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Crash, SH27, Tirau
Wednesday, 12 August 2026, 1:08 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services were called to the scene between Frances Street and MacMillan Road after being notified at about 11.40am. Indications are that there are moderate injuries. More >>
Name Release: Fatal Crash, Kauri
Wednesday, 12 August 2026, 11:00 am | New Zealand Police
Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing, however Police are renewing their appeal for video footage and information. More >>
Alleged Car Thieves Face Court
Wednesday, 12 August 2026, 7:03 am | New Zealand Police
A 15-year-old male appeared in the Whangārei Youth Court charged with unlawfully getting into a vehicle and possessing instruments for car conversion. A 13-year-old female will be referred to Youth Aid. More >>
Operation Shatters Drug Dealing In Tinopai
Tuesday, 11 August 2026, 7:30 pm | New Zealand Police
A seizure of methamphetamine was just the tip of the rock, as a Police investigation homed in on a drug supply operation in the Kaipara region. The Northland Meth Harm Reduction Team has been investigating information about illegal drugs being dealt ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Waimangu
Tuesday, 11 August 2026, 3:10 pm | New Zealand Police
The road is about to re-open after being closed for a scene examination. More >>
Offender’s Milk Run Curdled
Tuesday, 11 August 2026, 1:10 pm | New Zealand Police
Two people were taken into custody, and the ‘firearm’ was found to be a lighter. More >>
Road Closed Following Crash, Titoki
Tuesday, 11 August 2026, 1:02 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has suffered minor injuries. More >>
Man Charged Following New Lynn Fire
Tuesday, 11 August 2026, 12:48 pm | New Zealand Police
Acting Detective Inspector Megan Goldie, Waitematā CIB, says the fire was quickly extinguished by Fire and Emergency New Zealand and there were no reports of injury. More >>
Wairarapa Police Urge Farmers To Be Safe Following Severe Weather
Tuesday, 11 August 2026, 12:28 pm | New Zealand Police
"We are strongly urging all farm owners, managers, and operators to review their safety vehicle protocols, particularly when navigating sloped surfaces and steep hillsides," says Wairarapa Area Commander Inspector Nick Thom. More >>
Road Closed, SH38, Waimangu
Tuesday, 11 August 2026, 11:12 am | New Zealand Police
The road remains closed as emergency services work at the scene. More >>
Serious Crash, Mabel Bush
Monday, 10 August 2026, 7:38 pm | New Zealand Police
Police and ambulance are in attendance at a serious crash in Mabel Bush, northeast of Invercargill. Emergency services were called to the intersection of Grove Bush Woodlands Road and Rakahouka Hedgehope Road about 5:35pm, to reports of a two-vehicle ... More >>
Road Closed, SH38, Rotorua
Monday, 10 August 2026, 3:46 pm | New Zealand Police
The road remains closed as emergency services work at the scene. More >>
Charges Laid In Relation To The Supply Of Methamphetamine, Marlborough
Monday, 10 August 2026, 3:44 pm | New Zealand Police
On Tuesday 4 August Police from the Tasman Organised Crime Unit, with assistance of staff from the Christchurch Organised Crime Unit, executed a search warrant at a property in Sydenham, Christchurch. More >>
Delays On Southern Motorway Following Crash
Monday, 10 August 2026, 2:57 pm | New Zealand Police
The four-vehicle crash, after the Market Road off ramp, was reported to Police at 1.43pm. More >>
Crash: Ponsonby Road
Monday, 10 August 2026, 2:41 pm | New Zealand Police
The crash was reported on Ponsonby Road, near the intersection with Brown Street, just after 2pm. More >>
Pole Position For Court
Monday, 10 August 2026, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Police
A 38-year-old male will appear in Manukau District Court today, charged with two counts of wilful damage, burglary, and resist Police. More >>
Man Arrested Following Timaru Incident
Monday, 10 August 2026, 2:06 pm | New Zealand Police
At around 11:20am, Police were called to Luxmore Road, Marchwiel following reports of a firearm being discharged towards a property. More >>
Crash State Highway 5, Te Pohue, Hawkes Bay
Monday, 10 August 2026, 11:38 am | New Zealand Police
Traffic is now down to one lane, with the north bound lane open. More >>
Police Seek Information Following Napier Ram Raid
Monday, 10 August 2026, 11:17 am | New Zealand Police
An investigation is underway, including enquiries to identify those responsible and reviewing CCTV footage. More >>
Delays Following Crash, Birkdale
Monday, 10 August 2026, 10:38 am | New Zealand Police
Motorists are asked to avoid the area if possible or follow the diversions in place. More >>
