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Missing boy found, Palmerston North
Sunday, 25 December 2022, 11:02 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have located the seven-year-old-boy reported missing in Palmerston North this evening. More >>
Have you seen Reuben?
Sunday, 25 December 2022, 11:00 pm | New Zealand Police
He was last seen about 8pm tonight wearing a grey onesie. He also wears black rimmed glasses. More >>
Canoe capsizes, Harewood Christchurch
Sunday, 25 December 2022, 10:59 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has been reported missing in Lake Roto Kohatu this evening after failing to resurface after falling out of a canoe. More >>
Boaties Rescued, South Bay, Kaikoura
Sunday, 25 December 2022, 10:51 pm | New Zealand Police
The three occupants of a dinghy were seen waving from the water at about 5.40pm this evening trying to use oars to get back to shore, but they continued to be swept out by a strong current. A member of the public saw the dinghy nearly 1km from the ... More >>
Witnesses Sought, Takanini Death
Sunday, 25 December 2022, 6:39 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Field Crime Manager Counties Manukau, Detective Inspector Warrick Adkin. Police are appealing for help from the public in relation to the death of a man at a Takanini address early this morning Sunday 25 December. To help with this ... More >>
Capacity Reached At Long Bay Regional Park, Auckland
Sunday, 25 December 2022, 6:38 pm | New Zealand Police
Long Bay Regional Park has reached capacity after thousands of beach-goers fill the area. People are being turned away, so save yourself the journey and enjoy your afternoon elsewhere. Police would also like to remind the community the importance ... More >>
Heavy Delays, SH1, Cambridge - Waikato
Sunday, 25 December 2022, 6:36 pm | New Zealand Police
Due to holiday traffic, there are heavy delays on the southbound lane of State Highway 1 south of Cambridge towards the Tauranga turn-off. Motorists are advised to take care, use alternative routes and expect delays. Police thank motorists for their ... More >>
Police Investigating Takanini Death
Sunday, 25 December 2022, 7:30 am | New Zealand Police
Police are investigating after a man died at an address in Takanini overnight. Police were called to a residential property on Airfield Road at 12.20am, after reports of disorder and fighting. On arrival, a 57-year-old man was located with critical ... More >>
Fatal Crash - Port Whangārei
Sunday, 25 December 2022, 7:28 am | New Zealand Police
One person died in a crash in Port Whangārei last night. The crash on Kotata Rise was reported to Police at 10.10pm yesterday. Three other people in the car suffered minor injuries. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are under way. More >>
Rescue off the rocks in the Bay of Plenty
Sunday, 25 December 2022, 6:13 am | New Zealand Police
At about 8pm today, 24 December, Police received reports of 14-year-old boy who had failed to return from collecting shellfish off the rocks at Opape Beach near Opotiki. More >>
Have you seen Nicole?
Sunday, 25 December 2022, 6:09 am | New Zealand Police
Nicole Hunter, aged 49, has been missing from the Stoke, Nelson area since Tuesday 20 and Police are seeking sightings from members of the public. More >>
Missing Diver Located Deceased, Hicks Bay
Saturday, 24 December 2022, 6:33 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services were called to Hicks Bay this morning after a diver failed to surface. Police were called at about 7.25am and worked with partners to undertake a search. Tragically the diver was located unresponsive at about 3pm and could not ... More >>
Serious Crash, Masterton
Saturday, 24 December 2022, 6:32 pm | New Zealand Police
A person has been injured after being hit by a car on Queen Street, Masterton. At approximately 1.45pm this afternoon, a vehicle travelling on Queen Street clipped a number of vehicles and then struck a pedestrian on the footpath. The pedestrian ... More >>
Fatal Crash - Rongtoea Road, Manawatū
Saturday, 24 December 2022, 7:27 am | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a crash on Rongotea Road in Manawatū overnight. The single vehicle crash was reported to Police at 12.20am. The driver, the sole occupant of the car, was located deceased at the scene. Enquiries into the circumstances of ... More >>
Road Blockage, SH1, Rangiriri - Waikato
Friday, 23 December 2022, 8:28 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a crash on State Highway 1, Rangiriri, Waikato. Police received reports of a crash at about 7pm. There are no reports of injuries. The southbound lane is blocked while the scene is cleared. Motorists are advised ... More >>
Road closure, SH1, Bulls - Central
Friday, 23 December 2022, 7:21 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services responded to a three-vehicle crash on the Rangitikei Bridge, State Highway 1, Bulls at about 3.25pm. More >>
Taupō Police catch alleged shoplifter
Friday, 23 December 2022, 7:20 pm | New Zealand Police
Today Police executed a search warrant at an address in Taupō in relation to recent offending in the area. More >>
A Christmas Wish For A Safe And Happy Holiday From Southland Police
Friday, 23 December 2022, 7:04 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Senior Sergeant Brent Kingsland. In the lead-up to Christmas you may have noticed more Police around central Invercargill and throughout Southland. Operation Vis has seen Southland Police targeting retail crime and anti-social behaviour over ... More >>
You’re Not Alone These Holidays - Ehara Ko Koe Me Tō Kōtahi I Ēnei Hararei
Friday, 23 December 2022, 6:55 pm | New Zealand Police
Christmas isn’t always a time of joy – it is a sad reality that thousands of New Zealanders suffer harm at the hands of a partner, parent or family member – however Police is committed to being there to help. If you suspect someone close ... More >>
Police disappointed after checkpoints in Wellington
Friday, 23 December 2022, 4:34 pm | New Zealand Police
Acting Wellington District Road Policing Manager, Senior Sergeant Matthew Fitzgerald: Wellington Police are disappointed after 15 drivers tested for excess breath alcohol last night as part of a crack-down on drink driving over the festive season. Police ... More >>
