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Lane Blocked, Whakatu Drive/SH 6, Stoke, Nelson
Tuesday, 21 July 2026, 6:58 am | New Zealand Police
There are no injuries, however the northbound lane is expected to remain blocked for some time while the vehicle is being removed. More >>
Arrest In Silverstream
Monday, 20 July 2026, 5:41 pm | New Zealand Police
The driver was assessed by ambulance staff after sustaining a dog bite during the arrest. More >>
Name Release, Fatal Crash, Galatea, Whakatāne
Monday, 20 July 2026, 5:05 pm | New Zealand Police
The sole occupant of the vehicle was sadly located deceased. He was 20-year-old Sean Raymond Bridgeman. More >>
Ransacking Burglars Arrested In Stolen Car
Monday, 20 July 2026, 4:06 pm | New Zealand Police
The house had been ransacked, and items of value were stolen, including their car from the garage. More >>
Public Point Police To The Right Place At The Right Time
Monday, 20 July 2026, 4:01 pm | New Zealand Police
Counties Manukau South Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Matt Hoyes, says the informant was able to provide detailed descriptions of the alleged offenders and their vehicle. More >>
Medicinal Cannabis Licence Holder Charged After Police Investigation
Monday, 20 July 2026, 4:00 pm | New Zealand Police
Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Brad Grainger said a series of search warrants were executed by officers over the weekend at central Christchurch addresses. More >>
Operation Avon: Entire Christchurch Comancheros Chapter Convicted In Major Drug Bust
Monday, 20 July 2026, 3:58 pm | New Zealand Police
Led by the National Organised Crime Group (NOCG) and Asset Recovery Unit, Op Avon identified a multi-million-dollar drug trafficking operation from Invercargill to Auckland. More >>
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 >>
