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Critical Incident Investigation After Death In Custody
Wednesday, 25 March 2026, 6:35 pm | New Zealand Police
Several investigations will now get underway, including the critical incident investigation, which will examine the course of events this morning. More >>
Update: Common Room Bar Fight, Hastings
Wednesday, 25 March 2026, 6:23 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are not ruling out and further arrests and would also like to speak with the five people, as we believe they may be able to assist in our enquiries. More >>
Update: Charges Laid Following Serious Assault, Christchurch
Wednesday, 25 March 2026, 3:12 pm | New Zealand Police
The victim was transported to hospital in a serious condition and remains in hospital in a stable condition. More >>
Blenheim Street, Upper Hutt Closed - Wellington
Wednesday, 25 March 2026, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Police
Blenheim Street, Upper Hutt is currently closed due to a nearby fire. More >>
Name Release: Fatal Crash, Lindis Pass
Wednesday, 25 March 2026, 2:11 pm | New Zealand Police
He was Murray Kevin Levers, 71, of Matamata. More >>
Man Faces Court After Fleeing Police
Wednesday, 25 March 2026, 9:07 am | New Zealand Police
Police are continuing to make enquires into the initial stolen vehicle report, and we cannot rule out further charges in that matter. More >>
Appeal For Information As Man Arrested For Alleged Sexual Offences
Wednesday, 25 March 2026, 9:05 am | New Zealand Police
If you have any information that may assist Police in our investigation, please contact us online at 105.police.govt.nz or call 105, referencing file number 260316/3776. More >>
State Highway 1, Towai Reopens - Northland
Tuesday, 24 March 2026, 2:06 pm | New Zealand Police
Police would like to thank motorists for their patience while the fire was extinguished and the scene cleared. More >>
Arrest In Operation Aurora
Tuesday, 24 March 2026, 1:30 pm | New Zealand Police
A 45-year-old man will appear in the Christchurch District Court today charged with unlawful sexual connection, indecent assault, strangulation and rape. More >>
Fatal Crash, Tremaine Avenue, Palmerston North
Tuesday, 24 March 2026, 1:14 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services were called to the crash on Tremaine Avenue, near Malden Street, about 2.30am. It involved two cars, one of which caught fire, and a utility vehicle. More >>
State Highway 1, Towai Closed Following Fire - Northland
Tuesday, 24 March 2026, 12:35 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists are being advised all lanes travelling north and south have been closed and to expect delays. More >>
Boat No Longer Being Sought
Tuesday, 24 March 2026, 8:16 am | New Zealand Police
We can advise that both the vessel and its occupant have been located by Police, and are no longer sought. More >>
Illegal Street Racing Sees Arrest And Car Impounded
Tuesday, 24 March 2026, 8:14 am | New Zealand Police
Police are asking anyone that sees illegal or dangerous driving to make reports so officers can follow up and hold offenders to account. More >>
Fatal Crash, Levin
Monday, 23 March 2026, 4:31 pm | New Zealand Police
Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. More >>
Have You Seen This Boat?
Monday, 23 March 2026, 3:13 pm | New Zealand Police
Anyone with information is asked to update Police online now or call 105 using the reference number P065843323. More >>
Nailed It: Police Clean Up Following Tip Off
Monday, 23 March 2026, 2:53 pm | New Zealand Police
A 37-year-old man was remanded in custody and will appear in Manukau District Court today charged with receives property. More >>
Name Release, Fatal Crash, Waipaoa
Monday, 23 March 2026, 2:38 pm | New Zealand Police
A 29-year-old man has been charged with dangerous driving causing death, and is due to appear in Gisborne District Court today. More >>
Remains Found In Wellington Centuries Old
Monday, 23 March 2026, 2:13 pm | New Zealand Police
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 >>
