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Police Rescue Three From Mount Taranaki

Sunday, 12 July 2026, 7:14 pm | New Zealand Police

Taranaki police SAR are urging only extremely experienced and competent climbers to visit this area in current conditions. More >>

Crash, Waikato Expressway

Sunday, 12 July 2026, 5:05 pm | New Zealand Police

Following a three-car collision around 4pm on State Highway 1 / Waikato Expressway, Police are asking motorists to take the Hautapu (Victoria Road) off-ramp to avoid getting caught up in delays. One person has serious injuries and three people with ... More >>

Crash, Road Blocked, SH6, Tasman

Friday, 10 July 2026, 5:53 pm | New Zealand Police

State Highway 6 / Main Road Hope is currently blocked near the Edens Road intersection. Emergency services were called to a two-vehicle crash just before 5pm. Three people have injuries, two serious. Motorists are advised to take an alternate route where ... More >>

Fatal Crash, Ahipara

Friday, 10 July 2026, 4:26 pm | New Zealand Police

Two people died at the scene, a third person was critically injured. More >>

Terrace Tunnel Open, SH1, Wellington

Friday, 10 July 2026, 3:36 pm | New Zealand Police

Police thank motorists for their patience while the area was made safe. More >>

Road Blocked, Terrace Tunnel, SH1 Wellington

Friday, 10 July 2026, 2:50 pm | New Zealand Police

Motorists are urged to avoid the area or expect delays while towing is arranged and the scene is cleared. More >>

Serious Crash: Ahipara

Friday, 10 July 2026, 10:33 am | New Zealand Police

The two-vehicle crash was reported at around 9:40am. More >>

Arrest Following Te Kamo Stabbing

Thursday, 9 July 2026, 4:26 pm | New Zealand Police

Detective Senior Sergent Shane Pilmer, Northland CIB, says officers located a young person with severe injuries and immediately provided first aid before paramedics transported him to hospital. More >>

Appeal For Information Following Alleged Copper Theft, Tawa

Thursday, 9 July 2026, 4:10 pm | New Zealand Police

The damage caused multiple signal issues and disrupted rail services. More >>

Police Urge Drivers To Reflect On Safe Choices This Matariki Weekend

Thursday, 9 July 2026, 2:06 pm | New Zealand Police

Superintendent Greally says people can expect a visible Police presence across the motu throughout the holiday period, with a clear focus on preventing harm and keeping people safe. More >>

Appeal For Information After Vessel Stolen From Commercial Premises, Napier

Thursday, 9 July 2026, 1:07 pm | New Zealand Police

The vessel is a 2023 silver Stabicraft named “Mighty Pelican” and was on a silver boat trailer with the registration 653M8. More >>

Drugs And Firearms Park Drivers In The Dock

Thursday, 9 July 2026, 12:51 pm | New Zealand Police

The 24-year-old man will appear in the Auckland District Court today charged with possession for supply of methamphetamine, possession for supply of cannabis, unlawfully carrying an imitation firearm, and possession of cannabis utensils. More >>

Speeding On The Southern: Drivers Charged Overnight

Thursday, 9 July 2026, 11:46 am | New Zealand Police

Senior Sergeant Bill Russell says the vehicle was signalled to stop and followed instructions initially. More >>

Cannabis Bust In Ngāruawāhia

Thursday, 9 July 2026, 11:03 am | New Zealand Police

Detective Sergeant Rahul Badri from Waikato Police says various teams from across western Waikato collaborated to discover this grow operation. More >>

State Highway 6, Hira Closing Temporarily Around 7pm Tonight

Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 6:25 pm | New Zealand Police

State Highway 6, Hira will be closing at around 7pm to allow for heavy machine to remove a truck from the scene of an earlier crash. The single vehicle crash between Central Road and Hori Bay Road was reported at around 4:50pm. The driver sustained ... More >>

Man Arrested Following Burglary Appeal

Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 5:38 pm | New Zealand Police

Acting Auckland City Area Commander, Inspector Beth Houliston, says Police executed a search warrant at a North Shore address this morning. More >>

Pair Face Serious Charges Following Aggravated Robbery

Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 4:20 pm | New Zealand Police

Waitematā detectives have been investigating since the offending occurred on the night of 8 May in Glen Eden, as the business was closing. More >>

Post-Sentencing Statement: Kereama Rewita

Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 4:14 pm | New Zealand Police

The 30-year-old was sentenced to life imprisonment, with a non-parole period of 10 years, after pleading guilty to the murder of Tulasunu’i Pati last year. More >>

Treasured Taonga Returned

Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 4:12 pm | New Zealand Police

Leaders of the Pacific Church History Museum at Temple View in Hamilton are grateful to police staff for the swift return of the valued piece of pounamu. More >>

Update - Halswell Junction Road Roundabout Open, Hornby

Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 11:59 am | New Zealand Police

The Halswell Junction Road roundabout in Hornby has now reopened following the two-vehicle crash this morning. More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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