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Update: Fatal Crash, State Highway 36, Hamurana
Wednesday, 14 January 2026, 12:26 pm | New Zealand Police
The crash occurred about 5.30pm on State Highway 36, when a silver Lexus sedan collided with an oncoming truck. The driver of the Lexus died at the scene and two passengers were seriously injured, while the driver of the truck received minor injuries More >>
Serious Crash: Southern Motorway, Papakura - Counties Manukau
Wednesday, 14 January 2026, 12:04 pm | New Zealand Police
The crash involving a car and a bus was reported at 10.50am. More >>
Fatal Crash, State Highway 36, Hamurana
Wednesday, 14 January 2026, 10:22 am | New Zealand Police
The Serious Crash Unit completed a scene examination last night and the road reopened about midnight. More >>
Three Injured After Waitārere Beach Shooting
Wednesday, 14 January 2026, 8:04 am | New Zealand Police
Information will be released proactively when it becomes available. More >>
Fatal House Fire, Sydenham
Tuesday, 13 January 2026, 7:43 pm | New Zealand Police
Enquiries into the circumstances of the fire are ongoing. More >>
Road Closed, Tauranga Direct Road, Hamurana, Rotorua - Bay Of Plenty
Tuesday, 13 January 2026, 6:14 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. More >>
Name Release: Water-Related Incident, Mahia
Tuesday, 13 January 2026, 4:43 pm | New Zealand Police
He was 69-year-old Peter Reece Walker, from Mahia. The death has been referred to the Coroner. More >>
Name Release: Water-Related Incident, Okitu
Tuesday, 13 January 2026, 4:28 pm | New Zealand Police
Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this difficult time. The death has been referred to the Coroner. More >>
Police Concerned With Increase In Nitrous Oxide Use While Driving
Tuesday, 13 January 2026, 4:26 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are aware of some people illegitimately using small sliver cannisters while driving, putting all road users at significant risk. More >>
Fatal Crash: Rangitikei
Tuesday, 13 January 2026, 3:58 pm | New Zealand Police
The pedestrian died at the scene. The drivers of the two vehicles involved sustained moderate to serious injuries. Taihape-Napier Road remains closed near Comet Road while a scene examination is conducted. More >>
Police Make Additional Arrests Over East Auckland Homicide
Tuesday, 13 January 2026, 3:42 pm | New Zealand Police
Operation Pastel investigated the murder of 32-year-old Charles Pongi after he was shot on 5 August 2023 at Taurima Reserve. Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin, of Auckland City CIB, says two men were arrested today in the Auckland region. More >>
Lane Blocked: SH20, Auckland - Counties Manukau
Tuesday, 13 January 2026, 2:51 pm | New Zealand Police
The fire was reported to Police at 2.17pm, after a rubbish truck spilled its load onto the lanes, which was on fire. Smoke from the fire is also affecting the Lambie Drive offramp, with visibility impacted. More >>
CCTV ‘Vital’ After Palmerston North Shooting Incident
Tuesday, 13 January 2026, 12:56 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant David Thompson says emergency services were called to Marriner Street by a member of the public after gunshots were heard, about 3.15pm on Monday 13 January. More >>
Name Release: Ripirō Beach Deaths
Tuesday, 13 January 2026, 12:15 pm | New Zealand Police
Police extends our condolences to their whānau and friends during this difficult time. More >>
Information Sought Following Aggravated Robberies
Tuesday, 13 January 2026, 10:45 am | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Todd, of Hutt Valley Police, says two people brandishing weapons approached bar staff. More >>
Teens Caught In The Act Following Attempted Burglary
Tuesday, 13 January 2026, 9:50 am | New Zealand Police
Just before 1.30am, Police were notified of two people allegedly attempting to break in to a service station in Three Kings by smashing a window. More >>
Body Recovered, Waikato River
Tuesday, 13 January 2026, 9:36 am | New Zealand Police
Police have recovered a body inside a vehicle in the Waikato River, believed to be missing 39-year-old man Aydan Brown. More >>
Appeal For Information Following Sydenham Arson
Monday, 12 January 2026, 8:49 pm | New Zealand Police
We’re also interested in hearing from anybody who was in Pilgrim Place around 3:30am, or anybody with CCTV footage that we have not already spoken to, Detective Sergeant Luke Vaughan says. More >>
Update - Incident In Highbury, Palmerston North
Monday, 12 January 2026, 7:52 pm | New Zealand Police
Cordons remain in place around Pioneer Highway, between Cardiff Street and Botanical Road, and members of the public are asked to avoid the area. More >>
Further Appeal In Christmas Day Firearms Incident In Hornby
Monday, 12 January 2026, 7:48 pm | New Zealand Police
As part of our ongoing enquiries, Police are appealing for further witnesses to what happened in the Springs Road and Aymes Road area, to come forward. More >>
