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Crash, Road Blocked, SH6, Tasman
Friday, 10 July 2026, 5:53 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 6 / Main Road Hope is currently blocked near the Edens Road intersection. Emergency services were called to a two-vehicle crash just before 5pm. Three people have injuries, two serious. Motorists are advised to take an alternate route where ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Ahipara
Friday, 10 July 2026, 4:26 pm | New Zealand Police
Two people died at the scene, a third person was critically injured. More >>
Terrace Tunnel Open, SH1, Wellington
Friday, 10 July 2026, 3:36 pm | New Zealand Police
Police thank motorists for their patience while the area was made safe. More >>
Road Blocked, Terrace Tunnel, SH1 Wellington
Friday, 10 July 2026, 2:50 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists are urged to avoid the area or expect delays while towing is arranged and the scene is cleared. More >>
Serious Crash: Ahipara
Friday, 10 July 2026, 10:33 am | New Zealand Police
The two-vehicle crash was reported at around 9:40am. More >>
Arrest Following Te Kamo Stabbing
Thursday, 9 July 2026, 4:26 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergent Shane Pilmer, Northland CIB, says officers located a young person with severe injuries and immediately provided first aid before paramedics transported him to hospital. More >>
Appeal For Information Following Alleged Copper Theft, Tawa
Thursday, 9 July 2026, 4:10 pm | New Zealand Police
The damage caused multiple signal issues and disrupted rail services. More >>
Police Urge Drivers To Reflect On Safe Choices This Matariki Weekend
Thursday, 9 July 2026, 2:06 pm | New Zealand Police
Superintendent Greally says people can expect a visible Police presence across the motu throughout the holiday period, with a clear focus on preventing harm and keeping people safe. More >>
Appeal For Information After Vessel Stolen From Commercial Premises, Napier
Thursday, 9 July 2026, 1:07 pm | New Zealand Police
The vessel is a 2023 silver Stabicraft named “Mighty Pelican” and was on a silver boat trailer with the registration 653M8. More >>
Drugs And Firearms Park Drivers In The Dock
Thursday, 9 July 2026, 12:51 pm | New Zealand Police
The 24-year-old man will appear in the Auckland District Court today charged with possession for supply of methamphetamine, possession for supply of cannabis, unlawfully carrying an imitation firearm, and possession of cannabis utensils. More >>
Speeding On The Southern: Drivers Charged Overnight
Thursday, 9 July 2026, 11:46 am | New Zealand Police
Senior Sergeant Bill Russell says the vehicle was signalled to stop and followed instructions initially. More >>
Cannabis Bust In Ngāruawāhia
Thursday, 9 July 2026, 11:03 am | New Zealand Police
Detective Sergeant Rahul Badri from Waikato Police says various teams from across western Waikato collaborated to discover this grow operation. More >>
State Highway 6, Hira Closing Temporarily Around 7pm Tonight
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 6:25 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 6, Hira will be closing at around 7pm to allow for heavy machine to remove a truck from the scene of an earlier crash. The single vehicle crash between Central Road and Hori Bay Road was reported at around 4:50pm. The driver sustained ... More >>
Man Arrested Following Burglary Appeal
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 5:38 pm | New Zealand Police
Acting Auckland City Area Commander, Inspector Beth Houliston, says Police executed a search warrant at a North Shore address this morning. More >>
Pair Face Serious Charges Following Aggravated Robbery
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 4:20 pm | New Zealand Police
Waitematā detectives have been investigating since the offending occurred on the night of 8 May in Glen Eden, as the business was closing. More >>
Post-Sentencing Statement: Kereama Rewita
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 4:14 pm | New Zealand Police
The 30-year-old was sentenced to life imprisonment, with a non-parole period of 10 years, after pleading guilty to the murder of Tulasunu’i Pati last year. More >>
Treasured Taonga Returned
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 4:12 pm | New Zealand Police
Leaders of the Pacific Church History Museum at Temple View in Hamilton are grateful to police staff for the swift return of the valued piece of pounamu. More >>
Update - Halswell Junction Road Roundabout Open, Hornby
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 11:59 am | New Zealand Police
The Halswell Junction Road roundabout in Hornby has now reopened following the two-vehicle crash this morning. More >>
One Lane Open SH3, Awakino, Waitomo
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 11:38 am | New Zealand Police
A truck and trailer crashed about 10.20am. There are no reported injuries. More >>
Crash, Road Blocked, SH3, Awakino, Waitomo
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 11:08 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services were called to the crash about 10.20am. More >>
