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Arrest Made Following Aggravated Robbery, Napier
Thursday, 29 January 2026, 1:28 pm | New Zealand Police
Police issued an appeal to the public for sightings of the vehicle used in the robbery and for any witnesses to come forward. Last night, Police located the vehicle of interest and have arrested and charged a youth in relation to the robber More >>
Road Closed, SH 7, Tekoa Range, Hurunui - Canterbury
Thursday, 29 January 2026, 12:52 pm | New Zealand Police
Police were notified around 12pm of the two-vehicle crash, between Hammer Springs Road and Leslie Hills Road, which involved a motorcycle and a car. More >>
Fatal Crash, Lynfield
Thursday, 29 January 2026, 11:57 am | New Zealand Police
The pedestrian was transported to hospital in a critical condition, however sadly died shortly after arriving. More >>
Recovery Efforts At Mount Maunganui Temporarily Suspended
Thursday, 29 January 2026, 11:32 am | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector Lew Warner says the safety of all staff working at the scene is at the front of mind. More >>
Update: Helicopter Crash, Paekākāriki Hill Area
Thursday, 29 January 2026, 9:45 am | New Zealand Police
Police are working to formally confirm the identity of those who were recovered but are unable to do so at this stage of the investigation. More >>
Police Investigating Serious Assault In Hamilton Overnight
Thursday, 29 January 2026, 8:10 am | New Zealand Police
Police are also investigating a linked violent incident at about midnight at a property in Lyon Street. More >>
Police Seek Motorist Following Assault
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 6:46 pm | New Zealand Police
Please update Police online now or call 105 using the reference number 260128/8749. More >>
Mount Maunganui Update - Recovery Operation Continues
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 6:31 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are not yet in a position to comment on what has been located to date. More >>
Update: Two People Killed In Helicopter Crash, Paekākāriki Hill Area
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 3:11 pm | New Zealand Police
Work is ongoing to recover the deceased and to examine the crash scene, which will be done in conjunction with investigators from the Civil Aviation Authority. More >>
Update: Arrest Made In Relation To Palmerston North Shooting
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 1:58 pm | New Zealand Police
Police conducted extensive enquiries to identify a person of interest in relation to the matter, including appealing to the public for CCTV of the area. More >>
Appeal For Sightings Of Vehicle From Napier Robbery
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 11:38 am | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking the public’s help to locate the vehicle, a blue Mazda Familia Station wagon. More >>
Fatal Crash, Ruakaka
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 11:04 am | New Zealand Police
The Serious Crash Unit attended, with enquiries into the circumstances of the crash ongoing. The road has since reopened. More >>
Rescuers Race To Locate Stuck Man
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 9:58 am | New Zealand Police
Detective Sergeant Cooper is pleased the operation was a success, and credits Land Search and Rescue for their work. More >>
Name Release: Fatal Crash, SH2, Dannevirke
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 9:47 am | New Zealand Police
Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. More >>
Helicopter Crash, Paekākāriki Hill Area
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 9:33 am | New Zealand Police
Maritime NZ’s Rescue Coordination Centre is coordinating the search efforts. More >>
Name Release: Fatal Crash, Lincoln Road, Addington
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 9:24 am | New Zealand Police
Enquiries into the circumstances of the incident are ongoing. More >>
Name Release And Family Statement, Welcome Bay Deaths
Tuesday, 27 January 2026, 6:56 pm | New Zealand Police
Their deaths have been referred to the Coroner. More >>
Update: Burnham Homicide Investigation
Tuesday, 27 January 2026, 12:54 pm | New Zealand Police
The man has also been charged with two counts of assault in a family relationship. More >>
Appointments Of Deputy Commissioner And Chief Of Staff
Tuesday, 27 January 2026, 12:41 pm | New Zealand Police
Jill is an outstanding leader of people, is strongly connected to the communities she has worked in, and has dealt with some particularly challenging operational matters. More >>
Name Releases: Fatal Crash, SH30, Tikitere
Tuesday, 27 January 2026, 11:13 am | New Zealand Police
They were 42-year-old Gisborne man Saul Rerekura and 32-year-old Rotorua woman Taukirangi Hewitt. More >>
