Media release - fatal crash
26 Jan 2026 3:55pm News:
Northland

Fatal crash, Oakleigh, Whangārei

One person died following a serious crash on Saturday 24 January on State Highway 1, Oakleigh, Whangārei. Police and other emergency services responded to the crash around 2.20pm. Sadly, one person... More

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Media release - Update
26 Jan 2026 11:11am News:
Bay of Plenty

Mount Maunganui update – recovery operation resumes

The recovery effort resumed at 10.30am after specialist monitoring equipment was brought in overnight. More

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Siezed cash - 1
26 Jan 2026 10:53am News:
Eastern

Police warn of fake banknotes

Police receiving reports of counterfeit $50 and $100 banknotes are urging the public to be vigilant when handling cash. More

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Handcuffing 1
25 Jan 2026 6:07pm News:
Tasman

One person arrested and charged following kidnapping incident, Blenheim

Attributable to Marlborough Area Commander, Inspector Simon Feltham: Police have arrested a person in relation to a kidnapping incident in Blenheim early yesterday morning. On Saturday 24 January... More

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Media release - Update
25 Jan 2026 5:13pm News:
Bay of Plenty

Mount Maunganui slip – update

Superintendent Tim Anderson says additional staff are being brought into the district to relieve staff working on the recovery. More

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Media release - media advisory
25 Jan 2026 3:14pm News:
Bay of Plenty

Media advisory - Mount Maunganui slip

Bay of Plenty District Commander Superintendent Tim Anderson will speak to media regarding today's recovery efforts This will be held in Mount Maunganui at 4pm. Media are advised to RSVP to media... More

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