Car stationary night lights on - 1
23 Feb 2026 11:24am News:
Counties Manukau

No lights spark Police interest

Eagle-eyed Police who spotted a vehicle driving with no lights on through the streets of Papakura overnight have taken a pair into custody. At about 12.30am, a vehicle travelling with its lights off... More

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Media release - Update
23 Feb 2026 11:02am News:
Tasman

Update: Fatal crash, SH1, Marlborough

Police can confirm a third person has died following a serious crash on State Highway One near Redwood Pass. Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash at around 10.40am on Sunday 22... More

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Media release - fatal crash
23 Feb 2026 9:54am News:
Counties Manukau

Fatal crash, Totara Heights

Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on Eugenia Rise, Totara Heights on 17 February. Emergency services were called to the single vehicle crash at around 1.23am. The vehicle had... More

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Media release - media advisory
23 Feb 2026 9:42am News:
Southern

Media Advisory – Commissioner of Police Award presentation to Samson Aruwa

Media are invited to the presentation of a Certificate of Appreciation to Samson Aruwa in recognition of his courageous actions at a critical incident in Dunedin on the night of 5 October 2019. On... More

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John Joseph Paparoa is wanted by Police.
22 Feb 2026 6:01pm News:
Auckland City

Wanted to arrest: John Joseph Paparoa

Police are seeking the public’s assistance to locate John Joseph Paparoa, who is wanted in relation to dishonesty, assault and firearm-related offending. The 52-year-old is believed to be actively... More

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Police radio
22 Feb 2026 5:18pm News:
Tasman

Road open: State Highway 1, Marlborough

State Highway 1, Redwood Pass has now reopened following a two-vehicle crash this morning. Temporary speed limits are in place, and Police thank motorists for their patience. ENDS Issued by the Police... More

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Media release - fatal crash
22 Feb 2026 1:52pm News:
Tasman

Fatal crash, SH1, Marlborough

Police can confirm two people have died following a serious crash on State Highway 1 near Redwood Pass this morning. Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash at around 10.40am. Despite... More

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Media release - fatal crash
22 Feb 2026 7:28am News:
Auckland City

Fatal crash, Hillsborough

One person has died following a crash in Hillsborough last night. Police were called around 6.30pm, to the crash where a vehicle has hit a parked car and flipped near the intersection of Frederick... More

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Police Logo on SRBA
21 Feb 2026 12:45pm News:
Waitematā

Missing woman located

Police can advise the 45-year-old woman reported missing from Glenfield on 20 February has been located. We would like to thank those members of the public who provided information. ENDS. Jo Wilson/NZ... More

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