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Update: Rangataua House Fire And Fatal Crash
Wednesday, 22 April 2026, 7:12 am | New Zealand Police
Police are working to establish what exactly has occurred at the Kaha Street address, however, we can confirm that the fire appears to be deliberately lit and that Mr Seymour’s death is of a suspicious nature. More >>
SH3 Blocked, Manutahi, South Taranaki - Central
Tuesday, 21 April 2026, 6:45 pm | New Zealand Police
The southbound lane on State Highway 3 / South Road near Lower Taumaha Road is blocked following a truck and trailer turnover. The truck was carrying a cabin, which has flipped onto the lane, blocking traffic. The northbound lane remains partially open ... More >>
Group Lands In Safe Pair Of Hands Following Rescue
Tuesday, 21 April 2026, 6:44 pm | New Zealand Police
Monday’s rescue is a reminder to anyone heading out into the elements to ensure you are prepared. More >>
Delays Following Serious Crash, Hillsborough - Auckland City
Tuesday, 21 April 2026, 6:31 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists are being advised of delays following a serious crash in Hillsborough this afternoon. Emergency services responded to reports of a crash between a vehicle and pedestrian at the intersection of Melrose and Hayr Roads just before 3.30pm. ... More >>
Information Sought After Goats Shot In Pōkeno
Tuesday, 21 April 2026, 3:21 pm | New Zealand Police
Counties Manukau South Area Investigations Manager, Detective Senior Sergeant Natalie Nelson, says the animals were inhumanly shot in a fenced paddock and the carcasses were all left on site. More >>
Find Three, Get Another One Free
Tuesday, 21 April 2026, 2:36 pm | New Zealand Police
Waitematā East Area Response Manager, Senior Sergeant CJ Miles, says three men entered the supermarket and began a coordinated effort at taking items of interest. More >>
Road Blocked, Collinge Road, Hastings - Eastern
Tuesday, 21 April 2026, 1:43 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has been transported to hospital in serious condition. The Serious Crash Unit have been advised, and the road is expected to be closed for some time while Emergency Services work at the scene. More >>
Police Nab Alleged Fuel Thief In Southland
Tuesday, 21 April 2026, 11:22 am | New Zealand Police
Police remind individuals and businesses that have fuel on their properties to make sure they are secured. More >>
Snapped: Burglar Busted On Camera
Tuesday, 21 April 2026, 10:43 am | New Zealand Police
Whangārei Area Response Manager, Senior Sergeant Rene Rakete says a man was allegedly removing items off a trailer parked in the yard. More >>
Five Retailers Facing Prosecution For Selling Nangs
Tuesday, 21 April 2026, 9:09 am | New Zealand Police
It’s great that we are holding retailers to account for breaking the law, and at the same time it’s really disappointing and frustrating that we are doing so after having engaged with them to ensure they understood the law. More >>
Two Arrested Following Attempted Aggravated Robbery, Christchurch
Tuesday, 21 April 2026, 8:46 am | New Zealand Police
Thankfully, the victim was able to escape without injury, and the offenders fled with a group of other people in two vehicles – which were reported to be stolen. More >>
Update: Mangamuka Gorge, SH1 Partially Reopened - Northland
Monday, 20 April 2026, 4:32 pm | New Zealand Police
Mangamuka Gorge, State Highway 1 has partially reopened following a single vehicle crash this morning. One lane has now opened, with traffic management in place for both northbound and southbound traffic. While traffic is moving, motorists can expect ... More >>
Continued Appeal As Further Charges Laid Against Man For Alleged Sexual Offences
Monday, 20 April 2026, 3:17 pm | New Zealand Police
Police has a number of officers and detectives dedicated to these cases and we provide a safe space to report offending in confidence. More >>
Fleeing Drivers Fail To Shake Police
Monday, 20 April 2026, 2:13 pm | New Zealand Police
A 21-year-old man will appear in Manukau District Court on Thursday charged with failing to stop, possession of cannabis and being an unlicenced driver failing to comply with prohibition. More >>
Road Closed: Mangamuka Gorge, State Highway 1
Monday, 20 April 2026, 1:48 pm | New Zealand Police
Police were called to Mangamuka at 9am following reports a truck had rolled. The driver and sole occupant was uninjured. More >>
Search Under Way For Karori Man
Monday, 20 April 2026, 1:40 pm | New Zealand Police
A search and rescue operation has been launched in Karori this morning, after a man was reported as unaccounted for following the severe weather. More >>
Arrests Made Following Aggravated Robbery, Frankton
Monday, 20 April 2026, 12:18 pm | New Zealand Police
Police continue to make enquiries to locate the remaining offenders and anyone with information on the incident or who was involved, is urged to come forward. More >>
Smile Burglars, You’re On Camera
Monday, 20 April 2026, 12:16 pm | New Zealand Police
Acting Inspector Salter says the man was taken into custody and enquiries are continuing. More >>
Update: Hastings Homicide Investigation
Monday, 20 April 2026, 9:46 am | New Zealand Police
One person was located deceased and two people subsequently passed away after being transported to hospital. More >>
Wellington Roads Affected By Heavy Rain Overnight - Wellington
Monday, 20 April 2026, 7:13 am | New Zealand Police
There is flooding in Adelaide Road and around the Basin Reserve, and the Mt Victoria tunnel is currently closed. More >>
