Police
Shady burglars blindsided by Tauranga police
Tauranga Police say two burglars were blindsided when their shady plan to steal sunglasses and watches was obstructed thanks to CCTV footage and late...
Military-style young offenders pilot launched in Palmerston North
The Government has officially launched the new Military Style Academy Pilot at Te Au rere a te Tonga Youth Justice residence in Palmerston North.
Minister...
Sergeant signs off after 47 years of service
New Plymouth Police Sergeant Terry Johnson has packed a lot into his nearly 47 years of dedicated service.
Surrounded by colleagues, family, and friends at...
Police appeal for information in infant death case
A year on from the unexplained death of an infant in Dargaville, Police are appealing directly to the family to come forward with information...
Police call for public calm following officer assault
Police and their emergency services partners are urging communities to be patient and keep a cool head when responders are working on-scene.
Far North Area...
Police appeal for witnesses to highway assault
Police are appealing for information and dashcam or video footage following an alleged assault on State Highway 59 yesterday.
An investigation was launched after Police...
Police acknowledge dairy murder sentencing
NZ Police has today acknowledged two sentences handed down over the investigation into an aggravated robbery and stabbing murder at the Rose Cottage Superette.
On...
Teen arrested after knife incident at Auckland school
Police have moved quickly to take a young person into custody following an incident at Long Bay College in Auckland this afternoon.
The 16-year-old is...
Customs, Police extinguish illegal cigarette factory
A joint Customs and Police investigation has uncovered an alleged illegal cigarette factory in Christchurch, leading to the seizure of a commercial quantity of...
Man faces raft of charges over alleged drug import
A Wellington man is due to reappear in court next month on multiple charges of importing large quantities of a variety of controlled drugs...
Latest canine recruits graduate
Five new police patrol dog teams are fully trained up and ready to start shifts after graduating from the New Zealand Police Dog Training...
North Canterbury constable crowned road safety hero
A new national Road Safety Hero has been crowned as part of last week's Road Safety Week activities – with North Canterbury’s Senior Constable...
Multi-agency group to examine Bus Hub concerns
Mayor of Dunedin, Jules Radich says a new multi-agency working group will be dedicated to changing the culture of behaviour and improving safety at...
Boaties feel the pinch as Police seize illegal catch
A group of boaties felt the pinch over the weekend after Police caught up with them in the Hauraki Gulf.
Sergeant Peter Comer, of the...
Govt flags new roadside drug testing powers for Police
The Government has announced it will introduce legislation this year to enable roadside drug testing as part of a commitment to improve road safety...
