From railway bells to rooftop tents - Hawke's Bay's theft trend
20 Aug 2026 9:52am News:
Eastern

If they can tow it, they'll take it

What do railway crossing bells, a rooftop tent and a wood splitter have in common? They've all been stolen in Hawke’s Bay in the past few months. More

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Media release - Investigation update v3
20 Aug 2026 9:24am News:
Waikato

Man arrested in relation to Hamilton homicide

Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Reece Durston, Hamilton City Investigations Manager: Police have charged a 21-year-old man with murder following the discovery of a deceased person in Rototuna... More

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Media release - fatal crash
20 Aug 2026 7:36am News:
Southern

Fatal crash, Grove Bush, Southland

Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Grove Bush, Southland, 10 August. The two-vehicle crash involved a truck and a car, at the Grove Bush and Rakahoka Hedgehope Roads... More

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Media release - fatal crash
19 Aug 2026 5:48pm News:
Southern

Fatal crash, Wallacetown

Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Wallacetown on 21 July. The two-vehicle crash on Riverton/Wallacetown Highway was reported at around 5:20pm. One person was critically... More

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Police Hat Close Up
19 Aug 2026 4:03pm News:
Bay of Plenty

Mauao landslide – Police investigation ongoing

Police’s investigation into the tragic incidents at Mauao and Welcome Bay in January remains ongoing. More

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Police appeal after memorial plaques removed from central Christchurch
19 Aug 2026 3:29pm News:
Canterbury

Police appeal after memorial plaques removed from central Christchurch

Police are appealing for information after several brass memorial plaques were removed from central Christchurch last week. More

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