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State Highway 6, Hira Closing Temporarily Around 7pm Tonight
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 6:25 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 6, Hira will be closing at around 7pm to allow for heavy machine to remove a truck from the scene of an earlier crash. The single vehicle crash between Central Road and Hori Bay Road was reported at around 4:50pm. The driver sustained ... More >>
Man Arrested Following Burglary Appeal
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 5:38 pm | New Zealand Police
Acting Auckland City Area Commander, Inspector Beth Houliston, says Police executed a search warrant at a North Shore address this morning. More >>
Pair Face Serious Charges Following Aggravated Robbery
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 4:20 pm | New Zealand Police
Waitematā detectives have been investigating since the offending occurred on the night of 8 May in Glen Eden, as the business was closing. More >>
Post-Sentencing Statement: Kereama Rewita
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 4:14 pm | New Zealand Police
The 30-year-old was sentenced to life imprisonment, with a non-parole period of 10 years, after pleading guilty to the murder of Tulasunu’i Pati last year. More >>
Treasured Taonga Returned
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 4:12 pm | New Zealand Police
Leaders of the Pacific Church History Museum at Temple View in Hamilton are grateful to police staff for the swift return of the valued piece of pounamu. More >>
Update - Halswell Junction Road Roundabout Open, Hornby
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 11:59 am | New Zealand Police
The Halswell Junction Road roundabout in Hornby has now reopened following the two-vehicle crash this morning. More >>
One Lane Open SH3, Awakino, Waitomo
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 11:38 am | New Zealand Police
A truck and trailer crashed about 10.20am. There are no reported injuries. More >>
Crash, Road Blocked, SH3, Awakino, Waitomo
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 11:08 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services were called to the crash about 10.20am. More >>
Different Routes, Same Outcome
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 10:55 am | New Zealand Police
At around 11.35pm on Monday, officers were conducting patrols in Papatoetoe when they identified a vehicle of interest, linked to a man who should not have been driving. More >>
Road Blocked, SH3, Awakino, Waitomo
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 10:09 am | New Zealand Police
Motorists are advised to avoid the area where possible and expect delays. More >>
Motorists Urged To Delay Travel Following Severe Weather, Central Otago
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 9:48 am | New Zealand Police
Police are urging extreme caution to the public and suggest delaying travel where possible. More >>
Update - Halswell Junction Road Roundabout Closed, Hornby
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 9:40 am | New Zealand Police
The Halswell Junction Road roundabout is now operating with limited lanes available, while emergency services staff continue to work at the scene. Motorists are still encouraged to take an alternate route, or expect delays. More >>
Murder Charge Laid Following Tokoroa Death
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 9:23 am | New Zealand Police
Police have arrested and charged a 39-year-old man with murder of a 47-year-old Michelle Tangimataiti, of Tokoroa. More >>
Police Urge Public To Not Walk Along The Waikato Expressway
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 9:17 am | New Zealand Police
Waikato West Area Commander, Inspector Andrew Mortimore, says that walking along the Expressway is incredibly risky. More >>
Lane Blocked, Waihola Highway/SH 1, Waihola, Clutha
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 8:00 am | New Zealand Police
Motorists are advised to avoid the area where possible and expect delays. More >>
Halswell Junction Road Roundabout Closed, Hornby
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 7:58 am | New Zealand Police
The Serious Crash Unit has been advised and the roundabout is expected to be closed for some time while emergency services work at the scene. More >>
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 >>
