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Fishing For Trouble
Friday, 17 April 2026, 3:35 pm | New Zealand Police
Inspector Vaughn Graham says CCTV footage had been obtained showing a man visiting the reserve on three separate occasions within the last week. More >>
Don't Get Scammed By Unsolicited Gardeners
Friday, 17 April 2026, 3:13 pm | New Zealand Police
Wairarapa Area Commander Inspector Nick Thom says it’s a semi-regular problem, and generally people don’t realise what they’re going to pay until after the work’s done. More >>
Southbound Lanes Blocked Following Crash, Pokeno - Counties Manukau
Friday, 17 April 2026, 2:55 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists are being advised to avoid the area and seek an alternative route while the scene is cleared. More >>
Main South Road Now Open, Burnham - Canterbury
Friday, 17 April 2026, 12:57 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 1 / Main South Road in Burnham is now open following a crash this morning. More >>
Fatal Crash, Tennyson Street, Napier
Friday, 17 April 2026, 12:56 pm | New Zealand Police
Despite the efforts of emergency personnel, one person was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene. More >>
Lanes Clear, SH2, Hawke’s Bay - Eastern
Friday, 17 April 2026, 11:22 am | New Zealand Police
Two people sustained injuries, one serious and one minor. They have been provided medical assistance. More >>
Serious Crash, Main South Road, Burnham - Canterbury
Friday, 17 April 2026, 10:25 am | New Zealand Police
Two people sustained minor to moderate injuries and were seen by ambulance services. More >>
Lanes Blocked, SH2, Hawke’s Bay - Eastern
Friday, 17 April 2026, 10:13 am | New Zealand Police
The crash was reported to emergency services around 9.15am. More >>
Road Closed, Tennyson Street, Napier
Friday, 17 April 2026, 9:13 am | New Zealand Police
Motorists should avoid the area and expect lengthy delays. Road closures are in place and diversions are likely for much of the day. More >>
Update: Deaths Following Water-Related Incident, Kawerau
Thursday, 16 April 2026, 6:32 pm | New Zealand Police
The deaths have been referred to the Coroner. More >>
Name Release: Wairere Drive Double Fatal Crash
Thursday, 16 April 2026, 6:22 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the crash. More >>
Major Delays Following Two Crashes, Northland - Northland
Thursday, 16 April 2026, 4:29 pm | New Zealand Police
Police were then advised of a second crash on State Highway 14, Maunu involving two vehicles. More >>
Two Big Events, Christchurch Police's One Message
Thursday, 16 April 2026, 4:19 pm | New Zealand Police
People attending events are reminded to be respectful of others within the city, and any disorderly or unsafe behaviour will not be tolerated. More >>
Deaths Following Water-Related Incident, Kawerau
Thursday, 16 April 2026, 3:45 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services were called to the scene about 11.30am after a report of a party becoming stuck under a bank. More >>
Hide And We'll Seek
Thursday, 16 April 2026, 2:36 pm | New Zealand Police
A 44-year-old man has been charged with four counts of burglary, three counts of unlawfully taking a motor vehicle, and driving while disqualified. More >>
Police Collar Alleged Fuel Thief
Thursday, 16 April 2026, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Police
Inquiries are ongoing to see if these two individuals are linked to other District wide offending. More >>
Road Blocked, Lincoln Street, Frankton - Waikato
Thursday, 16 April 2026, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Police
Lincoln Street is blocked following a crash this afternoon in Frankton, Hamilton. Police were called to the three-vehicle crash at the intersection with Rifle Range Road at around 1.30pm. There are no reported injuries. The road is blocked and motorists ... More >>
Search And Rescue Training Northland
Thursday, 16 April 2026, 12:45 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Sergeant Paul Overton, SAR Officer in charge, says the agencies taking part include Land Search and Rescue, Coastguard, AREC, Surf Life Saving, RedCross, and the Rescue Coordination Centre New Zealand. More >>
Off-Duty Officers Swim Into Action
Thursday, 16 April 2026, 12:01 pm | New Zealand Police
Far North Area Response Manager, Senior Sergeant Richard Garton, says the 14-year-old girl was with her family when staff noticed she had been pulled out in a rip. More >>
Man Arrested Over Papatoetoe Graffiti
Thursday, 16 April 2026, 10:26 am | New Zealand Police
Inspector Christoffersen says Police is aware the incident has caused concern amongst communities. More >>
