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Enquiries Continuing After Onehunga Shooting
Saturday, 17 January 2026, 4:00 pm | New Zealand Police
At this stage we believe this was a targeted incident and there is no ongoing risk to the public, Detective Senior Sergeant Matt Bunce says. More >>
Update: Fatal Crash, SH30, Tikitere
Saturday, 17 January 2026, 3:58 pm | New Zealand Police
Police investigating the circumstances of the fatal crash in Tikitere last week are appealing to the public for information. Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash around 4.20am, Thursday 15 January, on State Highway 30. Two people ... More >>
Update: Police Rescue Operation On SH 2 Between Ōpōtiki And Matawai
Saturday, 17 January 2026, 3:55 pm | New Zealand Police
Inspector Cooney says helicopters took the evacuated motorists to a local campsite, where an NZDF NH90 helicopter ferried them to evacuation centres at Matawai and Ōpōtiki. More >>
Police Commencing Rescue Operation On SH 2 Between Ōpōtiki And Matawai
Friday, 16 January 2026, 6:38 pm | New Zealand Police
Earlier today, Police alerted motorists to avoid the area and expect delays through the detours in place. More >>
Joint Statement: Planned Protest In Auckland On 31 January 2026
Friday, 16 January 2026, 6:01 pm | New Zealand Police
A planned protest across the Auckland Harbour Bridge has had its permit declined, and access to the bridge will not be facilitated by Police. More >>
Update: Serious Incident, Onehunga
Friday, 16 January 2026, 5:59 pm | New Zealand Police
Upon arrival a person was located with a gunshot wound and was transported to hospital, where they remain in a critical condition. More >>
Lane Blocked, SH 29, Matamata - Waikato
Friday, 16 January 2026, 5:45 pm | New Zealand Police
Two people have moderate injuries and are being provided medical assistance. More >>
Lanes Blocked, Harper Avenue, Christchurch - Canterbury
Friday, 16 January 2026, 5:29 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and take alternative travel routes. More >>
Name Release: Fatal Crash, Hamurana
Friday, 16 January 2026, 4:32 pm | New Zealand Police
He was 21-year-old Te Peeti Melahkai Raki, of Hamilton. Two people remain in hospital following the crash. More >>
Homicide Investigation Launched, Marewa
Friday, 16 January 2026, 4:16 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services were called to Savage Cres just before 11:10am after receiving reports a man had been assaulted. More >>
Man Arrested Following Family Harm Incident, Wairarapa
Friday, 16 January 2026, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector Jamie Woods says upon arrival, a female was located unconscious and bleeding. She was transported to Wellington Hospital in a serious condition. More >>
Serious Incident, Onehunga
Friday, 16 January 2026, 1:26 pm | New Zealand Police
Shortly after 11am Police received reports a person had received injuries consistent with a gunshot wound at a property on Arthur Street. More >>
Update: Waitārere Beach Incident
Friday, 16 January 2026, 11:31 am | New Zealand Police
It is important to remember alongside that however, that we still have three people critically injured and fighting for their lives in hospital. And we have a young girl who – while uninjured – is incredibly traumatised by what has occurred. More >>
Three In Custody Following Burglary And Flee
Friday, 16 January 2026, 10:44 am | New Zealand Police
Acting Detective Inspector Chris Robson, Counties Manukau CIB, says the group allegedly threatened a witness with a weapon (not a firearm) before fleeing in a stolen vehicle. More >>
SH2 Closed Between Matawai And Ōpōtiki
Friday, 16 January 2026, 10:29 am | New Zealand Police
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays while detours are in place. More >>
Fatal Crash, Te Rapa Road, Hamilton
Friday, 16 January 2026, 8:37 am | New Zealand Police
The road was closed while the Serious Crash Unit conduct a scene examination, however is currently being reopened. More >>
Update: Tauranga Homicide
Friday, 16 January 2026, 8:34 am | New Zealand Police
On Sunday 14 December, a man was located deceased at an address on Fraser Street after emergency services were called to the property at around 11.40am. More >>
Road Closed, Te Rapa Road, Hamilton
Friday, 16 January 2026, 8:05 am | New Zealand Police
The road is closed between Forest Lake Road and Vardon Road. Members of the public are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. More >>
State Highway 1 (Thames Highway), Ōamaru Partially Blocked By Crash
Friday, 16 January 2026, 8:02 am | New Zealand Police
A truck and trailer unit crashed at around 3.10am, between Sandringham Street and College Street. More >>
Fatal Crash, Winton
Friday, 16 January 2026, 7:59 am | New Zealand Police
One person died at the scene and three other people were injured in the crash. One person sustained moderate injuries while two people were treated for minor injuries. More >>
