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Human remains found in a garden on Wellington’s south coast last year have been determined to be centuries old. A homeowner discovered the remains in his garden in Ōwhiro Bay on June 22, 2025. Detective Constable Sarah Steed says radiocarbon ... More >>

This Roar: If You Are Not Sure, Then Don’t Shoot!

Monday, 23 March 2026, 1:16 pm | New Zealand Police

While hunting fatalities are thankfully rare, research has shown that misidentification of the target is the largest firearms related risk to New Zealand deer hunters, and 80% of the time this involves members of the same hunting group. More >>

Man Arrested Following Park Assault

Monday, 23 March 2026, 1:08 pm | New Zealand Police

Police want to reassure the community that this was an isolated incident and there is no ongoing risk to the public. More >>

Woman Sent To Court After Fleeing Police

Monday, 23 March 2026, 10:29 am | New Zealand Police

Acting Inspector Andrew Hawkins, Relieving Waitematā East Area Prevention Manager, says the Police Eagle helicopter had been in the area and deployed to the report. More >>

Serious Crash: SH1, Ōtāhuhu - Counties Manukau

Monday, 23 March 2026, 10:15 am | New Zealand Police

Multiple people have been transported to hospital with moderate injuries. More >>

Serious Crash, Levin - Central

Monday, 23 March 2026, 8:00 am | New Zealand Police

The crash was reported to emergency services around 2.30am More >>

Fatal Crash, Waiohau

Sunday, 22 March 2026, 7:39 pm | New Zealand Police

One person has died after a single-vehicle crash on Galatea Road, Waiohau. Police were called to the scene about 5.15pm, and the sole occupant was found deceased. The road is closed while the Serious Crash Unit examines the scene. Diversions are ... More >>

Fatal Crash – SH43 / Forgotten World Highway

Sunday, 22 March 2026, 6:49 pm | New Zealand Police

One person has died after the single vehicle crash on SH43 / Forgotten World Highway in Stratford this morning. The crash was reported to Police at 11.30am. The road remains closed and motorists should continue to avoid the area. More >>

Fatal Crash, Leet Street, Invercargill

Sunday, 22 March 2026, 5:50 pm | New Zealand Police

Police will continue to investigate the matter and are asking for the public’s assistance. More >>

Fatal Crash, Winding Creek Road, Southland

Sunday, 22 March 2026, 5:49 pm | New Zealand Police

One person has died in a single-vehicle crash along Winding Creek Road in Southland. Emergency services were called to the rural road around 12.40am. One other person sustained moderate injuries and were seen by ambulance services. The road will remain ... More >>

Fatal Crash, South-Western Motorway, Onehunga

Sunday, 22 March 2026, 5:35 pm | New Zealand Police

The motorway was closed while the Serious Crash Unit conducted a scene examination, and has now reopened. More >>

Fatal Crash, Temple View

Sunday, 22 March 2026, 5:34 pm | New Zealand Police

One person has died following a single-vehicle crash on Howden Road. The crash was reported to emergency services around 8.40pm last night. Despite the efforts of emergency personnel, they sadly died at the scene. The Serious Crash Unit were notified and ... More >>