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Charges Laid Following Serious Assault At Masjid

Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 1:34 pm | New Zealand Police

Four men, aged between 19 and 22, have now been jointly charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. More >>

Off-Duty Member Helps Curb Dangerous Driver

Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 10:49 am | New Zealand Police

Just after 9pm on Tuesday night, a Toyota Hilux was allegedly being driven dangerously on State Highway 1. More >>

Police On Burglar's Scent

Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 9:55 am | New Zealand Police

“Units arrived at the address and found clear signs that the house had been burgled", says Inspector MinHo Lee, Counties Manukau Central Area Prevention Manager. More >>

Name Release: Fatal Crash, Poihipi Road, Wairakei

Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 9:43 am | New Zealand Police

Police can now name the man who died after a crash on Poihipi Road, Wairakei, on Sunday 31 May. He was Whetumarama Brian Richards, 32, from Taupō. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones at this difficult time. Enquiries into the crash are ... More >>

Fatal Crash, Hikurangi

Tuesday, 9 June 2026, 7:48 pm | New Zealand Police

Police can confirm two people have died following a crash in Hikurangi earlier today. The crash involving two vehicles on State Highway 1, near King Street was reported just after 3pm. One person died at the scene, a second person died in hospital a ... More >>

Far North Homicide: Vehicle Sightings Sought

Tuesday, 9 June 2026, 6:42 pm | New Zealand Police

Police are seeking information on the movements of a homicide victim’s vehicle following her death in the Far North last week. Operation Peony is investigating the alleged murder of 76-year-old Tārati (Dorothy) Buckley in Whirinaki. Today, ... More >>

Serious Crash, State Highway 1 Closed, Hikurangi - Northland

Tuesday, 9 June 2026, 4:23 pm | New Zealand Police

State Highway 1 has been closed and diversions are in place via King Street and George Street. More >>

Police Continue To Investigate 2019 Death Of Rotorua Mother

Tuesday, 9 June 2026, 3:20 pm | New Zealand Police

Melissa was the mother of two young children. She is remembered by those who knew her. More >>

Police Acknowledge IPCA Report On Placing Children And Young People InAlternative Care

Tuesday, 9 June 2026, 11:24 am | New Zealand Police

Assistant Commissioner Tusha Penny says section 48 does not apply to many of the complex family situations Police regularly encounter. More >>

IPCA Investigates Complaints About Police Placement Of Children And Young People Without Caregiver Consent

Tuesday, 9 June 2026, 10:12 am | New Zealand Police

The children and young people who were the subject of the complaints were aged between 11 and 15 years old. More >>

Choc-A-Block With Charges

Tuesday, 9 June 2026, 9:28 am | New Zealand Police

Auckland City West Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Wayne Kitcher, says a 35-year-old man is now facing 21 charges and has been remanded in custody. More >>

Name Release, Fatal Crash, Grahams Road

Tuesday, 9 June 2026, 8:17 am | New Zealand Police

Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. More >>

Serious Crash, SH43, Toko, Stratford - Central

Monday, 8 June 2026, 7:10 pm | New Zealand Police

Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash on East Road, State Highway 43, at Toko, Stratford tonight. The two-vehicle crash was reported about 6.05pm, at the intersection of Skinner Road. One person is being flown to hospital with serious ... More >>

Crash Following Fleeing Driver Incident, Hamilton

Monday, 8 June 2026, 5:36 pm | New Zealand Police

A number of investigations are underway, and the matter will be referred to the IPCA. More >>

Fatal Crash, SH1, Spotswood

Monday, 8 June 2026, 5:35 pm | New Zealand Police

One person has died following an earlier two-vehicle crash in Spotswood this morning. Emergency services were called to Parnassus Road (SH1) near McPhersons Stream Bridge at around 8.33am. Sadly, despite best efforts, one person died in hospital. The Serious ... More >>

Maraekakaho Road Closed Following Crash - Eastern

Monday, 8 June 2026, 5:34 pm | New Zealand Police

Maraekakaho Road is currently closed near State Highway 50 following a crash. The crash involving a car and a cyclist was reported at 3:45pm. The cyclist has been seriously injured. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. More >>

Pawsitively Purrfect Result After Police Pinpoint Pricey Pets

Monday, 8 June 2026, 5:33 pm | New Zealand Police

A man who had his two most prized possessions pinched from his Westgate home while in the process of moving house is praising Police after their safe return. Police received a report relating to a catastrophic burglary at a Rush Creek Drive property ... More >>