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Fatal Plane Crash Near Lake Hawea
Sunday, 30 March 2025, 2:40 pm | New Zealand Police
The Civil Aviation Authority has been notified, and a scene guard remained in place overnight. More >>
Serious Crash, Christchurch Akaroa Road, Birdlings Flat - Canterbury
Saturday, 29 March 2025, 6:39 pm | New Zealand Police
The road is closed while emergency services work at the scene, motorists are advised to expect delays. More >>
Serious Crash, Brockville Road, Dunedin - Southern
Saturday, 29 March 2025, 5:25 pm | New Zealand Police
The road is closed and diversions are being put in place, motorists are advised to take the alternate route. More >>
Fatal Dog Incident, Katikati
Saturday, 29 March 2025, 3:06 pm | New Zealand Police
Animal Management staff have taken the dogs involved in the incident. More >>
Update: Fourth Arrest In Anaru Moana Homicide
Saturday, 29 March 2025, 3:04 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector Syme said Police were grateful to the members of the public who have provided information in the years since Mr Moana’s death. If you have anything that can help, update us online now or call 105. More >>
Road Closed After Serious Crash, Horsham Downs - Waikato
Friday, 28 March 2025, 8:39 pm | New Zealand Police
Bankier Road is closed with diversions at Boyd Road and Horsham Downs Road while the Serious Crash Unit attends the scene. More >>
Update: Arrest In Homicide Investigation, Christchurch
Friday, 28 March 2025, 6:01 pm | New Zealand Police
At around 2pm today, Police - including Armed Offenders Squad - arrested the 29-year-old man at a Christchurch address. He is due to appear in Christchurch District Court on Saturday 29 March, charged with murder. More >>
Arrest Made Following Altercation In Alma, Waitaki District
Friday, 28 March 2025, 5:58 pm | New Zealand Police
Police swept into action locating and arresting the 24-year-old man shortly after, taking him into custody. More >>
Serious Crash: SH2, Maungatāwhiri - Counties Manukau
Friday, 28 March 2025, 5:42 pm | New Zealand Police
Diversions are due to be put in place, but we advise motorists to expect delays and to take an alternative route if at all possible. More >>
Road Blocked, Hataitai - Wellington
Friday, 28 March 2025, 2:46 pm | New Zealand Police
One car is currently on its roof, and as such, motorists are asked to take the diversion via Crawford Road, Rongotai Road, and Kilbirnie Crescent. More >>
Police Appeal For Information Following Aggravated Robbery In Tauranga
Friday, 28 March 2025, 1:50 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has since been identified, and today Police executed a search warrant at a Tauranga residential address where that young person was taken into custody. More >>
The Pointy End Of Police Work
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 4:42 pm | New Zealand Police
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers welcomed six new patrol dog teams after their graduation today at the Police Dog Training Centre at Trentham, Upper Hutt. More >>
Arrests Made As Police Issue Appeal In Aggravated Robberies Investigation
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Police
Acting Detective Inspector Simon Harrison says two arrests have been made in recent days, with investigations progressing. More >>
Man Charged With Murder Following Kawerau Homicide
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 2:03 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services were called to the property at around 8.45am after a man was located deceased on the front doorstep of the address. Police have been working hard to piece together the events surrounding the man’s death and today arrested and charged ... More >>
Stolen Vehicle Lands Two In Court For Two Separate Incidents
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 1:50 pm | New Zealand Police
Far North Area Response Manager, Senior Sergeant Richard Garton, says the unit conducted an area search and quickly located the vehicle abandoned on Grigg Street. More >>
Police Hone In On Waiuku Offenders
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Police
Sergeant Michael Robinson says a large quantity of graffiti went up on buildings between 6 and 8 March. More >>
Road Closed: State Highway 5, Te Pohue - Eastern
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 12:39 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services were called to the scene, between Te Pohue Loop Road and Richmond Road, about 11.20am. More >>
Driver Sentenced For Serious Crash
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 12:38 pm | New Zealand Police
The force of the impact caused the van to become airborne, landing backwards in a ditch across the road. Neither driver was injured, but four passengers in the van suffered a range of serious injuries and another seven were assessed and discharged ... More >>
Charges Laid Over Murupara Incident
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 11:51 am | New Zealand Police
Enquiries into the incident are ongoing and further charges are possible. The station has been secured and repairs will begin as soon as possible. More >>
Fatal Crash, Marton
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 8:54 am | New Zealand Police
The Serious Crash Unit has examined the scene, and enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. More >>
