Multiple Police cars in a line
19 Oct 2026 11:05am News:
Counties Manukau

Driver’s plans get spiked

An officer responding to one job had to change tack after encountering a stolen vehicle being driven erratically on the Southern Motorway early this morning. Just before 2am, a Police Dog Unit was... More

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18 Oct 2026 9:06pm Alerts:
Bay of Plenty

State Highway 2/Matatā Road blocked

Description of occurrence State Highway 2/Matatā Road is currently blocked due to a spill from a truck. Approximately 2km of the road is blocked between the State Highway 34 intersection and Caverhill Road. The road is... More

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18 Oct 2026 6:38pm Alerts:
Tasman

Shenandoah Highway closed near Murchison following crash

Description of occurrence State Highway 65/Shenandoah Highway is currently closed just south of Murchison after a truck rolled. Emergency services were called to the crash near Maruia West Bank Road just after 6:20pm. No... More

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18 Oct 2026 5:29pm News:
Canterbury

Fatality following avalanche, Mount Dixon

Police can confirm one person has died after becoming trapped in an avalanche on Mount Dixon on Sunday morning. More

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18 Oct 2026 3:25pm Alerts:
Wellington

Road blocked, Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt

Description of occurrence Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt, is blocked following a crash this afternoon. Police were called to the single vehicle crash, between Perry and Kiwi Street, just after 3.10pm. One person appears to be in... More

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Handcuffing 1
18 Oct 2026 11:58am News:
Eastern

Arrest following Evenden Road crash, Hastings

Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Greg Simmons, Hawke's Bay Police: A man has been arrested following the crash last Sunday 11 October on Evenden Road, Hastings. The crash involved a car and a... More

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17 Oct 2026 7:09pm Alerts:
Waikato

Crash blocking SH25 north of Thames

Description of occurrence State Highway 25 at Te Puru, north of Thames is currently blocked following a crash. Police were called to the single motorbike crash near Te Puru Creek Road at around 6:40pm. The rider has sustained... More

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Police tape
16 Oct 2026 7:11pm News:
Southern

Fatal house fire, Dunedin

Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Hayden Smale, Otago Police: One person has died after a house fire in Dunedin today. Emergency services were called to the Loyalty Street address at about 11am... More

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16 Oct 2026 6:04pm Alerts:
Bay of Plenty

Chapel Street reopens following crash overnight

Description of occurrence Chapel Street in Tauranga has reopened to the public following a crash overnight. The road was closed several times while Police carried out enquiries and recovered a vehicle from the water. As part... More

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Police Hat Close Up
16 Oct 2026 4:52pm News:
National News

Rugby League World Cup: support your side, celebrate safely

Police encourage passionate fans to cheer on their heroes in the Rugby League World Cup safely – and respectfully. Celebrations and activities need to be lawful and undertaken with consideration for... More

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