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New Zealand Police - Latest News [Page 33]

Lane Blocked, SH 2, Remutaka Hill - Wellington

Monday, 22 June 2026, 7:08 am | New Zealand Police

Motorists are urged to delay travel or expect delays as traffic moves slowly past the scene. More >>

Fatal Crash, Hunterville

Sunday, 21 June 2026, 6:08 pm | New Zealand Police

Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on State Highway 1, Hunterville this afternoon. The two-vehicle crash near the intersection with Vinegar Hill Road was reported about 1:10pm. One person died at the scene, three others were treated ... More >>

Appeal For Information Following Crash, Papakōwhai

Sunday, 21 June 2026, 6:07 pm | New Zealand Police

Wellington Police are seeking information relating to a crash in Porirua on Thursday 18 June. The crash involving a car and a scooter on Whitford Brown Ave, Papakōwhai occurred just before 7:40am. The person on the scooter sustained moderate injuries. ... More >>

Serious Crash: Waimarama Road, Hastings - Eastern

Sunday, 21 June 2026, 4:42 pm | New Zealand Police

Two people have serious injuries after a two-car collision at Tuki Tuki, Hastings, this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the crash on Waimarama Road, between McLean and Matangi roads, about 3.45pm. The road is likely to remain closed for some ... More >>

Serious Crash, SH1 Hunterville - Central

Sunday, 21 June 2026, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Police

Emergency services are at the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash on SH1, Hunterville, near the intersection with Vinegar Hill Road. Police were called about 1.10pm. Initial reports suggest there have been serious injuries. The road will be closed, with diversions ... More >>

Operation North Pumps The Brakes On Anti-Social Road Users

Sunday, 21 June 2026, 2:23 pm | New Zealand Police

Canterbury Police successfully disrupted a planned anti-social road user gathering last night, issuing a large number of infringements, green and pink stickers, and impounding vehicles. The night began in Rangiora, where vehicles had gathered in ... More >>

Name Release, Fatal Crash, Kinleith

Sunday, 21 June 2026, 2:22 pm | New Zealand Police

Police are now in a position to release the name of the man who died following a crash on Kauri Road on Thursday 17 June. He was 29-year-old Benjamin Eric Russell, of Tokoroa. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult ... More >>

Fatal Crash, Kerikeri

Sunday, 21 June 2026, 2:20 pm | New Zealand Police

One person has died after a two-vehicle crash on Kerikeri Inlet Road, Kerikeri, last night. Emergency services were called to the scene about 8.30pm. One person passed away a short time later. Another person was seriously injured. The Serious ... More >>

Pioneer Highway Closed Following Crash, Palmerston North - Central

Saturday, 20 June 2026, 6:47 pm | New Zealand Police

Pioneer Highway is currently closed at the intersection with Amberley Ave in Highbury following a crash. The two-vehicle crash involving a car and a motorbike was reported just after 6pm. Initial indications are that there are serious injuries. Motorists ... More >>

Fatal Crash: Great Barrier Island

Saturday, 20 June 2026, 4:56 pm | New Zealand Police

One person has died following a serious crash on Great Barrier Island this afternoon. Emergency services were called to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Mulberry Grove Road and Shoal Bay Road at around 12.20pm. Sadly, one person was located deceased ... More >>

Fatal Crash,Gisborne

Saturday, 20 June 2026, 2:55 pm | New Zealand Police

Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Patutahi, west of Gisborne. The single vehicle crash on Wharekopae Road was reported at around 5:20pm yesterday. One person died at the scene, while multiple others were injured in the crash, including ... More >>

Fatal Crash: SH1, Johnsonville Porirua Motorway

Saturday, 20 June 2026, 2:55 pm | New Zealand Police

Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on State Highway 1, north of Wellington, yesterday. The two-vehicle crash between the Tawa-Grenada North on-ramp and the Churton Park-Glenside off-ramp was reported about 4:40pm. A second person ... More >>

Alleged Driver Put Public 'At Significant Risk'

Saturday, 20 June 2026, 2:54 pm | New Zealand Police

Senior Sergeant Ellison says the vehicle was located abandoned on Alexandra Street in Richmond about 4.30pm. More >>

Police Encouraged By Community Response In Whitby Assault Investigation

Friday, 19 June 2026, 7:19 pm | New Zealand Police

Additional Police patrols are ongoing in Whitby while enquiries continue. More >>

Serious Crash, Wharekopae Road, Gisborne - Eastern

Friday, 19 June 2026, 6:12 pm | New Zealand Police

Wharekopae Road, Patutahi is currently closed following a crash. The single vehicle crash was reported just before 5:20pm. Initial indications are that there are serious injuries. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. More >>

Serious Crash: SH1, Johnsonville Porirua Motorway - Wellington

Friday, 19 June 2026, 5:14 pm | New Zealand Police

Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on State Highway 1, north of Wellington. The crash involves two vehicles and was reported about 4.40pm, in the southbound lanes between the Tawa-Grenada North on-ramp and the Churton Park-Glenside ... More >>

Operation Green: Police Dig Out Cannabis Operation

Friday, 19 June 2026, 3:48 pm | New Zealand Police

Acting Senior Sergeant Corey Foster, Auckland City West Police, says the operation targeted organised criminal activity in the area, aiming to shut down any further impact to the community. More >>

Serious Crash Closes SH2, Central Hawke's Bay - Eastern

Friday, 19 June 2026, 3:46 pm | New Zealand Police

Diversions are in place and motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. More >>

On-Duty Taxi Driver Found Over The Limit

Friday, 19 June 2026, 3:12 pm | New Zealand Police

The taxi van was heading northbound, and another motorist called us reporting the driver had been potentially falling asleep at the wheel, Senior Sergeant Bill Russell, Auckland Motorways, says. More >>

Two Apprehended After Stealing Cars

Friday, 19 June 2026, 1:32 pm | New Zealand Police

Counties Manukau East Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Ann Wilkie says around 11.18pm Police received reports two suspected stolen vehicles were being driven in tandem on Ridge Road, Howick. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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