Media release - fatal crash
4 Aug 2026 9:48am News:
Northland

Witnesses sought following fatal crash, Kauri

One person has died following a fatal crash in Kauri last night. Emergency services were called to the two vehicle crash on State Highway 1 just before 8.30pm. Sadly, one person has died at the scene... More

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4 Aug 2026 8:46am Alerts:
Southern

Public urged to avoid travel in Dunedin

Description of occurrence Police are asking people in Dunedin to avoid travelling unless absolutely necessary due to snow fall and icy roads. Police have received a number of reports of crashes across Dunedin this morning... More

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4 Aug 2026 7:22am News:
Bay of Plenty

Police and community work together to arrest three in aggravated robbery

Attribute to Inspector Nicky Cooney, Eastern Bay of Plenty Area Commander: Three offenders have been arrested and stolen property recovered following an aggravated robbery at a Whakatāne jewellery... More

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Sergeant on computer
3 Aug 2026 5:14pm News:
Auckland City

Laying the foundation for burglary charges

Quick work by Auckland City Police nailed down a suspect and recovered stolen tools following a burglary at a Parnell construction site. Late last week, Police received a report of burglary from a... More

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3 Aug 2026 2:57pm News:
Central

Man dies following incident in Palmerston North

Please attribute to Inspector Phil Ward, acting Manawatū Area Commander: Police have located a male deceased at a property in Highbury today. Emergency services were called to a Wilson Cres property... More

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Police seeking to identify and speak with the person pictured
3 Aug 2026 1:51pm News:
Bay of Plenty

Appeal for information following Rotorua crash

Officers investigating a crash involving a Police vehicle in Rotorua last week are seeking the public’s assistance to identify this person. More

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3 Aug 2026 12:51pm Alerts:
Central

Police responding to incident, Palmerston North

Description of occurrence Please attribute to Inspector Phil Ward, acting Manawatū Area Commander: Police are responding to an incident in Highbury, Palmerston North. Cordons are currently in place on Wilson Cres. The public... More

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