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Operation Block: Further Man Charged Over Homicide
Thursday, 5 March 2026, 9:22 am | New Zealand Police
The 35-year-old man will appear in the Manukau District Court today. More >>
Arrest Following Serious Assault, Frankton
Thursday, 5 March 2026, 9:14 am | New Zealand Police
A 35-year-old man will appear in the Hamilton District Court today, 5 March, charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and assaults Police. More >>
Blenheim Police Disappointed Alcohol Sold To Minors
Wednesday, 4 March 2026, 7:30 pm | New Zealand Police
It’s disappointing to have failures like this and Police ask licensees to talk to their managers and staff about the responsibilities expected of them. More >>
Retailer Charged For Selling Nitrous Oxide
Wednesday, 4 March 2026, 6:15 pm | New Zealand Police
District Commander Superintendent Will Loughrin said this result will be great for the Rotorua community. More >>
Drugs And Firearms Charges Follow Riverhead Warrant
Wednesday, 4 March 2026, 5:50 pm | New Zealand Police
The operation included Police staff from the GDU, local Kumeū Police staff and the Armed Offenders Squad. More >>
Shoplifters Couldn’t Hide From Police
Wednesday, 4 March 2026, 12:08 pm | New Zealand Police
The pair face court today after Police caught up with them in west Auckland on Tuesday morning. More >>
Serious Crash: SH1, Te Kamo - Northland
Tuesday, 3 March 2026, 4:45 pm | New Zealand Police
Police were called to the crash involving a single vehicle at around 3.50pm. Initial reports indicate one person has serious injuries. More >>
Update: Serious Crash, Meremere - Counties Manukau
Tuesday, 3 March 2026, 4:08 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services were called at around 1.45pm after receiving reports of a crash between a car and a motorbike. More >>
Serious Crash: SH1, Meremere - Counties Manukau
Tuesday, 3 March 2026, 2:40 pm | New Zealand Police
Police were called to the crash between a car and a motorbike at 1.45pm. Initial reports indicate there are serious injuries. More >>
No Goal: Rider Strikes Trouble Trying To Blend In
Tuesday, 3 March 2026, 12:38 pm | New Zealand Police
Auckland Motorways Manager, Senior Sergeant Bill Russell says Police attempted to conduct a vehicle stop however the motorcycle fled. More >>
Man Due In Court Today Following Waipa Incident Yesterday
Tuesday, 3 March 2026, 8:58 am | 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 >>
Fatal Crash, Paekākāriki
Tuesday, 3 March 2026, 8:21 am | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Paekākāriki overnight. The single vehicle crash on State Highway 59, near Onepu Street was reported at 11:30pm. State Highway 59 was closed overnight while the Serious Crash Unit conducted a scene ... More >>
Two Before The Courts After Supermarket Catch In Queenstown
Tuesday, 3 March 2026, 8:20 am | New Zealand Police
The two men, aged 19 and 20, are due to appear in Queenstown District Court on 23 March, charged with shoplifting. More >>
Mellsop Road - Man Taken Into Custody
Monday, 2 March 2026, 6:38 pm | New Zealand Police
Police remain at Mellsop Road for the time being, but remaining cordons on that road will be lifted this evening. More >>
Police Seek Robbery Victim Following Arrests
Monday, 2 March 2026, 6:27 pm | New Zealand Police
An 18-year-old woman has now been charged with aggravated robbery and will appear in the Auckland District Court tomorrow. More >>
Mellsop Road Closed, Waipa - Waikato
Monday, 2 March 2026, 2:37 pm | New Zealand Police
Mellsop Road, Parawera is currently closed due to a Police incident. Cordons are in place near Arapuni Road. Some staff are armed as a precaution. Members of the public are advised to avoid the area. More >>
Appeal For Information Following Damage To Ambulances
Monday, 2 March 2026, 10:35 am | New Zealand Police
Andy Everiss, Hato Hone St John, District Operations Manager – Auckland, says it’s disappointing individuals have vandalised the ambulances in an unwarranted attack. More >>
SH1 Whakapara Closed Following Crash - Northland
Monday, 2 March 2026, 8:25 am | New Zealand Police
The two vehicle crash, on State Highway 1, was reported to Police at about 6.50am. More >>
Fatal Crash, SH4, Erua
Monday, 2 March 2026, 8:11 am | New Zealand Police
Another person sustained critical injuries, and four others received minor injuries. More >>
Fatal Crash – State Highway 1, Taihape
Monday, 2 March 2026, 8:10 am | New Zealand Police
Police were advised at 7.25am that a car had gone off the road and into Hautapu River. More >>
