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Man Charged, Vehicle Impounded After Antisocial Road User Activity
Tuesday, 30 December 2025, 5:45 pm | New Zealand Police
Police received multiple reports from disgruntled members of the public, and upon arrival the group quickly dispersed. More >>
Name Release, New Plymouth House Fire
Tuesday, 30 December 2025, 4:31 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the fire. More >>
Local Insight And Fast Action Leads To Recovery Of Stolen Goods
Tuesday, 30 December 2025, 4:03 pm | New Zealand Police
Members of the Retail Crime Team and a Police Dog Team were fast on the scene, but the offender had already taken off in her vehicle with all the groceries. More >>
Four Youths Apprehended Following Burglary
Tuesday, 30 December 2025, 3:07 pm | New Zealand Police
The four youths were located by Police within a matter of minutes, and taken home following some words of advice from Police. The four have been referred to Youth Aid. More >>
State Highway 2, Tangoio Closed Following Crash - Eastern
Tuesday, 30 December 2025, 12:47 pm | New Zealand Police
The single vehicle crash north of Tangoio Settlement Road was reported just after 11:40am. More >>
Police Eagle Takes Flight To Stop Dangerous Road Behaviour
Tuesday, 30 December 2025, 12:43 pm | New Zealand Police
Eastern District Commander Superintendent Jeanette Park says Police are aware of planned gatherings by groups linked to anti-social road behaviour in the Gisborne area. More >>
Witnesses Sought In Relation To Mass Disorder On K-Road Auckland
Tuesday, 30 December 2025, 12:38 pm | New Zealand Police
A Police investigation is underway after there were three serious assaults on and around Karangahape Road during the mass disorder. More >>
SH57 From Shannon To Tokomaru, East Of Foxton, Closed Due To Crash
Tuesday, 30 December 2025, 10:12 am | New Zealand Police
Traffic will be diverted away from this area until further notice while the road is cleared of the truck, trees and debris. More >>
Keep Safe And Happy In Hawke’s Bay These Holidays
Tuesday, 30 December 2025, 9:02 am | New Zealand Police
Inspector Lincoln Sycamore, Hawke’s Bay Area Commander, says he wants everyone to have a safe and enjoyable New Year in our region. More >>
Police Light Up Special Olympics
Tuesday, 30 December 2025, 8:58 am | New Zealand Police
Welcoming the Torch with Canterbury athletes, walking with six-year-old Jonty at the opening ceremony, and carrying the Torch out as the host city with Nathan, a 6’7” basketballer – those moments were gold. More >>
Man Dies After Being Struck By Car In Napier On 26 December
Tuesday, 30 December 2025, 8:07 am | New Zealand Police
Enquiries into the circumstances of the incident are ongoing and we would like to speak to any witnesses, or people who provided assistance to the man before emergency services arrived. More >>
Elderly Man Saved By Family While Tramping In Coromandel
Monday, 29 December 2025, 11:15 am | New Zealand Police
A second chopper was sent in to assist, however it too was unable to make the landing due to worsening weather. More >>
Serious Crash, Kaitoke - Wellington
Sunday, 28 December 2025, 7:03 pm | New Zealand Police
The road is blocked at the intersection, which will likely cause significant delays in both directions. More >>
Tairāwhiti Motorists: Plan Ahead And Be Patient On Busy Roads
Sunday, 28 December 2025, 3:00 pm | New Zealand Police
If we stop you, expect to be breath tested, and be warned that we’re not accepting excuses for poor driving behaviour, says Inspector Kirk. More >>
Assaults On K Road Disorder: Police Asking For Help To Identify Offenders
Sunday, 28 December 2025, 1:49 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are disappointed at the bad, aggressive and careless behaviour on display on Karangahape Road and will be holding any and all offenders to account. More >>
Drivers Should Take Care In Tairāwhiti Over The Holidays
Sunday, 28 December 2025, 1:45 pm | New Zealand Police
If you’re on the roads and see unsafe driving behaviour, please call Police on 111 if it’s happening now. Alternatively, you can make a report via 105.police.govt.nz, or by calling 105. More >>
SH 2 Open Near Petone - Wellington
Saturday, 27 December 2025, 2:55 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 2 near Petone is open for traffic both ways after a single-vehicle crash around 5.17am. Police continues to investigate the crash and urges safe driving during the holiday season. Police also thank the public for their patience this morning. More >>
Three Rescued Fishermen ‘Did Everything Right’
Saturday, 27 December 2025, 2:53 pm | New Zealand Police
All three were located by Eagle not long after and were safely taken aboard the rescue hovercraft around 1.30am. More >>
Body Located – Port Waikato
Saturday, 27 December 2025, 2:51 pm | New Zealand Police
Police Eagle has sadly located a body at Port Waikato, which is believed to be the man who went missing while jet skiing on Christmas Day. Police will be referring the matter to the Coroner. Our deepest thoughts and sympathies are with the man’s ... More >>
Police Commissioner Goes Back On The Beat For Rhythm And Vines, New Year’s Eve
Saturday, 27 December 2025, 7:59 am | New Zealand Police
Deputy Commissioner Mike Pannett will also take part in frontline duties over the New Year’s period in Tamaki Makaurau and acting Deputy Commissioner Tusha Penny will be out and about in Wellington. More >>
