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New Zealand Police - Latest News [Page 22]

Muck Around And Find Out

Tuesday, 23 June 2026, 1:46 pm | New Zealand Police

A rider has lost his bike for a month and been summoned to court after making a poor decision in Moerewa yesterday. At about 5pm, officers observed an unregistered dirt bike travelling at speed on Otiria Road before turning into Pokapu Road. Mid ... More >>

Police Investigating Threatening Emails

Tuesday, 23 June 2026, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Police

At this stage, Police perceive the threats to be low risk. More >>

Search Continues For Missing Fisherman In Taharoa

Tuesday, 23 June 2026, 11:55 am | New Zealand Police

A rāhui has been put in place, which follows the coastline and extends approximately three kilometres offshore. More >>

Police Acknowledge IPCA Findings – Counties Manukau

Tuesday, 23 June 2026, 10:42 am | New Zealand Police

Police have already taken steps to address the Authority’s recommendations. This includes additional training for staff involved and tightening local processes. More >>

Update: Body Located In Rongomai Park

Tuesday, 23 June 2026, 9:20 am | New Zealand Police

Emergency services were called at about 4.08pm after a member of the public located the body in a secluded area within the park, near Ōtara. More >>

Police Attending Rongomai Park

Monday, 22 June 2026, 6:43 pm | New Zealand Police

Police Search and Rescue are in attendance to reach the area and undertake a recovery operation. More >>

Commercial Cannabis Growing Operation Foiled By Police, Feilding

Monday, 22 June 2026, 6:41 pm | New Zealand Police

Detective Sergeant Joe Salisbury says during the search, officers located more than 800 cannabis plants, along with substantial quantities of dried cannabis and a significant amount of cash. More >>

Lane Blocked, Christchurch Northern Motorway, Waimakariri Bridge -Canterbury

Monday, 22 June 2026, 4:48 pm | New Zealand Police

There are no injuries, however the lane is expected to remain closed for some time to allow for clean up. More >>

Police Disheartened With High Road Deaths This Weekend

Monday, 22 June 2026, 4:46 pm | New Zealand Police

Director of Road Policing Superintendent Steve Greally says this number is incredibly disheartening. More >>

Hawke's Bay Expressway Blocked, Napier - Eastern

Monday, 22 June 2026, 4:21 pm | New Zealand Police

The expressway has been closed between the northbound Meeanee Road off-ramp and the Kennedy Road on-ramp. More >>

Fatal Crash, Antigua Street, Christchurch

Monday, 22 June 2026, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Police

At around 12.10am on Sunday 21 June, Police were called to Antigua Street near the Burke Street intersection. More >>

Serious Crash, Māngere

Monday, 22 June 2026, 11:50 am | New Zealand Police

Detours are in place on Massy Road between Yates Road and alter Street, and on Buckland Road between Royton Ave and Allen Street. More >>

Road Blocked, SH1 / Vivian Street, Wellington - Wellington

Monday, 22 June 2026, 9:07 am | New Zealand Police

The incident was reported to emergency services around 8.25am. More >>

Lane Blocked, SH 2, Remutaka Hill - Wellington

Monday, 22 June 2026, 7:08 am | New Zealand Police

Motorists are urged to delay travel or expect delays as traffic moves slowly past the scene. More >>

Fatal Crash, Hunterville

Sunday, 21 June 2026, 6:08 pm | New Zealand Police

Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on State Highway 1, Hunterville this afternoon. The two-vehicle crash near the intersection with Vinegar Hill Road was reported about 1:10pm. One person died at the scene, three others were treated ... More >>

Appeal For Information Following Crash, Papakōwhai

Sunday, 21 June 2026, 6:07 pm | New Zealand Police

Wellington Police are seeking information relating to a crash in Porirua on Thursday 18 June. The crash involving a car and a scooter on Whitford Brown Ave, Papakōwhai occurred just before 7:40am. The person on the scooter sustained moderate injuries. ... More >>

Serious Crash: Waimarama Road, Hastings - Eastern

Sunday, 21 June 2026, 4:42 pm | New Zealand Police

Two people have serious injuries after a two-car collision at Tuki Tuki, Hastings, this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the crash on Waimarama Road, between McLean and Matangi roads, about 3.45pm. The road is likely to remain closed for some ... More >>

Serious Crash, SH1 Hunterville - Central

Sunday, 21 June 2026, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Police

Emergency services are at the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash on SH1, Hunterville, near the intersection with Vinegar Hill Road. Police were called about 1.10pm. Initial reports suggest there have been serious injuries. The road will be closed, with diversions ... More >>

Operation North Pumps The Brakes On Anti-Social Road Users

Sunday, 21 June 2026, 2:23 pm | New Zealand Police

Canterbury Police successfully disrupted a planned anti-social road user gathering last night, issuing a large number of infringements, green and pink stickers, and impounding vehicles. The night began in Rangiora, where vehicles had gathered in ... More >>

Name Release, Fatal Crash, Kinleith

Sunday, 21 June 2026, 2:22 pm | New Zealand Police

Police are now in a position to release the name of the man who died following a crash on Kauri Road on Thursday 17 June. He was 29-year-old Benjamin Eric Russell, of Tokoroa. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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