Flooded stream en route to Mid Wairoa Hut
3 Jun 2026 4:39pm News:
Tasman

Pack peace of mind: PLB and satellite phone is the key

Attributable to Constable Johnathan Fris – Nelson Police Search and Rescue Coordinator Police are praising rescue staff who retrieved four teenagers from Mid Wairoa Hut in the Richmond Ranges over the... More

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3 Jun 2026 3:50pm News:
Bay of Plenty

Name release: Fatal crash, Taupō

Police can now name the man that died after a crash on Te Heuheu Street on Friday 29 May. He was John Preston, 65, of Manukau in Auckland. Our thoughts are with the loved ones of John at this... More

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3 Jun 2026 1:23pm News:
Southern

Human skeletal remains identified, Portobello

A member of the public located the remains at low tide on the Portobello coastline on Sunday 23 March. More

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3 Jun 2026 1:02pm Alerts:
Tasman

Crash closes Gardner Valley Road, Upper Moutere

Description of occurrence Gardner Valley Road is closed at the intersection with Moutere Highway following a crash. The single-vehicle crash involving a truck was reported just before 12:10pm. No injuries have been reported... More

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3 Jun 2026 12:16pm News:
Canterbury

Charges laid following fatal Sumner Crash

A 21-year-old man has been charged with dangerous driving causing death and failing to stop to ascertain injury in relation to the crash in Sumner in February. More

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3 Jun 2026 11:50am News:
Bay of Plenty

Death in Police custody, Tauranga

The man had been tasered by police moments earlier, after he attempted to flee from officers in the Mount Maunganui area and rammed a police vehicle. More

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3 Jun 2026 11:48am News:
Auckland City

Teens referred to Youth Aid following Kingsland assault

Please attribute to Inspector Wayne Kitcher, Auckland City West Area Prevention Manager: Two youths have been referred to Youth Aid following an assault in Kingsland yesterday afternoon. At around 2... More

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3 Jun 2026 11:10am Alerts:
Counties Manukau

Lane cleared: Puhinui Road, Māngere

Description of occurrence The eastbound lane on Puhinui Road, Māngere is now clear following an earlier crash. Police were notified of the crash between a bus and a car at around 9am. There were no reports of injury. Police... More

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3 Jun 2026 9:51am Alerts:
Counties Manukau

Lane blocked: Puhinui Road, Māngere

Description of occurrence The eastbound lane of Puhinui Road, Māngere is blocked following an earlier crash. Police were notified of the crash between a bus and a car at around 9am. There were no reports of injury. Motorists... More

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