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Search Continues For Missing Fisherman In Taharoa
Tuesday, 23 June 2026, 11:55 am | New Zealand Police
A rāhui has been put in place, which follows the coastline and extends approximately three kilometres offshore. More >>
Police Acknowledge IPCA Findings – Counties Manukau
Tuesday, 23 June 2026, 10:42 am | New Zealand Police
Police have already taken steps to address the Authority’s recommendations. This includes additional training for staff involved and tightening local processes. More >>
Update: Body Located In Rongomai Park
Tuesday, 23 June 2026, 9:20 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services were called at about 4.08pm after a member of the public located the body in a secluded area within the park, near Ōtara. More >>
Police Attending Rongomai Park
Monday, 22 June 2026, 6:43 pm | New Zealand Police
Police Search and Rescue are in attendance to reach the area and undertake a recovery operation. More >>
Commercial Cannabis Growing Operation Foiled By Police, Feilding
Monday, 22 June 2026, 6:41 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Sergeant Joe Salisbury says during the search, officers located more than 800 cannabis plants, along with substantial quantities of dried cannabis and a significant amount of cash. More >>
Lane Blocked, Christchurch Northern Motorway, Waimakariri Bridge -Canterbury
Monday, 22 June 2026, 4:48 pm | New Zealand Police
There are no injuries, however the lane is expected to remain closed for some time to allow for clean up. More >>
Police Disheartened With High Road Deaths This Weekend
Monday, 22 June 2026, 4:46 pm | New Zealand Police
Director of Road Policing Superintendent Steve Greally says this number is incredibly disheartening. More >>
Hawke's Bay Expressway Blocked, Napier - Eastern
Monday, 22 June 2026, 4:21 pm | New Zealand Police
The expressway has been closed between the northbound Meeanee Road off-ramp and the Kennedy Road on-ramp. More >>
Fatal Crash, Antigua Street, Christchurch
Monday, 22 June 2026, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Police
At around 12.10am on Sunday 21 June, Police were called to Antigua Street near the Burke Street intersection. More >>
Serious Crash, Māngere
Monday, 22 June 2026, 11:50 am | New Zealand Police
Detours are in place on Massy Road between Yates Road and alter Street, and on Buckland Road between Royton Ave and Allen Street. More >>
Road Blocked, SH1 / Vivian Street, Wellington - Wellington
Monday, 22 June 2026, 9:07 am | New Zealand Police
The incident was reported to emergency services around 8.25am. More >>
Lane Blocked, SH 2, Remutaka Hill - Wellington
Monday, 22 June 2026, 7:08 am | New Zealand Police
Motorists are urged to delay travel or expect delays as traffic moves slowly past the scene. More >>
Fatal Crash, Hunterville
Sunday, 21 June 2026, 6:08 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on State Highway 1, Hunterville this afternoon. The two-vehicle crash near the intersection with Vinegar Hill Road was reported about 1:10pm. One person died at the scene, three others were treated ... More >>
Appeal For Information Following Crash, Papakōwhai
Sunday, 21 June 2026, 6:07 pm | New Zealand Police
Wellington Police are seeking information relating to a crash in Porirua on Thursday 18 June. The crash involving a car and a scooter on Whitford Brown Ave, Papakōwhai occurred just before 7:40am. The person on the scooter sustained moderate injuries. ... More >>
Serious Crash: Waimarama Road, Hastings - Eastern
Sunday, 21 June 2026, 4:42 pm | New Zealand Police
Two people have serious injuries after a two-car collision at Tuki Tuki, Hastings, this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the crash on Waimarama Road, between McLean and Matangi roads, about 3.45pm. The road is likely to remain closed for some ... More >>
Serious Crash, SH1 Hunterville - Central
Sunday, 21 June 2026, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash on SH1, Hunterville, near the intersection with Vinegar Hill Road. Police were called about 1.10pm. Initial reports suggest there have been serious injuries. The road will be closed, with diversions ... More >>
Operation North Pumps The Brakes On Anti-Social Road Users
Sunday, 21 June 2026, 2:23 pm | New Zealand Police
Canterbury Police successfully disrupted a planned anti-social road user gathering last night, issuing a large number of infringements, green and pink stickers, and impounding vehicles. The night began in Rangiora, where vehicles had gathered in ... More >>
Name Release, Fatal Crash, Kinleith
Sunday, 21 June 2026, 2:22 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are now in a position to release the name of the man who died following a crash on Kauri Road on Thursday 17 June. He was 29-year-old Benjamin Eric Russell, of Tokoroa. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Kerikeri
Sunday, 21 June 2026, 2:20 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died after a two-vehicle crash on Kerikeri Inlet Road, Kerikeri, last night. Emergency services were called to the scene about 8.30pm. One person passed away a short time later. Another person was seriously injured. The Serious ... More >>
Pioneer Highway Closed Following Crash, Palmerston North - Central
Saturday, 20 June 2026, 6:47 pm | New Zealand Police
Pioneer Highway is currently closed at the intersection with Amberley Ave in Highbury following a crash. The two-vehicle crash involving a car and a motorbike was reported just after 6pm. Initial indications are that there are serious injuries. Motorists ... More >>
