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Fatal Crash, Lynfield
Thursday, 29 January 2026, 11:57 am | New Zealand Police
The pedestrian was transported to hospital in a critical condition, however sadly died shortly after arriving. More >>
Recovery Efforts At Mount Maunganui Temporarily Suspended
Thursday, 29 January 2026, 11:32 am | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector Lew Warner says the safety of all staff working at the scene is at the front of mind. More >>
Update: Helicopter Crash, Paekākāriki Hill Area
Thursday, 29 January 2026, 9:45 am | New Zealand Police
Police are working to formally confirm the identity of those who were recovered but are unable to do so at this stage of the investigation. More >>
Police Investigating Serious Assault In Hamilton Overnight
Thursday, 29 January 2026, 8:10 am | New Zealand Police
Police are also investigating a linked violent incident at about midnight at a property in Lyon Street. More >>
Police Seek Motorist Following Assault
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 6:46 pm | New Zealand Police
Please update Police online now or call 105 using the reference number 260128/8749. More >>
Mount Maunganui Update - Recovery Operation Continues
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 6:31 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are not yet in a position to comment on what has been located to date. More >>
Update: Two People Killed In Helicopter Crash, Paekākāriki Hill Area
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 3:11 pm | New Zealand Police
Work is ongoing to recover the deceased and to examine the crash scene, which will be done in conjunction with investigators from the Civil Aviation Authority. More >>
Update: Arrest Made In Relation To Palmerston North Shooting
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 1:58 pm | New Zealand Police
Police conducted extensive enquiries to identify a person of interest in relation to the matter, including appealing to the public for CCTV of the area. More >>
Appeal For Sightings Of Vehicle From Napier Robbery
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 11:38 am | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking the public’s help to locate the vehicle, a blue Mazda Familia Station wagon. More >>
Fatal Crash, Ruakaka
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 11:04 am | New Zealand Police
The Serious Crash Unit attended, with enquiries into the circumstances of the crash ongoing. The road has since reopened. More >>
Rescuers Race To Locate Stuck Man
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 9:58 am | New Zealand Police
Detective Sergeant Cooper is pleased the operation was a success, and credits Land Search and Rescue for their work. More >>
Name Release: Fatal Crash, SH2, Dannevirke
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 9:47 am | New Zealand Police
Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. More >>
Helicopter Crash, Paekākāriki Hill Area
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 9:33 am | New Zealand Police
Maritime NZ’s Rescue Coordination Centre is coordinating the search efforts. More >>
Name Release: Fatal Crash, Lincoln Road, Addington
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 9:24 am | New Zealand Police
Enquiries into the circumstances of the incident are ongoing. More >>
Name Release And Family Statement, Welcome Bay Deaths
Tuesday, 27 January 2026, 6:56 pm | New Zealand Police
Their deaths have been referred to the Coroner. More >>
Update: Burnham Homicide Investigation
Tuesday, 27 January 2026, 12:54 pm | New Zealand Police
The man has also been charged with two counts of assault in a family relationship. More >>
Appointments Of Deputy Commissioner And Chief Of Staff
Tuesday, 27 January 2026, 12:41 pm | New Zealand Police
Jill is an outstanding leader of people, is strongly connected to the communities she has worked in, and has dealt with some particularly challenging operational matters. More >>
Name Releases: Fatal Crash, SH30, Tikitere
Tuesday, 27 January 2026, 11:13 am | New Zealand Police
They were 42-year-old Gisborne man Saul Rerekura and 32-year-old Rotorua woman Taukirangi Hewitt. More >>
Police Appeal For Information After Spate Of Robberies, Hutt Valley
Tuesday, 27 January 2026, 8:59 am | New Zealand Police
Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers online or by phone via 0800 555 111. More >>
Homicide Investigation Launched, Burnham
Tuesday, 27 January 2026, 8:39 am | New Zealand Police
Cordons are in place and a scene examination has commenced at the property. More >>
