Media release - name release
27 May 2026 3:58pm News:
Canterbury

Name release: Fatal crash, Tekapo

Police can now release the name of the man who sadly died following a crash on Tekapo-Twizel Road, Tekapo, on Sunday 24 May. He was Jeffrey Alan Ross, 74, a retired pharmacist from Christchurch... More

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Poachers warning sign 2
27 May 2026 2:41pm News:
Southern

Offenders caught after unlawful hunting in Cromwell

Police have spoken to two people for unlawful hunting in Bendigo, Central Otago. On 17 May, two prize stags were shot and killed on private land. Following lines of enquiry, Police from Cromwell and... More

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Car decals / graphics / stickers - 4
27 May 2026 1:39pm News:
National News

First charge for stalking and harassment

Police have laid the first charge under new stalking and harassment laws that came into effect yesterday, marking early use of strengthened powers to protect victims. A 39-year-old man is due to... More

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Police Hat Close Up
27 May 2026 1:37pm News:
Northland

Online portal set up for Tikipunga stabbing

Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer, Northland CIB: Police investigating a stabbing in Tikipunga on Sunday are continuing to appeal to the public for any CCTV footage of the... More

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Media release - fatal crash
27 May 2026 11:19am News:
Canterbury

Fatal crash, Old Tai Tapu Road, Selwyn

One person has died following a crash in Tai Tapu this morning. About 6.30am, emergency services were alerted to a single-vehicle crash on a property on Old Tai Tapu Road. Sadly, one person was... More

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Car stationary night lights on - 2
27 May 2026 8:09am News:
Auckland City

Low battery, high consequences

Powered by poor decision making, a man will face court today after he allegedly burgled a petrol station and stole a phone charger overnight. At around 1.45am, the alleged offender entered the... More

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Handcuffing 1
27 May 2026 1:10am News:
Auckland City

Arrest made following Mount Wellington incident

Please attribute to Senior Sergeant Michael Wickman, Auckland Police: Police have arrested one person as part of our enquiries into an incident yesterday. Police executed a search warrant at an... More

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Media release - fatal crash
26 May 2026 6:50pm News:
Counties Manukau

Fatal crash: Pakuranga Road, Howick

One person has died following a crash on Pakuranga Road, Howick this afternoon. Emergency services responded to the crash between a car and a motorbike at 2.25pm. Sadly, one person passed away at the... More

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