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Fatal Crash: SH1, Wellsford
Tuesday, 8 September 2026, 1:54 pm | New Zealand Police
One person was critically injured and sadly died in hospital this morning as a result of their injuries. More >>
Serious Crash, South Head
Tuesday, 8 September 2026, 1:18 pm | New Zealand Police
Police were called to the crash involving two vehicles at the intersection of South Head Road and Evans Road at about 12.20pm. More >>
Update 3: Officer Injured By Fleeing Vehicle In Palmerston North
Tuesday, 8 September 2026, 12:00 pm | New Zealand Police
We appeal to both media and the public to give the family privacy and refrain from contacting them. More >>
Update: Serious Incident, High Street, Rotorua
Tuesday, 8 September 2026, 11:58 am | New Zealand Police
Out of respect for the victims and their family, we ask that people refrain from speculation or conjecture. Our focus remains on establishing exactly what occurred and providing answers for those affected. More >>
Fatal Crash, Avondale
Tuesday, 8 September 2026, 11:29 am | New Zealand Police
The Serious Crash unit completed a scene examination and enquiries into the circumstances of the crash remain ongoing. More >>
Family Rescued From Kaweka Forest Park
Tuesday, 8 September 2026, 10:06 am | New Zealand Police
Police commend the family’s decision to carry a personal locator beacon (PLB), which was integral in finding them. More >>
Unexplained Death, Waiomio
Tuesday, 8 September 2026, 9:42 am | New Zealand Police
Northland Police were called to reports of human remains being found at a Waiomio property yesterday afternoon. More >>
Serious Incident, Glenholme, Rotorua
Tuesday, 8 September 2026, 7:09 am | New Zealand Police
Police have responded to a serious incident in Rotorua overnight and will continue to have a visible presence in the area today. More >>
Delays Following Northern Motorway Crash, Oteha Valley
Tuesday, 8 September 2026, 7:03 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services responded to reports of a crash between a truck and trailer and a bus near the Oteha Valley off-ramp just after 6am. More >>
ĀRia Death Referred To Coroner
Monday, 7 September 2026, 6:16 pm | New Zealand Police
We would like to thank members of the community for their understanding and assistance throughout the investigation. More >>
Serious Crash: SH10, Kaeo
Monday, 7 September 2026, 6:14 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists are asked to avoid the area and expect delays. More >>
Crash, Waikato Expressway, SH1, Newstead
Monday, 7 September 2026, 5:11 pm | New Zealand Police
The crash was reported about 3.20pm, after a vehicle collided with a barrier near the Ruakura Road on-ramp. More >>
Appeal For Information Following New Plymouth Assault
Monday, 7 September 2026, 3:44 pm | New Zealand Police
As part of our enquiries, we’d like to speak with anybody who has information regarding this incident, which we understand occurred at approximately midday on Sunday 30 August. More >>
Death Following Water Incident, Hatea River, Whangārei
Monday, 7 September 2026, 1:25 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services were called to Port Road around 3.40pm on 5 September after the man's body was discovered in the water. More >>
Name Release: Fatal Crash, Flat Bush
Monday, 7 September 2026, 1:05 pm | New Zealand Police
Enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the crash are ongoing. More >>
Road Closed: Otaika Road, Whangārei
Monday, 7 September 2026, 12:40 pm | New Zealand Police
Otaika Road is closed between Collingwood Street and Mount Pleasant Road. More >>
Teens Arrested Following Cowardly Aggravated Robbery
Monday, 7 September 2026, 12:25 pm | New Zealand Police
Three people, aged 15, have been referred to Youth Aid Services and enquiries remain ongoing. More >>
Two Arrested After Neighbour Raises Alarm
Monday, 7 September 2026, 10:42 am | New Zealand Police
Two 19-year-old males have been charged with unlawfully getting into a motor vehicle, theft from a motor vehicle and possess instruments for conversion. More >>
Road Blocked, SH3, Hāwera
Monday, 7 September 2026, 10:10 am | New Zealand Police
Motorists are advised to avoid the area where possible and expect delays. More >>
Unexplained Death, Christchurch
Monday, 7 September 2026, 10:09 am | New Zealand Police
The death is currently being treated as unexplained, and enquiries are underway on behalf of the Coroner to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident. More >>
