Police Commissioner Richard Chambers, members of the police executive and wing patron, Jude Simpson MNZM congratulated the 83 graduating constables from Wing 387 this afternoon.

Families and friends watched as the newly attested police officers marched out at Te Rauparaha Arena, Porirua. The celebration acknowledged the successful completion of their initial training course at the Royal New Zealand Police College (RNZPC). 

Northland Police have uncovered a substantial amount of ammunition, drugs and cash after executing a search warrant in Onerahi this morning.

Two people are now facing charges are officers executed a search at a Ross Street property.

Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer, Whangārei CIB, says officers found a significant amount of methamphetamine, cash and ammunition at the address, as well as a grenade.

“These arrests continue on from good Police work earlier in the week.

Northland Police have easily answered a pesky dirt bike rider’s question “catch me if ‘ya can” – yes, we just did.

The taunting question was sent to Police by a rider who had been causing havoc amongst the Whangārei community in recent months.

It ended up with the youth in custody, and the bike taken off his hands, Northland Road Policing Manager Inspector John Fagan says.

This is one of several results as Police crackdown on unsafe and illegal dirt bike riding activity across Northland’s communities.

Please attribute to Senior Sergeant Fiona Roberts, Area Response Manager, Wānaka, Southern District.

Southern District Police are investigating a serious crash in Wānaka and are seeking witnesses.

Police responded to a crash on Cardrona Valley Road, around 4pm Wednesday 4 September.

We would like to speak with anyone who saw the accident, or witnessed the manner of driving prior to the crash.

If you have any information that could assist Police, please contact us via 105, either over the phone or online. Reference file number 250904/6697.

As New Zealand makes its way out of winter, Police are reminding people to take the right equipment when going tramping and hunting.

“We’re lucky to have great access to the outdoors, across the country,” says Detective Sergeant Alex Simister.

“But we need people to make sure when they’re heading into the bush, they’re doing it safely.

“Take the right gear, let someone know your return time and please take a beacon or communication device.

“Beacons are an essential piece of gear and can be rented for as little as ten dollars.”

Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers has announced a new recruit wing will be starting at the Royal New Zealand Police College (RNZPC) Auckland Campus on 9 February next year.

This will be the second group of recruits that will use the new facilities leased from Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University.

On 1 July we officially opened the RNZPC Auckland Campus, and we are already seeing the benefits from this facility for both senior courses and recruit training.

An earlier release contained an incorrect date in relation to the death of Zain Takato Fox.

The correct date that Zain Taikato Fox died was 26 July.

We sincerely apologise for this error.

We ask media to please update any stories to reflect the correct date.

ENDS

Issued by the Police Media Centre