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Wairarapa Police Seek Homes For Gnomes
Tuesday, 27 October 2026, 9:12 pm | New Zealand Police
The rampage of gnomes were discovered during a search warrant at a Masterton residential property on October 17. More >>
Brazen Thief Lands In Court
Tuesday, 27 October 2026, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Police
Waitematā North Area Response Manager, Acting Senior Sergeant Brett Hanly, says CCTV footage of the incident was also shared on social media. More >>
Fatal Crash, Stoke
Tuesday, 27 October 2026, 10:52 am | New Zealand Police
Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. More >>
Revolver Found, Two Arrested Following Shooting In Manurewa
Tuesday, 27 October 2026, 9:10 am | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Kevin Tiernan, Counties Manukau CIB, says the vehicle of interest was seen travelling on Great South Road before stopping outside an address on Wordsworth Road. More >>
Search Resumes For Missing Kayaker
Tuesday, 27 October 2026, 9:08 am | New Zealand Police
Inspector Simon Walker, Waitematā West Area Commander, says an extensive search operation was conducted with the Police Eagle helicopter and Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter dispatched immediately. More >>
Delays Expected On Brougham Street, Christchurch Following Earlier Crash
Tuesday, 27 October 2026, 8:07 am | New Zealand Police
Motorists are advised to expect ongoing delays, avoid the area where possible. More >>
Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Park Assault
Monday, 26 October 2026, 5:05 pm | New Zealand Police
The child victim remains in Starship Hospital in a serious but stable condition, while the 20-year-old man remains in hospital in serious condition as a result of self-inflicted injuries. More >>
Crash, SH4, Kakatahi
Monday, 26 October 2026, 5:04 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists should expect delays while emergency services work at the scene. More >>
Fatal Crash, Georgetown, Waitaki
Monday, 26 October 2026, 3:19 pm | New Zealand Police
Police were called to the single vehicle crash on Georgetown-Pukeuri Road/State Highway 83 around 2.20pm on Sunday 25 October. More >>
Traffic Delays, SH1, Tirau
Monday, 26 October 2026, 2:44 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists are advised to either use an alternative route or delay travel. More >>
Road Closed Due To Wind, Wellington
Monday, 26 October 2026, 1:13 pm | New Zealand Police
There have been reports of multiple people falling from bicycles, and wing mirrors being blown off cars. More >>
Fatal Crash, Devonport
Monday, 26 October 2026, 12:54 pm | New Zealand Police
Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. More >>
Serious Crash, Main Road Stoke, Nelson
Monday, 26 October 2026, 11:30 am | New Zealand Police
The Serious Crash Unit has been advised, and motorists are asked to avoid the area and take alternative routes. More >>
Update: Serious Assault, Māngere
Monday, 26 October 2026, 8:56 am | New Zealand Police
One person was transported to hospital in critical condition after Police were called to Massey Road around 12.10am. More >>
Fatal Crash, Christchurch
Monday, 26 October 2026, 8:04 am | New Zealand Police
Police were called around 3.20am with reports that a car had collided with a tree near the intersection of Montreal and Armagh Street. More >>
Homicide Investigation Launched, Kawerau
Sunday, 25 October 2026, 4:59 pm | New Zealand Police
Scene examinations are taking place and scene guards are in place. More >>
SH83, Georgetown, Blocked Following Crash
Sunday, 25 October 2026, 3:36 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 83, Waitaki District is currently blocked following a crash. Police were called to a single-vehicle crash on SH83 near the intersection with Ngāpara-Georgetown Road, at about 2.20pm. Two people have serious injuries. Motorists are advised to ... More >>
Te Puke Highway Open, Paengaroa, Bay Of Plenty
Sunday, 25 October 2026, 3:25 pm | New Zealand Police
Te Puke Highway between Pah Road and Showgrounds Roads is now open following a serious crash involving a car and a train earlier today. The highway was closed to allow a critically injured person to be airlifted to hospital from the area. Police thank ... More >>
Call To Parents And Young People In Mahia
Sunday, 25 October 2026, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Police
Acting Inspector Knox is appealing to parents to speak to their young people. More >>
Motorway On-ramp Reopens, Christchurch
Sunday, 25 October 2026, 2:32 pm | New Zealand Police
The Halswell Junction on-ramp on Christchurch’s Southern Motorway has reopened following an earlier crash. The injured motorcyclist remains in hospital in critical condition. The circumstances of the crash remain under investigation. More >>
