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Teamwork Leads To Swift Arrest As Alleged Thief’s Plan Goes Awry
Friday, 8 May 2026, 7:43 am | New Zealand Police
The incident began unfolding about 8.50pm on Wednesday, near Seaview Road in Whakatāne when a person unlawfully entered a camper that was parked out by the heads. However, much to the surprise of the alleged thief, they had passengers. More >>
Crash Blocks SH2, Edgecumbe - Bay Of Plenty
Thursday, 7 May 2026, 5:52 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 2/Awakeri Road in Edgecumbe is blocked due to a two-vehicle crash. It happened at the intersection with Western Drain Road shortly after 4:50pm. Initial indications suggest at least one person is critically injured. The Serious Crash ... More >>
State Highway 3/Mountain Road Closed Following Crash - Central
Thursday, 7 May 2026, 3:22 pm | New Zealand Police
The road is currently closed between Durham Road and Norfolk Road. More >>
Drugs, Guns And Plywood – Man Arrested For Midnight Movements
Thursday, 7 May 2026, 11:57 am | New Zealand Police
The male was detained, and police located methamphetamine, drug utensils, ecstasy tablets, and a quantity of cannabis. More >>
Dogged Determination Locates Fleeing Youths
Thursday, 7 May 2026, 11:55 am | New Zealand Police
Northland District Prevention Manager, Inspector Dean Robinson, says the youths were allegedly travelling across the region in a stolen Toyota Aqua while targeting other vehicles. More >>
Update: Man Charged In Relation To Ruatiti Double Homicide
Thursday, 7 May 2026, 10:30 am | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector Gerard Bouterey says this arrest represents a significant milestone for the investigation team and Police are pleased to have this result for the Brendon and Trina's families. More >>
Investigation Continues Into Far North Death
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 5:18 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Christan Fouhy, of Northland CIB, says investigation staff will remain present in the area. More >>
Arrest Follows Spate Of Vehicle Thefts And Burglaries
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 4:00 pm | New Zealand Police
The offending occurred across Pegasus, West Melton, Casebrook, Christchurch and Hanmer Springs, with vehicles targeted overnight and personal property stolen. More >>
Lanes Blocked, SH1, Peka Peka - Wellington
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 3:43 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists should be advised to avoid the area due to heavy and slow traffic. More >>
Four Youths Arrested After Dunedin Petrol Thefts In Stolen Car
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 2:53 pm | New Zealand Police
The driver will be charged with Unlawfully takes a motor vehicle, and theft charges relating to the stolen petrol. More >>
Gang Patch Leads Police To Loaded Firearm And Ammo, Palmerston North
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 12:26 pm | New Zealand Police
The 36-year-old is due to appear in the Palmerston North District today, charged with two counts of unlawfully possessing a firearm, possessing an offensive weapon, prohibited display of gang insignia in public, and possessing a syringe. More >>
Southern Police Pleased With Duck Hunting Behaviours So Far
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 11:48 am | New Zealand Police
Senior Sergeant Peter Graham says Police are pleased that, across the board, compliance levels were high. Three firearms were seized by Southland Fish and Game for shooting without a gamebird hunting licence. More >>
Investigation Into Death On Ngapipito Road, Kaikohe
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 8:30 am | New Zealand Police
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Police through 105 online or by phone, referencing file number 260506/1270. More >>
Arrests After Rānui Incidents
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 5:05 pm | New Zealand Police
The offender was allegedly carrying a knife when he has lunged at both officers, knocking one officer over and striking his body armour at the same time. More >>
Gangs, Drugs And Firearms Operation Lands Nine In Court
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 4:56 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector James Keene, Eastern District Police, says the operation focused on both enforcement and prevention. More >>
Appeal For Information Following Assault, Nelson
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 4:08 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are specifically appealing to hear from a woman walking her dog who we believe may have witnessed the incident and spoke to the two parties involved. More >>
Missing Person Located, Hamilton
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Police
Police thank those who have provided information that assisted in locating him. More >>
Trash And Dash Trio Land In Court
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 12:29 pm | New Zealand Police
“Police will continue to actively target burglary offenders, and we ask those in our community to report any instances of suspicious behaviour so we can respond appropriately and hold these people to account.” More >>
One In Custody Following Burglaries And Fleeing Driver Incident, Whangamatā
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 11:24 am | New Zealand Police
During an initial search of the vehicle, Police located a number of items believed to have been taken from the Port Road premises. More >>
Variable Speed Signs Operational At Rural Schools In Western Bay Of Plenty
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 8:55 am | New Zealand Police
Over the next month, new variable speed school zones will come into force, with signage now operational at two rural schools in the Western Bay of Plenty. More >>
