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Road Reopen: Intersection Of Wairau Road And Forrest Hill Road, Auckland -Waitematā
Monday, 5 January 2026, 8:59 am | New Zealand Police
Police would like to thank motorists for their understanding while the situation was resolved. More >>
Fatal Crash: Papatoetoe
Monday, 5 January 2026, 8:57 am | New Zealand Police
The sole occupant of the vehicle was transported to hospital with critical injuries, where they died a short time later. More >>
Road Closure: Intersection Of Wairau Road And Forrest Hill Road, Auckland -Waitematā
Monday, 5 January 2026, 8:56 am | New Zealand Police
Motorists are asked to take alternative routes until further notice. More >>
Man Charged Following Hit And Run, Hamilton
Monday, 5 January 2026, 8:53 am | New Zealand Police
Police responded immediately, and the victim was taken to hospital via ambulance. They are in a serious but stable condition. More >>
Holiday Road Toll Drops For A Second Year In A Row
Monday, 5 January 2026, 8:02 am | New Zealand Police
Director of Road Policing, Superintendent Steve Greally calls the decrease in road deaths encouraging, but says Police aren’t celebrating. More >>
Lanes Open, SH 1, Takanini - Counties Manukau
Sunday, 4 January 2026, 6:01 pm | New Zealand Police
All lanes are now open on State Highway 1 at Takanini following an incident where a truck has collided with an overbridge, around 3.25pm today. Police can advise there appears to be no structural damage to the overbridge. Police also thank the public ... More >>
Road Closed, SH 4, Aria, Waitomo - Waikato
Sunday, 4 January 2026, 6:00 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists are urged to take alternative routes and expect significant delays. More >>
Police Seek Witnesses To Serious Crash
Sunday, 4 January 2026, 4:18 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking any witnesses to a serious crash involving a cyclist and vehicle in Palmerston North on Friday. The crash happened on Tennant Drive, outside Massey University, about 4.30pm on 2 January. The cyclist received critical injuries and ... More >>
Lanes Blocked, SH 1, Takanini - Counties Manukau
Sunday, 4 January 2026, 4:17 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists are advised to avoid the area where possible, and expect delays. More >>
Appeal For Information, Champagne Gully Campsite
Sunday, 4 January 2026, 2:41 pm | New Zealand Police
Police would like to speak with anyone who was at the campsite who has witnessed the incident, or who has information or footage. More >>
Appeal For Sightings Of Vehicle, Maniototo
Sunday, 4 January 2026, 2:39 pm | New Zealand Police
The trailer has been found, but the ute and dogs have not yet been located. More >>
Rāhui, Mahuta Gap
Sunday, 4 January 2026, 8:03 am | New Zealand Police
Local iwi have placed a rāhui on the area, until 7pm Monday 5 January. More >>
Gisborne Motorists Urged To Avoid Travel And Take Care - Eastern
Saturday, 3 January 2026, 8:28 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are urging anyone who must travel to exercise extreme care, especially as night falls. More >>
Lane Blocked, SH 20, Māngere Bridge - Counties Manukau
Saturday, 3 January 2026, 8:26 pm | New Zealand Police
There is no threat to the public, however motorists should expect delays. More >>
Waikato Motorists Reminded To Drive To The Conditions - Waikato
Saturday, 3 January 2026, 4:31 pm | New Zealand Police
With the wet weather, the roads are extremely slippery - make sure you're slowing down around corners and keeping a safe following distance. More >>
Appeal To Public Following Devonport Death
Saturday, 3 January 2026, 4:27 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Bunting says officers are continuing to conduct enquiries, and as part of these are seeking help from the public. More >>
Serious Crash, Cove Road, Waipu - Northland
Friday, 2 January 2026, 8:49 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists should expect delays while emergency services work at the scene. More >>
Four Face Court After Aggravated Burglary In Thames
Friday, 2 January 2026, 6:50 pm | New Zealand Police
An investigation into the incident continues and further charges are likely to follow. More >>
Quick Actions Save Teenager Caught In Rip - Paritutu Beach
Friday, 2 January 2026, 2:47 pm | New Zealand Police
Around 7pm Thursday 1 January, Police received a call reporting that a teenager was caught in a rip at Paritutu Beach and was unable to get themselves back to shore. More >>
Police Disrupt Youth Gatherings In Coromandel
Friday, 2 January 2026, 12:07 pm | New Zealand Police
Seven youth were arrested in Whangamatā last night – two of those being as a result of the park being cleared – and one youth in Pauanui. More >>
