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Fatal Crash, Levin
Monday, 20 July 2026, 3:38 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 1 remains closed with diversions via Koputaroa Road and Kawiu Road. More >>
Found Again: Memorial Plaques Stolen Twice
Monday, 20 July 2026, 3:33 pm | New Zealand Police
Eastern Bay of Plenty Police have since recovered the World War One and World War Two memorial plaques for a second time, however they have been significantly damaged. More >>
State Highway 1 Levin Closed Following Serious Crash
Monday, 20 July 2026, 1:38 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. More >>
Coppers Conduct Swift Arrest Following Alleged $200k Copper Theft
Monday, 20 July 2026, 11:52 am | New Zealand Police
The alleged offender’s scrap for freedom was short-lived, being foiled by the dog unit. The 53-year-old was charged with several offences including burglary, dangerous driving and intentional damage. More >>
Crash On Southwestern Motorway Causing Delays
Monday, 20 July 2026, 7:39 am | New Zealand Police
There are no reports of injury, however one southbound lane has been blocked. More >>
Delays Expected Following Crash, Sunnynook
Monday, 20 July 2026, 7:24 am | New Zealand Police
The crash, involving three vehicles, was reported to Police at 6.40am near the Upper Harbour Highway on-ramp. More >>
Road Closed, West Coast Road, Templeton
Monday, 20 July 2026, 6:59 am | New Zealand Police
The road is blocked while the Serious Crash Unit conducts a scene examination. More >>
Seven Youths Arrested After Quick Response From Police In Hamilton
Sunday, 19 July 2026, 1:18 pm | New Zealand Police
Hamilton Police are now investigating whether the youths are linked to a series of alleged shoplifting and theft incidents reported in the area over recent weeks. More >>
Woman Arrested And Charged Following Alleged Marketplace Scam In Hamilton
Saturday, 18 July 2026, 1:38 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Sergeant Logan Oliver says Police launched an investigation after having received several reports of similar scam-related incidents. More >>
Man In Custody Following A Serious Assault In Whangaehu
Friday, 17 July 2026, 4:45 pm | New Zealand Police
The man was located and taken into custody in the vicinity of the Foxton Golf Club just before 3:30pm. More >>
Art With Heart
Friday, 17 July 2026, 3:54 pm | New Zealand Police
Wing 396 graduated before an audience of family, friends and other wellwishers at the RNZPC on 25 June. More >>
Four Arrested Following Alleged Assault At Mataura Hotel
Friday, 17 July 2026, 3:02 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Greg Baird says the assault took place in the hotel carpark just before midnight. More >>
Drugs Seized Following Traffic Stop, Dunedin
Friday, 17 July 2026, 11:46 am | New Zealand Police
Around 10.30pm, Police saw a suspicious vehicle driving around the North Dunedin student area, where hundreds of students were believed to be celebrating Re-O’ Week. More >>
Patience Pays Off For Police
Friday, 17 July 2026, 11:05 am | New Zealand Police
Officers observed a black BMW travelling at more than double the speed limit on Cemetery Road at about 1.50am. More >>
Arrests Following Serious Assault, Christchurch
Friday, 17 July 2026, 10:40 am | New Zealand Police
A 29-year-old man and a 35-year-old woman were arrested at the address and are both due to appear in Christchurch District Court today, charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. More >>
Roadside Drug Testing Operating Nationwide
Thursday, 16 July 2026, 5:41 pm | New Zealand Police
Inspector McKennie acknowledged that the majority of public feedback has been positive, and that Police aim to address the misinformation that is circulating in communities. More >>
Two Charged Following Alleged Scam Targeting Vulnerable Victim
Thursday, 16 July 2026, 2:46 pm | New Zealand Police
Police urge people to remain cautious when receiving unexpected phone calls, emails, text messages, or requests for money. More >>
Stepping Up To The Big League
Thursday, 16 July 2026, 12:10 pm | New Zealand Police
Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers welcomed Riki to the position and acknowledged the importance of the role. More >>
Arrest Following Fuel Theft, Puketapu
Thursday, 16 July 2026, 10:41 am | New Zealand Police
Police conducted enquiries, including reviewing the CCTV footage, and were able to identify the vehicles registration number – despite an alleged attempt to obscure it. More >>
Burglar To Face Court
Thursday, 16 July 2026, 9:30 am | New Zealand Police
Counties Manukau West Area Response Manager, Senior Sergeant Steve Albrey, says an occupant encountered the offender in their kitchen. More >>
