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Road Cleared, SH 94 / Te Anau Milford Highway
Wednesday, 1 July 2026, 3:00 pm | New Zealand Police
Police thank motorists for their patience as emergency services worked at the scene. More >>
Waikato And Counties Manukau Work Together To Intercept Violent Offenders
Wednesday, 1 July 2026, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Police
The offenders fled the scene in a vehicle, and making their way to Auckland via the motorway. More >>
Road Blocked, SH 94 / Te Anau Milford Highway
Wednesday, 1 July 2026, 1:10 pm | New Zealand Police
The incident was reported to emergency services around 10.30am. More >>
Name Release: Fatal Crash, State Highway 1, Grenada North
Wednesday, 1 July 2026, 12:00 pm | New Zealand Police
He was Gregory David Diggins, 62, from Lower Hutt. More >>
Flat Out Of Luck
Wednesday, 1 July 2026, 11:44 am | New Zealand Police
Far North Area Commander, Inspector John Fagan, says area searches were undertaken but were unable to locate the vehicle. More >>
State Highway 8 Closed Between Lake Tekapo And Twizel
Wednesday, 1 July 2026, 9:56 am | New Zealand Police
State Highway 8 (Tekapo-Twizel Road) is closed between Lake Tekapo and Twizel this morning, due to black ice. Motorists are advised to delay travel or take alternative routes where possible. More >>
Take Care In The Icy Conditions Across Southern
Wednesday, 1 July 2026, 8:47 am | New Zealand Police
Please remember to slow down, drive to the conditions, keep your distance, and drive rested and unimpaired. More >>
Motorway Closed Following Crash, Greenhithe
Wednesday, 1 July 2026, 8:16 am | New Zealand Police
Police are asking motorists to exercise caution, expect delays and seek an alternative route if possible. More >>
Fatal Crash, Huxley Street, Pahiatua
Wednesday, 1 July 2026, 7:50 am | New Zealand Police
Sadly, despite best efforts by medical professionals, the person has died overnight. More >>
State Highway 5, Eskdale Closed Following Crash
Tuesday, 30 June 2026, 8:07 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 5, Eskdale is closed between State Highway 2 and Hill Road following a crash. The single vehicle truck crash was reported at around 6:40pm. The driver sustained minor injuries. The road is expected to be closed for several hours while ... More >>
Name Release: Fatal Crash, Westland
Tuesday, 30 June 2026, 7:45 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now name the man who sadly died following a crash on State Highway 6 in Westland on Friday 26 June. He was Bruce Robert Wilkins, 34, from Christchurch. Police extend our deepest condolences to Bruce’s family and friends during this ... More >>
Serious Crash, Wainui
Tuesday, 30 June 2026, 5:52 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash between a vehicle and truck in Wainui this afternoon. The crash, on Wainui Road, was reported to Police at about 4.15pm. One person has received critical injuries. Wainui Road is blocked and diversions ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Percival Street, Rangiora
Tuesday, 30 June 2026, 5:22 pm | New Zealand Police
The road has since reopened and enquiries into the cause of the crash are ongoing. More >>
Operation Texas Results In Seized Drugs, Guns, And Arrests
Tuesday, 30 June 2026, 4:33 pm | New Zealand Police
Police made an initial arrest in July 2025, and following further investigation, Operation Texas was carried out in multiple phases between March and June 2026, Detective Inspector Alexander says. More >>
Serious Crash, Percival Street, Rangiora
Tuesday, 30 June 2026, 1:50 pm | New Zealand Police
The crash occurred about 12.45pm, between Johns Road and Victoria Street. More >>
Karamu Burnouts Lead To Arrest
Tuesday, 30 June 2026, 1:27 pm | New Zealand Police
A 21-year-old man has been charged with dangerous driving and sustained loss of traction, and the crashed car was towed from the area. More >>
Police Sniff Out Fleeing Youths
Tuesday, 30 June 2026, 1:11 pm | New Zealand Police
Cordons were established, and a Police dog unit was tasked with helping locate the pair. More >>
Crash, Mount Wellington Highway
Tuesday, 30 June 2026, 12:51 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has been transported to hospital with serious injuries. More >>
Cordons Lifted, Mount Victoria
Tuesday, 30 June 2026, 11:58 am | New Zealand Police
The area is now clear. More >>
Gas Leak, Mt Victoria
Tuesday, 30 June 2026, 11:31 am | New Zealand Police
Fire and Emergency NZ and Police were advised around 10:35am of the leak near the intersection of Pirie Street and Austin Street. More >>
