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Death Following Water Related Incident, Tangimoana

Friday, 9 October 2026, 5:10 pm | New Zealand Police

About 2.30pm, Police were called to Tangimoana Beach Road after reports of two people were swept out to sea while swimming. More >>

Small White Hatchback Driver Sought Following Fatal Crash On Dyers Pass Road

Friday, 9 October 2026, 2:49 pm | New Zealand Police

As part of the investigation, Police would like to speak with the driver of a small white hatchback that was travelling south on Dyers Pass Road towards Governors Bay at around 10.20am. More >>

Update: Braydon Hepworth

Friday, 9 October 2026, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Police

This investigation is complex, with a range of enquiries to follow and material to be reviewed. More >>

Fuelled By Courage: Police Seek Petrol Station Legend

Friday, 9 October 2026, 12:17 pm | New Zealand Police

The fire was safely extinguished, and no other damage was reported. More >>

Name Release, Fatal Crash, SH57, Levin

Friday, 9 October 2026, 12:07 pm | New Zealand Police

Police are now in a position to name the teenager who died following a crash on SH57, Arapaepae South Road, on 24 September. She was 18-year-old Patricia Thanomsri Mary Gore, from Levin. Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this time. ... More >>

Appeal For Information Following Discovery Of Large Pool Of Blood

Friday, 9 October 2026, 7:33 am | New Zealand Police

Police are now seeking the public’s assistance to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident, as well as identifying anybody involved. More >>

Fatal Crash, Temuka-Orari Highway, Temuka

Friday, 9 October 2026, 7:32 am | New Zealand Police

The road was blocked while the Serious Crash Unit conducted a scene examination, however, will reopen shortly. More >>

Name Release: Fatal Crash, Kawarau Falls, Queenstown

Thursday, 8 October 2026, 6:24 pm | New Zealand Police

Enquiries into the crash remain ongoing. More >>

Name Release, Fatal Crash, Alexandra

Thursday, 8 October 2026, 5:26 pm | New Zealand Police

Police's enquiries into the crash are ongoing. More >>

Name Release, Fatal Crash, SH1, Waimate

Thursday, 8 October 2026, 5:14 pm | New Zealand Police

Emergency services were called to the single vehicle crash around 2.20pm near O'Neills Road. More >>

Name Release, Fatal Crash, Pukete

Thursday, 8 October 2026, 3:30 pm | New Zealand Police

Police's enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. More >>

Update: Body Found In Search For Braydon Hepworth

Thursday, 8 October 2026, 2:20 pm | New Zealand Police

Formal identification procedures are under way, however, we believe this to be missing 21-year-old Braydon Hepworth. More >>

Homicide Investigation Launched: Dargaville

Thursday, 8 October 2026, 1:22 pm | New Zealand Police

Residents can expect to see an increased Police presence in the area while the investigation continues. More >>

Expect A Checkpoint - Anytime, Anywhere

Thursday, 8 October 2026, 12:55 pm | New Zealand Police

Acting Senior Sergeant Blair Shirley says if you’re drinking or using drugs, legal or illegal, don’t drive. More >>

A Lesson In Consequences For Burglar

Thursday, 8 October 2026, 12:11 pm | New Zealand Police

Across September and October of this year, Police received six reports of break-ins at early learning facilities in the Papatoetoe and Ōtāhuhu areas. More >>

No Off-Season For Copper Thieves

Thursday, 8 October 2026, 10:23 am | New Zealand Police

Police have identified an emerging series of thefts involving the removal of copper cabling from centre pivot and lateral irrigation systems throughout North Canterbury. More >>

Tracked And Traced . . . To Court

Thursday, 8 October 2026, 9:55 am | New Zealand Police

Three teenagers were walking along Brightside Road just after midnight when they were confronted by two people who allegedly made threats towards them. More >>

House Fire, Wharekaho

Thursday, 8 October 2026, 7:58 am | New Zealand Police

Emergency services were called to the Wharekaho Road address about 2.25am today, Thursday 8 October. More >>

Two Youths Arrested For Serious Assault In Invercargill

Wednesday, 7 October 2026, 4:58 pm | New Zealand Police

Both youths have been charged with aggravated robbery, indecent assault, kidnapping, and wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. More >>

Lane Closed: Balmoral Road

Wednesday, 7 October 2026, 4:01 pm | New Zealand Police

The fire was reported to emergency services at around 3.10pm, and there were no reports of injury. More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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