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Protecting Victims By Holding Stalkers To Account
Friday, 18 September 2026, 10:58 am | New Zealand Police
“Stalking & harassment can have a significant impact on a person's safety, wellbeing, & ability to go about their daily life. We encourage anyone experiencing this behaviour to report it to Police," says Inspector Natasha Allan. More >>
Burglar Busted On Site
Friday, 18 September 2026, 10:54 am | New Zealand Police
Senior Sergeant Clarke says Police would like to acknowledge the community for their vigilance and reporting suspicious activity promptly to Police. More >>
Charges Laid Following North Shore Offending
Thursday, 17 September 2026, 5:13 pm | New Zealand Police
Operation Jacaranda began as an investigation into an aggravated robbery in Takapuna on 22 August and has since identified further offences. More >>
Serious Crash, Southern Motorway, Christchurch
Thursday, 17 September 2026, 3:54 pm | New Zealand Police
The motorway is down to one lane for traffic leaving the city after a crash between a car and truck at around 3pm today. More >>
Search Of Lake Moeraki In Relation To Missing Aircraft
Thursday, 17 September 2026, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have requested the public to keep clear of the area for the duration of the operation to ensure safe movement of personnel and equipment. More >>
A Good Boogie Man — Rescue At Remote Beach
Thursday, 17 September 2026, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Police
Constable Walker quickly assessed the situation, ditched his vest and uniform, borrowed a boogie board, and swam out to her. More >>
Search Operation Planned Near Lake Moeraki Boat Ramp
Wednesday, 16 September 2026, 4:12 pm | New Zealand Police
Members of the public may notice an increased presence of personnel as Police, alongside the NZ Defence Force and Coastguard West Coast, undertake the operation. More >>
Security-Consciousness In Rural Areas This Spring
Wednesday, 16 September 2026, 3:34 pm | New Zealand Police
With spring being a busy time for farmers, Police have seen a number of burglaries where fuel, firewood, hot water cylinders, and tools have been targeted. More >>
SH1 Cleared Following Crash, Terrace Tunnel, Wellington
Wednesday, 16 September 2026, 12:43 pm | New Zealand Police
All lanes of State Highway 1 at the Terrace Tunnel are now clear following an earlier crash. More >>
Road Blocked, Terrace Tunnel, SH1, Wellington
Wednesday, 16 September 2026, 12:28 pm | New Zealand Police
The crash happened just before the tunnel in the southbound direction about 11.50am. More >>
Pair Not Ecstatic About Arrests In Newtown
Wednesday, 16 September 2026, 10:42 am | New Zealand Police
A 29-year-old woman and a 27-year-old man have been remanded in custody and are due to appear in Wellington District Court today on drug-related charges. More >>
Fatal Crash: Karapiro
Wednesday, 16 September 2026, 8:43 am | New Zealand Police
The Serious Crash Unit and other emergency services are working at the scene to understand the circumstances of the crash. More >>
Serious Crash, Karapiro
Wednesday, 16 September 2026, 7:01 am | New Zealand Police
Motorists are advised to take alternative routes or delay travel. More >>
Fatal Crash: Mangamuka
Tuesday, 15 September 2026, 6:34 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a crash in Mangamuka this morning. Police were called to the single vehicle crash on State Highway 1 at 9.30am. Sadly, one person was pronounced deceased at the scene. The Serious Crash Unit attended and enquiries into the circumstances ... More >>
Appeal For Information Following Mt Victoria Assault, Wellington
Tuesday, 15 September 2026, 5:05 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Tim Leitch from Wellington CIB says a resident of Austin Street was randomly approached by two men as she was putting rubbish out for collection. More >>
Serious Crash, Mavora, Southland
Tuesday, 15 September 2026, 3:54 pm | New Zealand Police
The single vehicle crash between Centre Hill Road and Mount Nicholas Road was reported just after 2pm. More >>
Police Acknowledge Arson And Manslaughter Convictions In Relation To The Death Of Ian David Moller
Tuesday, 15 September 2026, 2:29 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Todd says in October and November 2024, three arsons occurred at a Hanson Grove property, one of which resulted in the death of Mr Moller who was asleep in his bed. More >>
Road Closed, Palm Beach Boulevard, Papamoa
Tuesday, 15 September 2026, 1:58 pm | New Zealand Police
One person is in a critical condition. Motorists are advised to expect delays. More >>
Statement On The Public Inquiry Into The Disappearance Of The Phillips Children
Tuesday, 15 September 2026, 1:23 pm | New Zealand Police
The issues identified in this report should not detract from the commitment of Police staff who put everything they had into trying to find and safely return the children over nearly four years. More >>
Ferry Road Open, Christchurch
Tuesday, 15 September 2026, 9:55 am | New Zealand Police
Two people were taken to hospital, one in a critical condition and the other with moderate injuries. More >>
