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5 Oct 2026 8:13am Alerts:

Wellington

Road closed: Eastern Hutt Road, Taita

Description of occurrence Motorists on Eastern Hutt Road are asked to use alternative routes after a heavy vehicle clipped a power pole, bringing down lines. The incident was reported about 7.55am, between Page Grove and... More

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4 Oct 2026 7:41pm Alerts:

Auckland City

Cordons in place - Market Road / Great South Road, Epsom

Description of occurrence Cordons are in place at the intersection of Market Road and Great South Road, Epsom, after a fleeing driver was stopped by Police this evening. The vehicle failed to stop for Police about 5pm in the... More

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4 Oct 2026 6:02pm Alerts:

Southern

Cordons now lifted on Tedder Street, Dunedin

Description of occurrence Cordons around Tedder Street, Saint Kilda, have now been lifted following the earlier firearms incident. Charges will be considered for the person taken into custody. Police thank the public for their... More

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4 Oct 2026 3:58pm Alerts:

Southern

Cordons on Tedder Street, Dunedin

Description of occurrence Tedder Street in Saint Kilda is cordoned off from Bay View Road to New Street following a firearms incident reported around 2.50pm. Armed police are in attendance out of an abundance of caution with... More

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3 Oct 2026 5:10pm Alerts:

Bay of Plenty

Detour following SH38 and SH5 crash

Description of occurrence A detour is in place near State Highway 38 and State Highway 5 following a two-vehicle crash on the intersection. The incident was reported around 4pm. Injuries have been reported. One lane has been... More

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3 Oct 2026 12:47pm Alerts:

Central

Delays following crash, SH 4, Ruapehu District

Description of occurrence State Highway 4, Ongarue, is down to one lane following a crash, and motorists are asked to expect delays. The crash involving two trucks happened just before 11:45am just east of the intersection... More

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