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Motorway Closed Following Crash, Greenhithe
Wednesday, 1 July 2026, 8:16 am | New Zealand Police
Police are asking motorists to exercise caution, expect delays and seek an alternative route if possible. More >>
Fatal Crash, Huxley Street, Pahiatua
Wednesday, 1 July 2026, 7:50 am | New Zealand Police
Sadly, despite best efforts by medical professionals, the person has died overnight. More >>
State Highway 5, Eskdale Closed Following Crash
Tuesday, 30 June 2026, 8:07 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 5, Eskdale is closed between State Highway 2 and Hill Road following a crash. The single vehicle truck crash was reported at around 6:40pm. The driver sustained minor injuries. The road is expected to be closed for several hours while ... More >>
Name Release: Fatal Crash, Westland
Tuesday, 30 June 2026, 7:45 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now name the man who sadly died following a crash on State Highway 6 in Westland on Friday 26 June. He was Bruce Robert Wilkins, 34, from Christchurch. Police extend our deepest condolences to Bruce’s family and friends during this ... More >>
Serious Crash, Wainui
Tuesday, 30 June 2026, 5:52 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash between a vehicle and truck in Wainui this afternoon. The crash, on Wainui Road, was reported to Police at about 4.15pm. One person has received critical injuries. Wainui Road is blocked and diversions ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Percival Street, Rangiora
Tuesday, 30 June 2026, 5:22 pm | New Zealand Police
The road has since reopened and enquiries into the cause of the crash are ongoing. More >>
Operation Texas Results In Seized Drugs, Guns, And Arrests
Tuesday, 30 June 2026, 4:33 pm | New Zealand Police
Police made an initial arrest in July 2025, and following further investigation, Operation Texas was carried out in multiple phases between March and June 2026, Detective Inspector Alexander says. More >>
Serious Crash, Percival Street, Rangiora
Tuesday, 30 June 2026, 1:50 pm | New Zealand Police
The crash occurred about 12.45pm, between Johns Road and Victoria Street. More >>
Karamu Burnouts Lead To Arrest
Tuesday, 30 June 2026, 1:27 pm | New Zealand Police
A 21-year-old man has been charged with dangerous driving and sustained loss of traction, and the crashed car was towed from the area. More >>
Police Sniff Out Fleeing Youths
Tuesday, 30 June 2026, 1:11 pm | New Zealand Police
Cordons were established, and a Police dog unit was tasked with helping locate the pair. More >>
Crash, Mount Wellington Highway
Tuesday, 30 June 2026, 12:51 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has been transported to hospital with serious injuries. More >>
Cordons Lifted, Mount Victoria
Tuesday, 30 June 2026, 11:58 am | New Zealand Police
The area is now clear. More >>
Gas Leak, Mt Victoria
Tuesday, 30 June 2026, 11:31 am | New Zealand Police
Fire and Emergency NZ and Police were advised around 10:35am of the leak near the intersection of Pirie Street and Austin Street. More >>
Appeal For Information Following Burglary, Hastings
Tuesday, 30 June 2026, 10:27 am | New Zealand Police
Around 4am yesterday [29 June], Police were called to a business on Heretaunga Street East after multiple security alarms had been triggered at the store. More >>
Police Score A ‘Truckload’ In Hefty Cannabis Bust
Tuesday, 30 June 2026, 10:25 am | New Zealand Police
Inspector Mohammed Atiq, Relieving Waitematā West Area Commander, says this iteration focused on west Auckland properties and was led by both the Waitematā West Area Prevention Unit and Criminal Investigation Branch. More >>
Police Appeal For Information Following Tikipunga Robbery
Monday, 29 June 2026, 6:31 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Sergeant Ryan Cooper, Northland CIB, says some of the offenders entered the store carrying weapons (not firearms). More >>
Serial Burglar Arrested In Fielding
Monday, 29 June 2026, 4:38 pm | New Zealand Police
The man faces a total of 17 charges, including 11 burglaries, two unlawfully takes of motor vehicles, three shoplifting offences, and one charge of using a stolen bank card. More >>
Update: Police Urge Caution Following Multiple Potential Overdoses
Monday, 29 June 2026, 3:59 pm | New Zealand Police
This brings the total number of suspected overdoses to six since last Friday. More >>
Appeal For Information Following Fuel Theft, Alexandra
Monday, 29 June 2026, 3:13 pm | New Zealand Police
We are seeking information from anybody who witnessed suspicious activity in the area over that weekend, as well as any CCTV or dashcam footage from the area that could assist with our investigations. More >>
Search Warrants Executed In Relation To Suspected Breached Of Russian Sanctions Act
Monday, 29 June 2026, 2:42 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector Christiaan Barnard of the New Zealand Police Financial Crime Group says Police are reminding businesses that compliance with all sanctions, including those under the Russia Sanctions Act, is a legal requirement. More >>
