Missing man Billyjoe
11 Sep 2026 5:17pm News:
Bay of Plenty

Search continues for missing Ōpōtiki man

Attribute to Inspector Phil Gillbanks: Police are continuing to search for missing 52-year-old man Billyjoe Pereniki. Billyjoe was reported missing from his home address in Opape Beach Road, Ōpōtiki... More

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Media release - fatal crash
11 Sep 2026 3:41pm News:
Southern

Name release: fatal crash, Invercargill

Please attribute to Detective Inspector Stu Harvey: Police are now able to release the name of the motorcyclist who died after a crash on Clyde Street, Invercargill last night. He was Whetu Taylor, 41... More

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Police Hat Close Up
11 Sep 2026 1:32pm News:
Waitematā

Half-baked burglary foiled

An alleged bakery burglar's plan failed to rise after he was caught in the act in Northcote yesterday. Just gone 4pm, Waitematā Police received a report of burglary from a store on Pearn Crescent... More

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Media release - fatal crash
11 Sep 2026 6:54am News:
Southern

Fatal crash, Clyde Street, Invercargill

One person has died following a two vehicle crash in Invercargill last night. About 9.30pm, Police were called to Clyde Street near Crinan Street after a crash involving a truck and motorcycle. Sadly... More

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Media release - name release
10 Sep 2026 4:42pm News:
Tasman

Name release 2: Serious incident, Nelson

Police can now name the man who died following a serious incident in Tāhunanui last week. He was Brendon James Perry, 49, of Nelson. Police continue to provide support his loved ones, who have... More

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Nicola Perry
10 Sep 2026 4:36pm News:
Tasman

Name release 1 and family statement: Serious incident, Nelson

Police can now release the name of the woman who died following a serious incident in Nelson on Friday 4 September. She was 48-year-old Nicola Yvonne Perry. Police are providing wrap-around support to... More

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