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Police Continue To Investigate 2019 Death Of Rotorua Mother
Tuesday, 9 June 2026, 3:20 pm | New Zealand Police
Melissa was the mother of two young children. She is remembered by those who knew her. More >>
Police Acknowledge IPCA Report On Placing Children And Young People InAlternative Care
Tuesday, 9 June 2026, 11:24 am | New Zealand Police
Assistant Commissioner Tusha Penny says section 48 does not apply to many of the complex family situations Police regularly encounter. More >>
IPCA Investigates Complaints About Police Placement Of Children And Young People Without Caregiver Consent
Tuesday, 9 June 2026, 10:12 am | New Zealand Police
The children and young people who were the subject of the complaints were aged between 11 and 15 years old. More >>
Choc-A-Block With Charges
Tuesday, 9 June 2026, 9:28 am | New Zealand Police
Auckland City West Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Wayne Kitcher, says a 35-year-old man is now facing 21 charges and has been remanded in custody. More >>
Name Release, Fatal Crash, Grahams Road
Tuesday, 9 June 2026, 8:17 am | New Zealand Police
Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. More >>
Serious Crash, SH43, Toko, Stratford - Central
Monday, 8 June 2026, 7:10 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash on East Road, State Highway 43, at Toko, Stratford tonight. The two-vehicle crash was reported about 6.05pm, at the intersection of Skinner Road. One person is being flown to hospital with serious ... More >>
Crash Following Fleeing Driver Incident, Hamilton
Monday, 8 June 2026, 5:36 pm | New Zealand Police
A number of investigations are underway, and the matter will be referred to the IPCA. More >>
Fatal Crash, SH1, Spotswood
Monday, 8 June 2026, 5:35 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following an earlier two-vehicle crash in Spotswood this morning. Emergency services were called to Parnassus Road (SH1) near McPhersons Stream Bridge at around 8.33am. Sadly, despite best efforts, one person died in hospital. The Serious ... More >>
Maraekakaho Road Closed Following Crash - Eastern
Monday, 8 June 2026, 5:34 pm | New Zealand Police
Maraekakaho Road is currently closed near State Highway 50 following a crash. The crash involving a car and a cyclist was reported at 3:45pm. The cyclist has been seriously injured. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. More >>
Pawsitively Purrfect Result After Police Pinpoint Pricey Pets
Monday, 8 June 2026, 5:33 pm | New Zealand Police
A man who had his two most prized possessions pinched from his Westgate home while in the process of moving house is praising Police after their safe return. Police received a report relating to a catastrophic burglary at a Rush Creek Drive property ... More >>
Man Arrested Following Assault In Havelock North
Monday, 8 June 2026, 4:05 pm | New Zealand Police
We wish to thank the public for the information that was provided to Police in relation to this incident, and for their ongoing support. More >>
New Zealand Police Welcome Australian Officers To Our Shores
Monday, 8 June 2026, 2:23 pm | New Zealand Police
Assistant Commissioner Deployment Jeanette Park says four Australian police officers began training at the Royal New Zealand Police College (RNZPC) on 25 May. More >>
Police Make Arrest Following Serious Assault, Whangārei
Monday, 8 June 2026, 1:23 pm | New Zealand Police
The man has been remanded in custody and will appear in Whangārei District Court on 29 June. More >>
Grey Street, Hamilton Closed Following Crash
Monday, 8 June 2026, 1:22 pm | New Zealand Police
Cordons are in place and motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect significant delays as the road is expected to be closed for some time. More >>
Serious Crash, SH1, Spotswood - Canterbury
Monday, 8 June 2026, 9:21 am | New Zealand Police
The road will be closed, with diversions in place. More >>
Serious Crash, SH3, Rukuhia - Waikato
Monday, 8 June 2026, 7:17 am | New Zealand Police
Initial indications are that one person may be seriously injured. More >>
Two In Custody Following Fleeing Vehicle Incident In Hastings
Monday, 8 June 2026, 6:53 am | New Zealand Police
Police spotted the vehicle on Clive Street just before 6:15pm, it had been involved in a separate fleeing driver incident yesterday and police signalled for it to stop. More >>
Road Re-Opened, SH30 Te Teko - Bay Of Plenty
Sunday, 7 June 2026, 4:16 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 30 near Galatea Road in Te Teko has re-opened after an earlier vehicle fire. Police would like to thank motorists for their patience and understanding. More >>
Fatal Crash, Kopu
Sunday, 7 June 2026, 3:44 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died after a two-vehicle crash on Paeroa-Kopu Road, Kopu, last night. Emergency services were called to the scene about 9pm. Sadly, one person died at the scene. The Serious Crash Unit has examined the scene, and enquiries into the ... More >>
Appeal For Information Following Assault In Havelock North Park
Sunday, 7 June 2026, 3:43 pm | New Zealand Police
Police will be conducting reassurance patrols in the area today and in the coming days. More >>
