25 Jul 2026 11:23am Alerts:
Central

Road reopens, Hunterville

Description of occurrence State Highway 1, Hunterville has reopened following an earlier serious crash. Motorists are thanked for their patience. ENDS More

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25 Jul 2026 10:22am Alerts:
Central

Updated diversions, Hunterville crash

Description of occurrence There are updated diversions following the earlier single vehicle crash in Hunterville. Motorists are now advised to avoid travelling State Highway 1 at all, using State Highway 54 as diversion - from... More

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25 Jul 2026 9:53am Alerts:
Central

Serious crash, Hunterville

Description of occurrence Motorists are advised of a serious single vehicle crash in Hunterville which has forced diversions to be put in place. It happened just before 9:25am on the main highway just north of Main Street. A... More

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Car decals / graphics / stickers - 4
24 Jul 2026 5:19pm News:
Waikato

Alleged offenders located in relation to mini mart aggravated robbery, Te Kūiti

Three young people are being held to account in relation to a spate of recent offending in the King Country, including the aggravated robbery of a Te Kūiti mini mart. Earlier today, several warrants... More

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2007 grey Audi A4
24 Jul 2026 5:17pm News:
Wellington

Progress in Nathaniel Sturmey homicide investigation

As part of ongoing enquiries, police are seeking sightings of a grey 2007 Audi A4 in and around the Waterloo area on the night of Wednesday 8 April and in the early hours of Thursday 9 April. More

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Car on rural track / bush road
24 Jul 2026 4:03pm News:
Canterbury

Community ties to the rescue

An 87-year-old man is safe after strong community connections assisted Police in the search to locate the lost fisherman near Lake Tekapo. More

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Media release - fatal crash
24 Jul 2026 1:59pm News:
Waikato

Fatal crash, Victoria Road, Cambridge

One person has died following a serious crash in Cambridge this morning. Emergency services were called to Victoria Road at the SH1 on/off ramps near Te Oko Horoi Bridge at around 9.45am. Sadly, one... More

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Media release - media advisory
24 Jul 2026 1:15pm News:
Tasman

MEDIA ADVISORY: Stand-up, post-sentencing, Operation Sabine

Media are invited to attend a stand-up at 1.30pm today following the sentencing of the man who killed Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming. Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers and Nelson Area Commander Inspector... More

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Processing arrest - fingerprint 2
24 Jul 2026 1:13pm News:
Wellington

Man charged following alleged copper theft in Tawa

Police have arrested and charged a man in connection with the alleged damage of railway signalling cables in Tawa earlier this month. The investigation relates to an incident reported on 3 July, when... More

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Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming
24 Jul 2026 12:54pm News:
National News

Police comment on sentencing: Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming’s death a senseless act that profoundly affected staff and Nelson community

"A life taken in just moments has left behind family, friends and colleagues who are still feeling deep pain at Lyn’s loss." More

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