Media release - Update
7 Oct 2026 4:28pm News:
Southern

Update on search for Erika: information gathering continues

Attribute to Sergeant Terry Wood, Queenstown Police: The search for Erika Rodrigues Coelho near Queenstown remains active, despite the physical search being paused for now. This remains a missing... More

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7 Oct 2026 3:36pm Alerts:
Auckland City

Lane closed: Balmoral Road

Description of occurrence Balmoral Road is closed eastbound following a fire at a residential address this afternoon. The fire was reported to emergency services at around 3.10pm, and there were no reports of injury. The... More

1 min read

Police 4WD rural day
7 Oct 2026 2:45pm News:
Southern

Ewe drink, ewe don’t drive

Attribute to Senior Sergeant Adam Elder, Area Manager - Response: Police maintained a strong and visible presence throughout the shearing event in Alexandra over 2-3 October, with staff focused on... More

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Police radio on shoulder
7 Oct 2026 12:47pm News:
Auckland City

Waiheke Island death has ‘suspicious’ circumstances

Police believe a select few have information on the circumstances around a woman’s death on Waiheke Island earlier this year. Those people are being asked to come forward to assist the Police... More

2 min read
7 Oct 2026 7:37am Alerts:
Tasman

Crash: Taylorville-Blackball Road, Taylorville

Description of occurrence Traffic management is in place after a large truck and trailer unit rolled at Taylorville, Grey District, this morning. The crash was reported about 5.20am, at the intersection of Taylorville Road and... More

1 min read

Police Hat Close Up
7 Oct 2026 6:22am News:
National News

Operation Hark: Re-Investigation Phase Nearing Completion

Police are close to concluding the re-investigation phase of adult sexual assault and child protection cases that were reactivated under Operation Hark. More

4 min read
Police radio
6 Oct 2026 5:49pm News:
Bay of Plenty

Body located in water, north of Whakatāne

Attributable to Inspector Phil Gillbanks: A body has been recovered this afternoon near Moutohorā Island, north of Whakatāne. Police were called to the area about 1.15pm after the body was discovered... More

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Media release - Update
6 Oct 2026 5:34pm News:
Southern

Update: Police pause search for Erika Rodrigues Coelho

Police have paused the search for missing 47-year-old Erika Rodrigues Coelho. This difficult decision follows extensive searches of the area since Erika was reported missing on 20 September. Sergeant... More

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