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Police Hot The On Heels Of Subaru Thieves
Friday, 6 November 2026, 8:55 pm | New Zealand Police
Otago Coastal Area Commander Inspector Porima Rangitutia says Police have spoken to two people in relation to the thefts. More >>
Road Blocked, SH73, Arthur’s Pass
Friday, 6 November 2026, 8:54 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 73 between Arthur’s Pass and Otira is blocked following a crash this evening. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect significant delays. More >>
Arrest Following Martinborough Shooting
Friday, 6 November 2026, 8:52 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are concerned about the increased illegal use of firearms in the Wairarapa, with two instances in the last week. More >>
Road Reopens, Waipahi Highway, Clutha
Friday, 6 November 2026, 6:17 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 1, between Clinton and Wairuna, has reopened to traffic following a crash earlier today. More >>
Timely Reminder To Take Care On The Road After Three Fatal Crashes In One Week On Southern Roads
Friday, 6 November 2026, 6:14 pm | New Zealand Police
Road Policing Manager Inspector Craig Brown says the three fatalities – in the areas of Kawarau Gorge, Lumsden and Clinton – are heartbreaking reminders for all road users to slow down and take care. More >>
Fatal Crash, Waipahi Highway, Clutha
Friday, 6 November 2026, 5:00 pm | New Zealand Police
Police first received reports of the crash located about seven kilometres northwest of Clinton at approximately 10.55am. More >>
Building Owners Warned As Sprinkler Connection Metals Targeted
Friday, 6 November 2026, 4:15 pm | New Zealand Police
The warning comes as Police investigate a string of burglaries across parts of Auckland where metal couplings for Fire Sprinkler Inlets (FSI) at certain buildings are being stolen. More >>
Scam Alert: Booking Scam Stings Restaurants
Friday, 6 November 2026, 1:57 pm | New Zealand Police
Slimy offshore scam centres have begun rolling out a booking scam on Auckland-based restaurants. So far Chinese restaurants have been targeted, but this could easily spread further with the festive period approaching. More >>
Serious Crash, Wiremu Road, South Taranaki
Friday, 6 November 2026, 1:42 pm | New Zealand Police
One person is being treated for critical injuries and the Serious Crash Unit is carrying out a scene examination. More >>
Name Release And Appeal For Information, Fatal Crash, Lumsden-Dipton
Friday, 6 November 2026, 1:41 pm | New Zealand Police
She was Kararaina (Kara) Aroha Toimata, 30, from Balfour, Southland. More >>
Music To Our Ears: Pricey Violin Returned Following Theft
Friday, 6 November 2026, 1:19 pm | New Zealand Police
The violin was allegedly taken from a bus on 1 August and Police had been making a number of enquiries into its whereabouts. More >>
Charges Laid Following School Assault
Friday, 6 November 2026, 12:23 pm | New Zealand Police
A man and woman, both aged 20, were arrested and will appear in the Manukau District Court today. More >>
Serious Crash, Waipahi Highway, Clutha
Friday, 6 November 2026, 12:00 pm | New Zealand Police
Police ask motorists to use State Highway 93 and to avoid State Highway 1 between Clinton and Wairuna. More >>
Update: Nelson Plane Crash
Friday, 6 November 2026, 11:13 am | New Zealand Police
Police thank the New Zealand Defence Force, and Fire and Emergency New Zealand for their assistance in accessing the site and for the recovery effort. More >>
Youth Been Served, Mate
Friday, 6 November 2026, 9:36 am | New Zealand Police
Waitematā East Area Prevention Manager, Acting Inspector CJ Miles, says security staff advised Police of CCTV footage of a person entering a fast-food eatery inside the mall’s food court at about 11pm. More >>
Man Charged After Poaching In Auckland
Friday, 6 November 2026, 9:34 am | New Zealand Police
Sergeant Michael Robinson, from Waiuku Police, says the landowner had heard a firearm being discharged on the property in the early hours. More >>
Arrests Following Frightening Aggravated Burglary
Friday, 6 November 2026, 9:10 am | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Kirk says the alleged offenders subsequently fled the scene in the vehicle prior to Police arrival but it wasn’t long before camera operators located it travelling on Great North Road towards St Luke’s. More >>
Cutting The Connection: Police Warn Copper Thieves
Friday, 6 November 2026, 8:05 am | New Zealand Police
Detective Sergeant Luke Blignaut, Waitematā Tactical Crime Unit, says the impact goes beyond stolen copper. More >>
Road Closure, SH 2, Tangoio, Hastings
Thursday, 5 November 2026, 8:01 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 2 has been closed at Tangoio this evening due to a grass fire. The highway is closed near Tangoio Settlement Road and motorists should expect delays while traffic management is put in place. Members of the public are asked to avoid ... More >>
Trio Rounded Up After Burglaries
Thursday, 5 November 2026, 7:51 pm | New Zealand Police
Three males, aged 15, 16 and 18 were charged with four counts of burglary. More >>
