Media release - name release
15 Sep 2026 10:30am News:
Northland

Name release: Hatea River, Whangārei

Police can now name the man who died following a water related incident at Hatea River, Whangārei on 5 September. He was Ryan Henry Samson, 43, Whangārei. Police extend our condolences to his whānau... More

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15 Sep 2026 9:45am Alerts:
Canterbury

Ferry Road open, Christchurch

Description of occurrence Ferry Road between Charlesworth Street and Waterman Place is now open following a crash around 5.30am. Two people were taken to hospital, one in a critical condition and the other with moderate... More

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15 Sep 2026 6:08am Alerts:
Canterbury

Ferry Road blocked, Christchurch

Description of occurrence Ferry Road between Charlesworth Street and Waterman Place in Woolston is blocked following a crash involving a car and a pedestrian. The incident was reported to emergency services around 5.30am... More

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Media release - fatal crash
14 Sep 2026 7:08pm News:
Canterbury

Fatal crash, Waimate

Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Waimate. The single vehicle crash on State Highway 1, near O’Neills Road was reported at 2:20pm. One person died at the scene and a second... More

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14 Sep 2026 2:49pm Alerts:
Canterbury

State Highway 1, Waimate closed following crash

Description of occurrence State Highway 1, Makikihi is closed at the intersection with O’Neills Road following a crash. The single vehicle crash was reported at around 2:20pm. Initial indications are that there are serious... More

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Police car in garage 1
14 Sep 2026 1:27pm News:
Central

Fatalities following water incident, Tangimoana

Attribute: Manawatū Area Commander Inspector Matenga Gray Two people have died and another has been taken to hospital following a water incident near the mouth of the Tangimoana River, Manawatū... More

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Land Search and Rescue tracks show the search area for the missing man.
14 Sep 2026 12:35pm News:
Northland

Rocky finish for fisherman

A man who spent the night surrounded by water after becoming trapped on rocks while fishing is thanking his lucky stars, as well as emergency services. More

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Police car in garage 1
14 Sep 2026 10:33am News:
Central

Water incident, Tangimoana Beach

Police are currently in attendance at an incident involving a capsized boat at Tangimoana Beach, Manawatu. Police were first made aware of the incident at 8.35am. Emergency services are on scene and... More

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