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Scooter Thief Rolls Into Court
Thursday, 9 April 2026, 10:58 am | New Zealand Police
A 40-year-old man will appear in the Auckland District Court today charged with burglary by night and possessing instruments for conversion. More >>
Investigation Into Unexplained Death Continues, Christchurch
Thursday, 9 April 2026, 10:15 am | New Zealand Police
Police continue to make enquiries to work what exactly has happened, however at this stage the death is being treated as unexplained. More >>
Slips Blocks SH 2, Waioeka Gorge
Thursday, 9 April 2026, 7:16 am | New Zealand Police
Contractors are on site but motorists are asked to take alternate routes. More >>
Road Closed, Onehunga
Thursday, 9 April 2026, 7:15 am | New Zealand Police
Cordons are in place between Arapuni Ave and Curzon Street. More >>
Christchurch Police Appeal For Information Following Two Assaults
Wednesday, 8 April 2026, 2:41 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are working to identify the victim of the Colombo Street incident and would like to speak with them, as they may have information that could assist our investigation. More >>
Appeal For Information After Road Opens, Dunedin Southern Motorway, Burnside
Wednesday, 8 April 2026, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Police
Anyone who has dashcam footage or witnessed the incident is urged to contact Police through 105 and reference event number P066019039. More >>
Arrests In Relation To Attempts To Steal Fuel
Wednesday, 8 April 2026, 12:40 pm | New Zealand Police
Assistant Commissioner Tusha Penny says we are continuing to monitor fuel thefts, and we have started to see an increase in diesel thefts. More >>
Stop, Rest, Survive
Wednesday, 8 April 2026, 11:48 am | New Zealand Police
Senior Constable Grant Marshall from the Impairment Prevention Team says driving while fatigued is one of the top five behaviours that cause the most serious and fatal road crashes. More >>
Road Blocked, Dunedin Southern Motorway, Burnside
Wednesday, 8 April 2026, 11:16 am | New Zealand Police
Dunedin Southern Motorway is blocked in both directions and traffic is being diverted at the Main South Road off-ramps, into Concord and Kaikorai Valley Road. More >>
Arrest Made Over Papakura Firearms Incident
Wednesday, 8 April 2026, 9:54 am | New Zealand Police
The man has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm over the 8 March incident. More >>
Arrest In Mt Albert Disorder
Wednesday, 8 April 2026, 9:49 am | New Zealand Police
A 17-year-old male will appear in the Auckland Youth Court on Thursday 9 April charged with wounding, aggravated assault, unlawfully taking a motor vehicle and being an unlicensed driver. More >>
Serious Crash, Foxton Shannon Road, Moutoa - Central
Tuesday, 7 April 2026, 4:28 pm | New Zealand Police
One person is reported to have serious injuries. The power company has been notified as powerlines are down. More >>
Renewed Appeal For Information On Missing Woman Rowena Walker
Tuesday, 7 April 2026, 1:59 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Jo Carolan says Police continue to follow lines of enquiry to locate the missing 39-year-old. More >>
Name Release: Fatal Crash - Twizel, Canterbury
Tuesday, 7 April 2026, 1:56 pm | New Zealand Police
Our thoughts are with her loved ones during this difficult time. The death was referred to the Coroner. More >>
Gang Member Arrested And Charged For Drug Supply, Christchurch
Tuesday, 7 April 2026, 1:28 pm | New Zealand Police
The man, 58, has been remanded in custody and will reappear in the Christchurch District Court on 28 April, charged with supplying methamphetamine. More >>
Update – Easter Holiday Weekend Road Toll Stands At Three
Tuesday, 7 April 2026, 1:15 pm | New Zealand Police
Of note, two of the three deceased were riding motorcycles. More >>
Four Deaths On Our Roads Across Easter Holiday Weekend
Tuesday, 7 April 2026, 11:30 am | New Zealand Police
Superintendent Greally says Police will continue to target unsafe driving behaviour following the holiday period. More >>
Aggravated Robberies, Briggs Road, McBratneys Road
Tuesday, 7 April 2026, 7:14 am | New Zealand Police
Police are now making enquiries to identify and locate the offenders, and are working to determine if the incidents are linked. More >>
Crash Involving Unmarked Police Vehicle, Eden Terrace
Monday, 6 April 2026, 1:37 pm | New Zealand Police
Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. More >>
Crash Involving Unmarked Police Vehicle, Eden Terrace
Monday, 6 April 2026, 11:35 am | New Zealand Police
Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. More >>
