31 Aug 2026 6:24pm Alerts:
Bay of Plenty

Update: Broadlands Road re-open following fire, Tauhara

Description of occurrence Broadlands Road, Tauhara, has re-opened following a fire in the area earlier this afternoon. Police would like to thank the public for their patience while emergency services were working at the scene... More

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31 Aug 2026 6:13pm Alerts:
Eastern

Waipawa Bridge open, State Highway 2, Waipawa

Description of occurrence State Highway 2, over the Waipawa Bridge in Waipawa, has reopened following a two-vehicle crash this afternoon. Police would like to thank motorists for their patience. ENDS More

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31 Aug 2026 5:06pm Alerts:
Eastern

Motorists urged to take care following high winds, Central Hawke's Bay

Description of occurrence Motorists, especially those of high sided vehicles - such as caravans and trucks, are urged to take extra care as high winds hit Central Hawke's Bay. Police are currently in attendance at a two... More

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31 Aug 2026 4:35pm Alerts:
Eastern

Waipawa Bridge blocked, State Highway 2, Waipawa

Description of occurrence The Waipawa Bridge on State Highway 2 in Waipawa is currently blocked following a crash this afternoon. Police were called to the two-vehicle crash on the bridge, involving a campervan and a car... More

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31 Aug 2026 3:51pm Alerts:
Bay of Plenty

Update: Broadlands Road closed due to fire, Tauhara

Description of occurrence Broadlands Road to Miro Street is closed due to the emergency response to a fire in the area. The closed road will facilitate safe points for emergency services to work from and traffic management is... More

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31 Aug 2026 3:27pm Alerts:
Bay of Plenty

Fire near Broadlands Road, Tauhara

Description of occurrence Police are urging the public to keep away from Broadlands Road in Tauhara following a fire in the area, reported around 2.45pm. Conditions are very windy and dry, with emergency services actively... More

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31 Aug 2026 2:28pm News:
Counties Manukau

Three charged following road rage incident, Manukau

Three people have been charged after a firearm was discharged during a road rage incident in Manukau last week. At about 5pm on 26 August Police received a report of a crash involving two vehicles on... More

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