hospital, while a second person received minor injuries. More >>
