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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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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