Police car light bay at daytime
28 Oct 2026 9:46am News:
Counties Manukau

Theft lands teen in trouble

A teenager faces serious charges after a theft from a Māngere Bridge liquor shop. Police responded to Coronation Road on Tuesday afternoon after the offender had allegedly stolen alcohol and... More

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Thumbs up for a successful rescue
28 Oct 2026 9:09am News:
Northland

Out of the woods: a lucky escape for lost hunter

A man who became separated from his hunting party in remote Northland bush was rescued in the early hours of Monday after a coordinated search effort involving Police and Land Search and Rescue (Land... More

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Police radio on shoulder
28 Oct 2026 9:01am News:
Auckland City

Expired WOF, fresh charges

An expired warrant of fitness and vehicle licence are the least of two Auckland men’s problems, as they face court on drugs and firearms charges. It began as a routine traffic stop on Stoddard Road... More

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27 Oct 2026 7:04pm Alerts:
Wellington

Road closed, SH1 (southbound), Porirua-Tawa

Description of occurrence State Highway 1 between Porirua and Tawa is closed to southbound traffic this evening following a crash at about 6.30pm. A diversion through Keneperu Drive is in place and no serious injuries were... More

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Gnomes
27 Oct 2026 6:23pm News:
Wellington

Wairarapa Police seek homes for gnomes

There’s gnome place like home for the more than 200 stolen garden gnomes (and ornaments) discovered by police in Wairarapa. More

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Processing arrest - 1
27 Oct 2026 1:54pm News:
Waitematā

Brazen thief lands in court

A man is facing charges after a brazen daylight theft worth thousands of dollars in Silverdale. The community was quick to contact Police after the alleged offender was spotted in Red Beach. At about... More

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Media release - fatal crash
27 Oct 2026 10:41am News:
Tasman

Fatal crash, Stoke

Attributable to Inspector Martin Tunley, Tasman Road Policing Manager: Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Stoke on Monday. The crash, involving a car and a cyclist on Main... More

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