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Information Sought, Leckhampton Court, Dunedin
Thursday, 1 October 2026, 8:43 pm | New Zealand Police
Investigators are particularly interested in hearing from anyone who observed anything unusual in the Leckhampton Court area between 8 and 11pm on Wednesday night. More >>
Police Acknowledge Sentencing Of Neil Yardeni
Thursday, 1 October 2026, 8:37 pm | New Zealand Police
As this has now concluded in Court, Police will not be providing further information on this matter. More >>
Homicide Investigation Launched: Glen Innes
Thursday, 1 October 2026, 5:16 pm | New Zealand Police
Police quickly attended and sadly, despite best efforts by emergency services, a man was pronounced deceased at the scene. More >>
Name Release: Edgeware Homicide
Thursday, 1 October 2026, 5:12 pm | New Zealand Police
Police extend our deepest condolences to her family and friends. More >>
Roads Closed, Front Miranda Road And Back Miranda Road, Pukorokoro, Hauraki
Thursday, 1 October 2026, 5:11 pm | New Zealand Police
Cordons are in place on State Highway 25 at the intersections for both Front Miranda Road and Back Miranda Road. More >>
Answering A Century-Old Call: Police Seek Family To Claim World War 1 Medals
Thursday, 1 October 2026, 4:56 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Sergeant Jason Hunuki says Police discovered the medals of Private Victor Powell during a search warrant of a property on an unrelated matter. More >>
Inspector Caroline Martin Appointed As New Hawke’s Bay Area Commander
Thursday, 1 October 2026, 4:53 pm | New Zealand Police
Born and raised in Hawke’s Bay, Inspector Martin brings a deep connection to the region and a strong commitment to supporting its people and communities. More >>
Roadside Drug Testing Roll Out Completed In Tasman District
Thursday, 1 October 2026, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Police
Tasman District started rolling out roadside drug testing in May in Nelson Bays and finished in Marlborough in September. More >>
For Forks Sake
Thursday, 1 October 2026, 11:11 am | New Zealand Police
The alleged offender attempted to run but surrendered quickly once units arrived. “The man was taken into custody without further incident,” says Senior Sergeant McCarthy. More >>
Unexplained Death, Dunedin
Thursday, 1 October 2026, 9:13 am | New Zealand Police
At around 11pm on Wednesday 30 September, emergency services were called to Leckhampton Court where a man was located unresponsive. More >>
Police Seek Info After Assault In Masterton
Thursday, 1 October 2026, 8:39 am | New Zealand Police
Police are asking for anyone who may have been driving past South Park, or who may live nearby and may have seen something, to contact Police on 105 and quote file 260930/9714. More >>
Update: Serious Incident, Buller
Thursday, 1 October 2026, 8:27 am | New Zealand Police
Scene examinations at both the State Highway 7, Rahu Saddle address and Maimai Road address are expected to be completed today. More >>
Update - Edgeware Homicide
Thursday, 1 October 2026, 7:56 am | New Zealand Police
Police were called to a Purchas Street property just before 6am, where the woman was located deceased. More >>
Name Release: Fatal Crash, Peria
Thursday, 1 October 2026, 7:54 am | New Zealand Police
Police extend our deepest condolences to their whānau and friends during this incredibly difficult time. More >>
Police Praise Man For Making Report; Encourage Him To Come Forward
Wednesday, 30 September 2026, 7:45 pm | New Zealand Police
“While charges have been filed, a statement to Police from the man who reported this matter remains absolutely crucial to our investigation,” says Constable James Hopgood. More >>
Serious Crash: Arthur Porter Drive, Hamilton, Closed
Wednesday, 30 September 2026, 6:22 pm | New Zealand Police
The Serious Crash Unit is in attendance. Police ask the public to avoid the area and to take alternative routes. More >>
Serious Crash: State Highway 29, Karapiro Closed
Wednesday, 30 September 2026, 5:42 pm | New Zealand Police
No injuries have been reported however the road has been closed as it will take some time to remove the vehicle. More >>
Delays: SH1, Penrose
Wednesday, 30 September 2026, 4:54 pm | New Zealand Police
One southbound lane is blocked before the South-Eastern Highway off-ramp, and traffic is building. More >>
Additional Charges Laid Against Former Child Psychologist; Police Seek Further Victims
Wednesday, 30 September 2026, 3:31 pm | New Zealand Police
Tan has worked closely with youths and numerous community organisations, over a number of decades, including children referred by other agencies such as Child, Youth and Family. More >>
Safely Back To Shore In Waikanae, Gisborne
Wednesday, 30 September 2026, 3:25 pm | New Zealand Police
Police were called to 'The Cut' at Waikanae Beach in Gisborne just before 7am on Saturday. More >>
