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State Highway 47, Tongariro Closed Due To Fires - Central
Monday, 8 December 2025, 3:14 pm | New Zealand Police
Diversions are in place. More >>
State Highway 2 Closed, Wairoa & Mohaka - Eastern
Monday, 8 December 2025, 3:00 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 2, between Wairoa and Mohaka, is closed due to a scrub fire. Motorists should avoid the area and delay travel if possible. More >>
Police Make Arrest After Man Shot In Papakura
Monday, 8 December 2025, 9:16 am | New Zealand Police
Enquiries began after a man sustained a gunshot wound at Maadi Place at around 2.30am, on 6 December. More >>
Update: Mt Wellington Homicide Investigation
Sunday, 7 December 2025, 4:01 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector Beard says Police still need to hear from anyone who witnessed Friday afternoon’s events, or from motorists who may have dashcam on Harris Road or Laud Ave from around 12pm on Friday. More >>
Road Closed, SH26, Tirohia, Hauraki - Waikato
Sunday, 7 December 2025, 3:26 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists are advised to avoid the area where possible and expect delays. More >>
Appeal For Information Following Suspicious Approach, Waimakariri
Saturday, 6 December 2025, 3:00 pm | New Zealand Police
We’re reminding the public to be aware of their surroundings and to call Police on 111 if they feel unsafe or notice anything suspicious. More >>
Update: Cordons Stood Down After Item Of Concern Located, Hāwera - Central
Friday, 5 December 2025, 7:43 pm | New Zealand Police
The cordons put in place, after an item of concern was located on Quin Crescent, Hāwera, have now been stood down and residents can return to their homes. Police would like to thank the public for their patience and cooperation. More >>
Evacuation Following Item Of Concern Located, Hāwera - Central
Friday, 5 December 2025, 6:44 pm | New Zealand Police
Members of the public that have been evacuated are advised to head to TSB Hub, Camberwell Road, Hāwera for shelter and a place to rest. More >>
Homicide Investigation Launched In Mt Wellington
Friday, 5 December 2025, 5:01 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector Scott Beard, of Auckland City CIB, says Police were contacted and units responded to the area, including the Police Eagle helicopter. More >>
Further Appeal For Information Following Fatal Crash, Tāneatua
Friday, 5 December 2025, 1:47 pm | New Zealand Police
Prior to the crash, Police can confirm the red Honda Accord was observed travelling on Reid Road in excess of the speed limit. More >>
Fashion Crime: Burglar’s $20k Spree Halted
Friday, 5 December 2025, 12:48 pm | New Zealand Police
Waitematā East Area Response Manager, Senior Sergeant CJ Miles, says Police attended the job immediately and found the glass shop front smashed and the roller door pulled up. More >>
Fatal Crash: Matamau
Friday, 5 December 2025, 12:25 pm | New Zealand Police
The two-vehicle crash was reported at around 9:50am. More >>
Search Uncovers Suitcase Of Imitation Firearms
Friday, 5 December 2025, 11:22 am | New Zealand Police
A 27-year-old man has been charged with failing to stop, speeding, unlawful possession of a pistol, unlawfully carrying an imitation firearm, possession of an offensive weapon, possession of utensils and driving while disqualified. More >>
No Playing Around: Woman Charged Over Marketplace Scam
Friday, 5 December 2025, 11:10 am | New Zealand Police
A 37-year-old woman will appear at Waitākere District Court on 9 December charged with obtaining by deception. More >>
State Highway 2 Closed, Matamau
Friday, 5 December 2025, 10:51 am | New Zealand Police
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. More >>
Further Arrest Made In Relation To Youth Offending, Christchurch
Friday, 5 December 2025, 9:17 am | New Zealand Police
Police staff around the region will continue to use all available resources to identify and locate those involved in recent youth offending, and ensure they are held to account. More >>
Name Release And Appeal For Information: Fatal Crash, Tāneatua
Friday, 5 December 2025, 8:57 am | New Zealand Police
The circumstances of the crash remain under investigation, and Police would like to speak to anybody who witnessed the crash, that happened at around 6pm. More >>
Three Arrested On Supply Of Illicit Drugs Operation
Thursday, 4 December 2025, 7:57 pm | New Zealand Police
The men appeared in Masterton District Court yesterday and have been remanded to appear again on 8 January 2026. More >>
Serious crash, SH 35, Omaio - Bay of Plenty
Thursday, 4 December 2025, 7:10 pm | New Zealand Police
Three people have received serious injuries and are receiving medical attention. More >>
Secure Your Homes Over Summer
Thursday, 4 December 2025, 6:27 pm | New Zealand Police
If you see any suspicious activity, people or vehicles in your neighbourhood, don't hesitate to contact Police. More >>
