Police car light bay at daytime
23 Jan 2026 4:40pm News:
Waitematā

Warkworth search: Friday afternoon update

Searching will be wound down for the day around the Mahurangi River, as part of the ongoing effort to locate a man missing since Wednesday. Today, around 30 personnel from various agencies have been... More

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Police tape
23 Jan 2026 4:33pm News:
Waitematā

Sudden death at Cheltenham Beach

Police are in attendance at a sudden death at Cheltenham Beach on the North Shore. At 3.14pm, a report was received of a man being pulled out of the water unresponsive. Emergency services have... More

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Missing man Kevin John Singh Belling
23 Jan 2026 4:10pm News:
Southern

Have you seen Kevin?

Kevin John Singh Belling was last seen and spoken to on Friday 9 January at his place of business in Motu Rimu. More

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Media release - Update
23 Jan 2026 3:50pm News:
National News

Six people confirmed as unaccounted for following Mount Maunganui landslide

Attributable to Bay of Plenty District Commander Superintendent Tim Anderson: Police can now confirm six people are currently confirmed as unaccounted for, including two teenagers, following yesterday... More

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Media release - fatal crash
23 Jan 2026 3:10pm News:
Central

Fatal crash, Palmerston North

Police can confirm that one person has died as a result of a crash on Tennent Drive, Palmerston North on 2 January. A cyclist was critically injured in the crash, and sadly died in hospital on... More

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Car stationary night - 1
23 Jan 2026 1:19pm News:
Canterbury

Canterbury Police closely monitoring car enthusiast activity this weekend

Please attribute Inspector Peter Cooper, Area Commander Canterbury Rural Police will continue to maintain a highly visible presence across the North Canterbury area this weekend, with a gathering of... More

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Car decals / graphics / stickers - 3
23 Jan 2026 12:15pm News:
Waitematā

Warkworth search: Operation remains ongoing today

The search for a missing man is resuming at the Mahurangi River after he was swept away by water on Wednesday. More

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