Media release - media advisory
13 Aug 2026 5:49pm News:
Auckland City

Media advisory: Sylvia Park incident

Auckland City District Commander Superintendent Sunny Patel will speak to media at 7pm tonight, following a serious incident at Sylvia Park Shopping Centre this afternoon. The standup will be held at... More

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Police Emergency tape with car - 3
13 Aug 2026 5:45pm News:
Auckland City

Fatal shooting at Sylvia Park Shopping Centre

Statement attributable to Superintendent Sunny Patel, Auckland City District Commander: An armed man fleeing from Police has been shot at Sylvia Park Shopping Centre this afternoon. Earlier this... More

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Media release - fatal crash
13 Aug 2026 11:07am News:
Waikato

Fatal crash, Te Awamutu

One person has died following a crash in Te Awamutu this morning. The single vehicle crash at the intersection of Rickit Road and Hazelmere Cres was reported just after 9:20am. The sole occupant of... More

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13 Aug 2026 10:22am Alerts:
Waikato

Rickit Road, Te Awamutu closed following crash

Description of occurrence Rickit Road, Te Awamutu is currently closed at the intersection with Hazelmere Cres following a crash. The single vehicle crash was reported just after 9:20am. Initial indications suggest there are... More

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IPCA Ruling
13 Aug 2026 10:12am News:
Waitematā

Police acknowledge IPCA findings in unjustified pursuit

Police acknowledge and accept the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority concerning a fatal unjustified pursuit three years ago. More

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