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Arrests Made In Relation To Lower Hutt Homicide
Thursday, 20 August 2026, 12:55 pm | New Zealand Police
A 25-year-old male has been arrested for murder. A 46-year-old female has been arrested for accessory after the fact to murder. More >>
Youth Car Theft Spiked By Police
Thursday, 20 August 2026, 11:50 am | New Zealand Police
The vehicle safely stopped in Hornby with no other damage to the vehicle or injuries reported. More >>
If They Can Tow It, They'll Take It
Thursday, 20 August 2026, 10:33 am | New Zealand Police
Senior Constable Pehi Potaka from the Hawke’s Bay Police Tactical Crime Unit says it’s likely all the items have been stolen to order. More >>
Police Acknowledge And Accept IPCA Findings - Shooting Of Tom Phillips
Thursday, 20 August 2026, 10:28 am | New Zealand Police
“The officers involved in responding to the sighting of Mr Phillips early in the morning on 8 September 2025 were confronted with a volatile and extremely dangerous situation,” says Superintendent Scott Gemmell, Waikato District Commander. More >>
Man Arrested In Relation To Hamilton Homicide
Thursday, 20 August 2026, 9:45 am | New Zealand Police
Police will continue to maintain a visible presence in the area in the coming days as a scene examination concludes. More >>
Fatal Crash, Grove Bush, Southland
Thursday, 20 August 2026, 7:52 am | New Zealand Police
The two-vehicle crash involved a truck and a car, at the Grove Bush and Rakahoka Hedgehope Roads intersection. More >>
Fatal Crash, Wallacetown
Wednesday, 19 August 2026, 6:19 pm | New Zealand Police
One person was critically injured, they have since passed away as a result of their injuries in hospital. More >>
Mauao Landslide – Police Investigation Ongoing
Wednesday, 19 August 2026, 4:34 pm | New Zealand Police
Police’s Family Liaison Officers remain in contact with the families, and our heartfelt thoughts are with those who lost their loved ones. More >>
Police Appeal After Memorial Plaques Removed From Central Christchurch
Wednesday, 19 August 2026, 4:31 pm | New Zealand Police
As part of our enquiries, Police would like to identify and speak with the man pictured, who may be able to assist with the investigation. More >>
Mauao Landslide – Statement From The Family Of Lisa Maclennan
Wednesday, 19 August 2026, 3:35 pm | New Zealand Police
She made the safety of others at the campground her priority, and went to heroic lengths to help those around her. More >>
Dirt Biker Apprehended On Wellington Waterfront
Wednesday, 19 August 2026, 3:25 pm | New Zealand Police
On attempting to U-turn, one of the riders fell from the bike sending it uncontrolled toward bystanders before it instead hit a concrete bollard. More >>
Police Responding To Unexplained Death In Hamilton
Wednesday, 19 August 2026, 2:58 pm | New Zealand Police
Police will maintain a visible presence in the area in the coming days. More >>
Man Charged After Police Unit Rammed
Wednesday, 19 August 2026, 1:17 pm | New Zealand Police
A white ute first came to Police’s attention at 4.30am after it was observed travelling at excessive speeds along Whangaparāoa Road, Manly. More >>
Appeal For Witnesses, Fatal Crash Southern Motorway
Wednesday, 19 August 2026, 12:54 pm | New Zealand Police
The single-vehicle crash, near the East Tamaki off-ramp, was reported to Police just before 9pm. More >>
Police Continue To Appeal For Information From The Public Following Series Of Alleged Arson Incidents, Hastings
Wednesday, 19 August 2026, 12:26 pm | New Zealand Police
The 47-year-old man has been remanded in custody, due to reappear in Hastings District Court on 8 Sept, facing multiple charges including four counts of wilfully setting fire to property and endangering life, two counts of arson, and attempted arson. More >>
Attempted Railway Copper Theft Lands Man In Court
Wednesday, 19 August 2026, 12:02 pm | New Zealand Police
Wellington Police’s Investigation Support Unit yesterday executed a search warrant at an address in Porirua, and the man was subsequently arrested. More >>
Prints Point To Perpetrators
Wednesday, 19 August 2026, 8:21 am | New Zealand Police
The couple had allegedly stolen a combined total of $9,000 worth of meat, which was allegedly sold in exchange for methamphetamine and cash. More >>
State Highway 1, Hurunui Closed Following Crash
Tuesday, 18 August 2026, 6:26 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 1, Hundalee remains closed following an earlier crash. The two-vehicle crash near the intersection with Claverley Road was reported at around 3:15pm. Two people have been seriously injured, a third person sustained moderate injuries. Motorists ... More >>
Serious Crash, Hastings
Tuesday, 18 August 2026, 5:05 pm | New Zealand Police
Diversions are in place via Waitangi Road and Farndon Road. More >>
Appeal For Information Following Crash, Timaru
Tuesday, 18 August 2026, 4:56 pm | New Zealand Police
The pedestrian was critically injured and remains in hospital. More >>
