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Operation Green: Police Dig Out Cannabis Operation
Friday, 19 June 2026, 3:48 pm | New Zealand Police
Acting Senior Sergeant Corey Foster, Auckland City West Police, says the operation targeted organised criminal activity in the area, aiming to shut down any further impact to the community. More >>
Serious Crash Closes SH2, Central Hawke's Bay - Eastern
Friday, 19 June 2026, 3:46 pm | New Zealand Police
Diversions are in place and motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. More >>
On-Duty Taxi Driver Found Over The Limit
Friday, 19 June 2026, 3:12 pm | New Zealand Police
The taxi van was heading northbound, and another motorist called us reporting the driver had been potentially falling asleep at the wheel, Senior Sergeant Bill Russell, Auckland Motorways, says. More >>
Two Apprehended After Stealing Cars
Friday, 19 June 2026, 1:32 pm | New Zealand Police
Counties Manukau East Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Ann Wilkie says around 11.18pm Police received reports two suspected stolen vehicles were being driven in tandem on Ridge Road, Howick. More >>
Sudden Death Investigation Launched, Tokoroa
Friday, 19 June 2026, 11:25 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services responded, but sadly she was pronounced deceased at the scene. More >>
Search And Rescue Operation Launched, Taharoa
Friday, 19 June 2026, 10:56 am | New Zealand Police
Dilane Harding, 55, was reported missing around 7pm yesterday [Thursday 18 June] after he failed to return home from fishing off Paparoa Rock on the west coast of Taharoa earlier in the morning. More >>
Two Charged After Point Chevalier Fire
Friday, 19 June 2026, 8:53 am | New Zealand Police
Police units conducted area enquiries, assisted by camera operators, and located two people matching witness descriptions a short distance away. More >>
Traffic Delays, Takapuna
Friday, 19 June 2026, 7:51 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services will remain in the area while the situation is dealt with. Police are asking motorists to take care, expect delays and avoid the area if possible. More >>
Fatal Crash, Gisborne
Friday, 19 June 2026, 7:50 am | New Zealand Police
Despite medical attention, the sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene. More >>
Serious Crash, Flat Bush - Counties Manukau
Thursday, 18 June 2026, 6:12 pm | New Zealand Police
The road is closed, with diversions in place, and motorists should avoid the area. More >>
Serious Crash, SH45, South Taranaki - Central
Thursday, 18 June 2026, 6:06 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists should avoid the area at this time. Diversions are in place. More >>
Fatal Crash Investigation: Appeal For Information
Thursday, 18 June 2026, 4:36 pm | New Zealand Police
The single-vehicle crash happened about 5:10pm on 31 October 2025 and resulted in the death of the sole occupant, Detective Deb Ngatai says. More >>
Fatal Crash, Kinleith
Thursday, 18 June 2026, 9:27 am | New Zealand Police
Police were called to the single vehicle crash on Kauri Road around 3.40pm. More >>
Body Located, Lake Tekapo
Thursday, 18 June 2026, 6:57 am | New Zealand Police
On Wednesday 17 June, around 8.40am, Police were called with a report that the body of a man was seen in the shallows on the western shore of Lake Tekapo. More >>
Seconds Become Crucial As Tragedy Avoided
Wednesday, 17 June 2026, 8:04 pm | New Zealand Police
Three Police officers had merely minutes to prevent a tragedy. All three members from the Auckland Police Maritime Unit sprang into action as a vehicle was quickly pulled under water in Okahu Bay on Monday afternoon. “The first officer entered ... More >>
Fatal Crash: Red Beach
Wednesday, 17 June 2026, 8:03 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm a person has died following an earlier crash in Red Beach. The single vehicle crash was reported on Red Beach Road at 12.26pm. The crash occurred at a shopping complex, where the vehicle has impacted a food outlet. Despite medical ... More >>
Serious Crash, Kauri Road, Kinleith - Bay Of Plenty
Wednesday, 17 June 2026, 5:02 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists are asked to expect delays and avoid the area where possible. More >>
Police Operation Shuts Down Auckland Methamphetamine Ring
Wednesday, 17 June 2026, 1:20 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have busted an offshore criminal cell operating across Auckland, allegedly producing and distributing methamphetamine. Known as Operation Haste, eight search warrants were executed across various locations in Auckland on Tuesday morning, including ... More >>
Serious Crash, Red Beach - Waitematā
Wednesday, 17 June 2026, 1:18 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are at the scene of a crash on Red Beach Road, Red Beach. Police were called at 12.26pm after a car impacted a building. One person has suffered serious injuries and is being treated at the scene. Enquiries are ongoing into the circumstances ... More >>
Arrest Made After Death In Auckland CBD
Wednesday, 17 June 2026, 8:58 am | New Zealand Police
A 23-year-old man will appear in the Auckland District Court today charged with murder. More >>
