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State Highway 6/Great North Road Closed Following Crash - Southern
Thursday, 15 January 2026, 3:29 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. Detours are in place. More >>
Pinched Petrol Leads To Pricey Penalty
Thursday, 15 January 2026, 1:24 pm | New Zealand Police
Police had executed a search warrant at an address in Juliet Avenue, Howick as part of an investigation into a series of petrol drive-offs across the wider area. More >>
Name Release: Water-Related Incident, Akaroa
Thursday, 15 January 2026, 12:27 pm | New Zealand Police
Police were notified that a person had been pulled from the water by the Harbourmaster shortly after but, sadly, they were not able to be revived. More >>
Loaded Firearm Found During Search
Thursday, 15 January 2026, 11:34 am | New Zealand Police
Counties Manukau West Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Mohammed Atiq, says upon seeing Police the vehicle fled but was not pursued. More >>
Blockage On Mangawhero Road, Matamata, Waikato
Thursday, 15 January 2026, 11:10 am | New Zealand Police
The road is not closed, however it is partially blocked. More >>
Man In Court Over Mt Eden Bus Assault
Thursday, 15 January 2026, 10:48 am | New Zealand Police
The 32-year-old man has been charged with assault with a weapon and endangering transport. More >>
Fatal Crash, SH30, Tikitere
Thursday, 15 January 2026, 10:34 am | New Zealand Police
Diversions are in place at the intersections of State Highway 30/State Highway 33 and State Highway 30/Matahi Road. More >>
Heavy Traffic And Police Presence In Raglan For SoundSplash This Weekend
Thursday, 15 January 2026, 9:18 am | New Zealand Police
Police will be highly visible patrolling the festival grounds, making sure attendees can enjoy themselves safely and responsibly. More >>
Road Closures In Place Following Serious Crash On State Highway 30, Tikitere
Thursday, 15 January 2026, 8:50 am | New Zealand Police
Diversions are in place at the intersections of State Highway 30/State Highway 33 and State Highway 30/Matahi Road. More >>
East Coast Honours Commissioner
Thursday, 15 January 2026, 8:48 am | New Zealand Police
The Commissioner thanked the marae for the special taonga, saying the korowai would serve as a constant reminder of the trust placed in Police and the responsibility that comes with it. More >>
Quick Response In Waitarere Beach Incident Likely Saved Lives
Wednesday, 14 January 2026, 8:38 pm | New Zealand Police
Inspector Grantham says Police remain at the scene conducting a scene examination, which is expected to continue into the next couple of days. More >>
Appeal For Information Following Serious Assault, Churton Park
Wednesday, 14 January 2026, 6:49 pm | New Zealand Police
Our enquiries into the incident have established the alleged offenders attended the Mobil Gas Station in Johnsonville around 20 minutes prior to the assault. More >>
Police Make Arrest Following Aggravated Robbery At Dairy
Wednesday, 14 January 2026, 6:27 pm | New Zealand Police
“These cowardly acts will be not be tolerated in our community and we will leave no stone unturned to hold you accountable,” Detective Senior Sergeant Pilmer says. More >>
Road Blocked, Stuart Street, Kaikorai, Dunedin - Southern
Wednesday, 14 January 2026, 4:48 pm | New Zealand Police
Cordons are in place on Stuart Street from Kaikorai Valley Road to Highgate. More >>
Four Arrests Following Police Operation For Gang-Related Funeral, Christchurch
Wednesday, 14 January 2026, 4:02 pm | New Zealand Police
During the operation, four people were arrested, including one person for a gang insignia breach. Other arrests were for outstanding warrants and driving offences. More >>
Man In Court After Travelling Four Times Over The Posted Speed Limit, Southland
Wednesday, 14 January 2026, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Police
Constable Julie Russell says it is alleged the man returned to the area multiple times, and in some instances took several people for rides in the vehicle. More >>
Festival Policing - Whatever The Weather
Wednesday, 14 January 2026, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Police
Planning for the event, which attracted around 22,000 people, begins months in advance with staff brought in from Hawke’s Bay to support their Tairāwhiti colleagues. More >>
Man Appearing In Court Over Whananaki Assault
Wednesday, 14 January 2026, 1:19 pm | New Zealand Police
The assault was reported in Whananaki just after 8pm on 11 January, when the victim was allegedly assaulted by a patron. More >>
Update: Fatal Crash, State Highway 36, Hamurana
Wednesday, 14 January 2026, 12:26 pm | New Zealand Police
The crash occurred about 5.30pm on State Highway 36, when a silver Lexus sedan collided with an oncoming truck. The driver of the Lexus died at the scene and two passengers were seriously injured, while the driver of the truck received minor injuries More >>
Serious Crash: Southern Motorway, Papakura - Counties Manukau
Wednesday, 14 January 2026, 12:04 pm | New Zealand Police
The crash involving a car and a bus was reported at 10.50am. More >>
