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Charges Laid In Relation To The Supply Of Methamphetamine, Marlborough
Monday, 10 August 2026, 3:44 pm | New Zealand Police
On Tuesday 4 August Police from the Tasman Organised Crime Unit, with assistance of staff from the Christchurch Organised Crime Unit, executed a search warrant at a property in Sydenham, Christchurch. More >>
Delays On Southern Motorway Following Crash
Monday, 10 August 2026, 2:57 pm | New Zealand Police
The four-vehicle crash, after the Market Road off ramp, was reported to Police at 1.43pm. More >>
Crash: Ponsonby Road
Monday, 10 August 2026, 2:41 pm | New Zealand Police
The crash was reported on Ponsonby Road, near the intersection with Brown Street, just after 2pm. More >>
Pole Position For Court
Monday, 10 August 2026, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Police
A 38-year-old male will appear in Manukau District Court today, charged with two counts of wilful damage, burglary, and resist Police. More >>
Man Arrested Following Timaru Incident
Monday, 10 August 2026, 2:06 pm | New Zealand Police
At around 11:20am, Police were called to Luxmore Road, Marchwiel following reports of a firearm being discharged towards a property. More >>
Crash State Highway 5, Te Pohue, Hawkes Bay
Monday, 10 August 2026, 11:38 am | New Zealand Police
Traffic is now down to one lane, with the north bound lane open. More >>
Police Seek Information Following Napier Ram Raid
Monday, 10 August 2026, 11:17 am | New Zealand Police
An investigation is underway, including enquiries to identify those responsible and reviewing CCTV footage. More >>
Delays Following Crash, Birkdale
Monday, 10 August 2026, 10:38 am | New Zealand Police
Motorists are asked to avoid the area if possible or follow the diversions in place. More >>
No Hiding For Cover, Thieves Come A Copper
Monday, 10 August 2026, 8:55 am | New Zealand Police
Senior Sergeant Tony Ngau Chun, Auckland East Area Response Manager, says officers were on the scene within three minutes. More >>
Two Arrested Following Fleeing Driver Incident Across Central District
Monday, 10 August 2026, 7:09 am | New Zealand Police
Officers set up road spikes however the vehicle avoided them and continued to flee. More >>
Investigation Underway After Rotorua Lakefront Assault
Saturday, 8 August 2026, 3:59 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are now working to establish the full circumstances of what has occurred, and charges are being considered. More >>
Investigation Underway After Rotorua Lakefront Assault
Saturday, 8 August 2026, 3:59 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are now working to establish the full circumstances of what has occurred, and charges are being considered. More >>
Man Arrested, Meth Seized Following Christchurch Search Warrant
Friday, 7 August 2026, 5:10 pm | New Zealand Police
Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Brad Grainger says members of the Canterbury Major and Organised Crime Unit executed the warrant at a Lyttleton Street address in relation to an investigation. More >>
Man Arrested For Drug Importation, Wellington
Friday, 7 August 2026, 4:28 pm | New Zealand Police
The man faces charges including attempts to import and possession for supply. He’s due to reappear in the Wellington District Court on 27 August. More >>
Motorists Advised To Avoid SH5, Waiotapu
Friday, 7 August 2026, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Police
The road is currently closed northbound, motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. More >>
Covert Retail Crime Operation Sends A Sting
Friday, 7 August 2026, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Police
Counties Manukau Central Acting Area Commander Inspector Warrick Adkin says Police are targeting retail crime on a multitude of fronts. More >>
Epsom Incident: Update On Cyclist's Condition
Friday, 7 August 2026, 1:30 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can advise one cyclist remains in hospital in a critical condition, following the events in Epsom on Wednesday morning. More >>
Arrest After Firearms Incident In Dargaville
Friday, 7 August 2026, 12:08 pm | New Zealand Police
Inspector Maria Nordstrom, Whangārei-Kaipara Area Commander, says it was reported a man had allegedly presented a firearm, before firing a shot into an unoccupied garage on the property. More >>
Multi-Agency Rescue Of Missing Woman In Nelson
Friday, 7 August 2026, 11:39 am | New Zealand Police
On what was one of the coldest nights of the year, Police were notified around nightfall that a woman had failed to return to her retirement village after her regular afternoon walk. More >>
State Highway 98 Closed Following Crash
Friday, 7 August 2026, 11:09 am | New Zealand Police
Police were called to a crash where a car hit a power pole on Lorne Dacre Road, Roslyn Bush, Southland, at approximately 7.50am. More >>
