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New Zealand Police - Latest News [Page 36]
State Highway 3 Closed South Of Te Awamutu
Monday, 30 March 2026, 3:51 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. More >>
Self-Served Snack Lands Man In Court
Monday, 30 March 2026, 3:49 pm | New Zealand Police
At about 2.30am, Police were notified of an alarm and fog cannon activation at a petrol station on West Coast Road. More >>
State Highway 3 Closed North Of Bulls - Central
Monday, 30 March 2026, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 3 is currently closed near Brightwell Road north of Bulls due to a truck fire. Emergency services were notified just after 1:15pm. No injuries have been reported. Traffic is being diverted via State Highway 1. Motorists are advised ... More >>
Serious Crash: SH12, Taheke - Northland
Monday, 30 March 2026, 9:52 am | New Zealand Police
Early indications suggest one person has been seriously injured. More >>
Fatal Crash, Belfast
Monday, 30 March 2026, 8:17 am | New Zealand Police
Five people were transported to hospital by ambulance with injuries ranging from moderate to serious. More >>
Serious Crash, Karapiro - Waikato
Sunday, 29 March 2026, 8:24 pm | New Zealand Police
Northbound traffic is being diverted at Maungatautari Road, Horahora. More >>
Arrests Made Following Beach Hop, Whangamatā
Sunday, 29 March 2026, 4:33 pm | New Zealand Police
Police breath tested over 3000 drivers on roads in the area during the weekend. 11 drivers presented with excess beath alcohol. More >>
Update And Appeal For Information, Mt Albert Disorder
Sunday, 29 March 2026, 4:28 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Darvill is asking anyone who has information that could help Police, such as cellphone footage, who has not yet spoken to officers to come forward. More >>
Fatal Crash, Waldronville, Dunedin
Sunday, 29 March 2026, 4:22 pm | New Zealand Police
Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. More >>
Persistent Burglar Sentenced, Stolen Property To Benefit Local Charities
Saturday, 28 March 2026, 5:58 pm | New Zealand Police
“This was a great piece of investigative work from the team and even better that this goes towards helping people in our communities,” Senior Sergeant Walker says. More >>
Appeal For Information Following Aggravated Robbery, Hornby
Saturday, 28 March 2026, 4:18 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are urging for anyone with information about this incident, or the alleged offenders, to please come forward. More >>
Plea Of Sobriety Falls Flat After ‘Shocking’ Breath Test Result
Friday, 27 March 2026, 8:37 pm | New Zealand Police
A 25-year-old man was arrested and charged with driving with excess breath alcohol and has been suspended from driving for 28 days. He is expected to appear in the Nelson District Court on 30 April. More >>
$1.1 Million In Cannabis Plants Out Of The Community
Friday, 27 March 2026, 8:36 pm | New Zealand Police
The men appeared in Christchurch District Court yesterday and have been remanded in custody, due to reappear on 9 April, charged with possessing cannabis for supply, cultivates cannabis, and participating in an organised criminal group. More >>
Update: Dinghy Owner Located
Friday, 27 March 2026, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Police
Police released an appeal this afternoon after an unoccupied dinghy was found floating in Manukau Harbour. More >>
Thieves Caught After Merch Heist From Mall Shops
Friday, 27 March 2026, 1:46 pm | New Zealand Police
At about 7.45pm, three women entered the Rebel Sports store at The Base in Hamilton. Shortly after, they ran out of the store taking armfuls of clothing worth $5,394 with them. More >>
Information Sought Following Serious Crash, Wattle Downs
Friday, 27 March 2026, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Police
Acting Detective Sergeant Will O’Connell, Serious Crash Investigation Team, says the rider received critical injuries and remains in intensive care. More >>
Police Seek Owner Of Dinghy
Friday, 27 March 2026, 12:41 pm | New Zealand Police
At around 7.30am, the Auckland Police Maritime Unit were alerted to a capsized dinghy afloat off Granny Bay in the Hillsborough area of Manukau Harbour. More >>
Traffic Stop Locates Wanted Man, Bag Of Drugs
Friday, 27 March 2026, 11:27 am | New Zealand Police
Auckland City East Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Charles Ip, says the driver was taken into custody after it was found he had a warrant to arrest for failing to appear in court. More >>
Police Officer Outpaces Offender
Friday, 27 March 2026, 10:42 am | New Zealand Police
While Police continued their search of the property, a woman with a warrant out for her arrest arrived at the address and was subsequently arrested. More >>
State Highway 25 Closed Between Waihi And Whangamata
Friday, 27 March 2026, 10:07 am | New Zealand Police
Significant delays can be expected around the region, and those travelling to Beach Hop are advised to plan ahead and allow for extra travel time. More >>
