Car impounded on 16 August
2 Sep 2025 11:17am News:
Bay of Plenty

Two cars impounded, two men charged after anti-social road user incidents

Two Kinleith men have had their cars impounded and are facing criminal charges after two recent incidents involving sustained loss of traction. More

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Media release - fatal crash
1 Sep 2025 6:19pm News:
Wellington

Fatal crash, Paremata

One person has died following a crash in Paremata today. Emergency services were called to the single-vehicle crash at the intersection of Paremata Road and State Highway 59 at around 1.15pm. Despite... More

1 min read
Police shoulder patch
1 Sep 2025 5:43pm News:
Eastern

Oil spill, Taihape Road, Sherenden

Motorists on Taihape Road near Hastings should take extra care following an oil spill this afternoon. Police were alerted to the spill about 2pm. Grit has been put on the spill and temporary speed... More

1 min read
Pictured from left to right: Constable Tom Anderson, Sergeant Cameron Cross, Constable Rakesh Yadav, and Constable Rielly Edward
1 Sep 2025 4:58pm News:
Wellington

Retail Crime Taskforce in the Hutt Valley springs into action

The first day of spring was also the first day on duty for the Hutt Valley’s new Retail Crime Taskforce. More

2 min read
Police radio on shoulder
1 Sep 2025 4:24pm News:
Waitematā

Serial spitter sent to court

Police have caught up with a serial spitter causing angst amongst several North Shore communities. Enquiries have continued into several incidents since June this year, as the unsavoury subject... More

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A firearm was located on the roadside.
1 Sep 2025 4:22pm News:
Central

Arrest made after shots fired towards Police, Palmerston North

A man is in custody after two instances of gunshots being fired towards Police in Palmerston North in 48 hours. More

3 min read