Tag: police_dogs

Disqualified Driver Apprehended on Church Roof After Porirua Police Chase

14 May 2026 2:08 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

A disqualified driver, fleeing police in a stolen car, was cornered on a Porirua church roof by police dogs and a drone. He faces charges after the overnight pursuit.

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New Patrol and Detector Police Dogs Graduate

29 May 2025 3:22 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

Five patrol dog handlers and one detector dog team graduated from the Dog Training Centre in Trentham. They will be posted to districts including Christchurch, Hawke’s Bay, Timaru, Auckland and Wellington.

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