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2 Sep 2026 1:35pm News:
Counties Manukau

Dangerous driving ends in custody

An alleged offender whose dangerous driving put members of the public at risk has been arrested in Bombay this morning. Acting Inspector Dave Readings, Tāmaki Makaurau Shift Commander, says around 2... More

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Courtney Drake.
2 Sep 2026 12:53pm News:
Auckland City

Renewed appeal: Have you seen Courtney?

Police are renewing our appeal for information on the whereabouts of Courtney Drake, who's been reported missing and was last seen in Manurewa on 30 July. More

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2 Sep 2026 12:28pm Alerts:
Waikato

Update: Crash, SH25, Pukepoto

Description of occurrence Cordons have been lifted following a crash involving a truck and tree on State Highway 25, Tairua Road, this morning. Emergency services were called to the scene about 9.05am. Cordons were put in... More

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2 Sep 2026 11:20am News:
Waitematā

In the market for charges

An alleged Facebook Marketplace scammer is now facing a raft of charges after he defrauded victims out of thousands of dollars. Earlier this year, Police received multiple complaints about a Facebook... More

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Media release - fatal crash
2 Sep 2026 8:17am News:
Bay of Plenty

Fatal crash, Te Puke

Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Te Puke on 1 September. The crash involved a pedestrian and took place on Te Puke Highway (near Manoeka Road) at about 9pm. The road was... More

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1 Sep 2026 4:19pm Alerts:
Tasman

Road blocked, The Coastal Highway/SH60, Appleby

Description of occurrence The Coastal Highway/State Highway 60, Appleby, is currently blocked following a crash this afternoon. Police were called to the three-vehicle crash, between Research Orchard Road and Redwood Road... More

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Francois Tumahai (Chair of Te Runanga o Ngāti Waewae), Zee Moretana (Service Manager at Poutini Waiora), Lisa Tumahai (CEO of Pokeko Poutini Ngāi Tahu), Inspector Jacqui Corner (West Coast Area Commander), Inspector Tracey Wharehoka, Westland Mayor Helen Lash and Police Commissioner Richard Chambers.
1 Sep 2026 1:33pm News:
Tasman

Te Pae Oranga launch celebrated in Te Tai Poutini

Tasman Police, in partnership with Poutini Ngāi Tahu and Poutini Waiora, are pleased to announce the launch of Te Pae Oranga on the West Coast. More

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Tiori Toru
1 Sep 2026 1:16pm News:
Northland

The missing piece: Police seek stolen sculpture

Police in Northland are appealing to the public for information following the theft of a significant sculpture in Whangārei. More

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Media release - name release
1 Sep 2026 12:28pm News:
Counties Manukau

Name release: critical incident, Manurewa

Please attribute to Counties Manukau District Commander, Superintendent Shanan Gray: Police can now formally release the name of the woman who died following a fatal crash in Manurewa on 27 August... More

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Media release - Investigation update v1
1 Sep 2026 12:25pm News:
Counties Manukau

Murder charges laid following Wattle Downs double homicide

A 30-year-old man has been charged with two counts of murder following the death of two people in Wattle Downs last week. More

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