Police radio on shoulder
13 May 2026 2:35pm News:
Waikato

Waikato public thanked for reporting drink driver weaving all over expressway

Police have arrested one person while investigating a complaint from a member of the public who saw a vehicle repeatedly crossing erratically over both lanes at speeds between 30 km and 100 km p/h... More

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Car decals / graphics / stickers - 4
13 May 2026 2:20pm News:
Waikato

Teamwork locates fleeing Waikato youths in family car

Teamwork by Hamilton police units responding to reports of suspicious behaviour at the wheel of a car in the northern suburbs yesterday resulted in four youths being safely apprehended. Just after 1... More

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Media release - fatal crash
13 May 2026 11:07am News:
Tasman

Fatal crash, Waihopai Valley Road, Marlborough

One person has died following a serious crash on Waihopai Valley Road in Marlborough, yesterday. Police were called to the single-vehicle crash, between Shandon Road and Omaka Downs Road, around 10... More

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Police radio on shoulder
12 May 2026 5:43pm News:
Waikato

Waikato Police investigating anti-social dirt bike behaviour

Attributable to Senior Sergeant Aimee Whitley, acting Hamilton City Area Commander: Waikato Police are investigating multiple reports relating to anti social behaviour by groups of dirt bike riders in... More

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Cops walking the beat (male) day - 2
12 May 2026 11:53am News:
Northland

Extra strength: Offender cuffed after morning disorder

A Whangārei man clearly started his day with an extra shot, assisting Police make an arrest after tackling a fleeing offender to the ground. The man, who was outside Honey’s Coffee Shop at about 7... More

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Cell door lock - 1
12 May 2026 11:53am News:
Bay of Plenty

Two arrested following dangerous driving, Tauranga

Police have made two arrests following reports of dangerous driving in Tauranga this morning. Acting Senior Sergeant Russell Owen says Police attention was drawn to a stolen vehicle shortly after 7am... More

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Media release - fatal crash
12 May 2026 11:37am News:
Waikato

Fatal crash, Waikato Expressway, Ōhinewai

One person has died following a crash on the Waikato Expressway, Ōhinewai, this morning. Emergency services responded to the crash involving a car and a pedestrian, south of Te Kauwhata, around 7am... More

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