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Pounamu Theft Lands Man In Court, Dunedin
Wednesday, 3 December 2025, 11:25 am | New Zealand Police
On Monday 1 December, police executed a search warrant in Dunedin and located multiple samples of stolen pounamu that had been cut and were for sale. More >>
Arrest Made After Vehicle Flees
Wednesday, 3 December 2025, 10:48 am | New Zealand Police
Enquiries are ongoing and charges are being considered. More >>
Serious Crash: SH20, Māngere
Wednesday, 3 December 2025, 9:06 am | New Zealand Police
Two northbound lanes of the motorway were closed for a period while the Serious Crash Unit conducted a scene examination. More >>
Fatal Crash: Taneatua
Wednesday, 3 December 2025, 9:04 am | New Zealand Police
The road was closed overnight but has since re-opened. More >>
Serious crash, SH2, White Pine Bush Road, Taneatua - Bay of Plenty
Tuesday, 2 December 2025, 7:23 pm | New Zealand Police
Traffic management is being put in place and motorists should expect delays. More >>
Crash, Korere Tophouse Road, St Arnaud - Tasman
Tuesday, 2 December 2025, 6:33 pm | New Zealand Police
The road is likely to remain closed for some time and motorists should expect delays. More >>
Teenager Arrested After Store Worker Stabbed
Tuesday, 2 December 2025, 6:32 pm | New Zealand Police
Anyone that has information to assist Police can update us through 105 either online, or over the phone, using reference number: 251202/2804. More >>
Hide And Seek: Police 1, Pair 0
Tuesday, 2 December 2025, 1:45 pm | New Zealand Police
No pursuit was initiated, however Waitematā North Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Nina Pedersen, says the vehicle was confirmed as stolen. More >>
Information Sought On Fatal Crash, State Highway 5, Tapapa
Tuesday, 2 December 2025, 11:05 am | New Zealand Police
Police understand the vehicle, a 2006 black Mercedes Benz Saloon, was driving west along SH 5 towards Tirau and crashed. The sole occupant was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene. More >>
Diesel Spill, SH2 Remutaka Hill, Upper Hutt
Tuesday, 2 December 2025, 8:48 am | New Zealand Police
Council has been notified for clean up and motorists are advised to take extra care while driving and expect delays. More >>
Road Blocked, Ngaruroro River Bridge SH2, Hawkes Bay
Tuesday, 2 December 2025, 8:46 am | New Zealand Police
Motorists are advised to avoid the area where possible, and expect delays. More >>
Update: Serious Crash, State Highway 5, Tapapa
Monday, 1 December 2025, 3:05 pm | New Zealand Police
The road remains closed while the Serious Crash Unit examines the crash scene. More >>
Invercargill Police Investigate Theft Of Burial Plaques
Monday, 1 December 2025, 3:04 pm | New Zealand Police
Several of the stolen plaques were taken from the graves of Returned Service personnel who served in the First and Second World Wars, making this a particularly distressing crime for families and the wider community. More >>
Operation Rudolph Aims To Prevent Tragedy Before Christmas
Monday, 1 December 2025, 2:25 pm | New Zealand Police
As Operation Rudolph continues, motorists can expect to see checkpoints all around the entire Central District as police are wanting everyone to feel safe and be safe on our roads. More >>
Name Release: Pukekohe Death
Monday, 1 December 2025, 1:40 pm | New Zealand Police
Te Anihana’s death has been referred to the Coroner. More >>
Alleged Offenders Violent Act Lands Them In Court
Monday, 1 December 2025, 1:34 pm | New Zealand Police
The two alleged offenders will appear in court later this week charged with a range of offences. More >>
Thief Works His Way To Court
Monday, 1 December 2025, 12:08 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Sergeant Mead says methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and some of the stolen property was located. More >>
Court Calls For Alleged Fraud Offender
Monday, 1 December 2025, 12:00 pm | New Zealand Police
Waitematā East Area Investigations Manager, Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Williams, says between 1 and 26 September a manager of a petrol company began receiving notifications of the petrol thefts. More >>
Further Traffic Alert, SH 5 Tapapa Crash - Bay Of Plenty
Monday, 1 December 2025, 11:41 am | New Zealand Police
A diversion for trucks and heavy vehicles is in place and drivers should follow the directions of emergency services staff. More >>
Serious Crash Blocking State Highway 5, Tapapa - Bay Of Plenty
Monday, 1 December 2025, 11:30 am | New Zealand Police
Police were advised at 10.45am that a car had collided with a tree, between Harwoods Road and Tapapa Road. More >>
