Media release - Investigation update v3
16 Aug 2026 11:22am News:
Waikato

Update: Maeroa incident

A scene examination continues on Churchill Avenue in Maeroa, Hamilton, following a serious incident on Saturday night. More

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Handcuffing 1
16 Aug 2026 12:46am News:
Waikato

Man arrested following Maeroa incident

Attribute to Sergeant Luke Thompson, Hamilton Police: A man is in custody following a serious incident in Maeroa, Hamilton tonight. Emergency services were called to Churchill Avenue at about 8.55pm... More

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15 Aug 2026 2:02pm Alerts:
Eastern

Road blocked, State Highway 50, Maraekākaho, Hastings

Description of occurrence State Highway 50, Maraekākaho, is blocked following a single-vehicle crash. Police were called to the crash near the intersection of Kereru Road around 1pm, where a car has hit a power pole. While the... More

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Media release - fatal crash
15 Aug 2026 1:39pm News:
Bay of Plenty

Fatal crash, Ōwhata

Two people have died following a serious crash last night in Ōwhata, Rotorua. Police were called to the crash, involving a car and a motorcycle, near the intersection of Te Ngae Road and Rotokawa Road... More

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