Media release - Update
23 Jun 2026 11:45am News:
Waikato

Search continues for missing fisherman in Taharoa

Dilane Harding, 55, was reported missing on Thursday 18 June after he failed to return home from fishing off Paparoa Rock on the west coast of Taharoa. More

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IPCA Ruling
23 Jun 2026 10:24am News:
Counties Manukau

Police acknowledge IPCA findings – Counties Manukau

Police have already taken steps to address the Authority’s recommendations, including additional training for staff involved and tightening local processes. More

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Media release - Update
23 Jun 2026 9:11am News:
Counties Manukau

Update: Body located in Rongomai Park

Police are continuing to make enquiries after a body was located in a pond at Rongomai Park yesterday. Emergency services were called at about 4.08pm after a member of the public located the body in a... More

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Media release - fatal crash
22 Jun 2026 8:33pm News:
Central

Fatality following crash, SH45, Ōpunake

Police can confirm one person died following a serious single-vehicle crash on SH45, Ōpunake, on Thursday 18 June. Emergency services were called to the scene about 4.30pm. Sadly, the sole occupant... More

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Police Emergency tape with car - 2
22 Jun 2026 6:30pm News:
Counties Manukau

Police attending Rongomai Park

Police are attending a scene in Rongomai Park after a report of what is believed to be a body in water. A member of the public contacted Police at 4.08pm. The scene is at a secluded pond within the... More

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Cannabis - warrant and cop
22 Jun 2026 6:19pm News:
Central

Commercial cannabis growing operation foiled by Police, Feilding

Officers located more than 800 cannabis plants, along with substantial quantities of dried cannabis and a significant amount of cash. More

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22 Jun 2026 4:24pm Alerts:
Canterbury

Lane blocked, Christchurch Northern Motorway, Waimakariri Bridge

Description of occurrence The northbound lane of the Christchurch Northern Motorway, on Waimakariri Bridge, is blocked following a mud spill this afternoon. Police were called to the spill around 3.40pm. There are no injuries... More

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Police tape
22 Jun 2026 4:15pm News:
National News

Police disheartened with high road deaths this weekend

Police are disappointed following the deaths of seven people, and more seriously injured, after crashes on our roads across the country this weekend. Director of Road Policing Superintendent Steve... More

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22 Jun 2026 4:11pm Alerts:
Eastern

Hawke's Bay Expressway blocked, Napier

Description of occurrence Hawke's Bay Expressway/State Highway 2, Napier, is currently blocked in both directions following a crash this afternoon. Police were called to the two-vehicle crash, near the northbound Meeanee off... More

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Media release - fatal crash
22 Jun 2026 3:02pm News:
Canterbury

Fatal crash, Antigua Street, Christchurch

Police can confirm a man has died following a crash involving an electric scooter in Christchurch. At around 12.10am on Sunday 21 June, Police were called to Antigua Street near the Burke Street... More

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