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Fatal Crash: Ruatangata West, Whangarei
Sunday, 15 February 2026, 2:37 pm | New Zealand Police
The death will be referred to the Coroner. More >>
Body Recovered From Submerged Vehicle, SH39
Saturday, 14 February 2026, 3:46 pm | New Zealand Police
Anyone travelling in the Waikato District is urged to take care and should not attempt to cross flooded roads. More >>
Police Urge Caution On Roads Following Heavy Rain - Waikato
Saturday, 14 February 2026, 3:19 pm | New Zealand Police
If you must travel, please slow down and be prepared for surface flooding or obstructions on road. More >>
South-Western Waikato: Flooding, Avoid Travel - Waikato
Friday, 13 February 2026, 8:22 pm | New Zealand Police
Police recommend delaying travel if at all possible. More >>
Significant Flooding, SH1, Oruanui, Taupō - Bay Of Plenty
Friday, 13 February 2026, 8:21 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are advising the public to stay sheltered and delay travel. More >>
Roads blocked, SH 31 and SH 39, Otorohanga District - Waikato
Friday, 13 February 2026, 6:26 pm | New Zealand Police
The public is advised to delay travel, where possible, and to avoid the area. More >>
Police Urge People Going Outdoors To Prepare Following Incidents Since The New Year
Friday, 13 February 2026, 2:38 pm | New Zealand Police
Southern District's Operations Manager Inspector Matthew Scoles oversees all Search and Rescue teams across the district, and emphasises that while conditions may be perfect when heading outdoors the weather can change in an instant. More >>
Nowhere To Go: Police Response Rounds Up Offenders
Friday, 13 February 2026, 2:11 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector Karen Bright, from Counties Manukau CIB, says an off-duty officer located a group near the Michael Hill jewellery store. More >>
Name Release: Fatal Crash, Anaura Bay
Friday, 13 February 2026, 1:53 pm | New Zealand Police
Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. More >>
Dangerous Driving Leads To Arrest
Friday, 13 February 2026, 1:29 pm | New Zealand Police
At about 12.20am, Police attempted to stop a vehicle seen travelling at excess speed on Pilkington Road, Panmure. More >>
Fatal Crash, Karaka Road / State Highway 7, Waikari
Friday, 13 February 2026, 12:59 pm | New Zealand Police
The single vehicle crash on Karaka Road / State Highway 7 was reported about 6.40am. More >>
Lanes Reopen Following Crash, Woodhill
Friday, 13 February 2026, 11:34 am | New Zealand Police
We thank motorists for their patience while the scene was cleared. More >>
School Bus Fire, Leigh
Friday, 13 February 2026, 11:00 am | New Zealand Police
Sergeant Stallworthy says Pakiri Road is down to one lane until about midday. More >>
Police Appeal For Information On Historical Offending At Wellington School
Friday, 13 February 2026, 10:32 am | New Zealand Police
Police has a number of officers and detectives dedicated to these cases, and we provide a safe space to report offending in confidence. More >>
Dirt Bike Rider Sees Red And Blue
Friday, 13 February 2026, 9:07 am | New Zealand Police
A 23-year-old man had his bike impounded for 28 days and was remanded in custody and will reappear in Manukau District Court on 20 February. More >>
Crash Causing Delays, Woodhill
Friday, 13 February 2026, 8:49 am | New Zealand Police
Motorists are being advised to expect delays or seek an alternative route. More >>
Serious Crash: Karaka Road / State Highway 7, Waikari
Friday, 13 February 2026, 8:36 am | New Zealand Police
Traffic management is in place and motorists should expect delays. More >>
Samoan Chief Behind Bars Following Slavery Trial
Thursday, 12 February 2026, 6:38 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector Adkin says the offending relates to two Samoan nationals who he arranged to bring to New Zealand in 2016. More >>
Warkworth Search: Missing Vehicle Located
Thursday, 12 February 2026, 3:46 pm | New Zealand Police
Forty-seven-year-old Tekanimaeu Arobati was later located in the river days later on 24 January. More >>
Police Clamp Down Following Scooter Robbery
Thursday, 12 February 2026, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Police
Auckland City East Area Response Manager, Senior Sergeant Tony Ngau Chun, says the victim was able to provide a detailed description of the alleged offender. More >>
