5 Oct 2026 1:31pm Alerts:
Bay of Plenty

SH 2, Tauranga, reopens

Description of occurrence State Highway 2 has reopened following a serious crash in Tauranga this morning. The road reopened about 1.20pm. Police would like to thank motorists for their patience. ENDS Issued by the Police... More

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5 Oct 2026 1:22pm News:
Wellington

Coppers nab copper thieves in Kāpiti

Three people have been charged this morning following attempts to steal copper cabling. Police were first made aware of the incident at a development site in Waikanae, Kāpiti Coast, at approximately... More

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Media release - name release
5 Oct 2026 1:10pm News:
Counties Manukau

Police release names following Papatoetoe fatalities

Police can now release the names of those who died in Papatoetoe on Thursday 1 October. They were Dahlia Neville, 6, Hunter Neville, 9, and Edward Courtenay James Neville, 40. Detective Inspector... More

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5 Oct 2026 11:59am Alerts:
Bay of Plenty

Road closed, SH2, Tauranga

Description of occurrence State Highway 2, Takitimu Drive, is closed following a serious crash in Tauranga this morning. Police were called to the single vehicle crash near the Waihi Road on-ramp around 11.15am. Initial... More

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5 Oct 2026 11:16am Alerts:
Tasman

Serious crash, SH 6, Pelorus Bridge

Description of occurrence Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash that has blocked State Highway 6 at Pelorus Bridge. The single-vehicle crash happened between Maungatapu and Bulford roads, about 10.30am. One... More

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Inspector Matt Scoles wore the Canterbury Police District korowai as he was welcomed onto the marae.
5 Oct 2026 8:46am TenOne Magazine

A warm welcome to Aoraki

Inspector Matthew Scoles starts his new role with a heartwarming pōwhiri. More

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5 Oct 2026 8:13am Alerts:
Wellington

Road closed: Eastern Hutt Road, Taita

Description of occurrence Motorists on Eastern Hutt Road are asked to use alternative routes after a heavy vehicle clipped a power pole, bringing down lines. The incident was reported about 7.55am, between Page Grove and... More

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4 Oct 2026 7:41pm Alerts:
Auckland City

Cordons in place - Market Road / Great South Road, Epsom

Description of occurrence Cordons are in place at the intersection of Market Road and Great South Road, Epsom, after a fleeing driver was stopped by Police this evening. The vehicle failed to stop for Police about 5pm in the... More

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4 Oct 2026 6:02pm Alerts:
Southern

Cordons now lifted on Tedder Street, Dunedin

Description of occurrence Cordons around Tedder Street, Saint Kilda, have now been lifted following the earlier firearms incident. Charges will be considered for the person taken into custody. Police thank the public for their... More

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