Police Press Releases

Wellington Police have supported the Womens Refuge Appeal Week by donating hundreds of cans, dried food, and toys to the Wellington Women’s Refuge and Te Whare Rokiroki Maori Women’s Refuge.

A private ceremony was held by Christchurch Police to reflect on events in Buccleugh Street last week, acknowledge the efforts of all staff during the shooting, and give thanks for the recovery being made by the two wounded police officers.

The two Christchurch policemen who were shot at have now been released from hospital and are at home with their families.

An incident where two police officers were attacked by being shot at and a police dog killed has appalled the Christchurch Mayor, Bob Parker.

Telecom NZ has spent several millions on improvements to process and systems of the 111 service, following issues earlier this year. Telecom NZ CIO states that New Zealanders should have faith in the 111 service, which has achieved close to 100% reliability over the past 50 years.

On July 1 Police Safety Orders (PSO) will come into effect. Police Safety Orders enable police to protect families or individuals without having to charge someone with an offence.

Police Minister Judith Collins said that the priority the government has placed on tackling drugs and violence has been reinforced by the latest Police crime statistics.

The child suspected to be Madeleine McCann has been identified by Dunedin Police and is not the missing British girl, Madeleine McCann.

Always be suspicious of email communications requesting money or bank details. Recently Nigerian based scammers have posed as investigators from NZ’s Organised and Financial Crime Agency (OFCANZ).

A man has been arrested in relation to violent incidents in Hamilton’s CBD.

NZ Police release details on the efforts of the last two months to turn the heat up on the methamphetamine drugs trade in New Zealand from National Crime Manager Detective Superintendent Win Van der Velde.

Police in Waikato release the name of the man who died yesterday morning near Thompsons Track when his vehicle left the road over the edge of a cliff.

Missing tourist found in Christchurch..

Police have released the name of the deceased, who died in a tramping Accident in Mt Aspiring National Park yesterday. He is Karl Walter QUAASS aged 30 yrs, professional writer from..