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Progress In Nathaniel Sturmey Homicide Investigation
Friday, 24 July 2026, 6:49 pm | New Zealand Police
Police investigating the homicide of Nathaniel Sturmey in Lower Hutt have executed a number of search warrants across the Wellington region as enquiries into his death continue. Detective Inspector Jamie Woods, Wellington Police Field Crime Manager, ... More >>
Alleged Offenders Located In Relation To Mini Mart Aggravated Robbery, Te Kūiti
Friday, 24 July 2026, 6:48 pm | New Zealand Police
Three young people are being held to account in relation to a spate of recent offending in the King Country, including the aggravated robbery of a Te Kūiti mini mart. Earlier today, several warrants were executed in Te Kūiti, and a number of evidential items ... More >>
Community Ties To The Rescue
Friday, 24 July 2026, 4:22 pm | New Zealand Police
While the man was dressed warmly, Police were concerned he was not equipped to spend the night outdoors in the cold conditions. More >>
Fatal Crash, Victoria Road, Cambridge
Friday, 24 July 2026, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Police
Sadly, one person was located deceased at the scene. More >>
Police Comment On Sentencing: Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming’s Death A Senseless Act That Profoundly Affected Staff
Friday, 24 July 2026, 1:42 pm | New Zealand Police
This was a cowardly and senseless act and while no court outcome can undo the harm caused, we acknowledge this sentencing as an important step in the justice process. More >>
Man Charged Following Alleged Copper Theft In Tawa
Friday, 24 July 2026, 1:38 pm | New Zealand Police
The investigation relates to an incident reported on 3 July, when railway signal cables were allegedly tampered with at the southern end of the Tākapu Road platform. The damage caused multiple signal issues and disrupted rail services. More >>
Alleged Offenders No Match For Camera Operators
Friday, 24 July 2026, 10:54 am | New Zealand Police
“These people were seen on camera allegedly stealing the cash register,” Senior Sergeant Tony Ngau Chun, Auckland East Area Response Manager says. More >>
Serious Crash, Victoria Road, Cambridge
Friday, 24 July 2026, 10:35 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services were called to Victoria Road at the SH1 on/offramps near Te Oko Horoi Bridge at around 9.45am. More >>
Update: Kaitī Death Not Suspicious
Thursday, 23 July 2026, 6:49 pm | New Zealand Police
Police investigating a death in Gisborne are asking for the public's help to understand the circumstances, despite the death not being treated as suspicious. Detective Senior Sergeant John Love says Police were called to the Crawford Road address about 1:50am ... More >>
Police Urge Motorists To Consider The 'Morning After' Risk
Thursday, 23 July 2026, 6:44 pm | New Zealand Police
Police will continue to actively target impaired driving and unsafe road user behaviour throughout Southland, and anyone who witnesses unsafe road user behaviour should call 111 if it is happening now. More >>
Police Looking For Cinderella After Dirtbike Tumble In Stoke
Thursday, 23 July 2026, 5:37 pm | New Zealand Police
Community Constable Daryl Fenemor from Tasman Police says that during the incident, the rider allegedly pulled a wheelie before losing control of the bike, crashing and sliding along the road. More >>
Body Recovered In Search For Missing Dargaville Man
Thursday, 23 July 2026, 4:55 pm | New Zealand Police
Police extend their sincere condolences to the man’s whānau at this very difficult time. More >>
Police Ask Community To Chime In Following Church Theft
Thursday, 23 July 2026, 4:46 pm | New Zealand Police
Far North Area Commander, Inspector John Fagan, says the bell was housed in its own small shelter to the left of the St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church's front entrance. More >>
Police Come Knocking At Alleged Burglars’ Door
Thursday, 23 July 2026, 4:25 pm | New Zealand Police
Police camera operators located the vehicle heading towards the address of the registered owner, Senior Sergeant Winthrop says. More >>
Pair Charged After Facebook Marketplace Robbery
Thursday, 23 July 2026, 4:23 pm | New Zealand Police
The victim had arranged to sell a necklace on Facebook Marketplace on Wednesday, meeting “buyers” at a supermarket car park off Union Street in Howick. More >>
Road Open, Hooker Road, Tamahere, Waikato
Thursday, 23 July 2026, 2:53 pm | New Zealand Police
Hooker Road, Tamahere, Waikato, has reopened following the two-vehicle crash this morning. Police would like to thank the public for their patience while staff worked at the scene. More >>
Appeal For Information Following Serious Crash, Wallacetown, Southland
Thursday, 23 July 2026, 11:58 am | New Zealand Police
Police are making enquiries into the circumstances of the crash and are wanting to speak with anyone who may have witnessed the crash. More >>
Treacherous Weather Can't Stop LandSAR From Reaching Tramping Teens In Need Of Assistance
Thursday, 23 July 2026, 11:36 am | New Zealand Police
Police launched a rescue operation to locate the teens, with volunteers from LandSAR the backbone of the search. More >>
Road Blocked, Hooker Road, Tamahere, Waikato
Thursday, 23 July 2026, 9:54 am | New Zealand Police
Police were called just after 9.10am following a two-vehicle crash between Pencarrow Road and Duncan Road. More >>
Operation Boston Targets Drug Supply While Supporting Families Affected By Organised Crime
Wednesday, 22 July 2026, 7:00 pm | New Zealand Police
By working alongside partner agencies and community organisations, Police aim to reduce demand for illicit drugs while strengthening support networks for those who need help. More >>
