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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 >>
Patience Pays Off For Police
Friday, 17 July 2026, 11:05 am | New Zealand Police
Officers observed a black BMW travelling at more than double the speed limit on Cemetery Road at about 1.50am. More >>
Arrests Following Serious Assault, Christchurch
Friday, 17 July 2026, 10:40 am | New Zealand Police
A 29-year-old man and a 35-year-old woman were arrested at the address and are both due to appear in Christchurch District Court today, charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. More >>
Roadside Drug Testing Operating Nationwide
Thursday, 16 July 2026, 5:41 pm | New Zealand Police
Inspector McKennie acknowledged that the majority of public feedback has been positive, and that Police aim to address the misinformation that is circulating in communities. More >>
Two Charged Following Alleged Scam Targeting Vulnerable Victim
Thursday, 16 July 2026, 2:46 pm | New Zealand Police
Police urge people to remain cautious when receiving unexpected phone calls, emails, text messages, or requests for money. More >>
Stepping Up To The Big League
Thursday, 16 July 2026, 12:10 pm | New Zealand Police
Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers welcomed Riki to the position and acknowledged the importance of the role. More >>
Arrest Following Fuel Theft, Puketapu
Thursday, 16 July 2026, 10:41 am | New Zealand Police
Police conducted enquiries, including reviewing the CCTV footage, and were able to identify the vehicles registration number – despite an alleged attempt to obscure it. More >>
Burglar To Face Court
Thursday, 16 July 2026, 9:30 am | New Zealand Police
Counties Manukau West Area Response Manager, Senior Sergeant Steve Albrey, says an occupant encountered the offender in their kitchen. More >>
Black Ice, Extreme Caution Urged To Wanaka Motorists
Thursday, 16 July 2026, 7:59 am | New Zealand Police
Motorists are advised to delay travel where possible. If you do need to travel, exercise extreme caution and patience, drive to the conditions, and increase following distances. More >>
