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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 >>
Name Release: Water-Related Incident, Okitu
Tuesday, 13 January 2026, 4:28 pm | New Zealand Police
Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this difficult time. The death has been referred to the Coroner. More >>
Police Concerned With Increase In Nitrous Oxide Use While Driving
Tuesday, 13 January 2026, 4:26 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are aware of some people illegitimately using small sliver cannisters while driving, putting all road users at significant risk. More >>
Fatal Crash: Rangitikei
Tuesday, 13 January 2026, 3:58 pm | New Zealand Police
The pedestrian died at the scene. The drivers of the two vehicles involved sustained moderate to serious injuries. Taihape-Napier Road remains closed near Comet Road while a scene examination is conducted. More >>
Police Make Additional Arrests Over East Auckland Homicide
Tuesday, 13 January 2026, 3:42 pm | New Zealand Police
Operation Pastel investigated the murder of 32-year-old Charles Pongi after he was shot on 5 August 2023 at Taurima Reserve. Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin, of Auckland City CIB, says two men were arrested today in the Auckland region. More >>
Lane Blocked: SH20, Auckland - Counties Manukau
Tuesday, 13 January 2026, 2:51 pm | New Zealand Police
The fire was reported to Police at 2.17pm, after a rubbish truck spilled its load onto the lanes, which was on fire. Smoke from the fire is also affecting the Lambie Drive offramp, with visibility impacted. More >>
CCTV ‘Vital’ After Palmerston North Shooting Incident
Tuesday, 13 January 2026, 12:56 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant David Thompson says emergency services were called to Marriner Street by a member of the public after gunshots were heard, about 3.15pm on Monday 13 January. More >>
Name Release: Ripirō Beach Deaths
Tuesday, 13 January 2026, 12:15 pm | New Zealand Police
Police extends our condolences to their whānau and friends during this difficult time. More >>
Information Sought Following Aggravated Robberies
Tuesday, 13 January 2026, 10:45 am | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Todd, of Hutt Valley Police, says two people brandishing weapons approached bar staff. More >>
Teens Caught In The Act Following Attempted Burglary
Tuesday, 13 January 2026, 9:50 am | New Zealand Police
Just before 1.30am, Police were notified of two people allegedly attempting to break in to a service station in Three Kings by smashing a window. More >>
Body Recovered, Waikato River
Tuesday, 13 January 2026, 9:36 am | New Zealand Police
Police have recovered a body inside a vehicle in the Waikato River, believed to be missing 39-year-old man Aydan Brown. More >>
Appeal For Information Following Sydenham Arson
Monday, 12 January 2026, 8:49 pm | New Zealand Police
We’re also interested in hearing from anybody who was in Pilgrim Place around 3:30am, or anybody with CCTV footage that we have not already spoken to, Detective Sergeant Luke Vaughan says. More >>
Update - Incident In Highbury, Palmerston North
Monday, 12 January 2026, 7:52 pm | New Zealand Police
Cordons remain in place around Pioneer Highway, between Cardiff Street and Botanical Road, and members of the public are asked to avoid the area. More >>
Further Appeal In Christmas Day Firearms Incident In Hornby
Monday, 12 January 2026, 7:48 pm | New Zealand Police
As part of our ongoing enquiries, Police are appealing for further witnesses to what happened in the Springs Road and Aymes Road area, to come forward. More >>
State Highway 1, Rakaia Closed Following Crash - Canterbury
Monday, 12 January 2026, 6:30 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. More >>
River Road Near Clarkin Road Closed, Fairfield
Monday, 12 January 2026, 5:04 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists are asked to use alternative routes and Police thank the public for their patience. More >>
Police Issue Water Safety Reminder After Two Fatal Water-Related Incidents
Monday, 12 January 2026, 5:02 pm | New Zealand Police
Eastern District Commander, Superintendent Jeanette Park says water safety is often overlooked by most, but extremely important especially at this time of the year. More >>
Serious Incident, Highbury, Palmerston North
Monday, 12 January 2026, 4:31 pm | New Zealand Police
Cordons are in place around Pioneer Highway, between Cardiff Street and Botanical Road. Members of the public are asked to avoid the area. More >>
Update On Investigation Into Deaths Of Two People, Pukehina
Monday, 12 January 2026, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are able to confirm that the death of the woman is being treated as suspicious, and the death of the man as unexplained. More >>
