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Tairāwhiti Police Reflect On Busy New Year Period
Thursday, 1 January 2026, 4:56 pm | New Zealand Police
With the annual Rhythm and Vines Music Festival attracting thousands, reports of anti-social road user events planned in the area and New Year celebrations across the region, mixed in with heavy rain. More >>
Update: Appeal For Information Following Cries For Help At Whare Flat
Thursday, 1 January 2026, 4:32 pm | New Zealand Police
A Search and Rescue operation was launched, however searchers have been stood down, after finding no sign of a person or people in distress. More >>
Appeal For Information Following Cries For Help Heard, Whare Flat, Dunedin
Thursday, 1 January 2026, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have conducted initial enquiries and have walked the Mackie Dackie track but have been unable to hear or see anyone. More >>
Road Blocked, Gibbston Highway/SH 6, Queenstown - Southern
Thursday, 1 January 2026, 11:42 am | New Zealand Police
The road is expected to remain partially blocked while emergency services are working at the scene. More >>
Appeal For Information: Kaipara Coast Highway Incident, Makarau, Auckland
Thursday, 1 January 2026, 9:57 am | New Zealand Police
Police would like to hear from anyone who was travelling in the area between midnight and 5.30am, who observed a pedestrian walking on Kaipara Coast Highway, Makarau, or has who has dashcam footage of the area during that time. More >>
Update: Kaipara Coast Highway Incident, Makarau, Auckland
Thursday, 1 January 2026, 8:21 am | New Zealand Police
A scene examination is taking place, and the road remains closed with cordons in place at the West Coast Road intersection and the Makarau Road intersection. More >>
Fatal Crash: Tirohia, Hauraki
Thursday, 1 January 2026, 8:19 am | New Zealand Police
The Serious Crash Unit have conducted a scene examination and enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. More >>
Reduction In Road Deaths For Third Consecutive Year, Police Enforcement At A Record High
Thursday, 1 January 2026, 8:07 am | New Zealand Police
This marks three years in a row that road deaths have seen a reduction, due in large part to Operation Open Roads, says Superintendent Steve Greally, Director Road Policing. More >>
Dashcam Footage Sought For Crash | Auckland Southern Motorway, Randwick Park
Wednesday, 31 December 2025, 6:16 pm | New Zealand Police
If you are able to help please get in touch with Police either online or via call on 105. Please quote P064975702. More >>
Rakaia Bridge, SH1 Bankside Open - Canterbury
Wednesday, 31 December 2025, 3:09 pm | New Zealand Police
Traffic in the area remains heavy and motorists should continue to expect delays while the congestion clears. More >>
Auckland Southern Motorway, Randwick Park Blocked - Auckland City
Wednesday, 31 December 2025, 2:22 pm | New Zealand Police
Police were called to a collision involving a car and a motorbike around 12.30pm today. More >>
Name Release: Fatal Crash, Napier
Wednesday, 31 December 2025, 2:03 pm | New Zealand Police
He was Carl Louis Duncan. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time. More >>
Police Locate Firearm And Drugs During Routine Traffic Stop, Kawakawa, Far North
Wednesday, 31 December 2025, 1:29 pm | New Zealand Police
A 24-year-old man was arrested and has been remanded in custody, due to re-appear in Kaikohe District Court on 13 January 2026. More >>
Rakaia Bridge Blocked, SH 1, Bankside - Canterbury
Wednesday, 31 December 2025, 1:28 pm | New Zealand Police
The bridge is expected to be blocked for sometime while emergency services work at the scene. More >>
Update: Serious Crash, State Highway 1, Ohau Point
Wednesday, 31 December 2025, 11:43 am | New Zealand Police
Travel will be disrupted and motorists should plan for delays if they’re travelling on that road. More >>
State Highway 1 Near Ohau Point Blocked By Serious Crash - Tasman
Wednesday, 31 December 2025, 11:06 am | New Zealand Police
Initial information from the scene is that two people have been seriously injured More >>
Teishallia Te Paea Homicide - Further Appeal For Information
Wednesday, 31 December 2025, 10:04 am | New Zealand Police
Anyone with information is urged to contact Police via 105, quoting file number 251029/3817. More >>
Fatal Crash, Orini, Waikato
Wednesday, 31 December 2025, 8:21 am | New Zealand Police
Orini Road was closed overnight, between Rutherford Road and Tenfoot Road, while the Serious Crash Unit conducted a scene examination. More >>
Royal Recognition For Youth Aid Officer
Wednesday, 31 December 2025, 8:17 am | New Zealand Police
Senior Constable Watts has worked for New Zealand Police since 2007, serving as a Youth Aid Officer since 2010 and working to improve youth services in the Manawatū. More >>
Fatal Crash: Tangoio
Tuesday, 30 December 2025, 7:13 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 2 has since re-opened. More >>
