Media release - fatal crash
13 Aug 2026 11:07am News:
Waikato

Fatal crash, Te Awamutu

One person has died following a crash in Te Awamutu this morning. The single vehicle crash at the intersection of Rickit Road and Hazelmere Cres was reported just after 9:20am. The sole occupant of... More

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13 Aug 2026 10:22am Alerts:
Waikato

Rickit Road, Te Awamutu closed following crash

Description of occurrence Rickit Road, Te Awamutu is currently closed at the intersection with Hazelmere Cres following a crash. The single vehicle crash was reported just after 9:20am. Initial indications suggest there are... More

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IPCA Ruling
13 Aug 2026 10:12am News:
Waitematā

Police acknowledge IPCA findings in unjustified pursuit

Police acknowledge and accept the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority concerning a fatal unjustified pursuit three years ago. More

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A firearm found during a Hawke's Bay search warrant
13 Aug 2026 9:12am News:
Eastern

Shotguns and drugs seized as three arrested in Hawke’s Bay

Two shotguns and a variety of illicit substances have been seized and three people arrested in Hastings, Hawke’s Bay. More

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Handcuff 1
12 Aug 2026 6:15pm News:
Waikato

Quick arrests lead to three in court following aggravated robbery in Huntly

Three people were arrested by Police in Huntly within 45 minutes of the aggravated robbery of a sleeping man’s van. Police received a call from the man around 2:10am from a service station in Huntly... More

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12 Aug 2026 5:46pm Alerts:
Canterbury

Road closed, SH1, Hinds

Description of occurrence State Highway 1/Rangitata Highway is closed following a two vehicle crash this evening. Police were called to the crash at the intersection with Frisbys Road about 4.40pm. There are reports of serious... More

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