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Update: Arrests Following Dating App Assaults
Tuesday, 19 May 2026, 6:39 pm | New Zealand Police
All four alleged offenders will appear in the Invercargill Youth Court. More >>
State Highway 6 (Middle Renwick Road) Closed Following Crash - Tasman
Tuesday, 19 May 2026, 5:20 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 6 (Middle Renwick Road) in Marlborough is closed between Jacksons Road and Bells Road following a crash this afternoon. The crash, involving two vehicles, was reported to Police at 4.45pm. Initial indications are that those involved have ... More >>
Update: Blenheim Incident
Tuesday, 19 May 2026, 4:35 pm | New Zealand Police
The road remains closed, with a scene guard to remain in place overnight. More >>
Wairau Bar Road, Blenheim Closed - Tasman
Tuesday, 19 May 2026, 3:52 pm | New Zealand Police
Members of the public are advised to avoid the area. More >>
Police Get More Bang For Their Buck After Shoplifting Incident
Tuesday, 19 May 2026, 2:40 pm | New Zealand Police
Whangārei Area Response Manager, Senior Sergeant Rene Rakete, says officers were quick to arrive and located the alleged offender inside a vehicle parked out the front of the Okara Drive store. More >>
Meth Flee Terminated In Terminus Street
Tuesday, 19 May 2026, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Police
At approximately 7pm an officer observed a vehicle parked on the main street of Te Aroha with a number of people gathered around it. More >>
Fleeing Driver Lands In Court
Tuesday, 19 May 2026, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Police
Counties Manukau South Area Response Manager, Senior Sergeant Clive Wood, says Police elected not to pursue and called in assistance from Eagle. More >>
Locked Or Looted, Vehicle Burglaries In Whataupoko
Tuesday, 19 May 2026, 1:22 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Marshall Robb from Gisborne Police says they received seven reports of vehicles being unlawfully entered, and property stolen, between 6pm on Friday 15 May and 6am on Saturday 16 May. More >>
Police Appalled With Drink Driving Behaviours In Bay Of Plenty
Tuesday, 19 May 2026, 8:54 am | New Zealand Police
The legal alcohol limit for a fully licensed driver over 20 years of age is 250mcg per litre of breath. The limit for anyone under 20 is zero. More >>
Fatal Crash: Pōkeno
Monday, 18 May 2026, 8:25 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Pōkeno this evening. The crash, involving three vehicles on the Waikato Expressway was reported just before 7pm. One person died at the scene, two other people were injured, one critically ... More >>
Waikato Expressway Closed Near Great South Road On-Ramp - Counties Manukau
Monday, 18 May 2026, 7:32 pm | New Zealand Police
The Waikato Expressway is currently closed southbound between the Great South Road on-ramp and the Pioneer Road off-ramp following a crash. The two-vehicle crash was reported just before 7pm. Initial indications are that there are serious injuries. ... More >>
Dunedin Police Urge Vigilance Following Recent Vehicle Offending
Monday, 18 May 2026, 6:49 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are urging the public to stay vigilant following recent vehicle offending across Dunedin. Around 1.30pm, Police saw a vehicle that had been reported stolen on South Road. When signalled to stop, the driver fled and due to the manner of driving, ... More >>
State Highway 2 Closed East Of Wairoa - Eastern
Monday, 18 May 2026, 6:29 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 2, Wairoa is closed between Ohuia Road and Iwitea Road following a crash. The single vehicle crash was reported to emergency services just before 5:30pm. Initial indications are that there are serious injuries. Motorists are advised to ... More >>
Police Welcome Verdict In Murder Trial For The Death Of Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming
Monday, 18 May 2026, 5:33 pm | New Zealand Police
The events that night will never leave us, but also, they will never overshadow the wonderful memories Lyn gave us. More >>
Smile, You’re On Camera
Monday, 18 May 2026, 2:11 pm | New Zealand Police
Sergeant Craig Curnow, Whangārei Police, says a security camera gave Police a real-time look at a recent burglary in progress and helped them to arrest four people. More >>
Lights Off Lands Driver In Court
Monday, 18 May 2026, 2:01 pm | New Zealand Police
Auckland Motorways Manager, Senior Sergeant Bill Russell says instead of pulling over, the driver allegedly turned their lights off and fled, exiting at Coronation Road, Favona. More >>
SH1, Randwick Pack Cleared Following Crash - Counties Manukau
Monday, 18 May 2026, 8:32 am | New Zealand Police
Police would like to thank motorists for their patience while the scene was cleared. More >>
Unexplained Death, Waimamaku
Monday, 18 May 2026, 7:38 am | New Zealand Police
Police would like to hear from anyone who was in the area who may have information in relation to this incident. More >>
Crash Causing Delays On SH1, Randwick Park - Counties Manukau
Monday, 18 May 2026, 7:03 am | New Zealand Police
State Highway 1 citybound between the Takanini and Hill Road on-ramps is down to one lane while emergency services respond. More >>
Update – Fatal Helicopter Crash, Mt Aspiring National Park
Sunday, 17 May 2026, 8:48 pm | New Zealand Police
Their deaths have been referred to the Coroner, and the Civil Aviation Authority and the Transport Accident Investigation Commission have been notified. More >>
