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Road Closed, Norton Road, Hamilton - Waikato
Wednesday, 7 May 2025, 5:29 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. More >>
Police Statement On Incident Outside East Auckland Bar
Wednesday, 7 May 2025, 5:21 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are now investigating the actions of those present at the bar in Botany Junction, along with some of the other driving behaviour earlier in the day. More >>
Arrest Made Following Fort Street Firearms Incident
Wednesday, 7 May 2025, 1:37 pm | New Zealand Police
The 28-year-old man has been charged with presenting a firearm, unlawful possession of a firearm and wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. More >>
Name Release: Fatal Crash, Central Otago
Wednesday, 7 May 2025, 12:18 pm | New Zealand Police
He was William Booth, 33, from Nevis. Police extends our sympathies to his family and friends during this difficult time. More >>
Murder Charge Laid In Waiuku Homicide
Wednesday, 7 May 2025, 10:48 am | New Zealand Police
A 50-year-old man was arrested at the time and was initially charged with male assaults female. More >>
Bus Crash In Pahurehure
Wednesday, 7 May 2025, 9:43 am | New Zealand Police
Police are conducting an examination at the scene and the public is advised avoid the area if possible. More >>
Clyde Street, Hamilton Closed
Wednesday, 7 May 2025, 8:56 am | New Zealand Police
Members of the public are advised to avoid the area and expect delays around the surrounding areas. More >>
Name Release: Fatal Crash, Coastlands
Wednesday, 7 May 2025, 8:03 am | New Zealand Police
He was Paul Jukka Makela, 56, of Kawerau. More >>
Update: Search For Missing Tramper, Milford Sound
Wednesday, 7 May 2025, 7:44 am | New Zealand Police
Due to weather conditions, helicopters have been unable to fly, however teams on the ground will continue to search from first light. More >>
Rescue Teams Keeping Positive In Search For Missing Tramper
Tuesday, 6 May 2025, 8:22 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Tracy Ward says a large number of resources have been working through arduous terrain, assisted by helicopter crews. More >>
Firearms Registry Cracks 400,000th Firearm
Tuesday, 6 May 2025, 4:49 pm | New Zealand Police
Acting Executive Director, Superintendent Richard Wilson, says the Registry is part of a broad response to firearms harm in our communities, and delivers greater transparency and accountability when firearms are bought and sold, imported, and manufactured. More >>
Significant Cocaine Seizure Leads To Arrests Across NZ
Tuesday, 6 May 2025, 4:23 pm | New Zealand Police
The investigation has been ongoing over the past six weeks and has led to the arrest of four men, aged 30-36, from Christchurch, Wellington, Tauranga and Auckland. More >>
Man Before The Courts After Incident In Masterton
Tuesday, 6 May 2025, 2:39 pm | New Zealand Police
A 25-year-old man appeared in Masterton District Court today, charged with unlawful possession of a firearm and conducting a dangerous act with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. More >>
Homicide Investigation Launched In Manurewa
Tuesday, 6 May 2025, 1:43 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector Shaun Vickers, Counties Manukau CIB, says upon arrival, a man was located in a critical condition but despite the best efforts from emergency services, he died at the scene. More >>
Police Stress Safety To Heavy Vehicle Drivers
Tuesday, 6 May 2025, 1:13 pm | New Zealand Police
“I’m asking drivers to make sure they are getting a good night’s sleep, taking regular breaks, checking their speed, and wearing their seatbelts.” More >>
Witnesses Sought After Suspicious Fire In Bluff
Tuesday, 6 May 2025, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Police
Senior Constable Pete Jenkins says a man carrying a red petrol can was seen running away from the vehicle after it was set on fire. More >>
SH2 Blocked, Matawai - Eastern
Tuesday, 6 May 2025, 11:57 am | New Zealand Police
There are no injuries but motorists are asked to drive with care. More >>
Police And Health NZ Continue To Implement Mental Health Response Changes
Tuesday, 6 May 2025, 10:14 am | New Zealand Police
Police and Health NZ will continue to work closely with these teams and districts to support their preparation and implementation for the changes and will continue work with remaining districts to get them ready to start Phase Two. More >>
Fatal Crash: South-Western Motorway
Tuesday, 6 May 2025, 8:19 am | New Zealand Police
Earlier closures of northbound lanes have now lifted, and Police advise motorists to continue to expect delays as earlier backlogs clear. More >>
Investigation Launched Into Fire
Tuesday, 6 May 2025, 8:18 am | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Michele Gillespie, of Counties Manukau CIB, says a scene guard has been in place at the restaurant overnight. More >>
