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‘Positive results in targeting youth crime’ – Hawke’s Bay Police

A dedicated team targeting youth crime in Napier has seen positive results in January, with a number of arrests made. The team was set up...

End of an era for Ten 7

The long-running Police Ten 7 reality TV series is signing off-duty — 10-0. Police today acknowledges TVNZ’s announcement that Ten 7 Aotearoa (formerly Police Ten...

Convicted drug smuggler has cars and cash taken by Police Asset Recovery Unit

The Police Asset Recovery Unit has successfully taken nearly four hundred thousand dollars in assets from drug smuggler Sami Zagros. The Christchurch High Court has...

Two arrested following vehicle stop in Feilding

A 31-year-old man and a 36-year-old man have been arrested following a vehicle stop in Feilding yesteday. At around 11am Feilding Police performed a vehicle...

Arrests made in Nelson gang-related shooting

Two people have been arrested after Nelson Police executed search warrants at a number of central Nelson properties this morning. Today’s operation follows a Police...

Man charged following tree poisoning in Tuatapere

A 54-year-old Tuatapere resident has been charged with Criminal Damage, relating to the deliberate poisoning of more than 200 trees in a public reserve. The...

Stolen property recovered following Kohimarama burglary

It was over and out for two alleged burglars in Kohimarama overnight after Police put an end to their plans. Around 1.50am, Police responded to...

Marlborough Police arrest alleged serial burglar

Marlborough Police have arrested a 28-year-old man on 4 February 2023 in relation to a number of recent burglaries and thefts from vehicles in...

Police arrest man in relation to Lambton Quay aggravated robbery

Wellington Police have arrested a 43-year-old man in relation to the aggravated robbery of the No.1 Currency shop on Lambton Quay, just before 9.20am...

Former Olympic boxer jailed for importing 216kg of meth

41-year-old New Zealand born Adam Tony Forsyth fought for Australia in the 2004 Athens Summer Olympics. Forsyth and his 51-year-old co-accused Australian Sean Leslie Cooney...

Warning fake council workers trying to enter homes in Auckland

Auckland Council have issued a warning to the public to be on the lookout for fraudsters posing as building compliance staff in the wake...

Operation Hydros: Police, Customs and NZDF recover half a billion dollars’ worth of cocaine at sea

New Zealand authorities have dealt a significant blow to an international criminal syndicate’s operation after intercepting 3.2 tonnes of cocaine afloat in the ocean. Under...

Canterbury Police frustrated at driver behaviour

Canterbury Police are frustrated at the number of motorists observed crossing the centre line on a stretch of highway in North Canterbury. Over a two-hour...

Bryndwr homicide investigation – police update

A homicide investigation is underway, following an incident in which a person died, in Eden Place, Bryndwr on Saturday 4 February. One other person -...

Three apprehended following Hutt Valley pursuit

A 19-year-old man and two 14-year-old youths have been apprehended following the pursuit of a stolen vehicle in the Hutt Valley overnight. Police located a...

Safer Internet Day – police tips for avoiding ‘sextortion’

Today is Safer Internet Day – New Zealand Police is taking the opportunity to educate the public about sextortion, especially targeting younger males. “Sextortion is...

Information sought after serious assault in New Plymouth public toilet

Police investigating an assault in New Plymouth early this morning are asking for the public's help after a man has been left with serious...

Investigation launched after Bryndwr death

Police are investigating after an incident in Bryndwr this evening where one person has died and another has been injured. Emergency services were called to...

Machete used in Hamilton robbery

An investigation has been launched after an aggravated robbery in Hamilton this afternoon that has left a man injured. Police were called to a Heaphy...

Trung Quang Phan wanted by police

Auckland City Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Trung Quang Phan. The 48-year-old man has a warrant for his arrest for arson. 'A number...

Operation Kotare: Gangs and crime targeted in Eastern District

More Police officers are heading to Eastern District to help combat ongoing crime and gang concerns. Operation Kōtare is stretching its wings for six months,...

Police urge motorists to drive safe ahead of the long weekend

Motorists across the country can expect to see an increased Police presence on our roads over Waitangi Day Weekend, particularly in areas that have...

Update: Crash, Southwestern Motorway

Three people have sustained moderate injuries following a crash on State Highway 20, Māngere. Earlier Police responded to an incident in the Māngere area which...

Blenheim community urged to keep property secure after spike in theft

Police are urging the public to take extra precautions and continue to report criminal activity after an increase in theft and burglary across the...

Media Statement from Juliana Herrera’s family

On January 22, 2022, our lives changed in the most terrifying and unexpected way possible, with the loss of our daughter and sister. Warning: This...

Little Yellow Digger theft – two arrested

Police arrested two men after a three-tonne digger on a trailer was stolen in Northland around 2.15am on Monday 30 January. A witness watched in...

Police updates – fatal crashes Benneydale and Winton Dipton Highway

Updates on crimes and investigations for 2 February 2023. Name release – fatal crash, Dipton Winton Highway Police can now confirm the name of the person...

Police comment on sentencing of Allan Walton for historic sexual offending

Police acknowledge the sentence handed down to Allan William Walton today in the Greymouth District Court for multiple historic sexual offences. The 88-year-old West Coast...

Hamilton hit-and-run – appeal for sightings of Toyota Starlet

Police would like to hear from anyone who witnessed a crash on Te Rapa Road, Hamilton at around 7.24pm on 30 January. A Toyota Starlet...

Whanganui crash – police seek sightings of Nissan Maxima

Police would like to hear from anyone who witnessed a vehicle driving erratically in the area of Longacre Road, Okoia, Whanganui, around midday yesterday. A...

Invercargill dairy aggravated robbery – witnesses sought

Invercargill Police are appealing for witnesses to an aggravated robbery in Invercargill last night. About 9.10pm on 30th January, 2023, an offender entered the On...

Four arrests, stolen items recovered in Point Chevalier burglary

Quick action from Auckland City West Public Safety Teams has seen four people taken into custody in relation to a burglary in Point Chevalier...

Burglars caught in the act during Auckland flooding

Police have arrested a 57-year-old man last night outside a vape store in Wairau Valley, North Shore Auckland after receiving a report of suspicious...

Two Hamilton service stations targetted overnight, police looking for stolen vehicle

Waikato Police are asking for the public's help following two incidents this morning where service stations were targeted, reportedly by the same group of...

Police increasing patrols in flood-hit areas

Police will be carrying out extra patrols in flood-affected parts of Auckland. With a number of people unable to return to their homes at present,...

Police updates – Auckland weather advisory, man arrested for violent Hamilton dairy robbery

Police updates on crimes and investigations for 27 January 2023. Watch out for wild weather - Auckland Police are urging motorists to be careful and drive...

Operation Bridge: Suspects arrested following Manawatū aggravated robberies

Manawatū Police have made a further three arrests in relation to a serious incident today. Four men are in custody following the alleged aggravated robbery...

Police Foot chase with cyclist ends in waterfront arrest

Police arrested a 28-year-old man on Wellington's waterfront yesterday following a low-speed chase through the central city. Police signaled the man riding a bicycle on...

1 person arrested, 2 more sought, following serious Palmerston North incident

Police have arrested one person and are looking for at least two others following a serious incident near Palmerston North this morning. About 7.20am, Police...

Police investigating after woman shot with BB-gun in Upper Hutt

Police are investigating after a woman was struck by what appears to be a BB-gun pellet in Upper Hutt yesterday morning. The woman was walking...

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