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One In Custody After Fleeing Driver Pursuit Spans Cities
Tuesday, 2 June 2026, 4:45 pm | New Zealand Police
Police observed the vehicle from a distance due to the manner of driving and when possible, Police attempted to use spikes to stop and slow the vehicle. More >>
Appeal For Information Following Vehicle Assault, Balclutha
Tuesday, 2 June 2026, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have executed a number of search warrants in the Balclutha area and the vehicle involved has been seized. Police continue to follow positive lines of enquiry to identify the driver and occupants of the vehicle. More >>
Name Release: Fatal Crash, Howick
Tuesday, 2 June 2026, 1:48 pm | New Zealand Police
Our thoughts are with his family and friends during this incredibly difficult time. More >>
Homicide Investigation Launched After Woman’s Death
Tuesday, 2 June 2026, 1:36 pm | New Zealand Police
The investigation is in its early stages, with a 26-year-old man appearing in the Whangārei District Court today for murder and arson. More >>
Road Closed, Okaeria Road, Maramarua Forest - Waikato
Tuesday, 2 June 2026, 10:31 am | New Zealand Police
The road is closed, and will be for some time while the road is cleared. More >>
Fatal Crash, Waikanae, Wellington
Monday, 1 June 2026, 7:33 pm | New Zealand Police
A woman involved in a crash last week in Waikanae has died. On Thursday 28 May, around 12.40pm, Police were called to Ngaio Road after the woman, who was a pedestrian, had been struck by a vehicle. She was transported to hospital by ambulance in serious ... More >>
Man Located, Fatal Crash, Waiouru
Monday, 1 June 2026, 5:29 pm | New Zealand Police
There are no further concerns for his welfare and Police are speaking with him. More >>
Tāmaki Makaurau Police Disrupt Planned Anti-Social Road Users Meet Up
Monday, 1 June 2026, 3:53 pm | New Zealand Police
Counties Manukau District Commander, Superintendent Shanan Gray says that Police would continue to enforce and monitor any such planned anti-social road user events, in order for all of the community to enjoy and be kept safe on our roads. More >>
Curbing Dangerous And Nuisance Driving In Manawatū
Monday, 1 June 2026, 12:17 pm | New Zealand Police
As part of the operation, the Police helicopter Eagle was temporarily deployed to the region to provide assistance. More >>
Horror Night On Roads A Sobering Reminder For Those Travelling Today
Monday, 1 June 2026, 12:15 pm | New Zealand Police
If you’re getting on the road today, please – buckle up, put your phone away, watch your speed, and if you are at all impaired by alcohol, drugs or tiredness, stop – don’t get behind the wheel. More >>
Road Open, SH1 Waiouru - Central
Monday, 1 June 2026, 10:53 am | New Zealand Police
Police staff remain working in the area. More >>
Fatal Crash, Waiouru
Monday, 1 June 2026, 10:51 am | New Zealand Police
A further person, who Police believe was also in the vehicle, has not been accounted for. More >>
Fatal Crash, Waiheke Island
Monday, 1 June 2026, 10:01 am | New Zealand Police
The Serious Crash Unit attended and enquiries surrounding the circumstances of the crash are being undertaken. More >>
Serious Crash, Waiouru - Central
Monday, 1 June 2026, 7:46 am | New Zealand Police
Initial indications are that there have been serious injuries. More >>
Fatal Crash: Poihipi Road, Wairakei
Monday, 1 June 2026, 7:44 am | New Zealand Police
The driver was the sole occupant of the car, which collided with a tree. More >>
Stalwarts Of Service Honoured
Monday, 1 June 2026, 7:07 am | New Zealand Police
Inspectors Ross Grantham (Central District) and Neru (Nu) Leifi (Canterbury District) are both made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM). More >>
Serious Crash, Poihipi Road, Wairakei - Bay Of Plenty
Sunday, 31 May 2026, 7:57 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on Poihipi Road, Wairakei. Police were notified at 7.25pm that a car had collided with a tree, between Tukairangi Road and Oruanui Road. Initial information indicates there are serious injuries. ... More >>
Guilty Plea In Hastings Homicide Case
Sunday, 31 May 2026, 3:56 pm | New Zealand Police
Rewita will be sentenced at the High Court in Napier on 8 July. More >>
Serious Crash, Highbrook Drive, East Tamaki - Counties Manukau
Sunday, 31 May 2026, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has been hospitalised after a motorcycle allegedly fleeing from Police has crashed. Police observed a motorcycle allegedly travelling at speed and undertaking dangerous manoeuvres on Highbrook Drive about 12.20pm. Police attempted to signal ... More >>
Appeal For Information – Fatal Crash, Allanton
Saturday, 30 May 2026, 5:04 pm | New Zealand Police
If you can help, please use our 105 service and quote reference number 260530/6167. More >>
