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Update On Gore Firearms Incident
Thursday, 18 December 2025, 9:14 am | New Zealand Police
Police do not believe there is any risk to other members of the community. A scene guard remained at the Aparima Street property overnight and a scene examination will be carried out this morning. More >>
Police Responding To Firearms Incident, Gore
Thursday, 18 December 2025, 8:26 am | New Zealand Police
There is a cordon in place near Aparima Street. Police are in attendance and making enquiries to determine the circumstances surrounding this incident. More >>
Lanes Closed Southbound, Christchurch Southern Motorway - Canterbury
Wednesday, 17 December 2025, 7:33 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists should be advised there will be delays around the area. More >>
Member Of Online Extortion Group Sentenced For Threatening Mass StabbingAnd Sharing Objectionable Material
Wednesday, 17 December 2025, 5:59 pm | New Zealand Police
Protecting vulnerable groups has been a keen focus for law enforcement, with the New Zealand Police releasing public warning notices urging parents and young people to be alert when online. More >>
Rotorua Homicide – Public Asked To Check Properties
Wednesday, 17 December 2025, 5:54 pm | New Zealand Police
Thirty-seven-year-old Nicholas Patrick Mitchell was found deceased in a vehicle on Ford Road shortly before 8:30pm on Friday. More >>
Man Arrested In Central Auckland
Wednesday, 17 December 2025, 5:18 pm | New Zealand Police
Armed units immediately responded to the area and made enquiries. Any presence of a firearm in the area was unable to be substantiated. More >>
Road Blocked, SH1, Motutere, Taupo - Bay Of Plenty
Wednesday, 17 December 2025, 1:25 pm | New Zealand Police
Police were called to the two-vehicle crash, involving a truck and a car, just north of the Motutere township around 12.30pm. More >>
Police Sharpen Skills In Successful Search And Rescue Exercise
Wednesday, 17 December 2025, 11:38 am | New Zealand Police
The scenario tested the ability of multiple agencies to work together in challenging marine conditions, requiring rapid decision-making, clear communication and effective use of land and sea-based resources. More >>
Moped Rider Finds The Red And Blue Lights
Wednesday, 17 December 2025, 11:29 am | New Zealand Police
“The moped was not only travelling without a headlight on but was also travelling at speed, which was very concerning for us,” he says. More >>
Name Release: Fiordland Climbing Deaths
Wednesday, 17 December 2025, 11:09 am | New Zealand Police
They were 28-year-old Connor Scott McKenzie, a dual citizen of New Zealand and Canada, and 23-year-old Australian citizen Tanmay Shetankumar Bhati. Both men resided in Australia. More >>
Commissioner Welcomes New Statutory Deputy Commissioner
Wednesday, 17 December 2025, 9:45 am | New Zealand Police
The new statutory Deputy Commissioner of NZ Police, Mike Pannett’s background is in policing in Auckland and Northland, focusing on organised crime and intelligence. He was also District Commander of the Southern police district in 2015/2016. More >>
Road Blocked, SH2, Tanners Point, Bay Of Plenty
Wednesday, 17 December 2025, 9:38 am | New Zealand Police
Motorists are advised to avoid the area where possible and expect delays. More >>
Mount Victoria Tunnel Closed- Wellington
Tuesday, 16 December 2025, 5:40 pm | New Zealand Police
The Serious Crash Unit have been advised, and the tunnel is expected to remain closed for some time. More >>
Two Arrested In Relation To Aggravated Robbery, Hamilton
Tuesday, 16 December 2025, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Police
It is reported that a group of six people, believed to be teenagers, entered the premises with at least one person allegedly armed with a knife. More >>
Enquiries Continuing To Locate Man In Relation To Ruatiti Homicide
Tuesday, 16 December 2025, 1:08 pm | New Zealand Police
Police will pursue every lead available to us in relation to this investigation and are working to locate Cole as quickly as possible. More >>
Appeal For Information Following Burglaries, Christchurch
Tuesday, 16 December 2025, 12:59 pm | New Zealand Police
The trailer - registration U110C - was then used in a burglary of four motorcycles from an address on Almond Lane, Prebbleton on Monday 15 December. More >>
Two Firearms Seized From Vehicles Overnight
Tuesday, 16 December 2025, 12:51 pm | New Zealand Police
Upon speaking with the driver, Relieving Auckland Central Area Commander, Inspector Wayne Kitcher, says officers observed a firearm near the driver’s door and requested additional units. More >>
Police Urge Caution On Southland Beaches
Tuesday, 16 December 2025, 12:41 pm | New Zealand Police
Senior Sergeant Scott MacKenzie, Southland Area Road Policing Manager, says while it is legal to drive on Oreti Beach, you still need to adhere to the road rules. More >>
Fatality Following Water-Related Incident, Titahi Bay
Tuesday, 16 December 2025, 12:04 pm | New Zealand Police
Police were called to Bay Drive at around 2:15pm, following reports of a person being pulled from the water unresponsive. More >>
Police Acknowledge Sentencing In Sexual Offences Case
Tuesday, 16 December 2025, 11:33 am | New Zealand Police
Police worked closely with the victims of this offending, their families, and the Medical Council of New Zealand to ensure that Cook was held to account. More >>
