Car with lights on surburban street at dusk
3 Nov 2026 1:55pm News:
Counties Manukau

Dangerous driver feels the burn

Beachlands Police have smoked out a dangerous driver after receiving an influx of calls about a vehicle repeatedly doing burnouts. Early on Sunday morning, Police received more than 10 calls after a... More

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3 Nov 2026 1:40pm Alerts:
Southern

Serious crash, SH6, Lumsden-Dipton Highway

Description of occurrence Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash that has blocked State Highway 6 between Lumsden and Dipton. The single-vehicle crash was reported to Police about 1.10pm. One person is reported... More

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3 Nov 2026 1:17pm Alerts:
Counties Manukau

Chapel Road, East Tāmaki reopens

Description of occurrence Police can advise a section of Chapel Road, which had been closed earlier following a bus crash, has now reopened. We thank motorists for their patience while the scene was cleared. Enquiries into the... More

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IPCA Ruling
3 Nov 2026 12:57pm News:
National News

Police Commissioner acknowledges IPCA findings

Attributable to Police Commissioner Richard Chambers: I acknowledge the IPCA's findings. I note those findings are conclusive and unequivocal. It has not come as a surprise to me that none of the... More

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3 Nov 2026 11:06am Alerts:
Counties Manukau

Bus crash on Chapel Road, East Tāmaki

Description of occurrence Motorists are being advised Chapel Road northbound, outside Botany Town Centre, has been closed following a bus crash. The crash, involving three buses, was reported to Police at about 10.50am. Chapel... More

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Police radio
3 Nov 2026 10:37am News:
Central

Appeal for information following robbery, New Plymouth

Attribute to acting Detective Senior Sergeant Chris Allemann: Police are making enquiries after a reported robbery at a restaurant in Westown, New Plymouth last night. Police were called to Tukapa... More

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IPCA Ruling
3 Nov 2026 10:29am News:
Bay of Plenty

Police acknowledge IPCA's findings, Rotorua

Attribute to Superintendent Will Loughrin, Bay of Plenty District Commander: Police acknowledge the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority released today, where an officer was justified... More

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Media release - Investigation update v1
3 Nov 2026 9:41am News:
Eastern

Man charged with arson following Napier church fire

A 54-year-old Napier man has been arrested overnight following the fire at St Paul’s Presbyterian Church last Sunday, 25 October. He will appear at Napier District Court today charged with one count... More

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Move-on orders 25 Oct to 2 November
3 Nov 2026 7:43am News:
National News

Move-on orders update

As of Tuesday 2 November, Police has issued 29 move-on orders. More

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Police car in garage 1
3 Nov 2026 6:43am News:
Waikato

Vehicle sightings sought following fatal crash in November near Ōtorohanga

Attribute to Detective Sergeant Harry Hodgson, Waikato Police: Police are appealing for information from anyone who may have seen a ute prior to a fatal crash on State Highway 3 near Ōtorohanga on... More

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