By international standards, New Zealand is a remarkably safe and law-abiding society. The New Zealand Police do not carry firearms. They have an excellent reputation and are generally considered helpful and friendly. Cases of police corruption are exceedingly rare. The Police enforce both criminal and traffic laws and undertake search and rescue missions. They also operate a range of community programmes, including Youth Education and Youth Aid services.
Use our links to learn more about how the New Zealand police can help you.
Contacting the Police
In emergencies dial 111. This is the general emergency number and operates free of charge from all private and public phones.
In non-urgent situations, contact the nearest Police Station listed in the The Telephone Book.
For traffic incidents, *555 can be dialled from a mobile phone.
For all emergencies dial 111 from anywhere in New Zealand.
