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New Zealand Police - Latest News [Page 49]

Man In Court Over Mt Eden Bus Assault

Thursday, 15 January 2026, 10:48 am | New Zealand Police

The 32-year-old man has been charged with assault with a weapon and endangering transport. More >>

Fatal Crash, SH30, Tikitere

Thursday, 15 January 2026, 10:34 am | New Zealand Police

Diversions are in place at the intersections of State Highway 30/State Highway 33 and State Highway 30/Matahi Road. More >>

Heavy Traffic And Police Presence In Raglan For SoundSplash This Weekend

Thursday, 15 January 2026, 9:18 am | New Zealand Police

Police will be highly visible patrolling the festival grounds, making sure attendees can enjoy themselves safely and responsibly. More >>

Road Closures In Place Following Serious Crash On State Highway 30, Tikitere

Thursday, 15 January 2026, 8:50 am | New Zealand Police

Diversions are in place at the intersections of State Highway 30/State Highway 33 and State Highway 30/Matahi Road. More >>

East Coast Honours Commissioner

Thursday, 15 January 2026, 8:48 am | New Zealand Police

The Commissioner thanked the marae for the special taonga, saying the korowai would serve as a constant reminder of the trust placed in Police and the responsibility that comes with it. More >>

Quick Response In Waitarere Beach Incident Likely Saved Lives

Wednesday, 14 January 2026, 8:38 pm | New Zealand Police

Inspector Grantham says Police remain at the scene conducting a scene examination, which is expected to continue into the next couple of days. More >>

Appeal For Information Following Serious Assault, Churton Park

Wednesday, 14 January 2026, 6:49 pm | New Zealand Police

Our enquiries into the incident have established the alleged offenders attended the Mobil Gas Station in Johnsonville around 20 minutes prior to the assault. More >>

Police Make Arrest Following Aggravated Robbery At Dairy

Wednesday, 14 January 2026, 6:27 pm | New Zealand Police

“These cowardly acts will be not be tolerated in our community and we will leave no stone unturned to hold you accountable,” Detective Senior Sergeant Pilmer says. More >>

Road Blocked, Stuart Street, Kaikorai, Dunedin - Southern

Wednesday, 14 January 2026, 4:48 pm | New Zealand Police

Cordons are in place on Stuart Street from Kaikorai Valley Road to Highgate. More >>

Four Arrests Following Police Operation For Gang-Related Funeral, Christchurch

Wednesday, 14 January 2026, 4:02 pm | New Zealand Police

During the operation, four people were arrested, including one person for a gang insignia breach. Other arrests were for outstanding warrants and driving offences. More >>

Man In Court After Travelling Four Times Over The Posted Speed Limit, Southland

Wednesday, 14 January 2026, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Police

Constable Julie Russell says it is alleged the man returned to the area multiple times, and in some instances took several people for rides in the vehicle. More >>

Festival Policing - Whatever The Weather

Wednesday, 14 January 2026, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Police

Planning for the event, which attracted around 22,000 people, begins months in advance with staff brought in from Hawke’s Bay to support their Tairāwhiti colleagues. More >>

Man Appearing In Court Over Whananaki Assault

Wednesday, 14 January 2026, 1:19 pm | New Zealand Police

The assault was reported in Whananaki just after 8pm on 11 January, when the victim was allegedly assaulted by a patron. More >>

Update: Fatal Crash, State Highway 36, Hamurana

Wednesday, 14 January 2026, 12:26 pm | New Zealand Police

The crash occurred about 5.30pm on State Highway 36, when a silver Lexus sedan collided with an oncoming truck. The driver of the Lexus died at the scene and two passengers were seriously injured, while the driver of the truck received minor injuries More >>

Serious Crash: Southern Motorway, Papakura - Counties Manukau

Wednesday, 14 January 2026, 12:04 pm | New Zealand Police

The crash involving a car and a bus was reported at 10.50am. More >>

Fatal Crash, State Highway 36, Hamurana

Wednesday, 14 January 2026, 10:22 am | New Zealand Police

The Serious Crash Unit completed a scene examination last night and the road reopened about midnight. More >>

Three Injured After Waitārere Beach Shooting

Wednesday, 14 January 2026, 8:04 am | New Zealand Police

Information will be released proactively when it becomes available. More >>

Fatal House Fire, Sydenham

Tuesday, 13 January 2026, 7:43 pm | New Zealand Police

Enquiries into the circumstances of the fire are ongoing. More >>

Road Closed, Tauranga Direct Road, Hamurana, Rotorua - Bay Of Plenty

Tuesday, 13 January 2026, 6:14 pm | New Zealand Police

Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. More >>

Name Release: Water-Related Incident, Mahia

Tuesday, 13 January 2026, 4:43 pm | New Zealand Police

He was 69-year-old Peter Reece Walker, from Mahia. The death has been referred to the Coroner. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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