Media release - fatal crash
8 Sep 2025 1:18pm News:
Waikato

Fatal crash, Whangamata

One person has died after a single-vehicle crash on Waihi Whangamata Road this morning. Police were called to the scene about 11.40am. Sadly, the sole occupant died at the scene. The road is closed... More

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Acting Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers speaks to media.
8 Sep 2025 12:36pm News:
Waikato

Update 2 - serious incident, Waikato

Police have fatally shot a man after a confrontation following a burglary in Piopio this morning. More

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Media release - media advisory
8 Sep 2025 9:35am News:
Waikato

Media advisory: Critical incident, Waitomo

Media are advised that Police will hold a stand-up today, regarding this morning’s critical incident in Waitomo. Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers will speak to media at 11am in central Hamilton. We ask... More

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Police tape
8 Sep 2025 8:56am News:
Waikato

Update – serious incident, Waikato

One man has died and a police officer has been seriously injured after an incident in Waikato overnight. More

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Police radio
8 Sep 2025 7:04am News:
Waikato

Police responding to serious incident, Waikato

Police expect to provide a full update later this morning. Acting Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers is travelling to Waikato and will speak to media. More

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Police radio on shoulder
7 Sep 2025 3:06pm News:
Eastern

Police execute warrants, make arrests across Hawke’s Bay

Four gang members have been arrested and a number of search warrants have been executed overnight as Hawke’s Bay Police continue to put pressure on gangs. “It’s been a busy 24 hours,” says Inspector... More

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