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Fatality After Water-Related Death, Hahei
Monday, 19 January 2026, 6:15 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a water-related incident in Hahei this afternoon. At around 3.15pm, Police were alerted to a man in need of assistance in the water near Tutaritari Road. The man was located in the water and was taken ashore in a ... More >>
Expect Extra Traffic On Highways South Of Gisborne - Eastern
Monday, 19 January 2026, 6:14 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are warning motorists to plan ahead and expect delays, due to the closure of State Highway 2 through Waioeka Gorge. There is a significant increase in traffic on State Highway 2 south of Gisborne and large numbers of vehicles through Bayview. ... More >>
Investigation Ongoing Into Pedestrian’s Death In Haruru Falls
Monday, 19 January 2026, 4:54 pm | New Zealand Police
Due to the presence of the patrol vehicle just prior to the crash, Police have made the decision to refer the incident to the Independent Police Conduct Authority. More >>
Road Blocked, SH 2, Wairoa - Eastern
Monday, 19 January 2026, 11:48 am | New Zealand Police
State Highway 2 is closed between Cricklewood Road and Kiwi Valley Road. More >>
Three In Custody, One Outstanding Offender In Churton Park Assaults
Monday, 19 January 2026, 8:07 am | New Zealand Police
The investigation into the matter follows Police attending a premises on Churton Park on Saturday 13 December 2025 where seven people were seriously assaulted. More >>
Death Following Water-Related Incident, Rotorua
Monday, 19 January 2026, 8:06 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services were called to a geothermal area on Tukiterangi Street, Whakarewarewa, about 9.40pm, where a man had been pulled from the water unconscious. More >>
Fatal Crash, Haruru, Far North
Sunday, 18 January 2026, 8:52 am | New Zealand Police
One person has sadly died following a serious crash in Haruru early this morning. Around 12.10am today, a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Puketona Road, near the Garden Court intersection. Sadly, despite emergency services best efforts, the ... More >>
Serious Crash, Tahuna Road, Whakatāne - Bay Of Plenty
Saturday, 17 January 2026, 4:44 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are responding to a crash on Tahuna Road, between Secombe and Jackson Roads. The crash involved a single vehicle leaving the road and was reported about 3.40pm. Two people have been seriously injured. Tahuna Road is closed while emergency services ... More >>
Update 2: Police Rescue Operation On SH 2 Between Ōpōtiki And Matawai
Saturday, 17 January 2026, 4:28 pm | New Zealand Police
Police continue to monitor the area and ask the public to contact 105 if they are aware of any travellers on State Highway 2 that haven’t checked in with you. More >>
Enquiries Continuing After Onehunga Shooting
Saturday, 17 January 2026, 4:00 pm | New Zealand Police
At this stage we believe this was a targeted incident and there is no ongoing risk to the public, Detective Senior Sergeant Matt Bunce says. More >>
Update: Fatal Crash, SH30, Tikitere
Saturday, 17 January 2026, 3:58 pm | New Zealand Police
Police investigating the circumstances of the fatal crash in Tikitere last week are appealing to the public for information. Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash around 4.20am, Thursday 15 January, on State Highway 30. Two people ... More >>
Update: Police Rescue Operation On SH 2 Between Ōpōtiki And Matawai
Saturday, 17 January 2026, 3:55 pm | New Zealand Police
Inspector Cooney says helicopters took the evacuated motorists to a local campsite, where an NZDF NH90 helicopter ferried them to evacuation centres at Matawai and Ōpōtiki. More >>
Police Commencing Rescue Operation On SH 2 Between Ōpōtiki And Matawai
Friday, 16 January 2026, 6:38 pm | New Zealand Police
Earlier today, Police alerted motorists to avoid the area and expect delays through the detours in place. More >>
Joint Statement: Planned Protest In Auckland On 31 January 2026
Friday, 16 January 2026, 6:01 pm | New Zealand Police
A planned protest across the Auckland Harbour Bridge has had its permit declined, and access to the bridge will not be facilitated by Police. More >>
Update: Serious Incident, Onehunga
Friday, 16 January 2026, 5:59 pm | New Zealand Police
Upon arrival a person was located with a gunshot wound and was transported to hospital, where they remain in a critical condition. More >>
Lane Blocked, SH 29, Matamata - Waikato
Friday, 16 January 2026, 5:45 pm | New Zealand Police
Two people have moderate injuries and are being provided medical assistance. More >>
Lanes Blocked, Harper Avenue, Christchurch - Canterbury
Friday, 16 January 2026, 5:29 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and take alternative travel routes. More >>
Name Release: Fatal Crash, Hamurana
Friday, 16 January 2026, 4:32 pm | New Zealand Police
He was 21-year-old Te Peeti Melahkai Raki, of Hamilton. Two people remain in hospital following the crash. More >>
Homicide Investigation Launched, Marewa
Friday, 16 January 2026, 4:16 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services were called to Savage Cres just before 11:10am after receiving reports a man had been assaulted. More >>
Man Arrested Following Family Harm Incident, Wairarapa
Friday, 16 January 2026, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector Jamie Woods says upon arrival, a female was located unconscious and bleeding. She was transported to Wellington Hospital in a serious condition. More >>
