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Body Located, Dunedin
Monday, 17 August 2026, 5:31 pm | New Zealand Police
Police were called to John Wilson Ocean Drive at around 3:20pm after a member of the public discovered the body. More >>
Police Ask For Public’s Help Following Dangerous Driving Arrest
Monday, 17 August 2026, 4:55 pm | New Zealand Police
Police first tried to stop the vehicle in Tūrangi for suspicious behaviour, but the man fled Police, heading north towards Taupo. More >>
Name Release, Fatal Crash, Waimangu
Monday, 17 August 2026, 2:50 pm | New Zealand Police
Enquiries remain ongoing into the circumstances of the crash. More >>
Across City Lines, But Not Beyond Police's Reach
Monday, 17 August 2026, 2:42 pm | New Zealand Police
Acting Senior Sergeant Jane Cornish, of Manurewa Police, says prior to the vehicle theft, two youths were allegedly observed shoplifting a screwdriver from a nearby supermarket. More >>
Man Charged, Firearms And Drugs Seized, Stratford
Monday, 17 August 2026, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Police
Senior Sergeant Malcolm Collins says one of the firearms was reportedly located tucked up in the driver’s footwell. More >>
Road Blocked, Opunake Road, Cardiff, Stratford
Monday, 17 August 2026, 2:04 pm | New Zealand Police
Diversions are in place at Hastings Road and Ronald Road, and Opunake Road is expected to remain closed for some time while the truck is being recovered. More >>
Surfer Rescued Off Fitzroy Beach, New Plymouth
Monday, 17 August 2026, 10:51 am | New Zealand Police
Detective Hessell says the incident highlights the importance of speaking up when someone appears to be in trouble. "We're grateful to the member of the public who called Police after recognising the surfer may be in difficulty," he said. More >>
Update: Car Fire, Body Located In Aria, Waitomo
Monday, 17 August 2026, 10:49 am | New Zealand Police
Formal identification is underway and a postmortem is expected to take place tomorrow. More >>
Update 2: Maeroa Incident
Monday, 17 August 2026, 10:47 am | New Zealand Police
Police have concluded scene examinations but will be continuing to conduct enquiries in the Churchill Avenue area, and the public can expect an ongoing increased Police presence during this time. More >>
Checkpoint Dodgers Among Dozens Caught In Taranaki Road Policing Bid To Keep Roads Safe
Sunday, 16 August 2026, 7:27 pm | New Zealand Police
Police remind road users that checkpoints are set-up for the safety of all. More >>
Name Release And Message From Family, Aranui
Sunday, 16 August 2026, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Police
The loss of a child is a tragedy beyond words, and we continue to support Sonny's family as they navigate this unimaginable loss. We ask that their privacy be respected as they grieve. More >>
Update: Maeroa Incident
Sunday, 16 August 2026, 1:02 pm | New Zealand Police
This was a large-scale incident with the scene encompassing several properties and the road, and the public can expect an increased Police presence over the coming days. More >>
Man Arrested Following Maeroa Incident
Sunday, 16 August 2026, 4:44 am | New Zealand Police
An update will be provided proactively as more information comes to hand. More >>
Road Blocked, State Highway 50, Maraekākaho, Hastings
Saturday, 15 August 2026, 2:29 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 50, Maraekākaho, is blocked following a single-vehicle crash. Police were called to the crash near the intersection of Kereru Road around 1pm, where a car has hit a power pole. While the driver appears uninjured, there are powerlines ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Ōwhata
Saturday, 15 August 2026, 1:52 pm | New Zealand Police
Two people have died following a serious crash last night in Ōwhata, Rotorua. Police were called to the crash, involving a car and a motorcycle, near the intersection of Te Ngae Road and Rotokawa Road around 9.40pm. Sadly, the motorcycle’s driver ... More >>
Sylvia Park Critical Incident: Name Release
Friday, 14 August 2026, 5:58 pm | New Zealand Police
The post-mortem examination and formal identification processes have been completed today. More >>
Fatal Crash, Hokitika
Friday, 14 August 2026, 3:52 pm | New Zealand Police
Police were called to the incident on the corner of Fitzherbert and Park Streets just before 9am. More >>
Road Blocked, Te Hoe, Waikato
Friday, 14 August 2026, 3:50 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists are advised to choose alternate routes or delay travel as emergency services work at the scene. More >>
Family Statement Following Sentencing For The Murder Of Richard Leman
Friday, 14 August 2026, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Police
There are no words that can truly describe the pain our family has lived with since Richard was taken from us. More >>
Sylvia Park Critical Incident: Investigation Update
Friday, 14 August 2026, 12:35 pm | New Zealand Police
“I understand the events that unfolded have shaken people that were there at the time, and the wider community. There will be an increased Police presence around Sylvia Park Shopping Centre over the coming week to provide reassurance for the public.” More >>
