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Police Media Centre At Reduced Capacity
Fri, 1 Nov 2024 11:27:40 +1300 | New Zealand Police
The Police Media Centre is operating at reduced capacity today due to staff illness.More >>
Arrest Made Following Indecent Assault, Manukau
Fri, 1 Nov 2024 11:02:05 +1300 | New Zealand Police
Police were notified of the assault around 8pm on Friday 25 October. More >>
Message To Motorcyclists: The Right Gear Can Save Your Life
Fri, 1 Nov 2024 10:32:29 +1300 | New Zealand Police
Counties Manukau Police are urging motorcyclists to don the appropriate gear before getting in the seat, after a series of serious crashes involving riders. More >>
Fatal Crash: John F Kennedy Drive, Palmerston North
Fri, 1 Nov 2024 08:17:53 +1300 | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a crash on John F Kennedy Drive overnight. More >>
Communities Most At Risk See Police As Threat, Report Finds
Thu, 31 Oct 2024 19:06:46 +1300 | RNZ
An independent panel researched police engagement with Māori, Pasifika, disabled people, and rainbow communities. More >>
Serious Crash Following Fleeing Driver Incident, Waterview Tunnel, Southwestern Motorway
Thu, 31 Oct 2024 17:50:26 +1300 | New Zealand Police
A short time later the motorcycle collided with a Police vehicle in the tunnel. The motorcyclist was transported to Auckland Hospital in a serious condition. More >>
One Person Due To Appear In Court After Crash, Napier
Thu, 31 Oct 2024 17:36:15 +1300 | New Zealand Police
At around 8.05am, Police were called to the intersection of Taradale Road and Riverbend Road after reports of a vehicle rolling multiple times and colliding with another vehicle.More >>
Serious Crash, Road Blocked Tuakau
Thu, 31 Oct 2024 17:19:46 +1300 | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are in attendance at a serious crash in Tuakau this afternoon. More >>
Name Release, Gisborne Homicide
Thu, 31 Oct 2024 16:46:55 +1300 | New Zealand Police
A homicide investigation was launched following the man’s death after he was transported to hospital at around 4.20am. More >>
Delays Following Crash, Southwestern Motorway Southbound, Waterview Tunnel - Auckland City
Thu, 31 Oct 2024 16:24:06 +1300 | New Zealand Police
One southbound lane is blocked and motorists are advised to use extra caution in the area and to expect delays for some time. More >>
Fatal Crash Following Fleeing Driver Incident, Rotorua
Thu, 31 Oct 2024 15:18:39 +1300 | New Zealand Police
Despite efforts of emergency services, the driver of the fleeing vehicle died at the scene. The passenger of the vehicle received minor injuries and was transported to Rotorua Hospital.More >>
Police Reassure Public With High Visibility Across Network
Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:35:32 +1300 | New Zealand Police
The focus for Police and partner agencies is on ensuring these hubs are places where the public and commuters can be safe and feel safe. More >>
Police Find Shotgun Following Road Rage Incident
Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:09:31 +1300 | New Zealand Police
At about 6pm, a member of the public contacted Police stating that a person travelling in a yellow vehicle had allegedly pointed a gun at them while travelling north on State Highway 1.More >>
Customs Hosts Asia-Pacific Financial Crime Experts
Thu, 31 Oct 2024 13:52:58 +1300 | New Zealand Customs Service
Established in 2019, Project Tentacle is a WCO programme that leads into operational activity globally, with New Zealand Customs an active participant in Project Tentacle Asia-Pacific.More >>
Second IT Contractor Pleads Guilty To Receiving $4.1 Million In Kickbacks
Thu, 31 Oct 2024 13:49:24 +1300 | Serious Fraud Office
The contractor guilty of receiving kickbacks was an IT contractor at a large New Zealand-based company. As part of their role, they had authority to employ other IT contractors.More >>
Road Closed, Vaughan Road, Owhata - Bay Of Plenty
Thu, 31 Oct 2024 13:09:07 +1300 | New Zealand Police
Initial reports suggest there are serious injuries. More >>
Investigation Launched After Firearms Incidents
Thu, 31 Oct 2024 13:01:42 +1300 | New Zealand Police
Senior Sergeant Caroline Martin says there is no place for this violence in our communities, and Police are working hard to hold these offenders to account. More >>
Understanding Policing Delivery Phase Two Research Published
Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:10:05 +1300 | New Zealand Police
Whilst this new report will be for the incoming Commissioner and Executive to consider, the recommendations are broadly in line with work already underway in Police across a range of different work programmes.More >>
Police Responsibility To Close MSSA “Loophole” Before 2019, Not Firearm Owners
Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:03:30 +1300 | COLFO
COLFO Spokesperson Hugh Devereux-Mack says Police are shirking responsibility for their failure to close the MSSA loophole, and the media are aiding them. More >>
Police Response To IPCA Findings
Thu, 31 Oct 2024 11:01:23 +1300 | New Zealand Police
The IPCA found Police were not justified in shooting at the armed offender in one of three confrontations with the armed offender on 30 September 2021. More >>