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Different Routes, Same Outcome
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 10:55 am | New Zealand Police
At around 11.35pm on Monday, officers were conducting patrols in Papatoetoe when they identified a vehicle of interest, linked to a man who should not have been driving. More >>
Road Blocked, SH3, Awakino, Waitomo
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 10:09 am | New Zealand Police
Motorists are advised to avoid the area where possible and expect delays. More >>
Motorists Urged To Delay Travel Following Severe Weather, Central Otago
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 9:48 am | New Zealand Police
Police are urging extreme caution to the public and suggest delaying travel where possible. More >>
Update - Halswell Junction Road Roundabout Closed, Hornby
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 9:40 am | New Zealand Police
The Halswell Junction Road roundabout is now operating with limited lanes available, while emergency services staff continue to work at the scene. Motorists are still encouraged to take an alternate route, or expect delays. More >>
Murder Charge Laid Following Tokoroa Death
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 9:23 am | New Zealand Police
Police have arrested and charged a 39-year-old man with murder of a 47-year-old Michelle Tangimataiti, of Tokoroa. More >>
Police Urge Public To Not Walk Along The Waikato Expressway
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 9:17 am | New Zealand Police
Waikato West Area Commander, Inspector Andrew Mortimore, says that walking along the Expressway is incredibly risky. More >>
Lane Blocked, Waihola Highway/SH 1, Waihola, Clutha
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 8:00 am | New Zealand Police
Motorists are advised to avoid the area where possible and expect delays. More >>
Halswell Junction Road Roundabout Closed, Hornby
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 7:58 am | New Zealand Police
The Serious Crash Unit has been advised and the roundabout is expected to be closed for some time while emergency services work at the scene. More >>
Dodgy Driver Destined For Court
Tuesday, 7 July 2026, 1:53 pm | New Zealand Police
A 31-year-old man has been charged with failing to stop, unlawfully carrying an imitation firearm, possession of cannabis, assault a person with a blunt instrument and driving contrary to an alcohol interlock licence. More >>
Police Acknowledge IPCA Findings Into Ōrere Point Critical Incident
Tuesday, 7 July 2026, 10:49 am | New Zealand Police
Police acknowledge the Authority’s findings which determined that all but two instances of force used by Police were justified. More >>
Police Acknowledge Supreme Court Decision In Red Fox Tavern Case
Tuesday, 7 July 2026, 10:29 am | New Zealand Police
The investigation into the Red Fox Tavern robbery and homicide was extensive, spanning many years and multiple investigative reviews. More >>
Police Make Arrests In Three Kings Aggravated Robbery
Tuesday, 7 July 2026, 10:25 am | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Anthony Darvill, Auckland City West Area Investigations Manager, says two teenage males, aged 15 and 17, have been jointly charged with aggravated robbery. More >>
Inland Kaikoura Road Closed Due To Flooding
Tuesday, 7 July 2026, 9:05 am | New Zealand Police
Cribb Creek has burst its banks and Cribb Creek Bridge is unsafe to drive along. More >>
Dunedin Southern Motorway Partially Blocked
Tuesday, 7 July 2026, 7:52 am | New Zealand Police
Motorists heading into the city are urged to use alternative routes due to heavy traffic backlog at this time. More >>
Black Ice Warning For Waitaki Drivers
Tuesday, 7 July 2026, 7:46 am | New Zealand Police
There has been heavy rain and flooding has across the district for a couple of days with freezing temperatures expected this morning to lower parts of Waitaki. More >>
Appeal For Information Following Queen Street Assault
Tuesday, 7 July 2026, 7:27 am | New Zealand Police
Auckland City Police were called to Te Komititanga Square, Queen Street at around 3.20am on 22 March, following a disorder involving several people. More >>
State Highway 6 Closed Between Whataroa And Harihari
Monday, 6 July 2026, 6:25 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists are advised to take alternative routes where possible, or delay travel. More >>
Appeal Following Three Kings Aggravated Robbery
Monday, 6 July 2026, 3:15 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Anthony Darvill, Auckland City West Area Investigations Manager, says some of the offenders were carrying weapons. More >>
Vehicle Stops Yield Drugs, Firearm
Monday, 6 July 2026, 1:08 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant McPherson says Police will continue to target illicit drugs, illegal weapons, and the harm they inflict on our communities. More >>
Crash Causing Delays, Eden Terrace
Monday, 6 July 2026, 12:52 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists are advised to avoid the area until the scene has been cleared or expect delays. More >>
