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Fatal Crash, Sheffield
Wednesday, 19 November 2025, 6:43 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists are advised to avoid the area, detours are in place. More >>
State Highway 73, Sheffield Closed Following Crash - Canterbury
Wednesday, 19 November 2025, 3:47 pm | New Zealand Police
The two-vehicle crash was reported at around 2:50pm. More >>
Body Found In Search For Anita Hart
Wednesday, 19 November 2025, 3:07 pm | New Zealand Police
Police, along with multiple Search and Rescue teams, have been extensively searching the area working to locate her, and while this is not the outcome we hoped for, we hope it will help provide some closure for her family and loved ones. More >>
Arrests Made After Fleeing Driver Incident, Te Kauwhata
Wednesday, 19 November 2025, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Police
A 26-year-old man is due in Huntly District Court on 25 November, charged with receiving stolen property, driving while disqualified, failing to stop for police when signalled, unlawfully possessing ammunition, and unlawfully possessing firearms. More >>
Police Release Name Following Henderson Fatality
Wednesday, 19 November 2025, 1:17 pm | New Zealand Police
Dion Raymond Kainamu, 58, sadly died after being critically injured on Tango Place, Henderson, in the early hours of 16 November. More >>
Police Halt Duo’s Crime Spree
Wednesday, 19 November 2025, 9:59 am | New Zealand Police
Two young people are allegedly behind the offending at important local facilities as well as homes in Otaua, south of Auckland. More >>
Lane Blocked, SH6, Nelson
Wednesday, 19 November 2025, 8:31 am | New Zealand Police
The lane will remain blocked for some time while the vehicle is being removed. Motorists are advised to take alternative routes where possible and expect delays. More >>
Man Arrested After Vehicle Causes Life Changing Injuries
Tuesday, 18 November 2025, 6:05 pm | New Zealand Police
The charges come in the wake of two bystanders being injured after a car lost control on State Highway 5, near Maraeroa Road, Mamaku on 11 November. More >>
Update: Fatal House Fire Incident, Sanson
Tuesday, 18 November 2025, 5:49 pm | New Zealand Police
Manawatū Area Commander Inspector Ross Grantham wants to reassure the community that Police are not seeking anybody else in relation to this investigation. More >>
Alleged Burglars Caught In The Act
Tuesday, 18 November 2025, 3:12 pm | New Zealand Police
Counties Manukau Central Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Warrick Adkin, says shortly after another member of the public called Police in relation to a vehicle that was in the process of being abandoned. More >>
Serious Crash, Kairanga Bunnythorpe Road - Central
Tuesday, 18 November 2025, 1:10 pm | New Zealand Police
The two-vehicle crash was reported at 12pm. One person has been seriously injured. More >>
Two People In Court After Disappointing Weekend On Marlborough Roads
Monday, 17 November 2025, 4:52 pm | New Zealand Police
On Saturday at around 4pm a driver sped through a Police checkpoint on State Highway 6, Pelorus, with officers having to take evasive action. More >>
Update: Fatal House Fire Incident, Sanson
Monday, 17 November 2025, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Police
The incident began about 2.30pm on Saturday, when emergency services were alerted to a house fire, on State Highway 1. Three children and a man died at the property, and the circumstances remain under investigation. More >>
Sudden Death – Riversdale Beach, Wairarapa
Monday, 17 November 2025, 3:09 pm | New Zealand Police
His death has been referred to the Coroner. More >>
Phase Three Of Mental Health Response Change Programme Begins
Monday, 17 November 2025, 2:38 pm | New Zealand Police
Police Assistant Commissioner Mike Johnson says Health NZ and Police are committed to working together to safely introduce the changes in a way that ensures those in mental distress receive appropriate care, and staff delivering it are kept safe. More >>
Search Resumes For Missing Fisherman Off Northland Coast
Monday, 17 November 2025, 1:26 pm | New Zealand Police
Police continue to ask the public to contact us on 111 if you see anything unusual in the water. More >>
Sudden Death At Takapuna Beach
Monday, 17 November 2025, 1:25 pm | New Zealand Police
Despite best efforts by Police and other emergency services in attendance, sadly we can confirm the man has since died. More >>
Man Sought For Escaping Custody Arrested
Monday, 17 November 2025, 1:24 pm | New Zealand Police
A 42-year-old man previously sought for escaping custody has been arrested. He will appear in North Shore District Court today charged with escapes custody. Police would like to thank those members of the public who contacted us and provided information. More >>
Three Off To Court Following Quick Police Work
Monday, 17 November 2025, 12:34 pm | New Zealand Police
Two men, aged 39 and 37, and a 34-year-old woman will appear in Auckland District Court today charged with burglary More >>
Police Appeal For Information Following Serious Assault In Edendale
Monday, 17 November 2025, 12:17 pm | New Zealand Police
Enquiries are under way to establish the identity of the man and woman involved in this incident and we’re hoping Edendale residents can help. More >>
