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Gotta Catch ‘Em All
Friday, 28 August 2026, 1:33 pm | New Zealand Police
The losses to victims were in excess of $32,000 and included Facebook and Marketplace scams, fraudulent acquisitions of portable cabins, caravans, and more. More >>
Name Release, Ōamaru
Friday, 28 August 2026, 1:30 pm | New Zealand Police
He was Samisoni Talanoa, 69, from Ōamaru. More >>
Search Launched For Man Missing Near Craigieburn Forest Park, Selwyn
Friday, 28 August 2026, 12:56 pm | New Zealand Police
“While attempting a river crossing the man has fallen and been swept downstream,” says Detective Cam Ellis, Christchurch Police Search and Rescue. More >>
Name Release: Fatal Crash, Maungakaramea
Friday, 28 August 2026, 12:12 pm | New Zealand Police
He was Flynn Joseph McBride, 20, of Dargaville. More >>
Update: Wattle Downs Double Homicide
Friday, 28 August 2026, 9:21 am | New Zealand Police
Police will provide further updates as they are available. More >>
Critical Incident Investigation Underway In Manurewa
Friday, 28 August 2026, 9:18 am | New Zealand Police
An alleged offender was believed to have stolen a vehicle from the property, after presenting a crowbar at the occupant. More >>
Fatal Water-Related Incident, Te Kao
Friday, 28 August 2026, 8:41 am | New Zealand Police
Despite best efforts by emergency services, the man was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene. More >>
Serious Crash, Pilcher Road, Hastings District
Thursday, 27 August 2026, 5:14 pm | New Zealand Police
Initial indications suggest one person has critical injuries, while another has serious injuries. More >>
Motorists Asked To Avoid Glenorchy – Queenstown Road And The Crown Range
Thursday, 27 August 2026, 4:24 pm | New Zealand Police
Glenorchy – Queenstown Road is currently closed while authorities work to clear a landslide. The road is closed from One Mile Roundabout to Sunshine Bay. More >>
Gang Patches Seized Following Kawerau Warrants
Thursday, 27 August 2026, 4:23 pm | New Zealand Police
During the search warrants, Police located and seized five gang patches, gang regalia, large amounts of cannabis and synthetic cannabis, MDMA, cocaine, and ammunition. More >>
Police Respond To Serious Incident, Wattle Downs
Thursday, 27 August 2026, 3:41 pm | New Zealand Police
Cordons are in place at Mahia Road and schools in the immediate area were advised to lockdown. More >>
Clued Up And Safer
Thursday, 27 August 2026, 3:38 pm | New Zealand Police
Ten local schools sent along a total of 180 Year 5 and Year 6 students to the morning and afternoon sessions. More >>
Police Serve Up Charges
Thursday, 27 August 2026, 3:11 pm | New Zealand Police
Senior Sergeant Cornish says while enquiries continue into the pair’s alleged offending, Police estimate they have stolen thousands of dollars’ worth of property. More >>
Short Back And A Side Of Charges
Thursday, 27 August 2026, 2:53 pm | New Zealand Police
Eagle was deployed to the scene along with ground units, and the wanted man was arrested. More >>
Lane Blocked, Hawke's Bay Expressway, Napier
Thursday, 27 August 2026, 12:06 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists can expect significant delays while the tractor is being removed. More >>
Woman Dies Following Crash, Timaru
Thursday, 27 August 2026, 10:57 am | New Zealand Police
The driver of the vehicle has been spoken to by Police, and the exact circumstances of the crash remain under investigation. More >>
Police Acknowledge IPCA Findings In Non-Fatal Whanganui Shooting
Thursday, 27 August 2026, 10:51 am | New Zealand Police
The scene was chaotic, and officers used all available non-lethal tactical options in attempts to subdue and arrest the man, however these were unsuccessful, and he got to his feet and pushed past staff. More >>
Fatal Crash: Oruru Road, Peria
Thursday, 27 August 2026, 8:35 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services were called to Oruru Road near Jason Road about 8pm. More >>
Motorists Reminded To Drive To The Conditions, Central Otago
Thursday, 27 August 2026, 7:44 am | New Zealand Police
Please remember to slow down, increase following distance, exercise patience, and never drive impaired or distracted. More >>
Fatal Crash, Palmerston North
Thursday, 27 August 2026, 6:59 am | New Zealand Police
Police were notified just before 2.40am the crash involving a car and a motorcycle at the State Highway 3 and James Line intersection. More >>
