Police
Police appeal for firearm used in 1998 murder
Police investigating the 1998 murder of David John Robinson say they are continuing to make progress after new leads breathed renewed energy into the...
New roadside drug testing powers on the way for Police
Police are on track to have powers to screen drivers for impairing drugs by the end of the year, after legislation to enable roadside...
Police respond to IPCA investigation into death of woman in custody
NZ Police has accepted the findings by the Independent Police Conduct Authority which found officers failed in their duty of care for a woman...
Police operation targets gang tension in Tairāwhiti
Police have launched a significant operation across Tairāwhiti following several concerning incidents stemming from tensions between rival gangs.
Tairāwhiti Area Commander Inspector Danny Kirk confirmed...
Arrests made in Stokes Valley murder and arson
Hutt Valley Police have arrested three men in connection to the murder of a man in his 80s and the arson of his residential...
Proceeds of Crime funds to boost Auckland CBD anti-crime measures
The Government has today announced it will boost anti-crime measures across central Auckland with $1.3 million of funding from the Proceeds of Crime Fund.
Auckland...
Gun owner to be prosecuted over unregistered firearms
A firearms license holder is facing prosecution in a case where it is alleged he failed to register his firearms because he believed the...
Man charged over email threats to Auckland schools
A 20-year-old man has been charged as a Police investigation continues into a threatening email directed at two Auckland schools.
Enquiries by Counties Manukau Police...
Cabinet flags increased penalties for 23 illicit drugs
Cabinet has agreed to progress stronger controls on 23 harmful substances, including the classification of three substances related to the potent opioid, fentanyl.
Health Minister,...
New lead emerges in 1998 murder case
Tasman Police are following a new lead in their investigation into the 1998 execution-style murder of David John Robinson.
Police say the lead is believed...
Police seek witnesses to Waikato scrub fires
NZ Police is seeking witnesses to a series of scrub fires across Port Waikato and Tuakau this year.
Counties Manukau South CIB are investigating seven...
New Police recruit training base for Auckland
The Government has announced it will build a new Auckland base for Police recruit training as part of its pledge to boost frontline Police...
New data shows drop in violent crime for first time since 2018
Violent crime has fallen for the first time since 2018, latest NZ Police data released today has revealed.
“After year-on-year increases in violent crime since...
New gang laws pass the patch test
In the three months since the Government’s new gang laws came into effect, Police have seized 76 patches, 67 firearms, and laid 337 charges...
Police revive ‘He Ain’t Heavy’ recruitment campaign
The new NZ Police marketing campaign starting today, recreating the ‘He Ain’t Heavy’ ad from the 1990s, has been welcomed by Associate Police Minister...
