Major events
Nelson Critical Incident (Operation Sabine)
At just after 2am on Wednesday 01 January 2025, two police officers were on a routine foot patrol in Buxton Square carpark in Nelson when completely unprovoked, a vehicle drove towards them, at speed, ... More
Auckland CBD - Serious Incident
Police are responding to a serious incident in Auckland CBD. ... More
Cyclone Gabrielle
On 14 February 2023, the New Zealand Government declared a National State of Emergency, to assist in the response to Cyclone Gabrielle. The lead agency is the National Emergency Management Agency (NEM ... More
COVID-19 (novel coronavirus)
At 11.59pm on Wednesday 25 March 2020, New Zealand moved to COVID-19 Alert Level 4. ... More
New Lynn Incident (Operation Rally)
On Friday 03 September 2021 an individual entered the Countdown Supermarket at LynnMall, Waitematā, and attacked seven shoppers with a knife. ... More
Previous major events
View archived information about past major events, emergencies and disasters that New Zealand Police have responded to. ... More