9 Jun 2026 4:12pm Alerts:
Northland

Serious crash, State Highway 1 closed, Hikurangi

Description of occurrence Emergency services are in attendance at a serious crash in Hikurangi. Police were notified of the two vehicle crash, on State Highway 1, just after 3pm. At this stage it appears a number of people... More

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Melissa Jones
9 Jun 2026 3:05pm News:
Bay of Plenty

Police continue to investigate 2019 death of Rotorua mother

This year marks seven years since Melissa Jones’ unexplained death, and Police remain committed to establishing the circumstances surrounding what happened to her. More

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Benjamin Barrett
9 Jun 2026 11:32am News:
Northland

Have you seen Benjamin?

Police are continuing to appeal for sightings of Benjamin Barrett who has been reported missing from Russell. The 58-year-old was last seen in Matauwhi Bay on 26 May at around 11.30pm. Benjamin lives... More

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Police Logo on SRBA
9 Jun 2026 10:19am News:
National News

Police acknowledge IPCA report on placing children and young people in alternative care

'Ultimately, we all want what’s best for these children and young people.' More

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Processing arrest - 1
9 Jun 2026 9:12am News:
Auckland City

Choc-a-block with charges

A thief with a sweet tooth is facing a row of charges after allegedly helping himself to hundreds of chocolate blocks in recent months. The recidivist shoplifter, allegedly responsible for more than... More

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Media release - name release
9 Jun 2026 8:05am News:
Canterbury

Name release, Fatal crash, Grahams Road

Police can now release the name of the woman who died in a single-vehicle crash on Grahams Road, Burnside, on 27 April. She was Miriata Lee Houkamau, 34, of Burnside. Police’s thoughts are with her... More

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8 Jun 2026 6:55pm Alerts:
Central

Serious crash, SH43, Toko, Stratford

Description of occurrence Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash on East Road, State Highway 43, at Toko, Stratford tonight. The two-vehicle crash was reported about 6.05pm, at the intersection of Skinner Road... More

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