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Fire Near Broadlands Road, Tauhara
Monday, 31 August 2026, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Police
Please delay travel or to stay clear of Broadlands Road to East Taupo Arterial / State Highway 1. More >>
Three Charged Following Road Rage Incident, Manukau
Monday, 31 August 2026, 2:39 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector Shaun Vickers, Counties Manukau CIB, says the confrontation on Ronwood Avenue has occurred after an initial altercation in a nearby carpark moments earlier. More >>
Waikato Police Weed Out Large Cannabis Growing Operation
Monday, 31 August 2026, 12:55 pm | New Zealand Police
Up to 750 kgs of cannabis was located and seized at one property alone. More >>
Serious Crash, Flatbush
Monday, 31 August 2026, 12:33 pm | New Zealand Police
Eros Road is now closed and motorists are advised to expect delays. More >>
Witnesses Still Sought Following Double Homicide
Monday, 31 August 2026, 12:29 pm | New Zealand Police
“I want to reassure the families of the deceased and the community that we are working hard to hold people to account,” says Detective Inspector Va’aelua. More >>
No Room To Hide For Fleeing Driver
Monday, 31 August 2026, 10:30 am | New Zealand Police
The suspected driver was found hiding inside a bedroom and was arrested. More >>
Man Arrested Following Disorder In Lower Hutt
Monday, 31 August 2026, 7:01 am | New Zealand Police
One person was transported to hospital with critical injuries, where they remain. Several other people had minor injuries. More >>
Appeal Following Disorder On Waterloo Road
Sunday, 30 August 2026, 2:45 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are making enquiries to establish the circumstances of the incident and are appealing to anyone with information to come forward. More >>
Fatal House Fire, Henderson
Sunday, 30 August 2026, 2:42 pm | New Zealand Police
The cause of the fire remains unexplained at this early stage. More >>
Two Collisions, Information Sought, Patumāhoe
Saturday, 29 August 2026, 12:25 pm | New Zealand Police
Enquiries into the incident are ongoing and we would like to hear from anyone who may have information that could assist us. More >>
Charges Follow Mangawhai Burglary
Friday, 28 August 2026, 5:20 pm | New Zealand Police
The 26-year-old has been charged with aggravated burglary and assaults with intent to injure. The man remains in hospital. More >>
Man Arrested Following Dangerous Motorbike Riding Across Christchurch
Friday, 28 August 2026, 5:18 pm | New Zealand Police
Sergeant Ben Rutherford says following a number of detailed enquiries, Police were able to identify the motorbike and its rider. More >>
Road Closure, Gasson Street, Christchurch
Friday, 28 August 2026, 5:02 pm | New Zealand Police
The Serious Crash Unit is at the scene and the road is expected to remain closed for some time. More >>
Good Arrest In The West
Friday, 28 August 2026, 5:00 pm | New Zealand Police
Waitematā West Area Prevention Manager, Acting Inspector Nick Salter, says officers arrested and charged a 29-year-old man. More >>
Arrests Following Alleged Shooting, Hamilton
Friday, 28 August 2026, 2:55 pm | New Zealand Police
Two men, aged 25 and 29, and a 25-year-old woman are due to appear in Hamilton District Court today. More >>
Critical Incident Investigation Underway In Manurewa
Friday, 28 August 2026, 2:38 pm | New Zealand Police
As part of our investigation, we are seeking information from witnesses who may have been in the area at the time, or prior to this incident occurring. More >>
Police Recover More Than $30,000 In Stolen Property Following Rural Burglary Investigation
Friday, 28 August 2026, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Police
Acting Senior Sergeant Blair Shirley says the arrests and recovery of people’s property are a positive outcome for affected victims and the wider community. More >>
Serious Crash: SH20, Māngere
Friday, 28 August 2026, 2:03 pm | New Zealand Police
Initial indications suggest one person sustained critical injuries. More >>
Investigations Continue, Witnesses Sought Following Double Homicide
Friday, 28 August 2026, 1:57 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services were called to a Gambare Place address at about 1.45pm yesterday following a report of person armed with a handgun at the property and a woman injured. More >>
Gotta Catch ‘Em All
Friday, 28 August 2026, 1:33 pm | New Zealand Police
The losses to victims were in excess of $32,000 and included Facebook and Marketplace scams, fraudulent acquisitions of portable cabins, caravans, and more. More >>
