Route that vehicle travelled through
25 Feb 2026 1:51pm News:
Eastern

Further appeal in Omahu homicide

Police in Hawke’s Bay investigating the homicide of Sharlene Smith are releasing further information and appealing for public assistance. More

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25 Feb 2026 1:09pm News:
Auckland City

A call to court: Woman charged over burglaries

A Police response to calls for help brought a woman’s alleged offending spree across Auckland suburbs to a halt. The woman will now face court over two burglaries and a stolen vehicle. Senior Sergeant... More

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25 Feb 2026 1:06pm News:
Canterbury

Statement following sentencing of Nathan Boulter

Please attribute the following to Detective Senior Sergeant Karen Simmons, Christchurch Metro Crime: Police acknowledge the sentence handed down to Nathan Boulter for the murder of Chantal McDonald in... More

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25 Feb 2026 12:38pm News:
Canterbury

Firearms incident, Hei Hei

Attributable to Detective Sergeant David Parker: A scene examination is ongoing at a Hei Hei property in Christchurch following an firearms incident this morning. Police were called to a Keri Place... More

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25 Feb 2026 12:04pm News:
Central

Water search and rescue underway, Palmerston North

Attribute to Palmerston North Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Phil Ward: A water search and rescue operation is currently underway in Palmerston North. At around 11.20pm last night, Police were... More

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Police car in garage 1
25 Feb 2026 9:32am News:
Bay of Plenty

Woman pleads guilty to dangerous driving charge, Motutere fatal crash

A woman has pleaded guilty to a charge of dangerous driving causing death in relation to the fatal crash on SH1, Motutere, on 4 July 2025. The 24-year-old woman first appeared in court on 16 December... More

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25 Feb 2026 9:13am News:
Counties Manukau

Man arrested after Police units rammed

Police have laid a raft of charges against a man after he allegedly rammed two Police vehicles, one of which he rammed multiple times. The man’s van came to Police attention just before 1.45am in the... More

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25 Feb 2026 8:27am News:
Counties Manukau

Arrests made in Manurewa shooting

Police have arrested a 34-year-old man after a shooting in Manurewa last Wednesday. Detective Inspector Shaun Vickers says at around 8.45pm on 18 February, Police were called to Marumaru Lane after... More

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Media release - Update
24 Feb 2026 5:18pm News:
Eastern

Update: second arrest in Hastings homicide

Please attribute to Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Darren Pritchard: Police investigating the murder of Flaxmere man Keith Pati on 16 February 2025, have made another arrest in relation to the... More

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Media release - fatal crash
24 Feb 2026 4:51pm News:
Counties Manukau

Fatal Crash: SH2, Mangatāwhiri

Police can confirm one person has died following a serious crash on State Highway 2 near Mangatāwhiri. Emergency services were called to a crash involving a truck and car at around 11.10am. Sadly, the... More

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