Update: Search for Braydon Hepworth continues
6 Oct 2026 8:12am News:
Canterbury

Update: Search for Braydon Hepworth continues

A scene examination at the address believed to be Braydon's last known address has now been completed. More

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Media release - fatal crash
5 Oct 2026 9:14pm News:
Waitematā

Fatal crash: Dairy Flat

Two people have died following a serious crash on Dairy Flat Highway this afternoon. Emergency services were alerted to the crash at 2.30pm. Sadly, two people were pronounced deceased at the scene. A... More

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5 Oct 2026 5:07pm News:
Wellington

Police seek information about a paintball shooting in central Wellington

The following can be attributed to Constable Sam Lewis: Police are seeking witnesses to a paintball shooting on Willis Street, Wellington at about 10.50pm on Thursday evening. CCTV footage shows a... More

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5 Oct 2026 3:40pm News:
Counties Manukau

Not so smooth criminals facing court

Quick-thinking officers hit a high-note, arresting five offenders following an aggravated robbery at an east Auckland karaoke bar. At about 1.40am, staff at a karaoke bar in Somerville alerted Police... More

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5 Oct 2026 3:01pm Alerts:
Waitematā

Serious crash: Dairy Flat Highway

Description of occurrence Emergency services are in attendance at a three-vehicle crash on Dairy Flat Highway. The crash was reported to Police at 2.30pm. Initial indications are there are critical injuries. The road is closed... More

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5 Oct 2026 2:26pm News:
Bay of Plenty

Update - Renewed appeal for pair missing in Ōpōtiki

Police are urgently renewing an appeal for information that may help confirm the safety and whereabouts of two people who entered the Ōtara River in Ōpōtiki on Sunday morning and have not yet been... More

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Media release - fatal crash
5 Oct 2026 2:01pm News:
Bay of Plenty

Fatal crash, SH2, Tauranga

Police can confirm one person has died following a serious crash in Tauranga this morning. About 11.15am Police were called to a single vehicle crash involving a motorbike on Takitimu Drive. Sadly... More

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5 Oct 2026 1:31pm Alerts:
Bay of Plenty

SH 2, Tauranga, reopens

Description of occurrence State Highway 2 has reopened following a serious crash in Tauranga this morning. The road reopened about 1.20pm. Police would like to thank motorists for their patience. ENDS Issued by the Police... More

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