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Update: Unexplained Death, Dunedin
Friday, 2 October 2026, 6:25 pm | New Zealand Police
Investigators are particularly interested in hearing from anyone who observed anything unusual in the Leckhampton Court area between 8 and 11pm on Wednesday night. More >>
Appeal For Information: Suspicious Fire, High Street, Dunedin
Friday, 2 October 2026, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services were called to High Street about 2.30am, where a shed was on fire. More >>
Police Say No To Donuts
Friday, 2 October 2026, 1:49 pm | New Zealand Police
Taranaki Road Policing Coordinator Senior Sergeant Matt Prendergast says they know the community has little tolerance for this type of dangerous driving behaviour on public roads. More >>
Name Release, Serious Incident, Buller
Friday, 2 October 2026, 1:39 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector Geoff Baber says the formal identification process has been completed. More >>
Sniffed Out: Drugs And Stolen Vehicle Located In Southland
Friday, 2 October 2026, 1:38 pm | New Zealand Police
Senior Sergeant Gary Iddenten from Southern Police says the operation targeted several addresses and arrested four people. More >>
Update 4: Officer Injured By Fleeing Vehicle In Palmerston North In August
Friday, 2 October 2026, 12:52 pm | New Zealand Police
“Indications are that he will need another 3-6 months of recovery, but his family remain steadfastly at his bedside,” says Central District Commander Superintendent Dion Bennett. More >>
Update: Glen Innes Homicide Investigation
Friday, 2 October 2026, 12:17 pm | New Zealand Police
Area canvasses are ongoing, and residents can expect to see an increased Police presence as the investigation continues. More >>
Fatal Crash, Hauraki
Friday, 2 October 2026, 8:54 am | New Zealand Police
The road was closed while a scene examination was completed, and re-opened at around 9pm More >>
Update: Serious Incident, Papatoetoe
Friday, 2 October 2026, 8:28 am | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector Karen Bright, Counties Manukau CIB, says Police were called to Cambridge Terrace at around 6.40pm after reports a person was found deceased at the address. More >>
Information Sought, Leckhampton Court, Dunedin
Thursday, 1 October 2026, 8:43 pm | New Zealand Police
Investigators are particularly interested in hearing from anyone who observed anything unusual in the Leckhampton Court area between 8 and 11pm on Wednesday night. More >>
Police Acknowledge Sentencing Of Neil Yardeni
Thursday, 1 October 2026, 8:37 pm | New Zealand Police
As this has now concluded in Court, Police will not be providing further information on this matter. More >>
Homicide Investigation Launched: Glen Innes
Thursday, 1 October 2026, 5:16 pm | New Zealand Police
Police quickly attended and sadly, despite best efforts by emergency services, a man was pronounced deceased at the scene. More >>
Name Release: Edgeware Homicide
Thursday, 1 October 2026, 5:12 pm | New Zealand Police
Police extend our deepest condolences to her family and friends. More >>
Roads Closed, Front Miranda Road And Back Miranda Road, Pukorokoro, Hauraki
Thursday, 1 October 2026, 5:11 pm | New Zealand Police
Cordons are in place on State Highway 25 at the intersections for both Front Miranda Road and Back Miranda Road. More >>
Answering A Century-Old Call: Police Seek Family To Claim World War 1 Medals
Thursday, 1 October 2026, 4:56 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Sergeant Jason Hunuki says Police discovered the medals of Private Victor Powell during a search warrant of a property on an unrelated matter. More >>
Inspector Caroline Martin Appointed As New Hawke’s Bay Area Commander
Thursday, 1 October 2026, 4:53 pm | New Zealand Police
Born and raised in Hawke’s Bay, Inspector Martin brings a deep connection to the region and a strong commitment to supporting its people and communities. More >>
Roadside Drug Testing Roll Out Completed In Tasman District
Thursday, 1 October 2026, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Police
Tasman District started rolling out roadside drug testing in May in Nelson Bays and finished in Marlborough in September. More >>
For Forks Sake
Thursday, 1 October 2026, 11:11 am | New Zealand Police
The alleged offender attempted to run but surrendered quickly once units arrived. “The man was taken into custody without further incident,” says Senior Sergeant McCarthy. More >>
Unexplained Death, Dunedin
Thursday, 1 October 2026, 9:13 am | New Zealand Police
At around 11pm on Wednesday 30 September, emergency services were called to Leckhampton Court where a man was located unresponsive. More >>
Police Seek Info After Assault In Masterton
Thursday, 1 October 2026, 8:39 am | New Zealand Police
Police are asking for anyone who may have been driving past South Park, or who may live nearby and may have seen something, to contact Police on 105 and quote file 260930/9714. More >>
