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Traffic Incidents: SH1, SH4, SH49, Waiouru To Sanson
Wednesday, 25 February 2026, 11:30 am | New Zealand Police
Motorists are urged to take extra care while Police and contractors work to clear the chunks. More >>
Man Arrested After Police Units Rammed
Wednesday, 25 February 2026, 11:27 am | New Zealand Police
The 23-year-old man faces four counts of assaults with intent to injure, intentional damage, dangerous driving, resist Police and failing to stop. More >>
Arrests Made In Manurewa Shooting
Wednesday, 25 February 2026, 11:11 am | New Zealand Police
The man will appear in the Manukau District Court today, jointly charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and commission of an offence with a firearm. More >>
Kairanga Bunnythorpe Road Closed Following Crash
Wednesday, 25 February 2026, 10:07 am | New Zealand Police
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. More >>
Update: Second Arrest In Hastings Homicide
Tuesday, 24 February 2026, 5:41 pm | New Zealand Police
A search warrant was carried out today in Napier and a 35-year-old woman was arrested. More >>
Fatal Crash: SH2, Mangatāwhiri
Tuesday, 24 February 2026, 5:07 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 2 remains closed in both directions between Rawiri Road and Kopuku Road. More >>
Serious Crash: SH2, Mangatāwhiri - Counties Manukau
Tuesday, 24 February 2026, 11:57 am | New Zealand Police
State Highway 2 is closed in both directions between Rawiri Road and Kopuku Road. More >>
Recidivist Shoplifter Before Courts, Thames
Tuesday, 24 February 2026, 11:22 am | New Zealand Police
The woman was due to appear in Thames District Court today, charged with 20 counts of wilful trespass, and two counts of speaking threateningly. More >>
Name Release: Fatal Crash, Lower Moutere
Tuesday, 24 February 2026, 9:05 am | New Zealand Police
Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. More >>
Arrest Made Following New Lynn Aggravated Robbery
Tuesday, 24 February 2026, 8:12 am | New Zealand Police
A 22-year-old man appeared in court on Friday and was remanded in custody to appear in Waitākere District Court this week. More >>
Fatal Crash, Main North Road, Waikuku
Tuesday, 24 February 2026, 8:10 am | New Zealand Police
The road was closed while the Serious Crash Unit conducted a scene examination. Main North Road has since reopened. More >>
Update: Serious Crash, Te Anau Town Centre, Southland
Monday, 23 February 2026, 7:47 pm | New Zealand Police
Police would like to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed the incident, or anyone who has dashcam footage of the crash, or the moments before it. More >>
Man Charged Over Indecent Assaults Near North Shore Schools
Monday, 23 February 2026, 6:37 pm | New Zealand Police
The 64-year-old man has appeared in the North Shore District, and will reappear on new charges on 27 February. More >>
Youth Arrested Following Aggravated Robbery In Palmerston North
Monday, 23 February 2026, 6:36 pm | New Zealand Police
These types of crimes are incredibly frightening for those working in the store at the time, and this robbery is no different. More >>
Stolen Historic War Medals Found During Search, Palmerston North
Monday, 23 February 2026, 6:34 pm | New Zealand Police
Police believe these hold significant sentimental value and would like to return them to their rightful owner. More >>
Five Rescued From Mount Taranaki
Monday, 23 February 2026, 1:38 pm | New Zealand Police
One person was in a critical condition, two people are in a serious condition and two people are in a moderate condition. More >>
Investigation Ongoing Following Fatal Kaihu Dog Attack
Monday, 23 February 2026, 1:02 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Pilmer says three dogs have since been euthanised following the incident. More >>
Northbound Lanes Blocked Following Crash, Orewa - Waitematā
Monday, 23 February 2026, 12:47 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are currently assisting Fire and Emergency New Zealand following a diesel spill on State Highway 1, Orewa this afternoon. The northbound lanes have been blocked following reports of a three vehicle crash at about 12.18pm. At this stage one person ... More >>
Appeal For Information Following Reported Assault, Greymouth
Monday, 23 February 2026, 12:25 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have conducted initial enquiries, including assessing available CCTV footage, but have been unable to identify the offender and are now seeking the public’s assistance. More >>
No Lights Spark Police Interest
Monday, 23 February 2026, 11:51 am | New Zealand Police
Counties Manukau South Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Matt Hoyes, says units did not attempt to stop the stolen vehicle and instead initiated assistance from the Police Eagle helicopter. More >>
