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Road Blocked, Main Road, Hope
Wednesday, 9 September 2026, 4:48 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services were called to the incident, between White Road and Ranzau Road, at about 3pm. More >>
Family Rescued From Kaweka Forest Park
Wednesday, 9 September 2026, 4:25 pm | New Zealand Police
RCCNZ tasked Police SAR to coordinate the response and began planning for a potential air evacuation from the remote location, dependent on weather. More >>
Incident At Baldwin Ave Train Station
Wednesday, 9 September 2026, 4:23 pm | New Zealand Police
There is no ongoing risk, but Police ask the public to avoid the station at this time. More >>
Arrest Made Following Fatal Kaihu Dog Attack
Wednesday, 9 September 2026, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Police
Following a six-month investigation, Police have today charged a Kaihu man, the owner of the dogs, with manslaughter. More >>
Update: Name Release, Fatal Helicopter Crash, Canterbury
Wednesday, 9 September 2026, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Police
Our thoughts are with Karl's family, friends, and loved ones at this difficult time. More >>
Alleged Drunk Driver To Face Court
Wednesday, 9 September 2026, 1:24 pm | New Zealand Police
Acting Senior Sergeant Joanna Hunkin, Acting Counties Manukau West Area Response Manager, says officers roused the man; however, he refused to open the car door and drove off. More >>
Missing Person Located, West Harbour
Wednesday, 9 September 2026, 1:04 pm | New Zealand Police
The 12-year-old reported missing from West Harbour has been located safe and well. More >>
Update 2: Serious Incident, High Street, Rotorua
Wednesday, 9 September 2026, 12:02 pm | New Zealand Police
An investigation of this nature will take some time and we thank the community for their patience. More >>
Correction: Fatal Crash, South Head
Wednesday, 9 September 2026, 10:25 am | New Zealand Police
We apologise for the oversight and thank media for updating their reports. More >>
Fatal Crash, Carroll Street, Te Kūiti
Wednesday, 9 September 2026, 8:25 am | New Zealand Police
The Serious Crash Unit conducted a scene examination. More >>
Road Closed, SH1, Ōtaki
Wednesday, 9 September 2026, 6:43 am | New Zealand Police
The highway is closed this morning with diversions in place in both directions. More >>
Road Closed: SH3, Te Kūiti
Wednesday, 9 September 2026, 6:42 am | New Zealand Police
The Serious Crash Unit will be carrying out a scene examination and diversions are being put in place. More >>
Fatal Helicopter Crash, Canterbury
Wednesday, 9 September 2026, 6:40 am | New Zealand Police
The scene has been secured overnight. Recovery and examination work will continue tomorrow. More >>
Titirangi Road Reopened
Tuesday, 8 September 2026, 5:40 pm | New Zealand Police
Titirangi Road has now reopened following an earlier crash. Police would like to thank motorists for their patience and understanding while the scene was cleared. More >>
Body Located In Rotorua Lake Formally Identified
Tuesday, 8 September 2026, 4:40 pm | New Zealand Police
Officers have undertaken various searches in this area since a vehicle he was believed to be driving was located in the lake’s carpark on 16 October last year. More >>
Road Closed: Titirangi
Tuesday, 8 September 2026, 4:37 pm | New Zealand Police
The road is expected to remain closed for several hours, and motorists are advised to expect delays while we work to clear the scene. More >>
Name Release: Fatal Crash, Lytton Road, Gisborne
Tuesday, 8 September 2026, 3:03 pm | New Zealand Police
Enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the crash are ongoing. More >>
Name Release: Fatal Crash, Rakaia Highway
Tuesday, 8 September 2026, 1:55 pm | New Zealand Police
Enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the crash are ongoing. More >>
Fatal Crash: SH1, Wellsford
Tuesday, 8 September 2026, 1:54 pm | New Zealand Police
One person was critically injured and sadly died in hospital this morning as a result of their injuries. More >>
Serious Crash, South Head
Tuesday, 8 September 2026, 1:18 pm | New Zealand Police
Police were called to the crash involving two vehicles at the intersection of South Head Road and Evans Road at about 12.20pm. More >>
