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Road Closed, West Coast Road/SH73, Arthurs Pass - Canterbury
Friday, 20 February 2026, 2:49 pm | New Zealand Police
Police were notified of the crash, involving a motorcycle and a car, around 1pm. More >>
Police Warn Clutha And Gore Farmers: Be Aware
Friday, 20 February 2026, 2:43 pm | New Zealand Police
Sergeant Tim Coudret, from Southern District Police, urges people to help Police by reporting suspicious behaviour. More >>
Arrest Made, Wharepai Domain Homicide
Friday, 20 February 2026, 2:30 pm | New Zealand Police
Police still want to hear from anyone who may have seen any unusual or suspicious behaviour around the Wharepai Domain before to 2pm on Saturday 14 February. More >>
Update - Cannons Creek Assault
Friday, 20 February 2026, 12:05 pm | New Zealand Police
Police would like to hear from anybody who witnessed the incident, as well as those who were in and around Dido Place and the surrounding areas at the time of the incident. More >>
Name Release: Fatal Crash, Dairy Flat
Friday, 20 February 2026, 12:04 pm | New Zealand Police
Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash remain ongoing. More >>
Name Release: Fatal Crash, Taupaki
Friday, 20 February 2026, 11:38 am | New Zealand Police
Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash remain ongoing. More >>
Name Release: Fatal Crash, Buckland
Friday, 20 February 2026, 11:27 am | New Zealand Police
Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash remain ongoing. More >>
Roadside Drug Testing Continues To Boost Road Safety Efforts
Friday, 20 February 2026, 10:44 am | New Zealand Police
Since implementing testing in mid-December 2025 to further bolster road safety efforts, more than 300 screening tests have been completed. As of 18 February 2026, seven infringements have been issued. More >>
One Person Injured Following Assault, Cannons Creek
Friday, 20 February 2026, 10:39 am | New Zealand Police
A number of Police staff remain at the scene and some are armed as a precaution. More >>
Lane Blocked, SH 2, Petone
Friday, 20 February 2026, 9:20 am | New Zealand Police
Motorists are advised to avoid the area where possible, and expect delays. More >>
Arrests Made, Northcote Incident
Friday, 20 February 2026, 9:05 am | New Zealand Police
Two are due to appear in the Christchurch District Court today, and the 40-year-old is due to appear in Dunedin. More >>
Back Off The Tools – Man Arrested In Hamilton
Friday, 20 February 2026, 9:00 am | New Zealand Police
Police recommend businesses consider crime prevention methods to reduce the risk of burglary. More >>
Further Appeal For Information Following Water Related Death, Napier
Friday, 20 February 2026, 8:58 am | New Zealand Police
Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111. More >>
A Tragedy Avoided
Thursday, 19 February 2026, 6:19 pm | New Zealand Police
Surf Life Saving New Zealand GM – Northern Region, Zac Franich says the outcome highlights the importance of wearing the appropriate safety equipment when rock fishing, particularly a life jacket. More >>
Update – Serious Incident, Northcote
Thursday, 19 February 2026, 6:17 pm | New Zealand Police
Residents can expect to see additional patrols in the area as we carry out our enquiries. More >>
Police Disrupt Organised Crime Run Through Business, Dunedin
Thursday, 19 February 2026, 1:57 pm | New Zealand Police
“Police are committed to, and will, continue to work hard to disrupt organised crime,” Detective McLaughlan says. More >>
Home Invader Caught In Stolen Vehicle
Thursday, 19 February 2026, 12:25 pm | New Zealand Police
Police urge homeowners to consider options to safeguard their property and belongings from potential burglaries. More >>
Update Serious Crash: State Highway 1, Kaiwaka - Waitematā
Thursday, 19 February 2026, 11:41 am | New Zealand Police
Police would like to thank motorists for their patience while the scene was cleared. More >>
Name Release: Fatal Crash, Ruatangata West
Thursday, 19 February 2026, 10:28 am | New Zealand Police
Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash remain ongoing. More >>
Serious Crash: State Highway 1, Kaiwaka
Thursday, 19 February 2026, 8:32 am | New Zealand Police
SH1 is closed between Kaiwaka Mangawhai Road and Mangawhai Road. More >>
