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Missing Person Located
Thursday, 29 October 2026, 1:10 pm | New Zealand Police
The 67-year-old man reported missing from the Takapuna area has been located safe and well More >>
Milestone In Tragic Phillipstown Case, Christchurch
Thursday, 29 October 2026, 11:56 am | New Zealand Police
The charges relate to a violent incident at an Olliviers Road address in Philipstown during the early hours of 10 October. More >>
Asset Seizure Brings Joint Immigration New Zealand And Police Operation To A Close
Thursday, 29 October 2026, 11:52 am | New Zealand Police
The High Court found the offending undermined New Zealand's immigration system, enabled unlawful financial gain, and exposed migrant workers to an increased risk of exploitation. More >>
Running A Red To Court
Thursday, 29 October 2026, 11:48 am | New Zealand Police
Police have since charged the 18-year-old man driving with failing to stop and unlawfully taking a motor vehicle. More >>
Keep The Scares Spooky, Not Serious This Halloween
Thursday, 29 October 2026, 11:45 am | New Zealand Police
Like every spooky season, Police’s focus is the safety of everyone within our communities. More >>
Teen Rescued From The Rocks
Thursday, 29 October 2026, 11:43 am | New Zealand Police
Senior Sergeant Garry Larsen, officer in charge of the Marine Rescue Centre, says the boy had been fishing at the time. More >>
Four Men Rounded Up After Mt Roskill Burglary
Thursday, 29 October 2026, 9:54 am | New Zealand Police
“A man has allegedly forced his way into an elderly woman’s front door, demanding car keys before stealing her vehicle,” Detective Senior Sergeant Anthony Darvill, Auckland City West Area Investigation Manager says. More >>
Section Of Southern Motorway Reopens Following Serious Crash
Thursday, 29 October 2026, 7:59 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services responded to the two-vehicle crash on southbound lanes of SH1 just after 1am, between the Ellerslie-Panmure Highway and Mt Wellington. More >>
Manslaughter Charge Laid Over Braydon Hepworth's Death
Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 9:28 pm | New Zealand Police
The investigation into Braydon's disappearance remains ongoing. More >>
Cameras Roll As Burglary Unfolds
Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 5:02 pm | New Zealand Police
Counties Manukau West Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Mohammed Atiq, says the homeowners watched on CCTV as the male and female allegedly searched their backyard. More >>
‘Significant’ Discovery Of 137kg Of Cocaine
Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 3:41 pm | New Zealand Police
“Staff at the facility were suspicious of several bags inside the container and notified authorities,” Detective Inspector Karen Bright, of Counties Manukau CIB says. More >>
Kawerau Homicide: Appeal For Information
Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 1:36 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Lou Curragh says the investigation team is working extremely hard to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and want to speak to anybody who saw anything untoward or unusual. More >>
Fatal Crash – Waihopai Valley
Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 12:57 pm | New Zealand Police
The circumstances of the crash are under investigation. More >>
Teens, A Till Theft And Custody By Bedtime
Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 12:56 pm | New Zealand Police
Police were called around 8.15pm after offenders allegedly took a till from the premises and fled on foot. More >>
Dargaville Homicide: Appeal For Information
Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 11:47 am | New Zealand Police
“Police would like to thank members of the public who have provided information to the enquiry team to date,” says Detective Senior Sergeant Pilmer. More >>
Theft Lands Teen In Trouble
Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 10:04 am | New Zealand Police
Police responded to Coronation Road on Tuesday afternoon after the offender had allegedly stolen alcohol and threatened staff working. More >>
Out Of The Woods: A Lucky Escape For Lost Hunter
Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 9:56 am | New Zealand Police
Detective Sergeant Ryan Cooper says the party spent several hours searching the area before notifying Police. More >>
Expired WOF, Fresh Charges
Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 9:23 am | New Zealand Police
Police have since confirmed both items were an air rifle and air pistol, Sergeant Reid says. More >>
Wairarapa Police Seek Homes For Gnomes
Tuesday, 27 October 2026, 9:12 pm | New Zealand Police
The rampage of gnomes were discovered during a search warrant at a Masterton residential property on October 17. More >>
Brazen Thief Lands In Court
Tuesday, 27 October 2026, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Police
Waitematā North Area Response Manager, Acting Senior Sergeant Brett Hanly, says CCTV footage of the incident was also shared on social media. More >>
