Emergency Services
4.2 tonnes of cocaine seized in major international Customs operation
New Zealand Government agencies working with French authorities have intercepted 4.24 tonnes of cocaine in French Polynesia as part of a major international operation.
The...
Police appeal for return of stolen Olympic gold medal
Police are appealing to the public for information following the theft of rowing great Les O'Connell's 1984 Los Angeles Olympics gold medal, which was...
Body found on Omahu worksite
Police have launched an investigation following the discovery of a body at a worksite on Taihape Road, Omahu, earlier today.
In a statement, Police said...
Police thumbs down to IPCA findings
The Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) has deemed a traffic stop and the subsequent use of pepper spray by an officer against a female...
Pike River Mine explosion case nears completion
Police are nearing the final stages of the criminal investigation into the first explosion at Pike River Mine in November 2010.
Police have been working...
Police search teams stood down at landslide scene
Police have officially stood down all recovery operations at Mount Maunganui, following a landslide 10 days ago.
Bay of Plenty District Commander, Superintendent Tim Anderson...
PM visits with families of Mount Maunganui landslide victims
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has today joined with Mount Maunganui locals and the families of victims of the Mauao landslide near the site of...
Recovery operation resumes at Mount Maunganui
The recovery operation at Mount Maunganui has resumed this morning, after specialist monitoring equipment was brought in overnight.
In a statement, Police said the search...
Landslide search efforts continue in Bay of Plenty
Police search efforts are ongoing across the Bay of Plenty as emergency services work to rescue people caught in land slips.
Bay of Plenty District...
Police appeal for man over Lake Hāwea car break-ins
Police are appealing for public assistance as they investigate numerous reports of cars being interfered with in Lake Hāwea.
Police have released CCTV and an...
First mental health co-response team locations announced
The Government has today announced the first four new mental health co-response team locations that will work alongside Police to respond to 111 calls.
Budget...
Hospital ED peer support plan ahead of schedule
The Government has rolled out peer support services in eight emergency departments five months ahead of schedule, with Tauranga Hospital becoming the latest hospital...
FENZ restructure fight to heat up in Employment Relations Authority
The Public Service Association (PSA) and New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union are heading to the Employment Relations Authority today regarding a proposed restructure of...
Auckland Emergency Management issues weather warning
Auckland Emergency Management (AEM) is urging Aucklanders to stay up to date with weather forecasts and take extreme care as continued storm conditions bear...
Serious Fraud Office publishes foreign bribery indicator guidance
The International Foreign Bribery Taskforce (IFBT) has published a new guidance document 'Indicators of Foreign Bribery' to help organisations better prevent, detect and address...
