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Fatal Crash, Waitakaruru
Saturday, 23 May 2026, 6:28 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Waitakaruru this morning. The single vehicle crash on State Highway 25, near Canal East Road was reported just before 11am. The sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene. State Highway 25 ... More >>
Name Release: Fatal Crash, Papamoa
Saturday, 23 May 2026, 6:27 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now name the man who died following a crash on Te Puke Highway, Papamoa, on Wednesday 13 May. He was Ramandeep Singh Dhillon, 35, from Papamoa. Police extend our deepest condolences to Ramandeep’s loved ones during this difficult time. Enquiries ... More >>
Body Located, Whakatāne
Saturday, 23 May 2026, 6:26 pm | New Zealand Police
A body has been located in the search for a missing diver in Whakatāne. The body was located at around 9am near the Whakatāne River entrance. The death will be referred to the Coroner. Police are providing the necessary support to the diver’s family, ... More >>
Man Charged In Relation To Homicide, Dunedin
Saturday, 23 May 2026, 6:10 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are not seeking anybody else in relation to this incident. More >>
The Ride Is Over, Bike Riders Face Enforcement
Saturday, 23 May 2026, 5:59 pm | New Zealand Police
Concerned about anti-social and illegal bike behaviour across the country, Police are laying down the law following reports of dangerous and disruptive behaviour. Police are taking strong action with a focus on bikes and their riders as reports ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Waitakaruru
Saturday, 23 May 2026, 2:56 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. More >>
Trio Charged Over Aggravated Robberies
Friday, 22 May 2026, 7:20 pm | New Zealand Police
“This is a great outcome, and we’re pleased to be putting this group before the court to be held accountable,” Detective Senior Sergeant Paea says. More >>
Road Clear, SH 1 / Tirau Road, Waipā - Waikato
Friday, 22 May 2026, 3:15 pm | New Zealand Police
Police thank motorists for their cooperation while they worked in the area to locate a person of interest. More >>
Road Clear, State Highway 2 / Western Hutt Road - Wellington
Friday, 22 May 2026, 2:12 pm | New Zealand Police
The crash, involving a vehicle and a bike, was near Silverstream. More >>
The Grass Wasn’t Greener For Fleeing Driver
Friday, 22 May 2026, 2:05 pm | New Zealand Police
Senior Sergeant Carl Fowlie, Waitematā North Area Response Manager, says the driver was under a license suspension and should not have been behind the wheel. More >>
Update: House Fire, Onehunga
Friday, 22 May 2026, 1:55 pm | New Zealand Police
One person was unaccounted for and has since been located deceased. Police are working through formal identification procedures. More >>
Auckland City Police Investigating Threatening Emails
Friday, 22 May 2026, 1:10 pm | New Zealand Police
Preliminary enquiries suggest these emails have originated from outside of New Zealand. More >>
Road Blocked, SH 1 / Tirau Road, Waipa - Waikato
Friday, 22 May 2026, 12:57 pm | New Zealand Police
There is disruption to traffic while Police work in the area to locate a person of interest. More >>
Update: Lower Hutt Homicide
Friday, 22 May 2026, 12:56 pm | New Zealand Police
On Thursday 9 April, Police responded to Malone Road in Waterloo after Nathaniel was reported to be unresponsive outside an address. Sadly, he was confirmed to be deceased at the scene. More >>
State Highway 2 / Western Hutt Road Blocked - Wellington
Friday, 22 May 2026, 11:36 am | New Zealand Police
The crash, involving a vehicle and a bike, was near Silverstream on the Western Hutt Road by the Fergusson Drive intersection. More >>
House Fire, Onehunga
Friday, 22 May 2026, 9:07 am | New Zealand Police
Members of the public are advised to avoid the area while emergency services work at the scene. More >>
Senior Gang Member Arrested As Police Seize Meth, Cash In Christchurch
Friday, 22 May 2026, 8:36 am | New Zealand Police
Police executed more than 10 search warrants at properties across Christchurch, including the gang’s Addington pad, uncovering about a kilogram of methamphetamine, and bricks of cash that are believed to total more than $100,000. More >>
Queens Drive Open, Central Lower Hutt - Wellington
Thursday, 21 May 2026, 6:06 pm | New Zealand Police
Queens Drive in central Lower Hutt has reopened following an incident this evening. The incident has been safely resolved and the road is now clear. Police thank the public for their patience. More >>
Road Blocked, Queens Drive, Central Lower Hutt - Wellington
Thursday, 21 May 2026, 5:36 pm | New Zealand Police
Police were called to the incident around 4.50pm. More >>
Two In Custody Following Overnight Fuel Siphoning Incident, Tauranga
Thursday, 21 May 2026, 5:15 pm | New Zealand Police
Western Bay of Plenty Area Commander Inspector Clifford Paxton, says the pair were allegedly seen by a camera operator unlawfully in the area and acting suspiciously around vehicles. More >>
