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New Zealand Police delivers services that ensure people can be safe and feel safe in their homes, on our roads and in their communities. Police operate 24 hours a day in a complex environment, actively targeting and preventing crime and harm. With around 15,000 staff, the New Zealand Police works from urban and rural stations and larger policing hubs.

Police uncover cache of firearms in Warkworth

August 26, 2024 New Zealand Police

A man is facing numerous firearms charges after seven firearms were discovered at a property in Warkworth.

First anniversary for New Zealand’s Firearms Registry

June 23, 2024 New Zealand Police

The Firearms Registry was launched one year ago today to help improve firearms oversight and safety by providing a record of all lawfully held firearms.

Appeal following powerline tampering, Christchurch

May 27, 2024 New Zealand Police

Police are appealing for information following recent incidents of Powerline tampering and theft across Christchurch.

New Zealand: Man charged with arson following Helensville fire

April 10, 2024 New Zealand Police

Police have charged a man in relation to a fire in Helensville overnight.

New Zealand Police making enquiries into fire, diversions in place

April 10, 2024 New Zealand Police

Emergency services are in attendance at a fire in Helensville this morning near the Kaipara Coast Highway.

New Zealand: 2023 road deaths down on previous year

December 31, 2023 New Zealand Police

While crashes on our road continue to be a leading cause of death, we have provisionally seen 340 road-related deaths in 2023, which was down 34 from 2022.

New Zealand Police generally pleased with New Year’s Eve behaviour

December 31, 2023 New Zealand Police

While the weather may have affected New Year’s Eve celebrations around the country, there were still many thousands of people gathered in various locations across Aotearoa to ring in 2024.

Be safe this New Year and have a good one

December 30, 2023 New Zealand Police

This New Year, Police encourage people celebrating to enjoy themselves, but to be sensible, look after your mates and make sure everyone gets home safely.

Homicide inquiry, Christchurch

December 21, 2023 New Zealand Police

One person is in custody as Police in Christchurch launch a homicide inquiry.

New Zealand Police disrupt crime syndicate in Wellington

December 8, 2023 New Zealand Police

A joint operation between Police and Immigration New Zealand has disrupted a criminal syndicate being operated by Vietnamese and Cambodian nationals in Wellington.