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Plea Of Sobriety Falls Flat After ‘Shocking’ Breath Test Result
Friday, 27 March 2026, 8:37 pm | New Zealand Police
A 25-year-old man was arrested and charged with driving with excess breath alcohol and has been suspended from driving for 28 days. He is expected to appear in the Nelson District Court on 30 April. More >>
$1.1 Million In Cannabis Plants Out Of The Community
Friday, 27 March 2026, 8:36 pm | New Zealand Police
The men appeared in Christchurch District Court yesterday and have been remanded in custody, due to reappear on 9 April, charged with possessing cannabis for supply, cultivates cannabis, and participating in an organised criminal group. More >>
Update: Dinghy Owner Located
Friday, 27 March 2026, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Police
Police released an appeal this afternoon after an unoccupied dinghy was found floating in Manukau Harbour. More >>
Thieves Caught After Merch Heist From Mall Shops
Friday, 27 March 2026, 1:46 pm | New Zealand Police
At about 7.45pm, three women entered the Rebel Sports store at The Base in Hamilton. Shortly after, they ran out of the store taking armfuls of clothing worth $5,394 with them. More >>
Information Sought Following Serious Crash, Wattle Downs
Friday, 27 March 2026, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Police
Acting Detective Sergeant Will O’Connell, Serious Crash Investigation Team, says the rider received critical injuries and remains in intensive care. More >>
Police Seek Owner Of Dinghy
Friday, 27 March 2026, 12:41 pm | New Zealand Police
At around 7.30am, the Auckland Police Maritime Unit were alerted to a capsized dinghy afloat off Granny Bay in the Hillsborough area of Manukau Harbour. More >>
Traffic Stop Locates Wanted Man, Bag Of Drugs
Friday, 27 March 2026, 11:27 am | New Zealand Police
Auckland City East Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Charles Ip, says the driver was taken into custody after it was found he had a warrant to arrest for failing to appear in court. More >>
Police Officer Outpaces Offender
Friday, 27 March 2026, 10:42 am | New Zealand Police
While Police continued their search of the property, a woman with a warrant out for her arrest arrived at the address and was subsequently arrested. More >>
State Highway 25 Closed Between Waihi And Whangamata
Friday, 27 March 2026, 10:07 am | New Zealand Police
Significant delays can be expected around the region, and those travelling to Beach Hop are advised to plan ahead and allow for extra travel time. More >>
Road Closure, Crawford Road, Minden
Friday, 27 March 2026, 10:00 am | New Zealand Police
Motorists across the Bay of Plenty district are urged to drive with care and allow additional time to travel. More >>
Round Of A-Paws For The Latest Graduates
Thursday, 26 March 2026, 6:14 pm | New Zealand Police
Four teams of Police Patrol Dogs, three teams of Drug Detector Dogs and three teams of Explosive Detector Dogs lined up to graduate. More >>
Appeal For Information, Burglaries, Napier
Thursday, 26 March 2026, 1:54 pm | New Zealand Police
Police were called to an address in Greenmeadows about 6am this morning after two offenders were found in the victim’s house. More >>
Local Knowledge Proves Pivotal In Trio Of Arrests
Thursday, 26 March 2026, 12:53 pm | New Zealand Police
Acting Detective Inspector Megan Goldie, Waitematā CIB, says the group fled in a light blue Nissan Tiida prior to Police arrival. More >>
Man In Custody Following Grove Street Incident, Nelson
Thursday, 26 March 2026, 11:43 am | New Zealand Police
Charges are being considered, and cordons have been stood down. More >>
Cordons In Place, Grove Street, Nelson
Thursday, 26 March 2026, 8:40 am | New Zealand Police
Members of the public are advised to avoid the area. More >>
Fatal Crash, Makara
Wednesday, 25 March 2026, 8:33 pm | New Zealand Police
Makara Road was closed while a scene examination took place and has since reopened. More >>
Critical Incident Investigation After Death In Custody
Wednesday, 25 March 2026, 6:35 pm | New Zealand Police
Several investigations will now get underway, including the critical incident investigation, which will examine the course of events this morning. More >>
Update: Common Room Bar Fight, Hastings
Wednesday, 25 March 2026, 6:23 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are not ruling out and further arrests and would also like to speak with the five people, as we believe they may be able to assist in our enquiries. More >>
Update: Charges Laid Following Serious Assault, Christchurch
Wednesday, 25 March 2026, 3:12 pm | New Zealand Police
The victim was transported to hospital in a serious condition and remains in hospital in a stable condition. More >>
Blenheim Street, Upper Hutt Closed - Wellington
Wednesday, 25 March 2026, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Police
Blenheim Street, Upper Hutt is currently closed due to a nearby fire. More >>
