Deputy Police Commissioner Tania Kura to retire in November

Thursday 24 July 2025 · 7 outlets · 4 reports · updated Thu 24 Jul 2025, 12:19pm

In this story Richard Chambers, Tania Kura, Royal New Zealand Police College

Deputy Police Commissioner Tania Kura will retire from New Zealand Police in November after 37 years of service. She has held the statutory role since April 2023 and most recently oversaw frontline operations across all 12 districts. A search for her replacement is currently underway.

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1. 1NewsThu 24 Jul 2025, 10:27am

   Deputy police commissioner Tania Kura retires after 37 years (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldThu 24 Jul 2025, 10:51am

   Deputy Police Commissioner Tania Kura retiring at end of year, search under way for replacement (opens in new tab)

3. StuffThu 24 Jul 2025, 11:57am

   Police deputy commissioner Tania Kura to retire (opens in new tab)

4. Waikato Times via RNZThu 24 Jul 2025, 12:19pm

   Deputy Police Commissioner Tania Kura retires (opens in new tab)

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