Media release - name release
10 Feb 2026 9:24am News:
Northland

Name release: Fatal crash, Ruakākā

Police can now name the man who died after a fatal crash on State Highway 15, Ruakākā on Wednesday 28 January. He was Kerry McDonald, 64, of Russell. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at... More

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Police are seeking sightings of a car similar to this one, in relation to the Omahu homicide investigation
9 Feb 2026 5:25pm News:
Eastern

Update: body located on worksite, Omahu, Hawke's Bay

The discovery of a woman’s body at a worksite in Omahu, Hawke's Bay last week is now being treated as a homicide. More

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Police radio
9 Feb 2026 4:57pm News:
Canterbury

Update: Serious assault, Christchurch

Attributable to Detective Sergeant Caroline Johnson: A scene guard will remain in place in central Christchurch overnight as Police continue to investigate a serious assault. At around 12:20pm today... More

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Media release - media advisory
9 Feb 2026 12:24pm News:
Central

Media advisory - pōwhiri for new Manawatū Area Commander

Media are invited to the pōwhiri for new Manawatū Area Commander, Inspector Matenga (Marty) Gray. Date: Tuesday 10 February Time: 0930-1230 Location: Kohuturoa Marae, 306 Hokio Beach Road, Hokio Beach... More

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Media release - fatal crash
9 Feb 2026 12:05pm News:
Counties Manukau

Fatal crash: Buckland, Auckland

One person has died following a serious crash on Logan Road, Buckland this morning. Emergency services responded to the single vehicle crash, involving a truck and trailer unit, at 7.32am. Sadly, the... More

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Media release - fatal crash
9 Feb 2026 8:26am News:
Central

Fatal crash, Rangitikei

One person has died after a single-vehicle crash on Santoft Road, Santoft, Rangitikei, late last night. Police were called to the scene about 9.50pm. Sadly, the sole occupant was found deceased. The... More

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