Media release - fatal crash
15 Sep 2026 8:10pm News:
Canterbury

Fatal crash, Kilkenny Close, Lincoln

One person has died in hospital following a serious crash in Lincoln last week. Emergency services were called to a single vehicle crash on Kilkenny Close about 11am on Thursday 10 September. One... More

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Media release - Update
15 Sep 2026 6:54pm News:
Canterbury

Update: Missing Christchurch woman located

The woman reported missing in Christchurch, last seen on Monday, has been located safe and well. Police would like to thank those who provided information that assisted in locating her. ENDS Issued by... More

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Media release - fatal crash
15 Sep 2026 5:43pm News:
Northland

Fatal crash: Mangamuka

One person has died following a crash in Mangamuka this morning. Police were called to the single vehicle crash on State Highway 1 at 9.30am. Sadly, one person was pronounced deceased at the scene... More

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Media release - Appeal for information
15 Sep 2026 4:20pm News:
Wellington

Appeal for information following Mt Victoria assault, Wellington

Police investigating an assault in Mount Victoria last week are appealing to the public for information. Police were called to Austin Street at about 11.40pm on Wednesday 9 September. Detective Senior... More

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15 Sep 2026 3:38pm Alerts:
Southern

Serious crash, Mavora, Southland

Description of occurrence Mavora Lakes Road, Southland is closed following a crash. The single vehicle crash between Centre Hill Road and Mount Nicholas Road was reported just after 2pm. One person has been critically injured... More

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Handcuffing 1
15 Sep 2026 2:10pm News:
Wellington

Police acknowledge arson and manslaughter convictions in relation to the death of Ian David Moller

Police acknowledge Monday’s convictions in the High Court at Wellington in relation to the death of 82-year-old Ian David Moller in 2024. More

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15 Sep 2026 1:52pm Alerts:
Bay of Plenty

Road closed, Palm Beach Boulevard, Papamoa

Description of occurrence Palm Beach Boulevard is closed at the intersection of Gravatt Road in Papamoa after a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian this afternoon. Police were alerted to the incident around 1.20pm. One... More

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Police Logo on SRBA
15 Sep 2026 12:58pm News:
National News

Statement on the Public Inquiry into the Disappearance of the Phillips Children

Please attribute to Police Commissioner Richard Chambers: NZ Police acknowledges the findings and accepts the recommendations of the Public Inquiry into the Disappearance of the Phillips Children . As... More

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