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Man Charged Following Hit And Run, Hamilton
Monday, 5 January 2026, 8:53 am | New Zealand Police
Police responded immediately, and the victim was taken to hospital via ambulance. They are in a serious but stable condition. More >>
Holiday Road Toll Drops For A Second Year In A Row
Monday, 5 January 2026, 8:02 am | New Zealand Police
Director of Road Policing, Superintendent Steve Greally calls the decrease in road deaths encouraging, but says Police aren’t celebrating. More >>
Lanes Open, SH 1, Takanini - Counties Manukau
Sunday, 4 January 2026, 6:01 pm | New Zealand Police
All lanes are now open on State Highway 1 at Takanini following an incident where a truck has collided with an overbridge, around 3.25pm today. Police can advise there appears to be no structural damage to the overbridge. Police also thank the public ... More >>
Road Closed, SH 4, Aria, Waitomo - Waikato
Sunday, 4 January 2026, 6:00 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists are urged to take alternative routes and expect significant delays. More >>
Police Seek Witnesses To Serious Crash
Sunday, 4 January 2026, 4:18 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking any witnesses to a serious crash involving a cyclist and vehicle in Palmerston North on Friday. The crash happened on Tennant Drive, outside Massey University, about 4.30pm on 2 January. The cyclist received critical injuries and ... More >>
Lanes Blocked, SH 1, Takanini - Counties Manukau
Sunday, 4 January 2026, 4:17 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists are advised to avoid the area where possible, and expect delays. More >>
Appeal For Information, Champagne Gully Campsite
Sunday, 4 January 2026, 2:41 pm | New Zealand Police
Police would like to speak with anyone who was at the campsite who has witnessed the incident, or who has information or footage. More >>
Appeal For Sightings Of Vehicle, Maniototo
Sunday, 4 January 2026, 2:39 pm | New Zealand Police
The trailer has been found, but the ute and dogs have not yet been located. More >>
Rāhui, Mahuta Gap
Sunday, 4 January 2026, 8:03 am | New Zealand Police
Local iwi have placed a rāhui on the area, until 7pm Monday 5 January. More >>
Gisborne Motorists Urged To Avoid Travel And Take Care - Eastern
Saturday, 3 January 2026, 8:28 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are urging anyone who must travel to exercise extreme care, especially as night falls. More >>
Lane Blocked, SH 20, Māngere Bridge - Counties Manukau
Saturday, 3 January 2026, 8:26 pm | New Zealand Police
There is no threat to the public, however motorists should expect delays. More >>
Waikato Motorists Reminded To Drive To The Conditions - Waikato
Saturday, 3 January 2026, 4:31 pm | New Zealand Police
With the wet weather, the roads are extremely slippery - make sure you're slowing down around corners and keeping a safe following distance. More >>
Appeal To Public Following Devonport Death
Saturday, 3 January 2026, 4:27 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Bunting says officers are continuing to conduct enquiries, and as part of these are seeking help from the public. More >>
Serious Crash, Cove Road, Waipu - Northland
Friday, 2 January 2026, 8:49 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists should expect delays while emergency services work at the scene. More >>
Four Face Court After Aggravated Burglary In Thames
Friday, 2 January 2026, 6:50 pm | New Zealand Police
An investigation into the incident continues and further charges are likely to follow. More >>
Quick Actions Save Teenager Caught In Rip - Paritutu Beach
Friday, 2 January 2026, 2:47 pm | New Zealand Police
Around 7pm Thursday 1 January, Police received a call reporting that a teenager was caught in a rip at Paritutu Beach and was unable to get themselves back to shore. More >>
Police Disrupt Youth Gatherings In Coromandel
Friday, 2 January 2026, 12:07 pm | New Zealand Police
Seven youth were arrested in Whangamatā last night – two of those being as a result of the park being cleared – and one youth in Pauanui. More >>
Police Investigating Serious Crash Near Levin Last Night
Friday, 2 January 2026, 11:07 am | New Zealand Police
Police would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the Holden Captiva driving south through Levin prior to the crash, or anyone who has dashcam footage that may assist our investigators. More >>
Police Investigate Deaths Of Two People, Pukehina
Friday, 2 January 2026, 9:34 am | New Zealand Police
Police would like to speak with anyone who has information about what happened, or who may have visited the Old Coach Road address between 7pm Wednesday 31 December 2025 and 3am Friday 2 January 2026. More >>
State Highway 57, Levin Closed Following Crash - Central
Thursday, 1 January 2026, 7:44 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists are advised to avoid the area, and expect delays. More >>
