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New Zealand Police - Latest News [Page 8]

Fatal Crash: Rakaia Highway

Monday, 7 September 2026, 8:53 am | New Zealand Police

The two-vehicle crash on Rakaia Highway was reported just after 5am. More >>

Diesel Spill, State Highway 1 Evansdale

Monday, 7 September 2026, 7:29 am | New Zealand Police

Police were notified just before 6am, and the spill is impacting multiple lanes. More >>

Crash Closes Rakaia Highway, Allenton

Monday, 7 September 2026, 7:28 am | New Zealand Police

The two-vehicle crash was reported just after 5am. More >>

Fatal crash, Lytton Road, Te Hapara

Saturday, 5 September 2026, 8:16 pm | New Zealand Police

Motorists are advised to follow diversions and expect delays. More >>

Sudden Death Following Water Incident, Cape Three Points, Wainui

Saturday, 5 September 2026, 8:14 pm | New Zealand Police

The death will be referred to the Coroner. More >>

Two Men To Appear In Court After A Traffic Stop Unravels A Hoard Of Illegal Items

Saturday, 5 September 2026, 8:13 pm | New Zealand Police

"These arrests, and the recovery of these illegal items, are a direct result of proactive policing and demonstrate our commitment to disrupting criminal activity to keep our community safe," says Acting Inspector Scoulding. More >>

Road Blocked, Lytton Road, Te Hapara

Saturday, 5 September 2026, 4:05 pm | New Zealand Police

Lytton Road is closed following a serious crash in Te Hapara this afternoon. Police were called to a crash involving a car and a pedestrian around 3pm. Initial indications suggest there are serious injuries. The Serious Crash Unit has been advised. The ... More >>

Update: Serious Incident, Nelson

Friday, 4 September 2026, 4:21 pm | New Zealand Police

Members of the public are advised to avoid those areas, and nearby residents can expect to see an increased Police presence throughout the coming days. More >>

Grey St Cordons Lifted, Gisborne

Friday, 4 September 2026, 2:51 pm | New Zealand Police

The cordons were put into place following a sudden death in Alfred Cox Park. More >>

Update: Search Paused For Man Missing Near Craigieburn Forest Park, Selwyn

Friday, 4 September 2026, 1:20 pm | New Zealand Police

While crossing the river, Gareth fell and was swept downstream. Gareth’s friend sought help on State Highway 73 and was taken to hospital with minor injuries. More >>

Delays Following Breakdown, Maromaku

Friday, 4 September 2026, 1:17 pm | New Zealand Police

Traffic signage is in place, however motorists are being advised to slow down and expect delays or seek an alternative route. More >>

Four Gang Members Arrested Following Operation In Christchurch

Friday, 4 September 2026, 12:59 pm | New Zealand Police

Detective Sergeant Kate Taylor says yesterday Police executed warrants at five addresses, where four people were located and have subsequently been arrested. More >>

Serious Incident, Quarantine Road, Nelson

Friday, 4 September 2026, 12:37 pm | New Zealand Police

About 12pm, Police were called to Quarantine Road. More >>

String Of High-End Burglaries In The Bag For Police

Friday, 4 September 2026, 12:10 pm | New Zealand Police

“The Police Eagle helicopter was able to quickly track the vehicle to an address in Mount Wellington where the sole occupant was taken into custody.” More >>

Police Incident, Gisborne

Friday, 4 September 2026, 10:29 am | New Zealand Police

Grey Street, near Awapuni Road/State Highway 35, Gisborne, has been closed as Police respond to an incident on Alfred Cox Park Cycle and Walkway. Members of the public and motorists are advised to avoid the area. There is no risk nor threat to the public. More >>

Police Seeking Footage After Man Fatally Struck By Car, Te Puke

Thursday, 3 September 2026, 8:38 pm | New Zealand Police

As part of Police’s ongoing investigation into what happened, we are seeking the public’s assistance. More >>

Body Located, Rotorua

Thursday, 3 September 2026, 3:31 pm | New Zealand Police

Officers made the discovery at about 8am, while making enquiries in relation to a homicide in Pahiatua, which occurred in October 2025. More >>

Name Release: Fatal Crash, Hokitika

Thursday, 3 September 2026, 2:30 pm | New Zealand Police

Enquiries to determine the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. More >>

Crash And Dash

Thursday, 3 September 2026, 12:55 pm | New Zealand Police

Senior Sergeant Tony Ngau Chun, Auckland City East Area Response Manager, says the vehicle was observed conducting a u-turn before driving at speed along Victoria Street. More >>

The Writing’s On The Wall For Offenders

Thursday, 3 September 2026, 10:17 am | New Zealand Police

Waitematā Police were investigating the manufacture of illicit drugs when they received information linking suspects to methamphetamine production. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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