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Appeal For Information, Champagne Gully Campsite
Sunday, 4 January 2026, 2:41 pm | New Zealand Police
Police would like to speak with anyone who was at the campsite who has witnessed the incident, or who has information or footage. More >>
Appeal For Sightings Of Vehicle, Maniototo
Sunday, 4 January 2026, 2:39 pm | New Zealand Police
The trailer has been found, but the ute and dogs have not yet been located. More >>
Rāhui, Mahuta Gap
Sunday, 4 January 2026, 8:03 am | New Zealand Police
Local iwi have placed a rāhui on the area, until 7pm Monday 5 January. More >>
Gisborne Motorists Urged To Avoid Travel And Take Care - Eastern
Saturday, 3 January 2026, 8:28 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are urging anyone who must travel to exercise extreme care, especially as night falls. More >>
Lane Blocked, SH 20, Māngere Bridge - Counties Manukau
Saturday, 3 January 2026, 8:26 pm | New Zealand Police
There is no threat to the public, however motorists should expect delays. More >>
Waikato Motorists Reminded To Drive To The Conditions - Waikato
Saturday, 3 January 2026, 4:31 pm | New Zealand Police
With the wet weather, the roads are extremely slippery - make sure you're slowing down around corners and keeping a safe following distance. More >>
Appeal To Public Following Devonport Death
Saturday, 3 January 2026, 4:27 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Bunting says officers are continuing to conduct enquiries, and as part of these are seeking help from the public. More >>
Serious Crash, Cove Road, Waipu - Northland
Friday, 2 January 2026, 8:49 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists should expect delays while emergency services work at the scene. More >>
Four Face Court After Aggravated Burglary In Thames
Friday, 2 January 2026, 6:50 pm | New Zealand Police
An investigation into the incident continues and further charges are likely to follow. More >>
Quick Actions Save Teenager Caught In Rip - Paritutu Beach
Friday, 2 January 2026, 2:47 pm | New Zealand Police
Around 7pm Thursday 1 January, Police received a call reporting that a teenager was caught in a rip at Paritutu Beach and was unable to get themselves back to shore. More >>
Police Disrupt Youth Gatherings In Coromandel
Friday, 2 January 2026, 12:07 pm | New Zealand Police
Seven youth were arrested in Whangamatā last night – two of those being as a result of the park being cleared – and one youth in Pauanui. More >>
Police Investigating Serious Crash Near Levin Last Night
Friday, 2 January 2026, 11:07 am | New Zealand Police
Police would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the Holden Captiva driving south through Levin prior to the crash, or anyone who has dashcam footage that may assist our investigators. More >>
Police Investigate Deaths Of Two People, Pukehina
Friday, 2 January 2026, 9:34 am | New Zealand Police
Police would like to speak with anyone who has information about what happened, or who may have visited the Old Coach Road address between 7pm Wednesday 31 December 2025 and 3am Friday 2 January 2026. More >>
State Highway 57, Levin Closed Following Crash - Central
Thursday, 1 January 2026, 7:44 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists are advised to avoid the area, and expect delays. More >>
Tairāwhiti Police Reflect On Busy New Year Period
Thursday, 1 January 2026, 4:56 pm | New Zealand Police
With the annual Rhythm and Vines Music Festival attracting thousands, reports of anti-social road user events planned in the area and New Year celebrations across the region, mixed in with heavy rain. More >>
Update: Appeal For Information Following Cries For Help At Whare Flat
Thursday, 1 January 2026, 4:32 pm | New Zealand Police
A Search and Rescue operation was launched, however searchers have been stood down, after finding no sign of a person or people in distress. More >>
Appeal For Information Following Cries For Help Heard, Whare Flat, Dunedin
Thursday, 1 January 2026, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have conducted initial enquiries and have walked the Mackie Dackie track but have been unable to hear or see anyone. More >>
Road Blocked, Gibbston Highway/SH 6, Queenstown - Southern
Thursday, 1 January 2026, 11:42 am | New Zealand Police
The road is expected to remain partially blocked while emergency services are working at the scene. More >>
Appeal For Information: Kaipara Coast Highway Incident, Makarau, Auckland
Thursday, 1 January 2026, 9:57 am | New Zealand Police
Police would like to hear from anyone who was travelling in the area between midnight and 5.30am, who observed a pedestrian walking on Kaipara Coast Highway, Makarau, or has who has dashcam footage of the area during that time. More >>
Update: Kaipara Coast Highway Incident, Makarau, Auckland
Thursday, 1 January 2026, 8:21 am | New Zealand Police
A scene examination is taking place, and the road remains closed with cordons in place at the West Coast Road intersection and the Makarau Road intersection. More >>
