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Man Arrested, Meth Seized Following Christchurch Search Warrant
Friday, 7 August 2026, 5:10 pm | New Zealand Police
Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Brad Grainger says members of the Canterbury Major and Organised Crime Unit executed the warrant at a Lyttleton Street address in relation to an investigation. More >>
Man Arrested For Drug Importation, Wellington
Friday, 7 August 2026, 4:28 pm | New Zealand Police
The man faces charges including attempts to import and possession for supply. He’s due to reappear in the Wellington District Court on 27 August. More >>
Motorists Advised To Avoid SH5, Waiotapu
Friday, 7 August 2026, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Police
The road is currently closed northbound, motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. More >>
Covert Retail Crime Operation Sends A Sting
Friday, 7 August 2026, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Police
Counties Manukau Central Acting Area Commander Inspector Warrick Adkin says Police are targeting retail crime on a multitude of fronts. More >>
Epsom Incident: Update On Cyclist's Condition
Friday, 7 August 2026, 1:30 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can advise one cyclist remains in hospital in a critical condition, following the events in Epsom on Wednesday morning. More >>
Arrest After Firearms Incident In Dargaville
Friday, 7 August 2026, 12:08 pm | New Zealand Police
Inspector Maria Nordstrom, Whangārei-Kaipara Area Commander, says it was reported a man had allegedly presented a firearm, before firing a shot into an unoccupied garage on the property. More >>
Multi-Agency Rescue Of Missing Woman In Nelson
Friday, 7 August 2026, 11:39 am | New Zealand Police
On what was one of the coldest nights of the year, Police were notified around nightfall that a woman had failed to return to her retirement village after her regular afternoon walk. More >>
State Highway 98 Closed Following Crash
Friday, 7 August 2026, 11:09 am | New Zealand Police
Police were called to a crash where a car hit a power pole on Lorne Dacre Road, Roslyn Bush, Southland, at approximately 7.50am. More >>
Appeal For Witnesses, Kauri Fatal Crash
Thursday, 6 August 2026, 4:43 pm | New Zealand Police
The crash occurred on State Highway 1 just before 8.30pm on Monday 3 August and sadly one person was pronounced deceased at the scene. More >>
Crash Causing Delays Dinsdale, Hamilton
Thursday, 6 August 2026, 2:23 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are on site, with police asking motorists to avoid the area. More >>
BOP Police Put The Brakes On Dirt Bike
Thursday, 6 August 2026, 12:23 pm | New Zealand Police
Police would like to thank the members of the public that call this behaviour in and encourage the public to continue to do this as police do not tolerate this behaviour. More >>
Operation Targets Meth Linked To Mongols
Thursday, 6 August 2026, 11:49 am | New Zealand Police
Five people associated to the Mongols Outlaw Motorcycle Gang North Island Chapter face serious charges in court. More >>
Police Acknowledge Sentencing In Hamilton
Thursday, 6 August 2026, 11:35 am | New Zealand Police
Police continue to provide support to the victim, who has expressed appreciation for this. More >>
Three Prolific Shoplifters Arrested In The Hutt
Thursday, 6 August 2026, 10:57 am | New Zealand Police
Police thank the public that helped in various enquiries throughout these investigations. More >>
$10m In Assets Restrained Following Meth Importation Investigation
Thursday, 6 August 2026, 10:33 am | New Zealand Police
Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Trushell says organised crime remains motivated by profit, and asset recovery remains a critical component in disrupting these criminal enterprises. More >>
Community Concerns Result In Serious Charges
Thursday, 6 August 2026, 10:04 am | New Zealand Police
Enquiries led to Police terminating a search warrant at the 67-year-old man’s address on the Karikari Peninsula. More >>
Napier Road/SH3 Closed, Ashhurst, Manawatū
Thursday, 6 August 2026, 9:06 am | New Zealand Police
Police were made aware of a single-vehicle crash on Napier Road around 7.15am, after a vehicle has slid on ice and hit a barrier. More >>
Three Arrests Following 24kg Opium Interception
Wednesday, 5 August 2026, 1:49 pm | New Zealand Police
Two men, aged 31 and 36, have been charged with importing opium, one of whom is facing a representative charge of importing 48kg over the past 12 months, while a 38-year-old man has been charged with possession of prescription medication. More >>
Cordons Update: Epsom Incident
Wednesday, 5 August 2026, 12:41 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can advise all cordons have been lifted following this morning's incident in Epsom. More >>
Three Before The Court Following Aggravated Burglary, Morrinsville
Wednesday, 5 August 2026, 12:20 pm | New Zealand Police
The men, aged 25, 27, and 31, are all due in Hamilton District Court today, charged with aggravated burglary. The 25 and 31-year-old are also facing charges of possession of cannabis. More >>
