A .22 calibre rifle located during a traffic stop in Dairy Flat.
9 Jul 2026 12:28pm News:
Auckland City

Drugs and firearms park drivers in the dock

Police have seized a concoction of drugs, cash and a firearm following separate traffic stops in Auckland overnight. The first driver signalled Police interest as his hatchback sped through Penrose... More

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Car stationary night lights on - 1
9 Jul 2026 11:13am News:
Counties Manukau

Speeding on the southern: Drivers charged overnight

Two drivers face charges after being detected travelling at excessive speeds on Auckland’s Southern Motorway overnight. At around 10.35pm, an Auckland Motorways unit detected a Nissan 4WD being driven... More

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Cannabis bust in Ngāruawāhia
9 Jul 2026 10:36am News:
Waikato

Cannabis bust in Ngāruawāhia

Police seized approximately 150 cannabis plants at an address in Ngāruawāhia yesterday. The search warrant in Ngāruawāhia located a cultivation operation and found cannabis plants at various stages of... More

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8 Jul 2026 6:17pm Alerts:
Tasman

State Highway 6, Hira closing temporarily around 7pm tonight

Description of occurrence State Highway 6, Hira will be closing at around 7pm to allow for heavy machinery to remove a truck from the scene of an earlier crash. The single vehicle crash between Central Road and Hori Bay Road... More

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Police Logo on SRBA
8 Jul 2026 4:41pm News:
Auckland City

Man arrested following burglary appeal

Police have charged a man in connection with a series of burglaries in central Auckland, following a public appeal for information. Last month, Police released images as part of an investigation into... More

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Handcuffing 1
8 Jul 2026 4:02pm News:
Waitematā

Pair face serious charges following aggravated robbery

A determined investigation over months has led to arrests over a serious aggravated robbery at a west Auckland gaming venue. Waitematā detectives have been investigating since the offending occurred... More

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Police radio on shoulder
8 Jul 2026 3:56pm News:
Eastern

Post-sentencing statement: Kereama Rewita

Attribute to Detective Sergeant Darren Pritchard: Police acknowledge the sentence handed down to Kereama Rewita today in Napier High Court. The 30-year-old was sentenced to life imprisonment, with a... More

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Constable Kyarn Crawford returns the precious mere to Leader Nathan Petty
8 Jul 2026 3:44pm News:
Waikato

Treasured taonga returned

The greenstone mere was reported stolen from a local Waikato museum and church history facility at the weekend. More

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