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Assessment Completed At Lake Moeraki

Wednesday, 23 September 2026, 7:16 pm | New Zealand Police

Senior Sergeant Kirkwood says while the outcome may be disappointing for families keen for answers, the operation has enabled investigators to thoroughly assess information that warranted examination. More >>

Update: Homicide Investigation Launched, Southland

Wednesday, 23 September 2026, 4:33 pm | New Zealand Police

Emergency services were called to an address around 6:50pm on Sunday, and the child was transported to hospital in critical condition. More >>

Road Blocked: Roscommon Road, Manurewa

Wednesday, 23 September 2026, 2:52 pm | New Zealand Police

The crash was reported to Police at 1.45pm. More >>

Police Presence In And Around Hastings For Gang Tangi

Wednesday, 23 September 2026, 1:45 pm | New Zealand Police

While the exact timeline is yet to be confirmed, there is expected to be an increased presence of gang members in the city and the wider Hawke’s Bay area, including members travelling into the region. More >>

Charges Laid Following Aggravated Burglary, Kaikohe

Wednesday, 23 September 2026, 12:58 pm | New Zealand Police

The charges come after an elderly man and a dog sustained serious injuries at a residential address on Cottage Court on 13 September. More >>

Fatal Crash, SH10, Totara North, Northland

Wednesday, 23 September 2026, 9:33 am | New Zealand Police

State Highway 10 is closed between Otangaroa Road and Taratara Road. A diversion is in place. More >>

Waikato River Search

Wednesday, 23 September 2026, 8:50 am | New Zealand Police

Public on the river today are asked to keep an eye out for any items of interest and to contact Police if they see anything. More >>

Update – Man Dies Following Disorder In Lower Hutt

Wednesday, 23 September 2026, 7:05 am | New Zealand Police

Police were called to Waterloo Road about 2am on Sunday 30 August after a report of a disorder incident. More >>

Police Impersonators Find Cuffs Are On Their Own Wrists

Wednesday, 23 September 2026, 7:04 am | New Zealand Police

Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Ash Clements says one of the men was in possession of a 2017 black Holden Commodore, which had previously been a Police vehicle. More >>

Update: Lake Moeraki Search

Tuesday, 22 September 2026, 6:49 pm | New Zealand Police

Police continue to ask members of the public to keep clear of the operational area while the work continues. More >>

Alarm Bells Ringing For Car Thieves

Tuesday, 22 September 2026, 6:19 pm | New Zealand Police

An 18-year-old man will appear in Waitākere District Court on 5 October charged with unlawfully getting into a motor vehicle. More >>

Two Arrested In Relation To Series Of Dishonesty Offences

Tuesday, 22 September 2026, 3:21 pm | New Zealand Police

Area Prevention Manager, Senior Sergeant Shaun Jones, said the offending had a significant impact on local retailers, staff, and business owners. More >>

Name Release, Fatal Crash, Invercargill

Tuesday, 22 September 2026, 1:58 pm | New Zealand Police

Police's enquiries into the circumstances of the crash remain ongoing. More >>

Off-Ramp Closed: Massey Road, SH20

Tuesday, 22 September 2026, 1:10 pm | New Zealand Police

The Massey Road off-ramp is closed while we work to clear the scene. More >>

Road Closures, Princes And Dowling Street, Dunedin Central

Tuesday, 22 September 2026, 12:44 pm | New Zealand Police

Motorists are advised to take alternative routes, and the public is advised to avoid the area. More >>

Police Acknowledge Sentencing Of Scott James Southwood

Tuesday, 22 September 2026, 10:16 am | New Zealand Police

While this matter has now concluded in court, Police encourage any other victims to come forward. More >>

Search For ZK-EBU On Lake Moeraki

Tuesday, 22 September 2026, 9:30 am | New Zealand Police

Tomorrow will involve a sonar search of the lake and any metal found will be investigated further. More >>

On The Scent Of Suspicious Activity

Tuesday, 22 September 2026, 9:23 am | New Zealand Police

Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Craig Burrow, Auckland City CIB, says officers dispatched to the suspicious activity were instead greeted by a suspicious smell. More >>

Fatal Crash: Pakuranga

Tuesday, 22 September 2026, 7:03 am | New Zealand Police

The Serious Crash Unit attended and enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the crash are ongoing. More >>

Appeal For Information After Driver Arrested, Waikato Expressway

Tuesday, 22 September 2026, 7:02 am | New Zealand Police

About 6pm, Police began receiving reports of a black Subaru Legacy being driven at high speed near Huntly, allegedly weaving across lanes, braking unpredictably, and swerving towards other vehicles, forcing them to take evasive action. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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