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Update: Search For Person In Distress Concludes, Masterton
Monday, 4 May 2026, 10:43 am | New Zealand Police
Following a review of the matter this morning, the search, and our enquiries have concluded. More >>
Name Release: Fatal Crash, Wellsford
Monday, 4 May 2026, 10:34 am | New Zealand Police
Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash remain ongoing. More >>
40-year-old Man To Appear In Court After Firearms Incident Overnight, Waihi
Sunday, 3 May 2026, 3:00 pm | New Zealand Police
The 40-year-old man is due to appear in Hamilton District Court on Monday 4 May, charged with unlawful possession of a prohibited firearm, unlawful possession of a firearm, possession of methamphetamine and possession of a cannabis plant. More >>
Two Men Charged After Road Rage Incident In Christchurch
Sunday, 3 May 2026, 2:59 pm | New Zealand Police
A 27-year-old man and a 31-year-old man have been charged with wounding with intent to injure. They are scheduled to appear in Christchurch District Court on 7 May. More >>
A Case Of Beauty And The Beast: Shoplifters Target Cosmetics And Meat Products
Saturday, 2 May 2026, 4:25 pm | New Zealand Police
“Police anticipate many more files and charges will come to light once the offenders are linked to other crimes throughout the area,” says Sergeant Hessell. More >>
Fatality Following Water Related Incident, Kaikōura
Saturday, 2 May 2026, 4:22 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm a person has died following a water related incident in Kaikōura today. At around 12.40pm, Police were alerted to a boat having capsized in South Bay. Sadly, one person was located deceased. Police worked at the scene alongside ... More >>
Four Arrested Following Feilding Burglaries
Friday, 1 May 2026, 8:33 pm | New Zealand Police
Sergeant Mike Linton says the arrests reflect the strong commitment to holding offenders to account and restoring community confidence. More >>
Man Charged Following Serious Assault In Camberley
Friday, 1 May 2026, 4:55 pm | New Zealand Police
The man is due to appear in the Hastings District Court on 26 May. He faces two charges of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, and charges of theft, and resisting Police. More >>
Police Appeal For Information Following Fatal Crash, Kinleith
Friday, 1 May 2026, 3:08 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services were called to a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1, Tar Hill, at around 9.10pm. Tragically, two people died as a result of the crash. More >>
Trio’s Narrow Escape After Boat Sinks
Friday, 1 May 2026, 1:48 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Sergeant Paul Overton, Northland Police Search and Rescue lead, says the survivor had made it to shore near Waitangi Mountain Bike Park after their vessel had sunk at around 3am. More >>
Firearms, Ammunition Seized During Search Warrant
Friday, 1 May 2026, 1:28 pm | New Zealand Police
A 51-year-old man appeared in Waitākere District Court yesterday, charged with five counts of unlawful possession of a prohibited firearm, one count of unlawful possession of ammunition, and one count of unlawful possession of explosives. More >>
Not In The Zone: Police Disappointed With Motorists Near Schools
Friday, 1 May 2026, 11:57 am | New Zealand Police
More than 70 infringement notices were issued to motorists in just two hours across two days this week. More >>
Man Arrested Following Overnight Fuel Theft
Friday, 1 May 2026, 10:34 am | New Zealand Police
Waitematā West Area Response Manager, Senior Sergeant Jon Winthrop, says the pair were seen removing fuel from a digger parked on the roadside and filling up petrol cans. More >>
Road Closed, Great South Road, Ohinewai
Friday, 1 May 2026, 7:30 am | New Zealand Police
Motorists, please avoid the area, or expect delays. More >>
Appeal For Information Following Crash, Avonside
Friday, 1 May 2026, 7:29 am | New Zealand Police
Police would like to hear from anybody who witnessed the crash, or anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage of the crash, or a silver vehicle in or around the area at the time of the crash. More >>
SH1/Mile Flat Road Partially Re-opens Following Crash - Southern
Thursday, 30 April 2026, 7:59 pm | New Zealand Police
SH1 at the intersection with Mile Flat Road has partially re-opened following an earlier crash. Traffic management remains in place and one lane has been opened. Motorists are advised to expect ongoing delays in the area. More >>
Fatal Crash: Mile Flat Road, North Otago
Thursday, 30 April 2026, 5:32 pm | New Zealand Police
Despite the best efforts of emergency personnel, one person was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene. More >>
Appeal For Information Following Aggravated Burglary, Mataura Island Road
Thursday, 30 April 2026, 5:12 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are continuing enquiries to identify and locate those responsible. More >>
'Loved Ones Lost', Recent Rise In Road Deaths
Thursday, 30 April 2026, 3:42 pm | New Zealand Police
Police is disappointed at the concerning number of deaths on our roads over the past fortnight as they highlight the importance of safe driving behaviours every day. Inspector Peter McKennie, acting Director of Road Policing, says since Monday ... More >>
Road Blocked, SH 1 / Mile Flat Road, North Otago - Southern
Thursday, 30 April 2026, 2:54 pm | New Zealand Police
The intersection of Mile High Road and State Highway 1 is blocked following a three-vehicle crash. The incident was reported to emergency services around 2.15pm. Injuries are reported. The Serious Crash Unit have been advised. At this time, no diversions are ... More >>
