New Zealand Police - Latest News [Page 21]
Mana And Connection
Tuesday, 28 July 2026, 12:14 pm | New Zealand Police
As the events season stretches on, especially with the opening of Christchurch’s new stadium, the relationship between Canterbury Police and Māori Wardens is growing in strength and confidence. More >>
Appeal For Information Following Aggravated Burglary, Lincoln
Tuesday, 28 July 2026, 11:45 am | New Zealand Police
The victim was not injured, however they – and the other occupant of the home – were understandably very shaken by the incident. More >>
Bus Crash On Glenorchy-Queenstown Road, Southern District
Tuesday, 28 July 2026, 10:16 am | New Zealand Police
Some of the occupants of the bus appear to have minor injuries. More >>
Two Youths Arrested Following Riccarton Incident
Tuesday, 28 July 2026, 8:46 am | New Zealand Police
Police successfully deployed road spikes and the vehicle continued for a short distance before being abandoned near the intersection of Waltham Road and Austin Street with all four tyres deflated. More >>
Caught For Drink And Drugs - Drivers Across Tairāwhiti
Monday, 27 July 2026, 5:20 pm | New Zealand Police
The Eastern District Impairment Team deployed to the region and worked alongside local Road Policing staff and members of the Serious Crash Unit. More >>
Live Stream Leads Police To The Scene
Monday, 27 July 2026, 3:58 pm | New Zealand Police
Around 6.10pm on 25 July, a TikTok live stream captured a motorist brandishing a machete while doing burnouts in the Titirangi town centre. More >>
Two Charged Following Papakura Firearms Incident
Monday, 27 July 2026, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Police
Police were called to an address on Hill Crescent at about 6.30pm on 23 July following reports a firearm had been discharged. More >>
Trio’s Violent Act Ends In Court Date
Monday, 27 July 2026, 12:56 pm | New Zealand Police
Three men, aged 33, 40 and 46, will appear in the Auckland District Court today charge with aggravated robbery. More >>
Fatal Crash, SH1, Dunedin
Monday, 27 July 2026, 8:31 am | New Zealand Police
One person was transported to hospital in a critical condition. More >>
Fatal Crash, SH2, Otane
Monday, 27 July 2026, 7:45 am | New Zealand Police
The road remains closed while the Serious Crash Unit examines the scene. More >>
Fatal Crash, Templeton
Monday, 27 July 2026, 7:44 am | New Zealand Police
The critically injured person died of their injuries on Tuesday 21 July. More >>
Name Release: Fatal Crash, Victoria Road, Cambridge
Sunday, 26 July 2026, 7:53 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now name the person who died in a crash in Cambridge on Friday. She was 77-year-old Judith Moreland, from Cambridge. Our thoughts are with her loved ones at this time. Enquiries to determine the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. More >>
Arrested And Impounded: Dangerous Drivers Held To Account In Taranaki
Sunday, 26 July 2026, 6:07 pm | New Zealand Police
Police responding to anti-social road user events in Taranaki over the weekend have arrested four people, issued over 50 infringements and impounded three cars and a motorcycle for dangerous driving. Inspector Mark Miller, Taranaki Area Commander, ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Kaipara
Saturday, 25 July 2026, 6:52 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a single vehicle crash in Kaipara on Saturday afternoon. Emergency services were called to Ararua Road just before 2.30pm. The sole occupant was located deceased. The road was closed while emergency services were in attendance. ... More >>
Progress In Nathaniel Sturmey Homicide Investigation
Friday, 24 July 2026, 6:49 pm | New Zealand Police
Police investigating the homicide of Nathaniel Sturmey in Lower Hutt have executed a number of search warrants across the Wellington region as enquiries into his death continue. Detective Inspector Jamie Woods, Wellington Police Field Crime Manager, ... More >>
Alleged Offenders Located In Relation To Mini Mart Aggravated Robbery, Te Kūiti
Friday, 24 July 2026, 6:48 pm | New Zealand Police
Three young people are being held to account in relation to a spate of recent offending in the King Country, including the aggravated robbery of a Te Kūiti mini mart. Earlier today, several warrants were executed in Te Kūiti, and a number of evidential items ... More >>
Community Ties To The Rescue
Friday, 24 July 2026, 4:22 pm | New Zealand Police
While the man was dressed warmly, Police were concerned he was not equipped to spend the night outdoors in the cold conditions. More >>
Fatal Crash, Victoria Road, Cambridge
Friday, 24 July 2026, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Police
Sadly, one person was located deceased at the scene. More >>
Police Comment On Sentencing: Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming’s Death A Senseless Act That Profoundly Affected Staff
Friday, 24 July 2026, 1:42 pm | New Zealand Police
This was a cowardly and senseless act and while no court outcome can undo the harm caused, we acknowledge this sentencing as an important step in the justice process. More >>
Man Charged Following Alleged Copper Theft In Tawa
Friday, 24 July 2026, 1:38 pm | New Zealand Police
The investigation relates to an incident reported on 3 July, when railway signal cables were allegedly tampered with at the southern end of the Tākapu Road platform. The damage caused multiple signal issues and disrupted rail services. More >>