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8 Oct 2026 7:01am News:
Waikato

House fire, Wharekaho

Attribute to Senior Sergeant Chris Painter A scene examination will begin today following a house fire in Wharekaho overnight. Emergency services were called to the Wharekaho Road address about 2.25am... More

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Media release - media advisory
7 Oct 2026 4:34pm News:
Southern

Two youths arrested for serious assault in Invercargill

Please attribute to Detective Sergeant Mark McCloy: Police have arrested two youths in relation to a serious assault of a minor that took place in Invercargill’s Queens Park last Friday. Both youths... More

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Media release - Update
7 Oct 2026 4:28pm News:
Southern

Update on search for Erika: information gathering continues

Attribute to Sergeant Terry Wood, Queenstown Police: The search for Erika Rodrigues Coelho near Queenstown remains active, despite the physical search being paused for now. This remains a missing... More

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7 Oct 2026 3:36pm Alerts:
Auckland City

Lane closed: Balmoral Road

Description of occurrence Balmoral Road is closed eastbound following a fire at a residential address this afternoon. The fire was reported to emergency services at around 3.10pm, and there were no reports of injury. The... More

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Police 4WD rural day
7 Oct 2026 2:45pm News:
Southern

Ewe drink, ewe don’t drive

Attribute to Senior Sergeant Adam Elder, Area Manager - Response: Police maintained a strong and visible presence throughout the shearing event in Alexandra over 2-3 October, with staff focused on... More

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7 Oct 2026 12:47pm News:
Auckland City

Waiheke Island death has ‘suspicious’ circumstances

Police believe a select few have information on the circumstances around a woman’s death on Waiheke Island earlier this year. Those people are being asked to come forward to assist the Police... More

2 min read