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Lanes Blocked, Harper Avenue, Christchurch - Canterbury
Friday, 16 January 2026, 5:29 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and take alternative travel routes. More >>
Name Release: Fatal Crash, Hamurana
Friday, 16 January 2026, 4:32 pm | New Zealand Police
He was 21-year-old Te Peeti Melahkai Raki, of Hamilton. Two people remain in hospital following the crash. More >>
Homicide Investigation Launched, Marewa
Friday, 16 January 2026, 4:16 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services were called to Savage Cres just before 11:10am after receiving reports a man had been assaulted. More >>
Man Arrested Following Family Harm Incident, Wairarapa
Friday, 16 January 2026, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector Jamie Woods says upon arrival, a female was located unconscious and bleeding. She was transported to Wellington Hospital in a serious condition. More >>
Serious Incident, Onehunga
Friday, 16 January 2026, 1:26 pm | New Zealand Police
Shortly after 11am Police received reports a person had received injuries consistent with a gunshot wound at a property on Arthur Street. More >>
Update: Waitārere Beach Incident
Friday, 16 January 2026, 11:31 am | New Zealand Police
It is important to remember alongside that however, that we still have three people critically injured and fighting for their lives in hospital. And we have a young girl who – while uninjured – is incredibly traumatised by what has occurred. More >>
Three In Custody Following Burglary And Flee
Friday, 16 January 2026, 10:44 am | New Zealand Police
Acting Detective Inspector Chris Robson, Counties Manukau CIB, says the group allegedly threatened a witness with a weapon (not a firearm) before fleeing in a stolen vehicle. More >>
SH2 Closed Between Matawai And Ōpōtiki
Friday, 16 January 2026, 10:29 am | New Zealand Police
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays while detours are in place. More >>
Fatal Crash, Te Rapa Road, Hamilton
Friday, 16 January 2026, 8:37 am | New Zealand Police
The road was closed while the Serious Crash Unit conduct a scene examination, however is currently being reopened. More >>
Update: Tauranga Homicide
Friday, 16 January 2026, 8:34 am | New Zealand Police
On Sunday 14 December, a man was located deceased at an address on Fraser Street after emergency services were called to the property at around 11.40am. More >>
Road Closed, Te Rapa Road, Hamilton
Friday, 16 January 2026, 8:05 am | New Zealand Police
The road is closed between Forest Lake Road and Vardon Road. Members of the public are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. More >>
State Highway 1 (Thames Highway), Ōamaru Partially Blocked By Crash
Friday, 16 January 2026, 8:02 am | New Zealand Police
A truck and trailer unit crashed at around 3.10am, between Sandringham Street and College Street. More >>
Fatal Crash, Winton
Friday, 16 January 2026, 7:59 am | New Zealand Police
One person died at the scene and three other people were injured in the crash. One person sustained moderate injuries while two people were treated for minor injuries. More >>
Crash: SH1, Waipapakauri - Northland
Thursday, 15 January 2026, 5:47 pm | New Zealand Police
At least seven people, from both vehicles, have sustained injuries in the crash. At this stage three people are in a serious condition and four people are in a moderate condition. More >>
Man Arrested In Relation To Christmas Day Firearms Incident, Hornby
Thursday, 15 January 2026, 5:07 pm | New Zealand Police
Police received calls shortly after 6:30pm on December 25 reporting a male being chased by others in Hornby, one with a firearm in their possession. More >>
State Highway 6/Great North Road Closed Following Crash - Southern
Thursday, 15 January 2026, 3:29 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. Detours are in place. More >>
Pinched Petrol Leads To Pricey Penalty
Thursday, 15 January 2026, 1:24 pm | New Zealand Police
Police had executed a search warrant at an address in Juliet Avenue, Howick as part of an investigation into a series of petrol drive-offs across the wider area. More >>
Name Release: Water-Related Incident, Akaroa
Thursday, 15 January 2026, 12:27 pm | New Zealand Police
Police were notified that a person had been pulled from the water by the Harbourmaster shortly after but, sadly, they were not able to be revived. More >>
Loaded Firearm Found During Search
Thursday, 15 January 2026, 11:34 am | New Zealand Police
Counties Manukau West Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Mohammed Atiq, says upon seeing Police the vehicle fled but was not pursued. More >>
Blockage On Mangawhero Road, Matamata, Waikato
Thursday, 15 January 2026, 11:10 am | New Zealand Police
The road is not closed, however it is partially blocked. More >>
