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Vehicle Stopped After Driving Complaints
Monday, 15 June 2026, 5:45 pm | New Zealand Police
Police units have stopped this vehicle south of the Papakura on-ramp, near Drury. More >>
Update: Body Of Baby Found In Blenheim
Monday, 15 June 2026, 4:43 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are still urgently appealing for the family of the infant to come forward, as we are concerned for the welfare of the mother. More >>
Police Thank Community For School Fire Assistance
Monday, 15 June 2026, 4:25 pm | New Zealand Police
Waitaki District Detective Sergeant Rory McGeown says enquiries subsequently identified those responsible. More >>
Second Arrest In Nelson Drug Operation
Monday, 15 June 2026, 3:49 pm | New Zealand Police
Nelson Bays Organised Crime Unit, with the assistance of staff from the Police Prevention Team, returned to the scene of last weeks’ Redwood Valley search warrant address today. More >>
Police Seeking Information On Dinghy, Hihi Beach
Monday, 15 June 2026, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Police
The owner of the light blue dingy, approximately 6 feet with a worn off-white interior, has since come forward, however Police are still after witnesses who may have seen the dinghy prior to it being located. More >>
Fatal Crash, Westport
Monday, 15 June 2026, 1:50 pm | New Zealand Police
Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash remain ongoing. More >>
Appeal For Information Following Gore Fire
Monday, 15 June 2026, 1:48 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can be contacted via 105, either over the phone or online at 105.police.govt.nz. More >>
Police Clock Three In A Row
Monday, 15 June 2026, 1:35 pm | New Zealand Police
Six people, aged between 13 and 16, have been referred to Youth Aid Services. More >>
Crossbow, Swords Among Weapons Seized Following Automatic Crash Alert
Sunday, 14 June 2026, 3:12 pm | New Zealand Police
An automatic crash alert led to Police seizing a firearm, ammunition, and offensive weapons including swords and a crossbow in Palmerston North. Around 1.40am on Saturday, the Police Emergency Communications Centre received a call that had been generated ... More >>
Taskforce Morpheus: Police Seize AR-15s, Alcohol And Cash In Trans-Tasman Enforcement
Saturday, 13 June 2026, 6:45 pm | New Zealand Police
New Zealand Police have made five arrests as part of a coordinated Trans-Tasman crackdown on outlaw motorcycle gangs. Taskforce Morpheus sees New Zealand Police join with Australian law enforcement agencies in a National Day of Action disrupting ... More >>
Arrests Made In Relation To Vehicle Thefts, Tūrangi
Saturday, 13 June 2026, 4:21 pm | New Zealand Police
Police continue to make enquiries and cannot rule out further arrests or charges. More >>
Fatal Crash, Loburn Whiterock Road, Loburn
Saturday, 13 June 2026, 4:19 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died and three others are injured following single-vehicle crash at Loburn, Waimakariri, this morning. Senior Sergeant Chris Wakelin says the crash occurred about 10.25am, on Loburn Whiterock Road, near the intersection of Barkers ... More >>
'No Tolerance For This' - Woman Arrested On Drug Charges
Saturday, 13 June 2026, 4:18 pm | New Zealand Police
Police and Customs have no tolerance for this type of offending, and we continue to collaborate and investigate the importation and supply of illicit drugs and substances in the Nelson area. More >>
Arrest Made Following Online Grooming Incident, West Coast
Friday, 12 June 2026, 7:32 pm | New Zealand Police
We urge parents, caregivers, and young people, to remain vigilant online and tread carefully when engaging with people that you do not personally know. More >>
Unattended Dingy Located, Hihi Beach
Friday, 12 June 2026, 6:51 pm | New Zealand Police
Police urge anyone who recognises the dingy to contact Police and quote event number P066683266. More >>
Body Located, Lake Tekapo
Friday, 12 June 2026, 6:49 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have located a body in Lake Tekapo following a report of a person entering the water around 8pm last night. Around 2pm, the Police Dive Squad located a body matching the description of the missing man. Police are providing the necessary support ... More >>
Caught On Camera
Friday, 12 June 2026, 4:19 pm | New Zealand Police
Police units quickly deployed to the area. Utilising further information from camera operators, officers located the alleged offender nearby, where he was taken into custody without incident. More >>
Road Open, State Highway 4, Whanganui - Central
Friday, 12 June 2026, 3:16 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 4 near Mangotai Road is now open following a fatal crash earlier today. Police thank the public for their patience as emergency services worked at the scene. Circumstances into the crash will be ongoing. More >>
Fatal Crash: State Highway 4, Whanganui
Friday, 12 June 2026, 12:23 pm | New Zealand Police
Sadly, both victims were pronounced deceased at the scene. More >>
Locals Legends: Community Comes To The Rescue
Friday, 12 June 2026, 12:00 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Sergeant Paul Overton, Northland Police Search and Rescue lead, says the informant told Police she could hear, but not see, the man who said his kayak had sunk and he was not wearing a life jacket. More >>
