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Offender In The Doghouse After Vehicle Theft
Wednesday, 15 April 2026, 1:33 pm | New Zealand Police
Police were called to Lincoln Street, Ponsonby at around 1pm on Wednesday after a dog walker’s vehicle was stolen. More >>
Recent High Road Toll Has Police Urging Caution To Drivers
Tuesday, 14 April 2026, 6:03 pm | New Zealand Police
“We will not tolerate dangerous driving of any kind and motorists can expect to see us anywhere and anytime,” Director of Road Policing, Superintendent Steve Greally says. More >>
Stolen Rings Found During Search, Gisborne
Tuesday, 14 April 2026, 4:09 pm | New Zealand Police
The rings are quite distinctive, and Police would like to return them to their rightful owner. More >>
Drugs, Cash, Weapons Located In Routine Traffic Stop, Lower Hutt
Tuesday, 14 April 2026, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Police
Police conducted a search of the vehicle and located a second hammer under the passenger seat, a pair of knuckle dusters, and bags containing cocaine. More >>
Police Seek Information After Ambulance Tyres Slashed
Tuesday, 14 April 2026, 2:48 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are investigating the wilful damage reports at two Hato Hone St John bases in Manukau and Ōtāhuhu. A new appeal is being issued after the latest incident was reported at the Ōtāhuhu Station, on Atkinson Avenue, on 9 April. More >>
Name Release And Appeal For Information: Lower Hutt
Tuesday, 14 April 2026, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Police
The investigation into the circumstances of Mr Sturmey’s death continues, and there will continue to be an increased Police presence in the Lower Hutt area. More >>
Dodgy Plates Land Duo In Court
Tuesday, 14 April 2026, 1:36 pm | New Zealand Police
Counties Manukau Central Area Prevention Manager, Inspector MinHo Lee, says Police units arrived quickly to its location at outside a bar on Maich Road. More >>
Fatal Crash, Main South Road, Selwyn
Tuesday, 14 April 2026, 1:20 pm | New Zealand Police
Sadly, one person was pronounced deceased at the scene. One other person sustained serious injuries and was transported to hospital. More >>
Man To Front Court Following Laser Strike
Tuesday, 14 April 2026, 1:16 pm | New Zealand Police
Senior Sergeant Garry Larsen, Officer in Charge, Air Support Unit, says the laser shone directly into the cockpit of the helicopter and the crew were subjected to the glare and flash blindness associated with such a strike. More >>
Update: Fatal Crash, Wairere Drive
Tuesday, 14 April 2026, 12:45 pm | New Zealand Police
One of those people tragically died in hospital overnight. Two others remain in a serious condition. More >>
Charges Not Carats For Jewellery Store Burglar
Tuesday, 14 April 2026, 11:13 am | New Zealand Police
Senior Sergeant Roelof Burger, of Counties Manukau Central Police, says the man allegedly concealed his face with a t-shirt and approached the counter. More >>
Six Youths Arrested Following Overnight Vehicle Thefts In Gisborne
Tuesday, 14 April 2026, 10:42 am | New Zealand Police
Five youths are due to appear in Gisborne Youth Court today in relation to a range of charges stemming from the incident. More >>
Road Blocked, Main South Road, Selwyn
Tuesday, 14 April 2026, 8:12 am | New Zealand Police
Motorists are advised to avoid the area as emergency services work at the scene. More >>
Fatal Crash, Te Atatū
Tuesday, 14 April 2026, 7:16 am | New Zealand Police
Two unoccupied parked cars were damaged during the collision. More >>
Road Closed, Dixon Street, Masterton
Tuesday, 14 April 2026, 7:14 am | New Zealand Police
Members of the public are advised to avoid the Dixon Street area and take alternative routes. More >>
Fatal Crash, Wairere Drive
Monday, 13 April 2026, 7:21 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a crash involving a car and truck in Hamilton today. Emergency services were alerted to the collision, on Wairere Drive at Pukete Bridge, about 2.30pm. Sadly, an occupant of the car died at the scene. Three others were ... More >>
Serious Crash, Wairere Drive, Hamilton
Monday, 13 April 2026, 5:39 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are at the scene of a serious crash involving a car and truck, which has blocked Wairere Drive at Harrowfield, Hamilton. The crash was reported about 2.30pm and happened between Pukete and River roads. One person has critical injuries while ... More >>
Road Blocked, Wairere Drive, Hamilton
Monday, 13 April 2026, 3:08 pm | New Zealand Police
Wairere Drive is blocked and diversions are in place. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. More >>
Manawatū Police Urge Community To Take Precautions When Heading Into Water After Incident
Monday, 13 April 2026, 2:32 pm | New Zealand Police
Sergeant Marcus Fellerhoff says over the summer there were eight incidents in the Kapiti, Horowhenua, and Manawatū coastlines that required emergency assistance. More >>
Fatal Crash, SH1, Sanson
Monday, 13 April 2026, 1:19 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a two vehicle crash in Sanson this morning. Emergency services were called to the crash on State Highway One on Bulls Bridge at around 10.55am. Sadly, despite the efforts of emergency services, one person died at the ... More >>
