Police launch homicide enquiry after man’s death in Waikanae, Kāpiti Coast; neighbour hears ‘gunshots’
Two vehicles left the area, with one being stopped by police a short time later and a male…
Officer injured in alleged Christchurch Airport assault, two arrested
Hato Hone St John sent an ambulance and a rapid response vehicle. The officer was taken to Christchurch…
Police incident shuts SH44 in New Plymouth, detours in place
SH44 NEW PLYMOUTH, TARANAKI – POLICE INCIDENT – 8:15PM, WED 19 NOV SH44 is CLOSED this evening between…
Japan to enlist retired police officers, soldiers to cull bears
Scientists have blamed the soaring number entering residential areas on a fast-growing bear population combined with this year’s…
Police lift Riddiford St cordon following reports of ‘suspicious item’
Staff member Leroy Patton-Goldsbury said “no one was freaking out” after they shut the doors. “It was kind…
Body found in Upper Hutt search for missing woman Anita Hart
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The shooting in Missouri led to the mayor’s resignation and calls to disband law enforcement agency
The Sturgeon mayor’s office did not respond to a request for comment. Woodson, who has left the department,…
Rotorua police arrest 19-year-old who allegedly injured two people with car during burnouts
Rotorua road policing manager Senior Sergeant John Stapleford said police know people attend these activities with the perception…
Police Commissioner accidentally takes FBI’s Kash Patel for ‘brief dip’ during active tsunami advisory
The earthquake prompted the National Emergency Management Agency to issue a tsunami advisory urging people to stay away…
Police and Navy continue search for Whangārei man missing off Patāua South coast
The search continued this morning with the added help of the Royal New Zealand Navy. Detective Sergeant Paul…
Police investigating unexplained death in Ōtāhuhu, Auckland housing complex
“Police investigators are currently undertaking inquiries to establish the circumstances around what has occurred, but at this stage…
Search to resume for man missing off Whangārei coast
Detective Sergeant Paul Overton said LandSar and Coastguard were stood down this evening, however the dive squad continued…