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Lane Blocked: SH20, Auckland - Counties Manukau
Tuesday, 13 January 2026, 2:51 pm | New Zealand Police
The fire was reported to Police at 2.17pm, after a rubbish truck spilled its load onto the lanes, which was on fire. Smoke from the fire is also affecting the Lambie Drive offramp, with visibility impacted. More >>
CCTV ‘Vital’ After Palmerston North Shooting Incident
Tuesday, 13 January 2026, 12:56 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant David Thompson says emergency services were called to Marriner Street by a member of the public after gunshots were heard, about 3.15pm on Monday 13 January. More >>
Name Release: Ripirō Beach Deaths
Tuesday, 13 January 2026, 12:15 pm | New Zealand Police
Police extends our condolences to their whānau and friends during this difficult time. More >>
Information Sought Following Aggravated Robberies
Tuesday, 13 January 2026, 10:45 am | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Todd, of Hutt Valley Police, says two people brandishing weapons approached bar staff. More >>
Teens Caught In The Act Following Attempted Burglary
Tuesday, 13 January 2026, 9:50 am | New Zealand Police
Just before 1.30am, Police were notified of two people allegedly attempting to break in to a service station in Three Kings by smashing a window. More >>
Body Recovered, Waikato River
Tuesday, 13 January 2026, 9:36 am | New Zealand Police
Police have recovered a body inside a vehicle in the Waikato River, believed to be missing 39-year-old man Aydan Brown. More >>
Appeal For Information Following Sydenham Arson
Monday, 12 January 2026, 8:49 pm | New Zealand Police
We’re also interested in hearing from anybody who was in Pilgrim Place around 3:30am, or anybody with CCTV footage that we have not already spoken to, Detective Sergeant Luke Vaughan says. More >>
Update - Incident In Highbury, Palmerston North
Monday, 12 January 2026, 7:52 pm | New Zealand Police
Cordons remain in place around Pioneer Highway, between Cardiff Street and Botanical Road, and members of the public are asked to avoid the area. More >>
Further Appeal In Christmas Day Firearms Incident In Hornby
Monday, 12 January 2026, 7:48 pm | New Zealand Police
As part of our ongoing enquiries, Police are appealing for further witnesses to what happened in the Springs Road and Aymes Road area, to come forward. More >>
State Highway 1, Rakaia Closed Following Crash - Canterbury
Monday, 12 January 2026, 6:30 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. More >>
River Road Near Clarkin Road Closed, Fairfield
Monday, 12 January 2026, 5:04 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists are asked to use alternative routes and Police thank the public for their patience. More >>
Police Issue Water Safety Reminder After Two Fatal Water-Related Incidents
Monday, 12 January 2026, 5:02 pm | New Zealand Police
Eastern District Commander, Superintendent Jeanette Park says water safety is often overlooked by most, but extremely important especially at this time of the year. More >>
Serious Incident, Highbury, Palmerston North
Monday, 12 January 2026, 4:31 pm | New Zealand Police
Cordons are in place around Pioneer Highway, between Cardiff Street and Botanical Road. Members of the public are asked to avoid the area. More >>
Update On Investigation Into Deaths Of Two People, Pukehina
Monday, 12 January 2026, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are able to confirm that the death of the woman is being treated as suspicious, and the death of the man as unexplained. More >>
Quick Actions Lead To Arrests Following Aggravated Robbery
Monday, 12 January 2026, 1:04 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Sergeant Syddall says quick reporting and detailed information provided to Police assisted in the swift arrests. More >>
Water-Related Incident At Lake Tikitapu/Blue Lake
Monday, 12 January 2026, 11:51 am | New Zealand Police
The man's body was located shortly after 1am on Saturday 10 January. More >>
Charges Laid Following Manurewa Homicide
Monday, 12 January 2026, 10:23 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services were called to a Balfour Road address at around 11.10pm following reports a man had been shot. More >>
Police Urge Water Safety In Summer
Sunday, 11 January 2026, 5:03 pm | New Zealand Police
Nearly half of water fatalities are from accidental falls into the water, highlighting the importance of life jackets, and swimming and floating skills. More >>
Sudden Death, Taukiro
Saturday, 10 January 2026, 4:14 pm | New Zealand Police
The death will be referred to the Coroner. More >>
Sudden Death, Akaroa
Saturday, 10 January 2026, 4:13 pm | New Zealand Police
Drummond Wharf is currently cordoned off while emergency services work at the scene. More >>
