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Lane Blocked: Kaipara Coast Highway, Kaupakakapa
Monday, 12 October 2026, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Police
There were no reports of injury; however, the southbound lane is blocked with debris and traffic management is in place. More >>
Serious Crash, Ōpōtiki, Eastern Bay Of Plenty
Monday, 12 October 2026, 1:37 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists are advised to please avoid Orete Point Road. More >>
Vehicle Theft Ends In Custody
Monday, 12 October 2026, 12:22 pm | New Zealand Police
Five youths, all aged 15, will be referred to Youth Aid Services. More >>
Appeal For Witnesses Following Serious Assault Of Minor, Invercargill
Monday, 12 October 2026, 11:31 am | New Zealand Police
Police are now appealing for any witnesses of the assault to please come forward, in particular, they want to speak with the good Samaritans who picked up the victim and took them home. More >>
Sumner Beach Incident, Scarborough, Christchurch
Monday, 12 October 2026, 8:28 am | New Zealand Police
Coastguard Sumner assisted in bringing the person to shore at Sumner, where sadly the man was unable to be revived. More >>
Fatal Crash, SH 29, Matamata
Monday, 12 October 2026, 8:12 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services were alerted to the crash near the corner of State Highway 29 and Pond Road at about 8pm. More >>
Police Investigating Serious Hawke's Bay Crash Seeking Public Assistance
Sunday, 11 October 2026, 4:41 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are working to identify and locate the vehicle and driver and are seeking assistance from the public. More >>
Footage Sought Following Fatal Crash On Dyers Pass Road, Canterbury
Sunday, 11 October 2026, 2:52 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are also still seeking to speak to the driver of a white hatchback who may have information that could assist with enquiries. More >>
Man Arrested Following Firearms Incident In Rotorua
Sunday, 11 October 2026, 1:57 pm | New Zealand Police
The general arming order was lifted after the man was taken into custody. More >>
Appeal For Information Following Fatal Crash, Te Puke
Sunday, 11 October 2026, 1:56 pm | New Zealand Police
Police would also appreciate being able to review any dashcam or CCTV footage you may have of the vehicle. More >>
Appeal For Information After Serious Incident In Mangere
Sunday, 11 October 2026, 1:54 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are now seeking the public’s assistance to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident. More >>
Police Reiterate Appeal Following Norsewood Assault
Saturday, 10 October 2026, 7:38 pm | New Zealand Police
The alleged offenders left the scene in a vehicle and enquiries are ongoing to locate them. More >>
Charges Laid In Phillipstown Double Homicide
Saturday, 10 October 2026, 4:05 pm | New Zealand Police
Police ask anyone who may have seen anything or may have CCTV of the area to contact 105 and quote file number 261010/6589. More >>
Person Charged In Relation To Braydon Hepworth Death
Saturday, 10 October 2026, 4:03 pm | New Zealand Police
As this matter is now before the courts Police are unable to make further comment at this time. More >>
Homicide Investigation Launched: Phillipstown, Christchurch
Saturday, 10 October 2026, 4:02 pm | New Zealand Police
Residents should expect an increased police presence in the coming days and appreciate their co-operation as scene examinations continue. More >>
Serious Crash, Stratford
Friday, 9 October 2026, 8:32 pm | New Zealand Police
Two people are in critical condition after a two-vehicle crash in Mahoe, Stratford this evening. Emergency services were called to Palmer Road shortly before 4:30pm today. Two people have been taken to hospital where they remain in critical condition. ... More >>
Death Following Water Related Incident, Tangimoana
Friday, 9 October 2026, 5:10 pm | New Zealand Police
About 2.30pm, Police were called to Tangimoana Beach Road after reports of two people were swept out to sea while swimming. More >>
Small White Hatchback Driver Sought Following Fatal Crash On Dyers Pass Road
Friday, 9 October 2026, 2:49 pm | New Zealand Police
As part of the investigation, Police would like to speak with the driver of a small white hatchback that was travelling south on Dyers Pass Road towards Governors Bay at around 10.20am. More >>
Update: Braydon Hepworth
Friday, 9 October 2026, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Police
This investigation is complex, with a range of enquiries to follow and material to be reviewed. More >>
Fuelled By Courage: Police Seek Petrol Station Legend
Friday, 9 October 2026, 12:17 pm | New Zealand Police
The fire was safely extinguished, and no other damage was reported. More >>
