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Woman Arrested And Charged Following Alleged Marketplace Scam In Hamilton
Saturday, 18 July 2026, 1:38 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Sergeant Logan Oliver says Police launched an investigation after having received several reports of similar scam-related incidents. More >>
Man In Custody Following A Serious Assault In Whangaehu
Friday, 17 July 2026, 4:45 pm | New Zealand Police
The man was located and taken into custody in the vicinity of the Foxton Golf Club just before 3:30pm. More >>
Art With Heart
Friday, 17 July 2026, 3:54 pm | New Zealand Police
Wing 396 graduated before an audience of family, friends and other wellwishers at the RNZPC on 25 June. More >>
Four Arrested Following Alleged Assault At Mataura Hotel
Friday, 17 July 2026, 3:02 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Greg Baird says the assault took place in the hotel carpark just before midnight. More >>
Drugs Seized Following Traffic Stop, Dunedin
Friday, 17 July 2026, 11:46 am | New Zealand Police
Around 10.30pm, Police saw a suspicious vehicle driving around the North Dunedin student area, where hundreds of students were believed to be celebrating Re-O’ Week. More >>
Patience Pays Off For Police
Friday, 17 July 2026, 11:05 am | New Zealand Police
Officers observed a black BMW travelling at more than double the speed limit on Cemetery Road at about 1.50am. More >>
Arrests Following Serious Assault, Christchurch
Friday, 17 July 2026, 10:40 am | New Zealand Police
A 29-year-old man and a 35-year-old woman were arrested at the address and are both due to appear in Christchurch District Court today, charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. More >>
Roadside Drug Testing Operating Nationwide
Thursday, 16 July 2026, 5:41 pm | New Zealand Police
Inspector McKennie acknowledged that the majority of public feedback has been positive, and that Police aim to address the misinformation that is circulating in communities. More >>
Two Charged Following Alleged Scam Targeting Vulnerable Victim
Thursday, 16 July 2026, 2:46 pm | New Zealand Police
Police urge people to remain cautious when receiving unexpected phone calls, emails, text messages, or requests for money. More >>
Stepping Up To The Big League
Thursday, 16 July 2026, 12:10 pm | New Zealand Police
Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers welcomed Riki to the position and acknowledged the importance of the role. More >>
Arrest Following Fuel Theft, Puketapu
Thursday, 16 July 2026, 10:41 am | New Zealand Police
Police conducted enquiries, including reviewing the CCTV footage, and were able to identify the vehicles registration number – despite an alleged attempt to obscure it. More >>
Burglar To Face Court
Thursday, 16 July 2026, 9:30 am | New Zealand Police
Counties Manukau West Area Response Manager, Senior Sergeant Steve Albrey, says an occupant encountered the offender in their kitchen. More >>
Black Ice, Extreme Caution Urged To Wanaka Motorists
Thursday, 16 July 2026, 7:59 am | New Zealand Police
Motorists are advised to delay travel where possible. If you do need to travel, exercise extreme caution and patience, drive to the conditions, and increase following distances. More >>
Flying Home: Nico And Mango Are Safe
Thursday, 16 July 2026, 7:27 am | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm Nico and Mango, two Sun Conure parrots stolen during a burglary in Browns Bay on Friday, are now safe. More >>
Crash, SH33 And Allport Road, Paengaroa
Thursday, 16 July 2026, 7:17 am | New Zealand Police
Diversions are in place and the road is expected to remain closed through the morning while the scene is cleared. More >>
Fatal Crash: Mangatāwhiri
Thursday, 16 July 2026, 7:02 am | New Zealand Police
State Highway 2 is currently closed between the intersection with State Highway 1 and Koheroa Road. More >>
Man To Face Court After Assault On Bus Driver
Wednesday, 15 July 2026, 4:34 pm | New Zealand Police
Acting Detective Inspector Megan Goldie, Waitematā CIB, says enquiries established there had been an earlier traffic incident involving the bus and a vehicle on Alderman Drive, Henderson. More >>
Fatal Crash, Crown Range Road, Cardrona
Wednesday, 15 July 2026, 3:34 pm | New Zealand Police
The Serious Crash Unit has carried out a scene examination. More >>
Brrrrrrrrrring It On – Polar Plunge For Special Olympics - Wellington
Wednesday, 15 July 2026, 11:31 am | New Zealand Police
Police and other emergency services and government agencies will be gathering from 8am in Wellington on Saturday 18 July to take part with the Special Olympics athletes. More >>
Serious Crash, Crown Range Road, Cardrona
Wednesday, 15 July 2026, 11:06 am | New Zealand Police
The crash happened south of Cardrona, about 10.15am. More >>
