Media release - Update
21 Oct 2025 4:33pm News:
Canterbury

Update: Heathcote Valley death

A man who was located deceased on Horotane Valley Road in Heathcote Valley on 19 September has been formally identified, and the man’s death has been referred to the Coroner. A Coronial order is in... More

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Media release - name release
21 Oct 2025 4:23pm News:
Northland

Name release: Critical incident, Whangārei

Please attribute to Northland District Commander, Superintendent Matt Srhoj: Police are continuing with a critical incident investigation surrounding the events leading up to a fatal crash in... More

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Police Logo on SRBA
21 Oct 2025 2:33pm News:
Northland

Fire in Whangārei Hospital carpark

Emergency services are responding to a fire in the carpark at Whangārei Hospital. Fire and Emergency NZ are currently leading the response, however Police are present at the scene. The public is asked... More

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Sarah Persico, on the balcony of her temporary office at Twickenham.
21 Oct 2025 1:03pm TenOne Magazine

Sarah's fair game

Sarah Persico reflects on the enormity of officiating at the pinnacle of international rugby. More

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Police radio
21 Oct 2025 11:57am News:
Wellington

Man dies after being hit by falling branch, Mount Victoria

One person has died after being hit by a falling branch on Mount Victoria. At around 9:20am emergency services received reports of a man suffering critical injuries on Lookout Road, Mount Victoria... More

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Police Hat Close Up
21 Oct 2025 10:35am News:
Waikato

One to appear in court after fatal crash

Police have summonsed a 19-year-old man to court in relation to a fatal crash on State Highway 3, Te Mapara on 11 July 2025. At around 11am, emergency services were alerted to a two-vehicle crash... More

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Media release - name release
21 Oct 2025 8:52am News:
Tasman

Name release: Fatal crash, SH1, Marlborough

Police can now name the woman who died after a fatal crash on State Highway 1 in Marlborough on 14 October. She was Phuong Thi Loan Nguyen, 28. Our condolences are with her family and friends during... More

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