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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 >>
No Hiding For Cover, Thieves Come A Copper
Monday, 10 August 2026, 8:55 am | New Zealand Police
Senior Sergeant Tony Ngau Chun, Auckland East Area Response Manager, says officers were on the scene within three minutes. More >>
Two Arrested Following Fleeing Driver Incident Across Central District
Monday, 10 August 2026, 7:09 am | New Zealand Police
Officers set up road spikes however the vehicle avoided them and continued to flee. More >>
Investigation Underway After Rotorua Lakefront Assault
Saturday, 8 August 2026, 3:59 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are now working to establish the full circumstances of what has occurred, and charges are being considered. More >>
Investigation Underway After Rotorua Lakefront Assault
Saturday, 8 August 2026, 3:59 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are now working to establish the full circumstances of what has occurred, and charges are being considered. More >>
Man Arrested, Meth Seized Following Christchurch Search Warrant
Friday, 7 August 2026, 5:10 pm | New Zealand Police
Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Brad Grainger says members of the Canterbury Major and Organised Crime Unit executed the warrant at a Lyttleton Street address in relation to an investigation. More >>
Man Arrested For Drug Importation, Wellington
Friday, 7 August 2026, 4:28 pm | New Zealand Police
The man faces charges including attempts to import and possession for supply. He’s due to reappear in the Wellington District Court on 27 August. More >>
Motorists Advised To Avoid SH5, Waiotapu
Friday, 7 August 2026, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Police
The road is currently closed northbound, motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. More >>
Covert Retail Crime Operation Sends A Sting
Friday, 7 August 2026, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Police
Counties Manukau Central Acting Area Commander Inspector Warrick Adkin says Police are targeting retail crime on a multitude of fronts. More >>
Epsom Incident: Update On Cyclist's Condition
Friday, 7 August 2026, 1:30 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can advise one cyclist remains in hospital in a critical condition, following the events in Epsom on Wednesday morning. More >>
Arrest After Firearms Incident In Dargaville
Friday, 7 August 2026, 12:08 pm | New Zealand Police
Inspector Maria Nordstrom, Whangārei-Kaipara Area Commander, says it was reported a man had allegedly presented a firearm, before firing a shot into an unoccupied garage on the property. More >>
Multi-Agency Rescue Of Missing Woman In Nelson
Friday, 7 August 2026, 11:39 am | New Zealand Police
On what was one of the coldest nights of the year, Police were notified around nightfall that a woman had failed to return to her retirement village after her regular afternoon walk. More >>
State Highway 98 Closed Following Crash
Friday, 7 August 2026, 11:09 am | New Zealand Police
Police were called to a crash where a car hit a power pole on Lorne Dacre Road, Roslyn Bush, Southland, at approximately 7.50am. More >>
Appeal For Witnesses, Kauri Fatal Crash
Thursday, 6 August 2026, 4:43 pm | New Zealand Police
The crash occurred on State Highway 1 just before 8.30pm on Monday 3 August and sadly one person was pronounced deceased at the scene. More >>
Crash Causing Delays Dinsdale, Hamilton
Thursday, 6 August 2026, 2:23 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are on site, with police asking motorists to avoid the area. More >>
BOP Police Put The Brakes On Dirt Bike
Thursday, 6 August 2026, 12:23 pm | New Zealand Police
Police would like to thank the members of the public that call this behaviour in and encourage the public to continue to do this as police do not tolerate this behaviour. More >>
Operation Targets Meth Linked To Mongols
Thursday, 6 August 2026, 11:49 am | New Zealand Police
Five people associated to the Mongols Outlaw Motorcycle Gang North Island Chapter face serious charges in court. More >>
Police Acknowledge Sentencing In Hamilton
Thursday, 6 August 2026, 11:35 am | New Zealand Police
Police continue to provide support to the victim, who has expressed appreciation for this. More >>
Three Prolific Shoplifters Arrested In The Hutt
Thursday, 6 August 2026, 10:57 am | New Zealand Police
Police thank the public that helped in various enquiries throughout these investigations. More >>
