Mike Bowman
New Zealandpolice officerMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Inspector Mike Bowman is a police officer serving as the Southland area commander in New Zealand. He is responsible for overseeing law enforcement operations in the region, particularly in response to incidents such as the recent fishing tragedy on Lake Manapouri, where one man died and another was seriously injured.
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Southland area commander Inspector Mike Bowman said at the time the teenage boy was taken into custody without incident.
Police investigation after bomb threats force evacuations of schools, companies across New ZealandThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-06-23
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Inspector Mike Bowman commented on the sentencing of offenders and the impact of Operation Pakari on crime reduction.
Southland gang members sentenced over shootings and violent assaultsThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-09-19
New Zealand· 2025-09-19Inspector Mike Bowman reported on the incident involving the fishermen.
One person dies after fishing trip on Lake Manapouri, Fiordland National ParkThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-07-21
New Zealand· 2025-07-21