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Fatal House Fire, Dunedin
Friday, 16 October 2026, 7:46 pm | New Zealand Police
Police will remain on scene overnight and a scene examination will take place tomorrow. More >>
Rugby League World Cup: Support Your Side, Celebrate Safely
Friday, 16 October 2026, 5:30 pm | New Zealand Police
Celebrations and activities need to be lawful and undertaken with consideration for others in the community: don't let your teams down with irresponsible actions. More >>
In A Tight Spot
Friday, 16 October 2026, 4:31 pm | New Zealand Police
Auckland City Central Area Commander, Inspector Grae Anderson says the Audi driver allegedly removed items from his vehicle and placed them into the vehicle belonging to the associate. More >>
Bay Burglars Busted, Bail-Less And Banged Up
Friday, 16 October 2026, 4:00 pm | New Zealand Police
Police recovered stolen vehicles, including a Mercedes-Benz and Ford Falcon, as well as other property taken during the offending. Multiple offenders were arrested and appeared in court facing burglary and related charges. More >>
Name Release, Water Incident, Tangimoana Beach
Friday, 16 October 2026, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Police
They were Ming Xiu, 70, and Chung-Hsuae Lee, 75, both from Palmerston North. More >>
Phones Not Just An Issue For School Kids; Dozens Of Drivers Fined In Taranaki
Friday, 16 October 2026, 3:12 pm | New Zealand Police
In the recent targeted operation, 49 New Plymouth drivers using their cell phones incurred $150 fines and 20 demerit points. A further 23 drivers and passengers were fined $150 for not wearing a seatbelt. More >>
Guns And Drugs Seized, Gang Member Arrested In Gisborne
Friday, 16 October 2026, 3:06 pm | New Zealand Police
“Gisborne residents have had enough of illegal firearms. This is very much intertwined with the gang members that reside here and with that comes other unlawful activity.” More >>
Tyred Of Thieves: Police Urge Trailer Owners To Secure Wheels
Friday, 16 October 2026, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Police
“The offenders are indiscriminate, targeting private trailers, commercial trailers, and volunteer organisations. A recent theft was from a club where six trailer wheels were stolen." More >>
Body Recovered Following Chapel Street, Tauranga Crash
Friday, 16 October 2026, 1:44 pm | New Zealand Police
The driver of the vehicle made his way out of the water and was taken to hospital. However, further enquiries determined that there was a female passenger in the car, who did not re-surface. More >>
Shopping For Trouble
Friday, 16 October 2026, 12:46 pm | New Zealand Police
Senior Sergeant Jon Winthrop, Waitematā West Area Response Manager, says a man was allegedly seen on camera smashing through a door and walking into the shopping centre. More >>
Don’t Let Impatience Derail Your Journey
Friday, 16 October 2026, 12:18 pm | New Zealand Police
Inspector Whittaker reminds motorists that railway level crossings are not the place to take chances. More >>
Update: Chapel Street Crash, Tauranga
Friday, 16 October 2026, 9:19 am | New Zealand Police
The road is likely to be cordoned and closed at various times throughout the day as Police work on recovering the vehicle and examining the scene. More >>
Vehicle Crash Into Water, Tauranga
Friday, 16 October 2026, 8:09 am | New Zealand Police
Chapel Street has been closed but is about to reopen. More >>
Name Release: Fatal Crash, SH2, Tauranga
Thursday, 15 October 2026, 3:01 pm | New Zealand Police
He was 48-year-old Warren Craig Cochrane, from Otumoetai. Our thoughts are with his family as they go through this difficult time. More >>
Man Arrested After Crashing At Speed On Expressway
Thursday, 15 October 2026, 2:55 pm | New Zealand Police
The 35-year-old driver is charged with failing to stop for police, reckless driving, and driving while disqualified. He is due in Porirua District Court on 20 October. More >>
Delays Expected, Paparoa
Thursday, 15 October 2026, 2:16 pm | New Zealand Police
Police were called to the single vehicle crash on State Highway 12, about one kilometre east of Paparoa, at 12.20pm. More >>
Police Acknowledge IPCA Findings In Use Of Force In Naenae
Thursday, 15 October 2026, 11:50 am | New Zealand Police
Police informed the man that he was under arrest. He then walked away and got on a bus, refusing to get off. More >>
Lane Blocked, Broadlands Road, Rotorua
Wednesday, 14 October 2026, 5:28 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists are advised to avoid the area as emergency services work at the scene. More >>
Youth Rider Charged After Coastal Assault
Wednesday, 14 October 2026, 4:55 pm | New Zealand Police
The offender was also aggressive to members of the public who witnessed the incident before speeding off. More >>
Name Release: Sumner Beach Incident
Wednesday, 14 October 2026, 3:19 pm | New Zealand Police
He was Hemi Tuki, 51, from Christchurch. More >>
