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Man Sought For Interview, Mount Dewar Area
Wednesday, 30 September 2026, 10:12 am | New Zealand Police
The man is described as of Asian complexion, in his 30s, average to taller in height. Slim build with short dark hair, and clean shaven. He may be a tourist. More >>
Homicide Investigation Launched, Edgeware
Wednesday, 30 September 2026, 9:29 am | New Zealand Police
Police are not seeking anybody else in relation to this incident, and there is not believed to be any risk to public safety. More >>
Five Youth Arrested Following Offending Across Christchurch City
Tuesday, 29 September 2026, 5:44 pm | New Zealand Police
Due to the dynamic nature of the events, a helicopter was deployed to assist in locating the alleged offenders. More >>
Charges Laid After Memorial Plaques Stolen
Tuesday, 29 September 2026, 5:21 pm | New Zealand Police
As part of the enquiries, Police appealed for identification of a man, and information from anyone who was in the Latimer Square or Bridge of Remembrance areas on 11 and 12 August. More >>
Man Finds Himself Charged After Substation Burglary
Tuesday, 29 September 2026, 1:48 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Friend says the man allegedly targeted copper casings from the substation, which supplies power to separate buildings at an apartment complex. More >>
Man Charged After Election Hoardings Damaged
Tuesday, 29 September 2026, 10:43 am | New Zealand Police
Police have received multiple reports of election hoardings being vandalised in Takanini since early September. More >>
Police Acknowledge IPCA Findings
Tuesday, 29 September 2026, 10:41 am | New Zealand Police
Anti-social road user behaviour causes significant distress and damage in our communities, and in this case, our officer intended to hold an alleged offender accountable for their actions. More >>
Road Closed, State Highway 33, Paengaroa, Bay Of Plenty
Tuesday, 29 September 2026, 10:10 am | New Zealand Police
The Serious Crash Unit has been advised, and the road is expected to remain closed for some time while emergency services work at the scene. More >>
Appeal For Missing Paralympic Ski Gear
Tuesday, 29 September 2026, 9:33 am | New Zealand Police
The equipment is believed to have fallen from the roof of a vehicle sometime during the journey on Friday before 9.30am 25 September. More >>
Serious Crash, State Highway 25, Pipiroa
Monday, 28 September 2026, 7:26 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have closed State Highway 25, Pipiroa, Hauraki, following a serious single vehicle crash. Police were first informed of the crash at approximately 6.40pm. Injuries are reported. Motorists are asked to take alternative routes between Kopu and Waitakaruru ... More >>
Erratic Driver Arrested On The Southern Motorway
Monday, 28 September 2026, 5:55 pm | New Zealand Police
Inspector Peter Raynes says Highway Patrol units located the Audi travelling north on SH1 near Bombay. More >>
Driver Charged Following Attempted Ramming
Monday, 28 September 2026, 4:24 pm | New Zealand Police
Inspector Jacqui Whittaker, Auckland City West Area Commander, says a unit followed behind and signalled for him to stop. More >>
Seal Of Approval: Officers Help Stranded Pup Back To Sea
Monday, 28 September 2026, 1:59 pm | New Zealand Police
Just after 1pm on Sunday, Police received information about a seal who was sighted crossing Hutt Road dangerously in Wellington. More >>
Crash Closes Wansbeck Street, Oamaru
Sunday, 27 September 2026, 3:48 pm | New Zealand Police
Wansbeck Street, Oamaru is closed at the intersection with Awamoa Road following a crash. Emergency services were called to the crash involving a car and a motorbike just before 2pm. The motorbike rider has sustained serious injuries. Motorists are ... More >>
Serious Crash, Massey
Sunday, 27 September 2026, 12:53 pm | New Zealand Police
Red Hills Road in Massey is blocked as Police are responding to a serious, two-car crash. The incident was reported around 11.30am. The Serious Crash Unit have been advised. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and follow directions from traffic ... More >>
Lanes Blocked, SH1, Horsham Downs
Saturday, 26 September 2026, 1:50 pm | New Zealand Police
Lanes on State Highway 1 northbound near Horsham Downs are blocked following a motorcycle crash. The incident was reported around 12.15pm. One person is injured and emergency services are on scene. Motorists are advised to delay travel. More >>
Waikato Expressway Now Open, Whangamarino
Saturday, 26 September 2026, 1:49 pm | New Zealand Police
The Waikato Expressway near Whangamarino, between the Rodda Road on-ramp and the Hampton Downs off-ramp, has now reopened after the earlier serious crash. Police thank motorists for their patience. More >>
Police Throw The Book At New Gang Chapters In Ōpōtiki
Friday, 25 September 2026, 4:49 pm | New Zealand Police
During the search warrants, Police focused on a core group of youth and young people alleged to be attempting to establish new chapters of gangs within Ōpōtiki. More >>
New Area Commander For Aoraki
Friday, 25 September 2026, 4:04 pm | New Zealand Police
Inspector Scoles is a fantastic addition to Canterbury Police, and I look forward to him getting underway and building connections with our Aoraki community. More >>
Ice Warning, Napier - Taupō Road
Friday, 25 September 2026, 4:01 pm | New Zealand Police
No injuries have been reported but weather conditions in the area are very cold and the roads are icy. More >>
