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Delays Following Crash, Hawke's Bay Expressway
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 8:52 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services were called about 8:10am to reports of a two-vehicle crash on the Expressway at Taradale. More >>
SH6 blocked, Invercargill - Southern
Monday, 4 May 2026, 8:00 pm | New Zealand Police
Diversions are in place but the public should expect delays. More >>
Property, Vehicles And Cash Seized In Mangapapa Operation
Monday, 4 May 2026, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Police
As a result of Wednesday’s search warrant in Mangapapa on 29 May, Police seized the residential property under the Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act, along with five motor vehicles, funds held in bank accounts and $42,000 cash located at the address. More >>
Name Release: Fatal Crash, SH1, Kinleith
Monday, 4 May 2026, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Police
Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. More >>
Murchison Man Found With Illegal Firearms, Explosives And Drugs
Monday, 4 May 2026, 2:13 pm | New Zealand Police
Last week, Murchison Police, with the support of Nelson CIB and the Armed Offenders Squad, were at the rural address investigating reports of illegal firearms. More >>
Update: Search For Person In Distress Concludes, Masterton
Monday, 4 May 2026, 10:43 am | New Zealand Police
Following a review of the matter this morning, the search, and our enquiries have concluded. More >>
Name Release: Fatal Crash, Wellsford
Monday, 4 May 2026, 10:34 am | New Zealand Police
Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash remain ongoing. More >>
40-year-old Man To Appear In Court After Firearms Incident Overnight, Waihi
Sunday, 3 May 2026, 3:00 pm | New Zealand Police
The 40-year-old man is due to appear in Hamilton District Court on Monday 4 May, charged with unlawful possession of a prohibited firearm, unlawful possession of a firearm, possession of methamphetamine and possession of a cannabis plant. More >>
Two Men Charged After Road Rage Incident In Christchurch
Sunday, 3 May 2026, 2:59 pm | New Zealand Police
A 27-year-old man and a 31-year-old man have been charged with wounding with intent to injure. They are scheduled to appear in Christchurch District Court on 7 May. More >>
A Case Of Beauty And The Beast: Shoplifters Target Cosmetics And Meat Products
Saturday, 2 May 2026, 4:25 pm | New Zealand Police
“Police anticipate many more files and charges will come to light once the offenders are linked to other crimes throughout the area,” says Sergeant Hessell. More >>
Fatality Following Water Related Incident, Kaikōura
Saturday, 2 May 2026, 4:22 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm a person has died following a water related incident in Kaikōura today. At around 12.40pm, Police were alerted to a boat having capsized in South Bay. Sadly, one person was located deceased. Police worked at the scene alongside ... More >>
Four Arrested Following Feilding Burglaries
Friday, 1 May 2026, 8:33 pm | New Zealand Police
Sergeant Mike Linton says the arrests reflect the strong commitment to holding offenders to account and restoring community confidence. More >>
Man Charged Following Serious Assault In Camberley
Friday, 1 May 2026, 4:55 pm | New Zealand Police
The man is due to appear in the Hastings District Court on 26 May. He faces two charges of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, and charges of theft, and resisting Police. More >>
Police Appeal For Information Following Fatal Crash, Kinleith
Friday, 1 May 2026, 3:08 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services were called to a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1, Tar Hill, at around 9.10pm. Tragically, two people died as a result of the crash. More >>
Trio’s Narrow Escape After Boat Sinks
Friday, 1 May 2026, 1:48 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Sergeant Paul Overton, Northland Police Search and Rescue lead, says the survivor had made it to shore near Waitangi Mountain Bike Park after their vessel had sunk at around 3am. More >>
Firearms, Ammunition Seized During Search Warrant
Friday, 1 May 2026, 1:28 pm | New Zealand Police
A 51-year-old man appeared in Waitākere District Court yesterday, charged with five counts of unlawful possession of a prohibited firearm, one count of unlawful possession of ammunition, and one count of unlawful possession of explosives. More >>
Not In The Zone: Police Disappointed With Motorists Near Schools
Friday, 1 May 2026, 11:57 am | New Zealand Police
More than 70 infringement notices were issued to motorists in just two hours across two days this week. More >>
Man Arrested Following Overnight Fuel Theft
Friday, 1 May 2026, 10:34 am | New Zealand Police
Waitematā West Area Response Manager, Senior Sergeant Jon Winthrop, says the pair were seen removing fuel from a digger parked on the roadside and filling up petrol cans. More >>
Road Closed, Great South Road, Ohinewai
Friday, 1 May 2026, 7:30 am | New Zealand Police
Motorists, please avoid the area, or expect delays. More >>
Appeal For Information Following Crash, Avonside
Friday, 1 May 2026, 7:29 am | New Zealand Police
Police would like to hear from anybody who witnessed the crash, or anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage of the crash, or a silver vehicle in or around the area at the time of the crash. More >>
