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Arrest Follows Spate Of Vehicle Thefts And Burglaries

Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 4:00 pm | New Zealand Police

The offending occurred across Pegasus, West Melton, Casebrook, Christchurch and Hanmer Springs, with vehicles targeted overnight and personal property stolen. More >>

Lanes Blocked, SH1, Peka Peka - Wellington

Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 3:43 pm | New Zealand Police

Motorists should be advised to avoid the area due to heavy and slow traffic. More >>

Four Youths Arrested After Dunedin Petrol Thefts In Stolen Car

Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 2:53 pm | New Zealand Police

The driver will be charged with Unlawfully takes a motor vehicle, and theft charges relating to the stolen petrol. More >>

Gang Patch Leads Police To Loaded Firearm And Ammo, Palmerston North

Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 12:26 pm | New Zealand Police

The 36-year-old is due to appear in the Palmerston North District today, charged with two counts of unlawfully possessing a firearm, possessing an offensive weapon, prohibited display of gang insignia in public, and possessing a syringe. More >>

Southern Police Pleased With Duck Hunting Behaviours So Far

Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 11:48 am | New Zealand Police

Senior Sergeant Peter Graham says Police are pleased that, across the board, compliance levels were high. Three firearms were seized by Southland Fish and Game for shooting without a gamebird hunting licence. More >>

Investigation Into Death On Ngapipito Road, Kaikohe

Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 8:30 am | New Zealand Police

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Police through 105 online or by phone, referencing file number 260506/1270. More >>

Arrests After Rānui Incidents

Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 5:05 pm | New Zealand Police

The offender was allegedly carrying a knife when he has lunged at both officers, knocking one officer over and striking his body armour at the same time. More >>

Gangs, Drugs And Firearms Operation Lands Nine In Court

Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 4:56 pm | New Zealand Police

Detective Inspector James Keene, Eastern District Police, says the operation focused on both enforcement and prevention. More >>

Appeal For Information Following Assault, Nelson

Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 4:08 pm | New Zealand Police

Police are specifically appealing to hear from a woman walking her dog who we believe may have witnessed the incident and spoke to the two parties involved. More >>

Missing Person Located, Hamilton

Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Police

Police thank those who have provided information that assisted in locating him. More >>

Trash And Dash Trio Land In Court

Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 12:29 pm | New Zealand Police

“Police will continue to actively target burglary offenders, and we ask those in our community to report any instances of suspicious behaviour so we can respond appropriately and hold these people to account.” More >>

One In Custody Following Burglaries And Fleeing Driver Incident, Whangamatā

Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 11:24 am | New Zealand Police

During an initial search of the vehicle, Police located a number of items believed to have been taken from the Port Road premises. More >>

Variable Speed Signs Operational At Rural Schools In Western Bay Of Plenty

Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 8:55 am | New Zealand Police

Over the next month, new variable speed school zones will come into force, with signage now operational at two rural schools in the Western Bay of Plenty. More >>

Delays Following Crash, Hawke's Bay Expressway

Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 8:52 am | New Zealand Police

Emergency services were called about 8:10am to reports of a two-vehicle crash on the Expressway at Taradale. More >>

SH6 blocked, Invercargill - Southern

Monday, 4 May 2026, 8:00 pm | New Zealand Police

Diversions are in place but the public should expect delays. More >>

Property, Vehicles And Cash Seized In Mangapapa Operation

Monday, 4 May 2026, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Police

As a result of Wednesday’s search warrant in Mangapapa on 29 May, Police seized the residential property under the Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act, along with five motor vehicles, funds held in bank accounts and $42,000 cash located at the address. More >>