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Seven Rescued From Waikato River
Thursday, 26 February 2026, 8:28 am | New Zealand Police
Around 7.20pm, Police were alerted to a group of four men who had decided to float from the control gates down to Hipapatua Reserve, otherwise known as Reids Farm. More >>
Sudden Death In Taupaki
Thursday, 26 February 2026, 8:09 am | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Megan Goldie, of Waitematā CIB, says: “A man aged in his 50s had been riding his motorbike prior to being located deceased.“ More >>
High-Risk Offender Arrested, Dunedin
Thursday, 26 February 2026, 8:07 am | New Zealand Police
Police want to reassure the community that there is no ongoing public safety risk following this incident. More >>
Serious Crash, Rissington
Thursday, 26 February 2026, 8:04 am | New Zealand Police
Police are in attendance and motorists are asked to delay travel if possible. More >>
Police And Detector Dog Championships: Expert Dog Teams Thrive In Competition
Wednesday, 25 February 2026, 6:52 pm | New Zealand Police
Six narcotic detector dog teams also competed – two from Police (Northland and Tāmaki Makaurau), and two each from Customs and Corrections. More >>
Van Owner Arrested After Crashing Down A Bank
Wednesday, 25 February 2026, 5:08 pm | New Zealand Police
Sergeant Nathan Wilson, of Canterbury Police, says the incident unfolded after a member of the public discovered a signwritten trailer abandoned on the outskirts of Amberley. More >>
Further Appeal In Omahu Homicide
Wednesday, 25 February 2026, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Police
We are asking anyone who saw this vehicle, or who has home, business, or dashcam CCTV footage from those areas during that time, to please contact Police if not already spoken to. More >>
A Call To Court: Woman Charged Over Burglaries
Wednesday, 25 February 2026, 1:35 pm | New Zealand Police
Senior Sergeant Shaun Richardson, of Auckland City Police, says units responded to Grey Lynn after 2.30am following calls from residents around Richmond Road. More >>
Firearms Incident, Hei Hei
Wednesday, 25 February 2026, 12:58 pm | New Zealand Police
There will be a Police presence in the area while officers make a number of enquiries, working to determine what happened. More >>
Water Search And Rescue Underway, Palmerston North
Wednesday, 25 February 2026, 12:15 pm | New Zealand Police
At around 11.20pm last night, Police were called with a report that various personal items appeared to have been abandoned in a suspicious manner on Albert Street. More >>
Crash: Clevedon Road, Papakura
Wednesday, 25 February 2026, 11:33 am | New Zealand Police
The Serious Crash Unit is in attendance and enquires into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. More >>
Woman Pleads Guilty To Dangerous Driving Charge, Motutere Fatal Crash
Wednesday, 25 February 2026, 11:32 am | New Zealand Police
Police extend our thoughts to the victim’s loved ones, who are no doubt still coming to terms with the loss of their child, Jax. More >>
Traffic Incidents: SH1, SH4, SH49, Waiouru To Sanson
Wednesday, 25 February 2026, 11:30 am | New Zealand Police
Motorists are urged to take extra care while Police and contractors work to clear the chunks. More >>
Man Arrested After Police Units Rammed
Wednesday, 25 February 2026, 11:27 am | New Zealand Police
The 23-year-old man faces four counts of assaults with intent to injure, intentional damage, dangerous driving, resist Police and failing to stop. More >>
Arrests Made In Manurewa Shooting
Wednesday, 25 February 2026, 11:11 am | New Zealand Police
The man will appear in the Manukau District Court today, jointly charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and commission of an offence with a firearm. More >>
Kairanga Bunnythorpe Road Closed Following Crash
Wednesday, 25 February 2026, 10:07 am | New Zealand Police
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. More >>
Update: Second Arrest In Hastings Homicide
Tuesday, 24 February 2026, 5:41 pm | New Zealand Police
A search warrant was carried out today in Napier and a 35-year-old woman was arrested. More >>
Fatal Crash: SH2, Mangatāwhiri
Tuesday, 24 February 2026, 5:07 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 2 remains closed in both directions between Rawiri Road and Kopuku Road. More >>
Serious Crash: SH2, Mangatāwhiri - Counties Manukau
Tuesday, 24 February 2026, 11:57 am | New Zealand Police
State Highway 2 is closed in both directions between Rawiri Road and Kopuku Road. More >>
Recidivist Shoplifter Before Courts, Thames
Tuesday, 24 February 2026, 11:22 am | New Zealand Police
The woman was due to appear in Thames District Court today, charged with 20 counts of wilful trespass, and two counts of speaking threateningly. More >>
