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East Coast Honours Commissioner
Thursday, 15 January 2026, 8:48 am | New Zealand Police
The Commissioner thanked the marae for the special taonga, saying the korowai would serve as a constant reminder of the trust placed in Police and the responsibility that comes with it. More >>
Quick Response In Waitarere Beach Incident Likely Saved Lives
Wednesday, 14 January 2026, 8:38 pm | New Zealand Police
Inspector Grantham says Police remain at the scene conducting a scene examination, which is expected to continue into the next couple of days. More >>
Appeal For Information Following Serious Assault, Churton Park
Wednesday, 14 January 2026, 6:49 pm | New Zealand Police
Our enquiries into the incident have established the alleged offenders attended the Mobil Gas Station in Johnsonville around 20 minutes prior to the assault. More >>
Police Make Arrest Following Aggravated Robbery At Dairy
Wednesday, 14 January 2026, 6:27 pm | New Zealand Police
“These cowardly acts will be not be tolerated in our community and we will leave no stone unturned to hold you accountable,” Detective Senior Sergeant Pilmer says. More >>
Road Blocked, Stuart Street, Kaikorai, Dunedin - Southern
Wednesday, 14 January 2026, 4:48 pm | New Zealand Police
Cordons are in place on Stuart Street from Kaikorai Valley Road to Highgate. More >>
Four Arrests Following Police Operation For Gang-Related Funeral, Christchurch
Wednesday, 14 January 2026, 4:02 pm | New Zealand Police
During the operation, four people were arrested, including one person for a gang insignia breach. Other arrests were for outstanding warrants and driving offences. More >>
Man In Court After Travelling Four Times Over The Posted Speed Limit, Southland
Wednesday, 14 January 2026, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Police
Constable Julie Russell says it is alleged the man returned to the area multiple times, and in some instances took several people for rides in the vehicle. More >>
Festival Policing - Whatever The Weather
Wednesday, 14 January 2026, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Police
Planning for the event, which attracted around 22,000 people, begins months in advance with staff brought in from Hawke’s Bay to support their Tairāwhiti colleagues. More >>
Man Appearing In Court Over Whananaki Assault
Wednesday, 14 January 2026, 1:19 pm | New Zealand Police
The assault was reported in Whananaki just after 8pm on 11 January, when the victim was allegedly assaulted by a patron. More >>
Update: Fatal Crash, State Highway 36, Hamurana
Wednesday, 14 January 2026, 12:26 pm | New Zealand Police
The crash occurred about 5.30pm on State Highway 36, when a silver Lexus sedan collided with an oncoming truck. The driver of the Lexus died at the scene and two passengers were seriously injured, while the driver of the truck received minor injuries More >>
Serious Crash: Southern Motorway, Papakura - Counties Manukau
Wednesday, 14 January 2026, 12:04 pm | New Zealand Police
The crash involving a car and a bus was reported at 10.50am. More >>
Fatal Crash, State Highway 36, Hamurana
Wednesday, 14 January 2026, 10:22 am | New Zealand Police
The Serious Crash Unit completed a scene examination last night and the road reopened about midnight. More >>
Three Injured After Waitārere Beach Shooting
Wednesday, 14 January 2026, 8:04 am | New Zealand Police
Information will be released proactively when it becomes available. More >>
Fatal House Fire, Sydenham
Tuesday, 13 January 2026, 7:43 pm | New Zealand Police
Enquiries into the circumstances of the fire are ongoing. More >>
Road Closed, Tauranga Direct Road, Hamurana, Rotorua - Bay Of Plenty
Tuesday, 13 January 2026, 6:14 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. More >>
Name Release: Water-Related Incident, Mahia
Tuesday, 13 January 2026, 4:43 pm | New Zealand Police
He was 69-year-old Peter Reece Walker, from Mahia. The death has been referred to the Coroner. More >>
Name Release: Water-Related Incident, Okitu
Tuesday, 13 January 2026, 4:28 pm | New Zealand Police
Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this difficult time. The death has been referred to the Coroner. More >>
Police Concerned With Increase In Nitrous Oxide Use While Driving
Tuesday, 13 January 2026, 4:26 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are aware of some people illegitimately using small sliver cannisters while driving, putting all road users at significant risk. More >>
Fatal Crash: Rangitikei
Tuesday, 13 January 2026, 3:58 pm | New Zealand Police
The pedestrian died at the scene. The drivers of the two vehicles involved sustained moderate to serious injuries. Taihape-Napier Road remains closed near Comet Road while a scene examination is conducted. More >>
Police Make Additional Arrests Over East Auckland Homicide
Tuesday, 13 January 2026, 3:42 pm | New Zealand Police
Operation Pastel investigated the murder of 32-year-old Charles Pongi after he was shot on 5 August 2023 at Taurima Reserve. Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin, of Auckland City CIB, says two men were arrested today in the Auckland region. More >>
