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Cleared For Arrest: Aerodrome Burglar Lands In Police Custody
Monday, 13 April 2026, 1:06 pm | New Zealand Police
Senior Sergeant Armstrong urges people to report thefts in rural areas, no matter how minor they might seem. More >>
Road Blocked, SH1, Sanson - Central
Monday, 13 April 2026, 11:43 am | New Zealand Police
State Highway One is blocked following a serious crash in Sanson this morning. Emergency services were called to the two vehicle crash at around 10.55am near Bulls Bridge. SH1 is blocked in both directions and diversions are in place. Motorists are advised ... More >>
Update: Road Blocked, SH1, Hampden - Southern
Monday, 13 April 2026, 10:22 am | New Zealand Police
Motorists are advised to avoid travel on this road as no diversions are in place, and to expect significant delays. More >>
Road Blocked, SH1, Hampden - Southern
Monday, 13 April 2026, 8:03 am | New Zealand Police
SH1 is fully blocked, and no diversions are currently available. More >>
Eastern Hutt Road Closed Following Crash, Upper Hutt - Wellington
Sunday, 12 April 2026, 7:23 pm | New Zealand Police
Eastern Hutt Road is closed near the intersection with Fergusson Drive in Upper Hutt following a crash. The single vehicle crash was reported just before 6pm. One person has been critically injured, a second person has sustained serious injuries. ... More >>
Two Climbers Rescued Near Sabre Peak, Fiordland National Park
Friday, 10 April 2026, 5:02 pm | New Zealand Police
Police encourage anyone venturing into remote or alpine environments to leave their intentions with a trusted person, check weather conditions in advance, and be prepared to delay or abandon plans if conditions deteriorate. More >>
Further Arrests In Relation To Common Room Assault
Friday, 10 April 2026, 4:00 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Sergeant Heath Jones says more than 30 charges have been laid amongst those arrested. More >>
Police Locate Loaded Firearm And Nitrous Oxide
Friday, 10 April 2026, 3:58 pm | New Zealand Police
Senior Sergeant Plunkett says after further enquiries the driver is facing charges and will appear in the Auckland District Court next week. More >>
Fatal Crash: Lower Moutere
Friday, 10 April 2026, 2:40 pm | New Zealand Police
Road closures remain in place while the Serious Crash Unit conduct a scene examination. More >>
Homicide Investigation Launched, Lower Hutt
Friday, 10 April 2026, 1:42 pm | New Zealand Police
Enquiries are ongoing to establish what exactly has occurred, however Police are now treating the death as a homicide. More >>
Road Blocked Following Crash, Lower Moutere - Tasman
Friday, 10 April 2026, 1:13 pm | New Zealand Police
Initial indications are that there are serious injuries. More >>
Burglars Strike Twice In A Night In New Plymouth
Friday, 10 April 2026, 1:12 pm | New Zealand Police
An 18-year-old man and a 19-year-old woman appeared in New Plymouth District Court this week on charges of burglary and of being unlawfully in a building. More >>
Kaimai Range Blocked Following Breakdown
Friday, 10 April 2026, 11:20 am | New Zealand Police
While there is one lane still available, the traffic has built up considerably and there will be extensive delays – it is expected to remain so for another couple of hours. More >>
Police Make Arrests As Pressure Continues On Gangs In Firearms Investigations
Friday, 10 April 2026, 10:56 am | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Lautogo says upon entering the address, one person was taken into custody while allegedly actively manufacturing firearms. More >>
Police Investigating Fuel Theft From Marton Business
Friday, 10 April 2026, 9:53 am | New Zealand Police
The offenders have made off with a large amount of diesel, which is a major hit for a local business and its hard-working staff. More >>
Youth Arrested For Southland Burglaries And Fuel Thefts
Friday, 10 April 2026, 9:51 am | New Zealand Police
Nine 20 litre cans containing different fuels have been recovered and enquiries are ongoing. More >>
Appeal For Information Following Fatal Mobility Scooter Crash, New Plymouth
Friday, 10 April 2026, 9:10 am | New Zealand Police
Police continue to make enquiries into the circumstances of the crash and are now appealing for any witnesses of the crash to please come forward. More >>
Sudden Death On Malone Road, Lower Hutt, Wellington
Thursday, 9 April 2026, 3:53 pm | New Zealand Police
The immediate area has been cordoned off as inquiries are undertaken. More >>
Police Dog Unit Helps Lead To Quick Arrests In Wellington Ram-Raid
Thursday, 9 April 2026, 3:01 pm | New Zealand Police
Officers were on scene within five minutes, and upon arrival saw the front door smashed in and a vehicle dumped at the scene. More >>
Update: Papanui Death
Thursday, 9 April 2026, 1:15 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm that the death was not of a suspicious nature and has been referred to the Coroner. More >>
