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Man To Appear In Court
Friday, 15 May 2026, 9:23 am | New Zealand Police
A 28-year-old man is before the courts after methamphetamine and ammunition were located in the man's vehicle by a Whanganui officer. More >>
Young Voices Lead The Way At 2026 Race Unity Speech Awards
Friday, 15 May 2026, 7:55 am | New Zealand Police
A Year 13 student, Amanjot stood out for his compelling speech “A Courtroom of Life”, which explored the concept of a courtroom and delivered a strong message that challenged listeners to reflect on their own biases and assumptions. More >>
Arrests Made Following Flee Across Tauranga
Thursday, 14 May 2026, 8:16 pm | New Zealand Police
Enquiries into the incident are ongoing, and Police are appealing for information from anyone who witnessed this event, or anybody with information that could assist our enquiries. More >>
Fleeing Suspect Cornered On Church Roof By Police, Dogs, And A Drone
Thursday, 14 May 2026, 2:54 pm | New Zealand Police
A 33-year-old Kāpiti man will appear in the Porirua District Court today facing a number of charges. More >>
Police Put The Brakes On Late-Night Car Thieves
Thursday, 14 May 2026, 9:09 am | New Zealand Police
At around 2.35am, three males entered a Great North Road, Waterview property and broke into a vehicle. More >>
Sniffing Out Trouble
Thursday, 14 May 2026, 9:06 am | New Zealand Police
At around 3.10pm on 12 May, officers from the West Area Prevention Unit were travelling through Glendene when they observed a vehicle towing a trailer with its sides covered in tarpaulin screens. More >>
Six People Facing Drugs Charges In Southland Operation
Thursday, 14 May 2026, 8:03 am | New Zealand Police
Southland Police Sergeant Holly Mauheni says the operation sends a clear message that Police will continue to target those who profit from the harm caused by illicit drugs in our communities. More >>
Update: Further Charges Laid, Fatal Crash, Rotorua
Thursday, 14 May 2026, 7:11 am | New Zealand Police
The crash on Te Ngae Road on 6 November involved a car and a bus, killing a passenger in the accused’s vehicle and critically injuring two others. More >>
Fatal Crash, Te Puke Highway, Papamoa
Thursday, 14 May 2026, 7:10 am | New Zealand Police
The two-vehicle crash happened on the highway between Bell Road and Poplar Lane around 7:15pm. More >>
Update: Arrests Made Following Road-rage Assault, Hamilton
Wednesday, 13 May 2026, 10:39 pm | New Zealand Police
Police conducted enquiries and established that the assault appeared to be a road-rage incident, which started on Higgins Road and made its way to the intersection where the assault occurred, and involved two offenders. More >>
Te Puke Highway Closed Due To Serious Crash - Bay Of Plenty
Wednesday, 13 May 2026, 10:37 pm | New Zealand Police
Te Puke Highway in Papamoa is closed following a serious crash. The two-vehicle crash happened on the highway between Bell Road and Poplar Road around 7:15pm. Indications are that there are critical injuries. There are diversions in place on Pacific Coast ... More >>
Update: Arrests Made Following Public Brawl, Whakatāne
Wednesday, 13 May 2026, 8:15 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have arrested four people following a public brawl in Kopeopeo, Whakatāne, last month. On Wednesday 15 April, around 12.30pm, Police were called to the shopping area of Kopeopeo after a brawl broke out involving several people with gang associations. ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Roxburgh, Central Otago
Wednesday, 13 May 2026, 8:14 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a serious crash on Grovers Hill walking track off Teviot Street in Roxburgh, Central Otago, this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the single-vehicle crash, involving a truck that rolled, around 3.15pm. ... More >>
Post-Sentencing Statement: Rowan Maxwell Donoghue
Wednesday, 13 May 2026, 4:51 pm | New Zealand Police
Our complainants have taken another step in paving the way for others to come forward, to have a voice and to not be silenced or shamed. More >>
Teamwork Locates Fleeing Waikato Youths In Family Car
Wednesday, 13 May 2026, 3:10 pm | New Zealand Police
The driver began swerving across the road, speeding up and slowing down to avoid Police. Police deployed tyre deflation devices to slow the vehicle. More >>
Waikato Public Thanked For Reporting Drink Driver Weaving All Over Expressway
Wednesday, 13 May 2026, 3:09 pm | New Zealand Police
Senior Sergeant Wayne Shanks, Waikato District Commander Centre says it was disappointing to see poor choices are still being made when people are drinking then driving. More >>
State Highway 2, Waiohiki Northbound Lanes Blocked - Eastern
Wednesday, 13 May 2026, 2:00 pm | New Zealand Police
The single vehicle crash was reported just before 1pm. More >>
Fatal Crash, Waihopai Valley Road, Marlborough
Wednesday, 13 May 2026, 11:22 am | New Zealand Police
Police were called to the single-vehicle crash, between Shandon Road and Omaka Downs Road, around 10.05am. More >>
Waikato Police Investigating Anti-Social Dirt Bike Behaviour
Tuesday, 12 May 2026, 6:10 pm | New Zealand Police
While we acknowledge it can be challenging to identify offenders when they are riding in groups or wearing face coverings, we will continue to investigate all information provided to us in order to hold these people accountable. More >>
Extra Strength: Offender Cuffed After Morning Disorder
Tuesday, 12 May 2026, 12:13 pm | New Zealand Police
“This member of the public has seen the alleged offender running towards him and tackled him to the ground, allowing the officers directly behind him to safely take him into custody." More >>
