Senior Sergeant Clem Armstrong returns $40,000 worth of drilling equipment to a Northland worker.
13 Apr 2026 12:59pm News:
Northland

Cleared for arrest: aerodrome burglar lands in Police custody

A Northland man has been charged in connection with more than $250,000 of damage to aircraft, following a burglary at the Kaikohe Gliding Club. More

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Media release - fatal crash
12 Apr 2026 9:52am News:
Eastern

Fatal crash, Tucker Road, Gisborne

Two people have died after a serious crash in Gisborne overnight. Emergency services were called to a single vehicle crash on Tucker Road at around 11.40pm. Sadly, upon arrival, two people were... More

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Media release - fatal crash
12 Apr 2026 8:08am News:
Central

Fatal crash, Rongotea

One person has died early this morning following a single vehicle crash. The crash involved an electric bicycle on Banks Road, Rongotea about 12.40am. Sadly the rider died at the scene. The Serious... More

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Two climbers await rescue on a mountainside near Sabre Peak. Credit / Southern Lakes Helicopters
10 Apr 2026 4:27pm News:
Southern

Two climbers rescued near Sabre Peak, Fiordland National Park

Police are praising rescue staff who have retrieved two climbers from a precarious mountainside near Sabre Peak in Fiordland National Park. More

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Media release - Update
10 Apr 2026 3:50pm News:
Eastern

Further arrests in relation to Common Room assault

Police have now arrested eight people in relation to a fight at the Common Room bar on 8 March. Detective Sergeant Heath Jones says more than 30 charges have been laid amongst those arrested. “We are... More

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Police car light bay at daytime
10 Apr 2026 3:40pm News:
Auckland City

Police locate loaded firearm and nitrous oxide

A speeding motorist led Police in Auckland to discovering a loaded firearm and nitrous oxide. More

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Media release - fatal crash
10 Apr 2026 2:25pm News:
Tasman

Fatal crash: Lower Moutere

One person has died following a crash in Lower Moutere this afternoon. The two-vehicle crash involving a car and a cyclist at the intersection of Edwards Road and Central Road was reported just after... More

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Media release - homicide inquiry
10 Apr 2026 1:24pm News:
Wellington

Homicide investigation launched, Lower Hutt

Attribute to Hutt Valley Field Crime Manager, Detective Inspector Haley Ryan: Police have launched a homicide investigation after a man was located unresponsive in Lower Hutt yesterday. At 8.15am... More

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