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Dodgy Driver Destined For Court
Tuesday, 7 July 2026, 1:53 pm | New Zealand Police
A 31-year-old man has been charged with failing to stop, unlawfully carrying an imitation firearm, possession of cannabis, assault a person with a blunt instrument and driving contrary to an alcohol interlock licence. More >>
Police Acknowledge IPCA Findings Into Ōrere Point Critical Incident
Tuesday, 7 July 2026, 10:49 am | New Zealand Police
Police acknowledge the Authority’s findings which determined that all but two instances of force used by Police were justified. More >>
Police Acknowledge Supreme Court Decision In Red Fox Tavern Case
Tuesday, 7 July 2026, 10:29 am | New Zealand Police
The investigation into the Red Fox Tavern robbery and homicide was extensive, spanning many years and multiple investigative reviews. More >>
Police Make Arrests In Three Kings Aggravated Robbery
Tuesday, 7 July 2026, 10:25 am | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Anthony Darvill, Auckland City West Area Investigations Manager, says two teenage males, aged 15 and 17, have been jointly charged with aggravated robbery. More >>
Inland Kaikoura Road Closed Due To Flooding
Tuesday, 7 July 2026, 9:05 am | New Zealand Police
Cribb Creek has burst its banks and Cribb Creek Bridge is unsafe to drive along. More >>
Dunedin Southern Motorway Partially Blocked
Tuesday, 7 July 2026, 7:52 am | New Zealand Police
Motorists heading into the city are urged to use alternative routes due to heavy traffic backlog at this time. More >>
Black Ice Warning For Waitaki Drivers
Tuesday, 7 July 2026, 7:46 am | New Zealand Police
There has been heavy rain and flooding has across the district for a couple of days with freezing temperatures expected this morning to lower parts of Waitaki. More >>
Appeal For Information Following Queen Street Assault
Tuesday, 7 July 2026, 7:27 am | New Zealand Police
Auckland City Police were called to Te Komititanga Square, Queen Street at around 3.20am on 22 March, following a disorder involving several people. More >>
State Highway 6 Closed Between Whataroa And Harihari
Monday, 6 July 2026, 6:25 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists are advised to take alternative routes where possible, or delay travel. More >>
Appeal Following Three Kings Aggravated Robbery
Monday, 6 July 2026, 3:15 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Anthony Darvill, Auckland City West Area Investigations Manager, says some of the offenders were carrying weapons. More >>
Vehicle Stops Yield Drugs, Firearm
Monday, 6 July 2026, 1:08 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant McPherson says Police will continue to target illicit drugs, illegal weapons, and the harm they inflict on our communities. More >>
Crash Causing Delays, Eden Terrace
Monday, 6 July 2026, 12:52 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists are advised to avoid the area until the scene has been cleared or expect delays. More >>
Police Appeal For Information Following Te Kamo Stabbing
Monday, 6 July 2026, 12:51 pm | New Zealand Police
Anyone who may have information is asked to make a report at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking ‘Update Report’, or by calling 105. More >>
Road Closed: Penrose Road, Mount Wellington
Monday, 6 July 2026, 7:32 am | New Zealand Police
The road is expected to remain closed for some time while repairs are undertaken. More >>
Lane Blocked, Northern Motorway - Sunnynook
Monday, 6 July 2026, 7:31 am | New Zealand Police
Traffic is building, and motorists are advised to expect delays while we work to clear the scene. More >>
Fatal Crash, Port Albert
Sunday, 5 July 2026, 7:20 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died after a single-vehicle crash on Port Albert Road, Port Albert, this evening. Emergency services were called to the scene about 5.25pm. One person was located in critical condition, and they sadly died a short time later. The road ... More >>
Firearms Incident, Raglan
Sunday, 5 July 2026, 6:12 pm | New Zealand Police
The man is due to appear in Hamilton District Court tomorrow [6 July], charged with committing a dangerous act with intent to injure, unlawfully possessing a firearm, and unlawfully possessing ammunition. More >>
Never Off The Clock: Off-Duty Cops Collar ‘Prolific Burglar’ Whose Luck Ran Out
Sunday, 5 July 2026, 4:36 pm | New Zealand Police
A 37-year-old Kerikeri man is due to appear in the Kaikohe District Court tomorrow on fresh charges of burglary, theft, and breach of bail. More >>
Serious Crash, Northwood
Saturday, 4 July 2026, 5:02 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash on Johns Road, Northwood, Christchurch. Police were called about 4.15pm. Initial indications suggest there may be serious injuries. The road is closed, with diversions in place. Motorists ... More >>
Duo Arrested Following Serious Assault, Huntly
Saturday, 4 July 2026, 4:30 pm | New Zealand Police
Huntly Police investigating a serious assault in May, have arrested and charged two people. The assault occurred on Main Street, around 1.30am on Sunday 17 May. The victim received moderate injuries and was understandably very shaken by the incident. ... More >>
