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Fatal Crash – SH43 / Forgotten World Highway
Sunday, 22 March 2026, 6:49 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died after the single vehicle crash on SH43 / Forgotten World Highway in Stratford this morning. The crash was reported to Police at 11.30am. The road remains closed and motorists should continue to avoid the area. More >>
Fatal Crash, Leet Street, Invercargill
Sunday, 22 March 2026, 5:50 pm | New Zealand Police
Police will continue to investigate the matter and are asking for the public’s assistance. More >>
Fatal Crash, Winding Creek Road, Southland
Sunday, 22 March 2026, 5:49 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died in a single-vehicle crash along Winding Creek Road in Southland. Emergency services were called to the rural road around 12.40am. One other person sustained moderate injuries and were seen by ambulance services. The road will remain ... More >>
Fatal Crash, South-Western Motorway, Onehunga
Sunday, 22 March 2026, 5:35 pm | New Zealand Police
The motorway was closed while the Serious Crash Unit conducted a scene examination, and has now reopened. More >>
Fatal Crash, Temple View
Sunday, 22 March 2026, 5:34 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash on Howden Road. The crash was reported to emergency services around 8.40pm last night. Despite the efforts of emergency personnel, they sadly died at the scene. The Serious Crash Unit were notified and ... More >>
Update: Serious Assault, Amberley, Hurunui District
Saturday, 21 March 2026, 5:32 pm | New Zealand Police
A 24-year-old man is due to appear in Christchurch District Court on 26 March charged with wounding with intent. More >>
Police Asking For Information On Park Assault
Saturday, 21 March 2026, 5:31 pm | New Zealand Police
If you were in the area at the time, have any sort of CCTV that looks into the park, or have any other information from between 5pm and 10pm that might be of help, please call 105. More >>
Appeal For Information On Fight At Common Room Bar In Hastings
Friday, 20 March 2026, 3:22 pm | New Zealand Police
Police received reports of a brawl involving men and women inside the Common Room bar which is located at 227 Heretaunga Street East, Hastings. More >>
Road Re-open, SH 2, Waipaoa - Eastern
Friday, 20 March 2026, 2:25 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 2/Matawai Road, Waipaoa, re-opened just after 1pm following a serious crash early this morning. More >>
Road Re-Open, Waihola Highway, Clutha District - Southern
Friday, 20 March 2026, 2:16 pm | New Zealand Police
Waihola Highway, Clutha District, is now clear after a crash caused the road to close this morning. More >>
Superheroes Come In All Sizes
Friday, 20 March 2026, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Police
Four-year-old Asher Kessell loves playing superheroes, but now it’s official... Asher is a superhero More >>
Police Making Enquiries Into Unexplained Death In Hastings
Friday, 20 March 2026, 12:39 pm | New Zealand Police
The man was not an employee at the site and his death is currently being treated as unexplained. More >>
Fatal Crash, SH 2, Waipaoa
Friday, 20 March 2026, 12:20 pm | New Zealand Police
Sadly, one person was found deceased at the scene. More >>
Investigation Launch Following Serious Injuries, Christchurch
Friday, 20 March 2026, 12:01 pm | New Zealand Police
Police were called to Worcester Street, between Latimer Square and Barbadoes Street, around 10pm last night, with reports that a person had received wounds consistent with being stabbed. More >>
Investigation Following Serious Assault, Amberley, Hurunui District
Friday, 20 March 2026, 11:49 am | New Zealand Police
At around 10.25pm Police were called with a report that a person had been seriously assaulted at an address on Racecourse Road. More >>
Crash, Waihola Highway
Friday, 20 March 2026, 8:34 am | New Zealand Police
Traffic is down to one lane and motorists are asked to expect delays. More >>
Significant Delays, SH 2, Waipaoa
Friday, 20 March 2026, 8:30 am | New Zealand Police
The diversion is also extensive and motorists, including those in commercial vehicles, are asked to delay travel or consider alternative options. More >>
Road Blocked, SH 2, Waipaoa
Friday, 20 March 2026, 8:29 am | New Zealand Police
The Serious Crash Unit has been advised, and the road is expected to remain closed for some time while emergency services work at the scene. More >>
Survey Results Show Continued High Levels Of Trust And Confidence InPolice
Thursday, 19 March 2026, 3:28 pm | New Zealand Police
The Police Module, which measures the public’s perceptions, experiences, and views about New Zealand Police, saw public trust and confidence in Police remain at 69% between October 2024 and October 2025. More >>
Body Found In Search For Missing Man, Lake Manapouri
Thursday, 19 March 2026, 12:25 pm | New Zealand Police
Police extend our deepest condolences to the man’s family during this difficult time, says Sergeant Alun Griffiths. More >>
