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Fatality At Te Awamutu Railway Station
Monday, 21 September 2026, 7:10 am | New Zealand Police
“Sadly, one person died at the scene,” Senior Sergeant John McCarthy says. More >>
Incident At Te Awamutu Railway Station
Sunday, 20 September 2026, 7:55 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious incident involving a train in Te Awamutu this evening. The incident was reported about 6.20pm. There is no ongoing risk, but Police ask the public to avoid the station at this time. More >>
Eagle Swoops In After Kayakers Capsize
Saturday, 19 September 2026, 5:17 pm | New Zealand Police
This is a timely reminder that the conditions on the water can change quickly, and even a short time in cold water can be dangerous. More >>
Homicide Investigation Launched, Newlands
Saturday, 19 September 2026, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Police
There is not believed to be any risk to the public following this incident. More >>
Homicide Investigation Launched, Newlands
Saturday, 19 September 2026, 1:52 pm | New Zealand Police
As part of our enquiries, we’d like to speak with anyone who has any information, or witnessed any suspicious activity in the area overnight. More >>
Appeal For Information Following Gisborne Assault
Saturday, 19 September 2026, 1:28 pm | New Zealand Police
As part of those enquiries, we’d like to hear from anybody who witnessed the incident. More >>
Serious Crash, Whanganui Area
Friday, 18 September 2026, 5:30 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have asked motorists to avoid the area if possible and to expect delays. More >>
Appeal Following Gisborne Robbery
Friday, 18 September 2026, 5:29 pm | New Zealand Police
The owners retreated to a secure room at the rear of the store. The three males unsuccessfully tried to get to the rear of the store. More >>
Fatal Crash, Mill Road South, Invercargill
Friday, 18 September 2026, 5:18 pm | New Zealand Police
The crash occurred about 1.20pm, near the intersection of East Road (State Highway 1) and Mill Road South when the vehicle was hit by a train. More >>
Serious Crash, SH8, Lindis Pass
Friday, 18 September 2026, 4:11 pm | New Zealand Police
The collision involved a campervan and a station wagon and was reported about 3.05pm, between Cluden Creek Road and Phillips Road, just north of Tarras. More >>
Road Closed: Great South Road, Drury
Friday, 18 September 2026, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Police
The crash, involving a vehicle and a pedestrian, was reported to Police at around 12.55pm. More >>
Police Seeking Return Of Stolen Medication
Friday, 18 September 2026, 1:34 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Greaves, Auckland City CIB, says the medication, provided by a vet, was inside a handbag which was stolen from a vehicle parked on Athlone Road, Glendowie overnight on Wednesday 16 September. More >>
Appeal For Information Following Mount Albert Assault
Friday, 18 September 2026, 11:00 am | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Anthony Darvill, Auckland City West Area Investigations Manager, says the victim received moderate injuries. More >>
Protecting Victims By Holding Stalkers To Account
Friday, 18 September 2026, 10:58 am | New Zealand Police
“Stalking & harassment can have a significant impact on a person's safety, wellbeing, & ability to go about their daily life. We encourage anyone experiencing this behaviour to report it to Police," says Inspector Natasha Allan. More >>
Burglar Busted On Site
Friday, 18 September 2026, 10:54 am | New Zealand Police
Senior Sergeant Clarke says Police would like to acknowledge the community for their vigilance and reporting suspicious activity promptly to Police. More >>
Charges Laid Following North Shore Offending
Thursday, 17 September 2026, 5:13 pm | New Zealand Police
Operation Jacaranda began as an investigation into an aggravated robbery in Takapuna on 22 August and has since identified further offences. More >>
Serious Crash, Southern Motorway, Christchurch
Thursday, 17 September 2026, 3:54 pm | New Zealand Police
The motorway is down to one lane for traffic leaving the city after a crash between a car and truck at around 3pm today. More >>
Search Of Lake Moeraki In Relation To Missing Aircraft
Thursday, 17 September 2026, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have requested the public to keep clear of the area for the duration of the operation to ensure safe movement of personnel and equipment. More >>
A Good Boogie Man — Rescue At Remote Beach
Thursday, 17 September 2026, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Police
Constable Walker quickly assessed the situation, ditched his vest and uniform, borrowed a boogie board, and swam out to her. More >>
Search Operation Planned Near Lake Moeraki Boat Ramp
Wednesday, 16 September 2026, 4:12 pm | New Zealand Police
Members of the public may notice an increased presence of personnel as Police, alongside the NZ Defence Force and Coastguard West Coast, undertake the operation. More >>
