The Polar Plunge at Freyberg Beach Wellington last weekend saw 150 people take part.
22 Jul 2026 11:56am News:
National News

Brrrrrrrrrrrring it on – Polar Plunge Auckland

Media invitation What: Polar Plunge for Special Olympics in Auckland: Take part/donate: www.torchrun.org.nz Where: Takapuna Beach, The Strand, North Shore, Auckland Why: Raise funds and awareness for... More

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Hundreds gather to take part in the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics in Wellington.
22 Jul 2026 11:35am News:
Canterbury

MEDIA ADVISORY Brrrrrrrring it on: Polar Plunge Christchurch

MEDIA ARE INVITED: What: Polar Plunge for Special Olympics in Christchurch: Take part/donate: www.torchrun.org.nz Where: New Brighton Beach Surf Lifesaving Club, (New Brighton Pier) Christchurch Why... More

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Car stationary night lights on - 1
22 Jul 2026 11:22am News:
Counties Manukau

Man in court after dairy robbery

One man has been charged after failing to make a getaway from an aggravated robbery. Police responded to the dairy in Conifer Grove before 10.30pm on Tuesday. Detective Senior Sergeant Chris Robson... More

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Media release - fatal crash
22 Jul 2026 11:08am News:
Southern

Fatal Crash, Springvale Road, Springvale

One person has died following a serious crash in Springvale this morning. Police were called to the two vehicle crash around 9am. Sadly, one person was located deceased at the scene. The road remains... More

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22 Jul 2026 9:45am Alerts:
Southern

Serious crash, Springvale Road, Springvale

Description of occurrence Police are in attendance at a serious crash in Springvale this morning. Emergency services were notified of the two vehicle crash near Letts Gully Road. Initial indications suggest there are serious... More

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21 Jul 2026 6:43pm Alerts:
Southern

Road blocked, Riverton Wallacetown Highway/SH 99, Wallacetown, Southland

Description of occurrence Riverton Wallacetown Highway/State Highway 99, Wallacetown, Southland, is blocked following a serious crash this evening. Police were notified of the two-vehicle crash around 5.20pm. The road is... More

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21 Jul 2026 6:28pm Alerts:
Auckland City

Great North Road, Western Springs blocked following crash

Description of occurrence Great North Road, Western Springs is currently closed at the intersection with St Lukes Road following a crash. The two-vehicle crash was reported just after 6pm. St John have been notified and are on... More

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Multiple Police cars in a line
21 Jul 2026 5:47pm News:
Waitematā

Grocery run doesn't check out

Police bagged a car full of stolen groceries after stopping a vehicle on Auckland’s North Shore. Just after 1pm on Monday, the Waitematā Beat team was responding to a report of shoplifting at a... More

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