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Arrest Following Firearms Incident, West Huntly
Sunday, 5 April 2026, 5:26 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Scott McKenzie: A man has been arrested this morning in relation to an incident in West Huntly on Thursday 2 April. At around 7pm, a group of men approached an address armed with firearms. A verbal altercation with the occupants ... More >>
A Night Of Disrupting Anti-Social Road Users In Manawatū
Sunday, 5 April 2026, 5:16 pm | New Zealand Police
Inspector Gray said anti-social road user behaviour will not be tolerated. More >>
Fatal Crash: Tasman
Saturday, 4 April 2026, 7:41 am | New Zealand Police
Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. More >>
Arrest Made In Relation To Wainuiomata Death
Friday, 3 April 2026, 5:40 pm | New Zealand Police
While his death was initially being treated as unexplained, Police are now investigating the matter as a homicide. More >>
Arrests Made Following Kidnapping And Aggravated Robbery, Botany
Friday, 3 April 2026, 3:41 pm | New Zealand Police
Following Police enquiries, Officers have arrested and charged two women in relation to the incident. More >>
Serious Crash, Tasman - Tasman
Friday, 3 April 2026, 3:09 pm | New Zealand Police
Initial indications are that there have been injuries. More >>
Three Arrested On Good Friday In Petone
Friday, 3 April 2026, 12:35 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services were called around 7.20am to the Lower Hutt suburb, and armed police were quickly deployed as a matter of precaution. More >>
Burglary, Main South Road, Christchurch
Friday, 3 April 2026, 11:55 am | New Zealand Police
At about 4.15am, offenders appear to have used a vehicle to enter a store, causing damage and taking a number of items. More >>
Two In Custody Following St Lukes Flee
Friday, 3 April 2026, 11:49 am | New Zealand Police
Police are maintaining a high level of visibility on our roads and appreciate any reports that will help us to enforce the law. We have a clear focus on reducing road trauma. More >>
Road Closures, Petone
Friday, 3 April 2026, 9:48 am | New Zealand Police
The area is cordoned off, with road closures in place from East Street to Waione Street. More >>
Update: Unexplained Deaths, Hamilton East
Friday, 3 April 2026, 9:43 am | New Zealand Police
Police would like to reassure the community that this was an isolated incident, and we are not looking for anyone else in relation to the matter. More >>
Fatal Crash, Ettrick, Central Otago
Friday, 3 April 2026, 8:01 am | New Zealand Police
One person was found deceased at the scene. The Serious Crash Unit were advised and enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. More >>
Unexplained Deaths, Hamilton East
Friday, 3 April 2026, 7:58 am | New Zealand Police
Cordons remain in place at York Street while Police carry out a scene examination and a scene guard will remain in place overnight. More >>
Police Urge Hawke’s Bay Clubs To Remain Vigilant Following Series Of Burglaries
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 1:28 pm | New Zealand Police
If a burglary occurs, Police are urging clubs to report it immediately and avoid touching or disturbing the scene so Scenes of Crime Officers (SOCO) can attend and preserve forensic evidence where possible. More >>
Rain With A Chance Of Charges
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 12:50 pm | New Zealand Police
A short time later, the vehicle was sighted on Waiare Road, Kaeo. The vehicle was then abandoned, and a man was seen running into the bush. More >>
Unexplained Death, Wainuiomata
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 12:47 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services remain at the scene, and cordons are in place along Wainuiomata Road inclusive of Reading Street and The Strand. More >>
Plan Your Trip - Keep Safe On The Road This Easter
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 11:20 am | New Zealand Police
Over Easter weekend in 2025, four lives were lost on roads – down from seven deaths recorded for the same period the year before. More >>
Fake Guns, Real Consequences
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 9:50 am | New Zealand Police
At around 10.40pm, Police received a report of youths pointing a firearm at a bus driver at Botany Town Centre. More >>
Name Release: Fatal Crash, East Tāmaki
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 9:43 am | New Zealand Police
Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. More >>
Lane Blocked: Whitford Road, Whitford
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 9:42 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services were called to Whitford Road, Whitford at 7.20am More >>
