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9 Sep 2026 3:18pm News:
Northland

Arrest made following fatal Kaihu dog attack

Police have made an arrest following a lengthy investigation into a dog attack which killed a woman in Kaihu earlier this year. Following a six-month investigation, Police have today charged a Kaihu... More

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Media release - name release
9 Sep 2026 1:43pm News:
Canterbury

Update: Name release, fatal helicopter crash, Canterbury

Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Dan Overend: Police can now name the man who died following a helicopter crash near Eyrewell on 8 September. He was 47-year-old Karl James West, from Eyrewell... More

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9 Sep 2026 1:04pm News:
Counties Manukau

Alleged drunk driver to face court

A driver allegedly nearly three times the legal limit will now face court after officers spotted him slumped over the wheel in Papatoetoe. At about 1am on Tuesday, a Police unit noticed a Mini Cooper... More

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9 Sep 2026 12:55pm News:
Waitematā

Missing person located, West Harbour

The 12-year-old reported missing from West Harbour has been located safe and well. Police thank those who assisted in locating her. ENDS. Frankie Le Roy/NZ Police. More

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Media release - Investigation update v3
9 Sep 2026 11:46am News:
Bay of Plenty

Update 2: Serious incident, High Street, Rotorua

Attributable to Bay of Plenty Acting District Commander, Inspector Logan Marsh: The investigation into the deaths of three people at a house in Glenholme, Rotorua is continuing today. We can now... More

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Media release - Correction
9 Sep 2026 10:16am News:
Waitematā

Correction: fatal crash, South Head

Police are issuing a correction regarding a fatal crash in South Head yesterday. The vehicle was initially sighted travelling at excessive speeds along South Head Road, not Tarawera Road as stated in... More

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Media release - fatal crash
9 Sep 2026 8:09am News:
Waikato

Fatal crash, Carroll Street, Te Kūiti

One person has died following a serious crash in Te Kūiti yesterday. Police were called to a crash involving a car and a pedestrian on Carroll Street/SH3 at the intersection with Ward Street about 7... More

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9 Sep 2026 6:25am Alerts:
Central

Road closed, SH1, Ōtaki

Description of occurrence State Highway 1 is closed between Ōtaki and Waikanae after a petrol tanker fire this morning. Police were alerted to the incident around 5.10am. There are no reports of injuries. The highway is closed... More

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8 Sep 2026 8:50pm Alerts:
Waikato

Road closed: SH3, Te Kūiti

Description of occurrence Police are at the scene of a serious incident that has blocked Carroll Street, State Highway 3, in Te Kūiti tonight. About 7.50pm, emergency services were alerted to a collision at the intersection... More

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8 Sep 2026 8:22pm News:
Canterbury

Fatal helicopter crash, Canterbury

Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Dan Overend: Police attended a fatal light aircraft crash near a Waimakariri aerodrome about 5.20pm today, Tuesday 8 September. The pilot of the helicopter, the... More

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