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Road Open, State Highway 4, Whanganui - Central
Friday, 12 June 2026, 3:16 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 4 near Mangotai Road is now open following a fatal crash earlier today. Police thank the public for their patience as emergency services worked at the scene. Circumstances into the crash will be ongoing. More >>
Fatal Crash: State Highway 4, Whanganui
Friday, 12 June 2026, 12:23 pm | New Zealand Police
Sadly, both victims were pronounced deceased at the scene. More >>
Locals Legends: Community Comes To The Rescue
Friday, 12 June 2026, 12:00 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Sergeant Paul Overton, Northland Police Search and Rescue lead, says the informant told Police she could hear, but not see, the man who said his kayak had sunk and he was not wearing a life jacket. More >>
EV Gear Thieves Get More Charges Than They Bargained For
Friday, 12 June 2026, 11:38 am | New Zealand Police
Inspector Shaun Lingard, Hutt Valley Area Prevention Manager, says Hutt Valley Police had received 16 reports of EV charger theft in May alone. More >>
Gone . . . To Court
Friday, 12 June 2026, 11:07 am | New Zealand Police
An 18-year-old man will appear in North Shore District Court on 17 June charged with failing to stop, driving while disqualified and possession of cannabis. More >>
Arrests For Drug Supply Operation In Queenstown
Friday, 12 June 2026, 11:06 am | New Zealand Police
During the warrants over $120,000 in cash was located and seized, along with over 60 grams of cocaine, and amounts of ketamine, GBL, and MDA. More >>
Serious Crash, State Highway 4, Whanganui - Central
Friday, 12 June 2026, 10:51 am | New Zealand Police
The incident was reported to emergency services around just after 9.15am. More >>
Imitation Gun A Quickfire Way To Court
Friday, 12 June 2026, 7:57 am | New Zealand Police
Senior Sergeant Rakete says the man was taken into custody and a search of his bag located an imitation firearm. More >>
Police Seek Information Following Aggravated Burglary
Thursday, 11 June 2026, 1:17 pm | New Zealand Police
“Police would like to hear from anyone who may have information about any sightings of this vehicle before or after the aggravated burglary”, Detective Senior Sergent Pilmer. More >>
Operation Phoenix: Police Descend On Methamphetamine Operation Hidden InFar North
Thursday, 11 June 2026, 12:01 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Superintendent Greg Williams, Director of NOCG, says numerous charges for serious drugs offending have been laid with the 11 men appearing in the Kaikohe District Court over recent days. More >>
Appeal For Information On Whitby Assault
Thursday, 11 June 2026, 11:58 am | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking the assistance of the those within the vicinity of Endeavour Park to provide any information they can. More >>
Police Acknowledge IPCA Report – Central District
Thursday, 11 June 2026, 10:28 am | New Zealand Police
Since this incident, Police have issued national guidance to staff regarding the use of PSOs in situations involving children. More >>
Three Police Staff To Be Charged Following Lengthy Investigations
Thursday, 11 June 2026, 9:54 am | New Zealand Police
Two Auckland-based constabulary staff will appear in the Manukau District Court over the coming days. More >>
Appeal For Information Following Crash, Toko
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 5:09 pm | New Zealand Police
If you have any information, please contact Police via our 105 service, either over the phone or online at 105.police.govt.nz. More >>
Charges Laid Following Serious Assault At Masjid
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 1:34 pm | New Zealand Police
Four men, aged between 19 and 22, have now been jointly charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. More >>
Off-Duty Member Helps Curb Dangerous Driver
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 10:49 am | New Zealand Police
Just after 9pm on Tuesday night, a Toyota Hilux was allegedly being driven dangerously on State Highway 1. More >>
Police On Burglar's Scent
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 9:55 am | New Zealand Police
“Units arrived at the address and found clear signs that the house had been burgled", says Inspector MinHo Lee, Counties Manukau Central Area Prevention Manager. More >>
Name Release: Fatal Crash, Poihipi Road, Wairakei
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 9:43 am | New Zealand Police
Police can now name the man who died after a crash on Poihipi Road, Wairakei, on Sunday 31 May. He was Whetumarama Brian Richards, 32, from Taupō. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones at this difficult time. Enquiries into the crash are ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Hikurangi
Tuesday, 9 June 2026, 7:48 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm two people have died following a crash in Hikurangi earlier today. The crash involving two vehicles on State Highway 1, near King Street was reported just after 3pm. One person died at the scene, a second person died in hospital a ... More >>
Far North Homicide: Vehicle Sightings Sought
Tuesday, 9 June 2026, 6:42 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking information on the movements of a homicide victim’s vehicle following her death in the Far North last week. Operation Peony is investigating the alleged murder of 76-year-old Tārati (Dorothy) Buckley in Whirinaki. Today, ... More >>
