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Fatal Crash, Parnell
Thursday, 23 October 2025, 8:01 am | New Zealand Police
Tamaki Drive, between The Strand and Ngapipi Road, remains closed in both directions. All road users are asked to avoid the area, and seek and alternative route while the scene is cleared. More >>
Road Blocked, SH1, Kinleith - Bay Of Plenty
Wednesday, 22 October 2025, 6:36 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. More >>
Severe Weather, Canterbury
Wednesday, 22 October 2025, 5:34 pm | New Zealand Police
High winds could damage trees, powerlines and insecure roofs, and make driving hazardous for all drivers and especially for high-sided vehicles and motorcyclists. More >>
Police Investigate Suspicious Approach, Whakatu
Wednesday, 22 October 2025, 4:28 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are still working to understand exactly what has occurred and our enquiries into the incident are ongoing. More >>
Update: Whangārei Death
Wednesday, 22 October 2025, 4:27 pm | New Zealand Police
Police had been called to Bank Street at around 5.40am today, after a 56-year-old woman was located deceased. More >>
Strike Action – Expect Delays
Wednesday, 22 October 2025, 2:37 pm | New Zealand Police
The rally is due to start about midday at Aotea Square, and will include a march down Queen Street to Te Komititanga Square, where the event will conclude. More >>
Update: Bucklands Beach Fatal Fire
Wednesday, 22 October 2025, 1:46 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have confirmed it is being treated as a double homicide and are calling for the public’s assistance in identifying those responsible for the fire. More >>
Gisborne Homicide: Witnesses Urged To Come Forward
Wednesday, 22 October 2025, 1:02 pm | New Zealand Police
Mr Maangi died after being shot in the early hours of 29 September, and Police continue to piece together the sequence of events that led to his death, says Detective Inspector Martin James. More >>
Police Warn Against Ignoring Road Rules This Weekend
Wednesday, 22 October 2025, 12:03 pm | New Zealand Police
Police will be out on the road at any location and at any time, with the clear intention to stop and prevent unsafe driving behaviour. More >>
The Bizarre Case Of A Car Theft That Allegedly Wasn’t
Wednesday, 22 October 2025, 11:40 am | New Zealand Police
The 36-year-old Burwood man now has a date with the courts following the convoluted incident, which allegedly played out early Tuesday morning. More >>
Unexplained Death, Whāngarei
Wednesday, 22 October 2025, 11:11 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are at the scene, with a cordon blocking off Bank Street between Vine and Walton Streets. More >>
Sudden Death, Queenstown
Wednesday, 22 October 2025, 10:48 am | New Zealand Police
While enquiries will be made, at this stage Police believe the death is not suspicious. More >>
Police Committed To Getting Justice For Baby Ru
Wednesday, 22 October 2025, 8:33 am | New Zealand Police
This week, Baby Ru and his wider whānau should have been excitedly preparing for his upcoming fourth birthday – instead, whānau are marking the second anniversary of his death. More >>
Delays On SH20 Following Crash
Wednesday, 22 October 2025, 8:29 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to the three-vehicle crash, just after the Walmsley Road off-ramp, which was reported to Police at about 6.04am. More >>
Person Dies Following Boating Incident Off Napier
Tuesday, 21 October 2025, 7:22 pm | New Zealand Police
The death will be referred to the Coroner. More >>
Name Release: Critical Incident, Whangārei
Tuesday, 21 October 2025, 4:57 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are still seeking information from any witnesses who may have been in the area at the time, or prior to this incident occurring. More >>
Kaikōura Fires
Tuesday, 21 October 2025, 4:51 pm | New Zealand Police
If members of the public have been evacuated, Police advise them to travel to Kaikōura High School or the Kaikōura Golf Course. More >>
Update: Heathcote Valley Death
Tuesday, 21 October 2025, 4:49 pm | New Zealand Police
A man who was located deceased on Horotane Valley Road in Heathcote Valley on 19 September has been formally identified, and the man’s death has been referred to the Coroner. A Coronial order is in place prohibiting any publication of identifying ... More >>
Road Blocked, State Highway 50, Hawke's Bay - Eastern
Tuesday, 21 October 2025, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Police
Police were notified of the single-vehicle crash at around 2:50pm. Initial indicators are that a person has been injured. More >>
Fire In Whangārei Hospital Carpark
Tuesday, 21 October 2025, 2:42 pm | New Zealand Police
Fire and Emergency NZ are currently leading the response, however Police are present at the scene. More >>
