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Detour Following SH38 And SH5 Crash
Saturday, 3 October 2026, 5:30 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists are advised to avoid the avoid the area as emergency services work at the scene. More >>
Police Seek Witnesses To Hillcrest Firearms Incident
Saturday, 3 October 2026, 5:26 pm | New Zealand Police
The four to five suspects are described to be in a small orange car. One of the occupants has long hair. More >>
Update: Unexplained Death, Dunedin
Friday, 2 October 2026, 6:25 pm | New Zealand Police
Investigators are particularly interested in hearing from anyone who observed anything unusual in the Leckhampton Court area between 8 and 11pm on Wednesday night. More >>
Appeal For Information: Suspicious Fire, High Street, Dunedin
Friday, 2 October 2026, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services were called to High Street about 2.30am, where a shed was on fire. More >>
Police Say No To Donuts
Friday, 2 October 2026, 1:49 pm | New Zealand Police
Taranaki Road Policing Coordinator Senior Sergeant Matt Prendergast says they know the community has little tolerance for this type of dangerous driving behaviour on public roads. More >>
Name Release, Serious Incident, Buller
Friday, 2 October 2026, 1:39 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector Geoff Baber says the formal identification process has been completed. More >>
Sniffed Out: Drugs And Stolen Vehicle Located In Southland
Friday, 2 October 2026, 1:38 pm | New Zealand Police
Senior Sergeant Gary Iddenten from Southern Police says the operation targeted several addresses and arrested four people. More >>
Update 4: Officer Injured By Fleeing Vehicle In Palmerston North In August
Friday, 2 October 2026, 12:52 pm | New Zealand Police
“Indications are that he will need another 3-6 months of recovery, but his family remain steadfastly at his bedside,” says Central District Commander Superintendent Dion Bennett. More >>
Update: Glen Innes Homicide Investigation
Friday, 2 October 2026, 12:17 pm | New Zealand Police
Area canvasses are ongoing, and residents can expect to see an increased Police presence as the investigation continues. More >>
Fatal Crash, Hauraki
Friday, 2 October 2026, 8:54 am | New Zealand Police
The road was closed while a scene examination was completed, and re-opened at around 9pm More >>
Update: Serious Incident, Papatoetoe
Friday, 2 October 2026, 8:28 am | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector Karen Bright, Counties Manukau CIB, says Police were called to Cambridge Terrace at around 6.40pm after reports a person was found deceased at the address. More >>
Information Sought, Leckhampton Court, Dunedin
Thursday, 1 October 2026, 8:43 pm | New Zealand Police
Investigators are particularly interested in hearing from anyone who observed anything unusual in the Leckhampton Court area between 8 and 11pm on Wednesday night. More >>
Police Acknowledge Sentencing Of Neil Yardeni
Thursday, 1 October 2026, 8:37 pm | New Zealand Police
As this has now concluded in Court, Police will not be providing further information on this matter. More >>
Homicide Investigation Launched: Glen Innes
Thursday, 1 October 2026, 5:16 pm | New Zealand Police
Police quickly attended and sadly, despite best efforts by emergency services, a man was pronounced deceased at the scene. More >>
Name Release: Edgeware Homicide
Thursday, 1 October 2026, 5:12 pm | New Zealand Police
Police extend our deepest condolences to her family and friends. More >>
Roads Closed, Front Miranda Road And Back Miranda Road, Pukorokoro, Hauraki
Thursday, 1 October 2026, 5:11 pm | New Zealand Police
Cordons are in place on State Highway 25 at the intersections for both Front Miranda Road and Back Miranda Road. More >>
Answering A Century-Old Call: Police Seek Family To Claim World War 1 Medals
Thursday, 1 October 2026, 4:56 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Sergeant Jason Hunuki says Police discovered the medals of Private Victor Powell during a search warrant of a property on an unrelated matter. More >>
Inspector Caroline Martin Appointed As New Hawke’s Bay Area Commander
Thursday, 1 October 2026, 4:53 pm | New Zealand Police
Born and raised in Hawke’s Bay, Inspector Martin brings a deep connection to the region and a strong commitment to supporting its people and communities. More >>
Roadside Drug Testing Roll Out Completed In Tasman District
Thursday, 1 October 2026, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Police
Tasman District started rolling out roadside drug testing in May in Nelson Bays and finished in Marlborough in September. More >>
For Forks Sake
Thursday, 1 October 2026, 11:11 am | New Zealand Police
The alleged offender attempted to run but surrendered quickly once units arrived. “The man was taken into custody without further incident,” says Senior Sergeant McCarthy. More >>
