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26 Oct 2026 6:46am News:
Central

Update: Young person found safe, Hāwera

The young person who was reported missing, and subject of an Amber Alert, last night in Hāwera has been found safe and well. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre More

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25 Oct 2026 4:28pm News:
Bay of Plenty

Homicide investigation launched, Kawerau

A homicide investigation has been launched after Police discovered a body at an address in Kawerau at the weekend. More

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25 Oct 2026 3:18pm Alerts:
Southern

SH83, Georgetown, blocked following crash

Description of occurrence State Highway 83, Waitaki District is currently blocked following a crash. Police were called to a single-vehicle crash on SH83 near the intersection with Ngāpara-Georgetown Road, at about 2.20pm. Two... More

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25 Oct 2026 2:29pm Alerts:
Bay of Plenty

Te Puke Highway open, Paengaroa, Bay of Plenty

Description of occurrence Te Puke Highway between Pah Road and Showgrounds Roads is now open following a serious crash involving a car and a train earlier today. The highway was closed to allow a critically injured person to... More

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25 Oct 2026 1:28pm News:
Eastern

Call to parents and young people in Mahia

Parents and guardians of young people enjoying the long weekend at Mahia are asked to ensure they don’t ruin the holidays for others. Acting Inspector Andrew Knox says police attended disorder... More

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25 Oct 2026 11:03am Alerts:
Canterbury

Motorway on-ramp reopens, Christchurch

Description of occurrence The Halswell Junction on-ramp on Christchurch’s Southern Motorway has reopened following an earlier crash. The injured motorcyclist remains in hospital in critical condition. The circumstances of the... More

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25 Oct 2026 11:00am News:
Counties Manukau

Serious assault, Māngere, Auckland

Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Kevin Tiernan: One person is in critical condition following an assault overnight in Māngere. The assault occurred outside a commercial premises on Massey Road... More

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25 Oct 2026 9:36am Alerts:
Bay of Plenty

Serious crash, Te Puke Highway, Paengaroa, Bay of Plenty

Description of occurrence Police are in attendance at a serious crash on Te Puke Highway in Paengaroa, Bay of Plenty, this morning. The crash occurred around 9am and involved a car and a train, and one person is in critical... More

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25 Oct 2026 8:51am Alerts:
Canterbury

Serious crash closes off-ramp, Christchurch Southern Motorway

Description of occurrence An off-ramp on Christchurch’s Southern Motorway is closed following a crash. The single motorcycle crash happened around 5:55am on the Halswell Junction off-ramp, which remains closed as the Serious... More

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24 Oct 2026 4:09pm News:
Southern

Direct appeal as investigation continues, Leckhampton Court

Police investigating the unexplained death of 40-year-old Dunedin man David Noah are strongly urging those with information to come forward, as enquiries indicate there are people who know what... More

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