5 Jul 2026 11:21am Alerts:
Waikato

Serious crash, SH 1C, Lincoln Street, Hamilton

Description of occurrence Emergency services are responding to a serious crash in Frankton, Hamilton, that has closed a section of State Highway 1C, Lincoln Street. The crash was reported about 9.50am and involves a car and... More

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Car decals / graphics / stickers - 4
5 Jul 2026 11:03am News:
Northland

Never off the clock: Off-duty cops collar ‘prolific burglar’ whose luck ran out

Two off-duty constables in Kerikeri have been instrumental in the arrest of a man wanted for multiple burglaries across the Mid North. It’s a broken-down van off Kerikeri Inlet Road that caught the... More

2 min read
Media release - fatal crash
5 Jul 2026 8:48am News:
Waikato

Fatal crash, Te Ohaki Road, Rangiriri

One person has died after a crash in Rangiriri overnight. About 1.05am, Police were called to Te Ohaki Road after a report of a car colliding with a pedestrian near Norquay Road. Upon arrival, one... More

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4 Jul 2026 6:32pm Alerts:
Canterbury

Serious crash, Darfield

Description of occurrence Greendale Road, near Clintons Road, Darfield, is closed after a serious two-vehicle crash. Police were called to the scene about 5.55pm. One person is reportedly in critical condition, while others... More

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4 Jul 2026 4:40pm Alerts:
Canterbury

Serious crash, Northwood

Description of occurrence Emergency services are at the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash on Johns Road, Northwood, Christchurch. Police were called about 4.15pm. Initial indications suggest there may be serious injuries... More

1 min read

Handcuffing 1
4 Jul 2026 12:40pm News:
Waikato

Duo arrested following serious assault, Huntly

Huntly Police investigating a serious assault in May, have arrested and charged two people. The assault occurred on Main Street, around 1.30am on Sunday 17 May. The victim received moderate injuries... More

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Car with lights on surburban street at dusk
4 Jul 2026 12:35pm News:
Canterbury

'Every lead being followed' after overnight burglaries

Police are investigating after thieves targeted businesses across Christchurch early this morning. Six businesses, including liquor stores and a pharmacy, were targeted within 90 minutes. Senior... More

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4 Jul 2026 9:48am Alerts:
Eastern

Ice – State Highway 5, Summit to Te Haroto

Description of occurrence Motorists on State Highway 5 are urged to drive with caution, with ice causing delays and two minor crashes. The conditions are particularly icy between the Summit and Te Haroto, and Police and... More

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3 Jul 2026 7:27pm Alerts:
Canterbury

Serious crash, Swannanoa

Description of occurrence Tram Road, near the intersection with Whites Road, is closed following a serious crash involving a vehicle and a horse. Police were called to the scene about 6.55pm. Initial indications are that one... More

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Handcuffing 1
3 Jul 2026 5:37pm News:
Southern

Two youth arrested following ram raid, Otatara

Attributable to Acting Inspector Mel Robertson, Southland Area Prevention Manager: Southland Police have arrested and charged two youth following a ram raid in Otatara, south of Invercargill. About 4... More

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