Media release - fatal crash
20 Jun 2026 7:42am News:
Eastern

Fatal crash,Gisborne

Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Patutahi, west of Gisborne. The single vehicle crash on Wharekopae Road was reported at around 5:20pm yesterday. One person died at the... More

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Media release - fatal crash
20 Jun 2026 7:09am News:
Wellington

Fatal crash: SH1, Johnsonville Porirua Motorway

Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on State Highway 1, north of Wellington, yesterday. The two-vehicle crash between the Tawa-Grenada North on-ramp and the Churton Park-Glenside... More

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19 Jun 2026 8:49pm News:
Canterbury

Alleged driver put public 'at significant risk'

A 27-year-old man is facing serious charges after a fleeing driver incident that damaged vehicles and caused over a dozen driving complaints between Hurunui and Christchurch this afternoon. Senior... More

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Media release - Investigation update v1
19 Jun 2026 6:54pm News:
Wellington

Police encouraged by community response in Whitby assault investigation

Strong community support is generating valuable information and new lines of enquiry in the investigation into the assault of an 11-year-old girl in Whitby. More

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19 Jun 2026 5:41pm Alerts:
Eastern

Serious crash, Wharekopae Road, Gisborne

Description of occurrence Wharekopae Road, Patutahi is currently closed following a crash. The single vehicle crash was reported just before 5:20pm. Initial indications are that there are serious injuries. Motorists are... More

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19 Jun 2026 4:58pm Alerts:
Wellington

Serious crash: SH1, Johnsonville Porirua Motorway

Description of occurrence Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on State Highway 1, north of Wellington. The crash involves two vehicles and was reported about 4.40pm, in the southbound lanes between the Tawa... More

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19 Jun 2026 4:41pm News:
Bay of Plenty

Body located, Pahoia Peninsula

Police have located a body in the search for a missing man in Tauranga. The body was located by Police off the Pahoia Peninsula yesterday evening. While a formal identification process is underway... More

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Auckland Police have seized close to 500 cannabis plants following an operation targeting organised crime groups.
19 Jun 2026 3:36pm News:
Auckland City

Operation Green: Police dig out cannabis operation

Auckland Police have seized close to 500 cannabis plants following an operation targeting organised crime groups in the area. More

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19 Jun 2026 3:21pm Alerts:
Eastern

Serious crash closes SH2, Central Hawke's Bay

Description of occurrence State Highway 2, Central Hawke’s Bay is closed following a crash. The two-vehicle crash between Otane and Pukehou was reported at around 2:45pm. Two people have been seriously injured. Diversions are... More

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