Police radio on shoulder
15 Oct 2026 2:30pm News:
Wellington

Man arrested after crashing at speed on Expressway

A man is due to appear in court on serious driving charges following an incident on State Highway 1, Waikanae last night. Just before 8:25pm Police noticed a person driving at nearly twice the speed... More

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15 Oct 2026 1:55pm Alerts:
Northland

Delays expected, Paparoa

Description of occurrence Motorists are being advised to expect delays following a truck and trailer crash near Paparoa this afternoon. Police were called to the single vehicle crash on State Highway 12, about one kilometre... More

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Media release - Update
15 Oct 2026 12:15pm News:
Wellington

Update: Missing Porirua man found safe

Police can confirm the man reported missing from Porirua, and had items belonging to him found in Greytown, has been found safe and well. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre More

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IPCA Ruling
15 Oct 2026 10:39am News:
Wellington

Police acknowledge IPCA findings in use of force in Naenae

Police accept the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) in relation to an incident where use of force was justified. On 16 June 2025, two officers were called to a hotel in... More

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14 Oct 2026 9:11pm Alerts:
Wellington

Crash closes section of SH1, near Waikanae

Description of occurrence A section of State Highway 1 is currently blocked following a crash in the northbound lane, north of the Waikanae on-ramp. The three-vehicle crash was reported about 8.25pm and there is debris in both... More

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14 Oct 2026 5:12pm Alerts:
Bay of Plenty

Lane blocked, Broadlands Road, Rotorua

Description of occurrence One lane is blocked on Broadlands Road near East Road is blocked following a car rollover. The incident was reported to emergency services around 4.50pm. Injuries are reported. Motorists are advised... More

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A wide range of items were recovered
14 Oct 2026 5:00pm News:
Bay of Plenty

Search warrants reveal laundry list of stolen items

Eastern Bay of Plenty Police have arrested two people and recovered a significant amount of suspected stolen property after search warrants were executed in Te Kaha. Detective Sergeant Nicola Klein... More

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Handcuffing 1
14 Oct 2026 4:41pm News:
Central

Youth rider charged after coastal assault

Attribute to Inspector Mark Miller, Taranaki Area Commander: Police have arrested one person after investigating an assault in New Plymouth. Around 7am on Tuesday 29 September, a man walking on the... More

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Media release - name release
14 Oct 2026 2:43pm News:
Canterbury

Name release: Sumner Beach incident

Police can now name the man that reportedly suffered a medical event and died at Sumner Beach on Sunday. He was Hemi Tuki, 51, from Christchurch. Our thoughts are with the loved ones of Hemi at this... More

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Police officers chatting to members of the public over a coffee.
14 Oct 2026 12:56pm TenOne Magazine

Brewed for a chat

Coffee and korero in Napier. More

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