Media release - Appeal for information
18 Aug 2026 4:07pm News:
Canterbury

Appeal for information following assault, Christchurch

Christchurch Police investigating a reported assault on Saturday 8 August are seeking the public’s assistance. The assault was reported to Police at around 1:20am and occurred on the corner of... More

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18 Aug 2026 1:12pm News:
Counties Manukau

Police not playing ball with burglar’s excuse

Police saw right through an alleged burglar’s excuse in Wiri, issuing him a red card to court. A call was made to Police at 11.30pm on Monday by a security company monitoring a site on Kerrs Road... More

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18 Aug 2026 12:52pm Alerts:
Auckland City

Delays expected: SH16, Point Chevalier

Description of occurrence Motorists are advised to expect delays on State Highway 16 following a crash this afternoon. Police were notified at 12.35pm, after an eastbound vehicle hit the median barrier near the St Lukes off... More

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Media release - Appeal for information
18 Aug 2026 9:01am News:
Waikato

Hamilton Police appeal for information after increase in anti-social incidents involving young people and bicycles

Police have seen an increase in anti-social and disorderly behaviour involving youths riding bicycles around the central city. More

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17 Aug 2026 5:13pm News:
Southern

Body located, Dunedin

A body has been located in the water near Lawyers Head, Dunedin today. Police were called to John Wilson Ocean Drive at around 3:20pm after a member of the public discovered the body. The body has... More

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17 Aug 2026 4:18pm News:
Bay of Plenty

Police ask for public’s help following dangerous driving arrest

Attribute to: Inspector Phil Edwards, Bay of Plenty Area Commander Police are asking for the public’s help following the arrest of a gang member who fled Police then stole a vehicle in Taupo today... More

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17 Aug 2026 2:22pm News:
Counties Manukau

Across city lines, but not beyond Police's reach

Three youths were taken into custody at the weekend after their reckless ride in a stolen car spanned two cities. More

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