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  • Police radio
    3 May 2026 8:18am News:
    Canterbury

    Two men charged after road rage incident in Christchurch

    To be attributed to Acting Senior Sergeant Sarah Griffin: Two men have been charged after an apparent road rage incident in Burwood, Christchurch last night. Police were called to the intersection of... More

    1 min read
  • Police shirts
    2 May 2026 4:17pm News:
    Tasman

    Fatality following water related incident, Kaikōura

    Police can confirm a person has died following a water related incident in Kaikōura today. At around 12.40pm, Police were alerted to a boat having capsized in South Bay. Sadly, one person was located... More

    1 min read
  • Car decals / graphics / stickers - 4
    1 May 2026 5:50pm News:
    Central

    Four arrested following Feilding burglaries

    Police have arrested four people in connection with a recent series of burglaries affecting homes and businesses across the Feilding area. The arrests are part of Operation Thor and follow a spike in... More

    1 min read
  • Police Emergency tape with car - 2
    1 May 2026 4:22pm News:
    Eastern

    Man charged following serious assault in Camberley

    A 22-year-old man has been arrested and charged, following a serious assault in Hastings yesterday. Detective Senior Sergeant Sally Patrick says Police were called to a commercial premises on Kiwi... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Appeal for information
    1 May 2026 2:36pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Police appeal for information following fatal crash, Kinleith

    Police are appealing for information following a fatal crash in Kinleith, south of Tokoroa, on Wednesday 29 April. Emergency services were called to a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1, Tar Hill... More

    1 min read
  • One of five firearms seized during the search.
    1 May 2026 1:13pm News:
    Waitematā

    Firearms, ammunition seized during search warrant

    Police have charged one person and removed five firearms from circulation following the execution of a search warrant in Te Atatū Peninsula yesterday. Waitematā Police had received information that a... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Investigation update v1
    1 May 2026 9:01am News:
    National News

    Conclusion of Operation Cranmere

    Police can confirm Operation Cranmere, the investigation to identify anyone who may have supported Tom Phillips, has concluded. It has not resulted in any charges. Detective Superintendent Ross McKay... More

    1 min read
  • Police car in garage 1
    30 Apr 2026 9:01pm News:
    Canterbury

    Appeal for information following crash, Avonside

    Attributable to Senior Sergeant Craig Ellison: Police investigating a crash in Christchurch at the start of April are seeking witnesses to the crash to assist with our enquiries. At 5:40pm on 1 April... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    30 Apr 2026 4:59pm News:
    Southern

    Fatal crash: Mile Flat Road, North Otago

    Police can confirm one person has died following a three-vehicle crash on the intersection of Mile Flat Road and State Highway 1 near Hampden in North Otago. Emergency services were called around 2... More

    1 min read
  • Car with lights on surburban street at dusk
    30 Apr 2026 4:49pm News:
    Southern

    Appeal for information following aggravated burglary, Mataura Island Road

    Attribute to Senior Sergeant Gary Iddenten, Gore Police: Gore Police are appealing for information following an aggravated burglary at a rural property on Mataura Island Road, Mataura Island in the... More

    1 min read
  • Road crash day - 1
    30 Apr 2026 3:21pm News:
    National News

    'Loved ones lost', recent rise in road deaths

    Police is disappointed at the concerning number of deaths on our roads over the past fortnight as they highlight the importance of safe driving behaviours every day. Inspector Peter McKennie, acting... More

    2 min read
  • Police radio
    30 Apr 2026 12:55pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Charges laid, fatal crash, Rotorua

    Police have laid charges in relation to a fatal crash in Rotorua in November 2025. The crash, involving a car and a bus carrying a number of students, occurred on Te Ngae Road at around 9.20pm on 6... More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    30 Apr 2026 9:50am News:
    Canterbury

    Prolific fuel thief caught by Christchurch Police

    Attribute to Constable Leauga Fuimaono, Christchurch Beat Team: A Christchurch man has been arrested following a number of reported fuel drive-offs valued at over $4500. Police were first notified on... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    30 Apr 2026 6:29am News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Fatal crash, Kinleith

    Two people have died following a two-vehicle crash on SH1, near Kinleith, last night. Emergency services were called to the scene about 9.10pm. Sadly, two people were located deceased. Another person... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    29 Apr 2026 8:32pm News:
    Eastern

    Update: Serious crash, State Highway 2, Takapau

    One person has died following a crash in Takapau this evening. The two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2, near Maharakeke Road, was reported just before 6.40pm. One person died at the scene, three... More

    1 min read
  • Police appealing for information following aggravated robbery in Christchurch
    28 Apr 2026 8:02pm News:
    Canterbury

    Police appealing for information following aggravated robbery in Christchurch

    Do you know these men? Christchurch Police investigating an aggravated robbery in Somerfield are appealing for information to assist in identifying the men pictured as we believe they can assist our... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    28 Apr 2026 2:16pm News:
    Southern

    Fatal crash - name release and appeal for witnesses

    Police can now name the man who died in a crash on Edendale-Woodlands Highway on 22 April. He was Logan John Cahill, aged 53. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones. Police continue to make... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    28 Apr 2026 11:36am News:
    Canterbury

    Name release: Fatal crash, Factory Road, Temuka

    Police can now release the name of the man who was killed in a motorcycle crash on Factory Road, Temuka, on the evening of 22 April. He was 35-year-old Adrian John Lester of Temuka. Police extend our... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    28 Apr 2026 11:10am News:
    Waitematā

    A dose of consequences for hospital thief

    A serial thief who allegedly targeted the bedsides of hospital patients will face court after being arrested. The 30-year-old woman was wanted for a spate of dishonesty offending across hospitals in... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    28 Apr 2026 11:10am News:
    Southern

    Name release: Fatal crash, Leet Street, Invercargill

    Police can name the man that died in a single vehicle crash on Sunday 22 March. He was 23-year-old Enoch Carlisle from the Southland District. Police continue to investigate the crash. Police have... More

    1 min read
  • Rowena Walker
    28 Apr 2026 10:00am News:
    Canterbury

    Update: Search for Rowena Walker

    This week, Police Search and Rescue alongside specialist search teams will be continuing land, water, and aerial searches in and around the Christchurch red zone, covering a large area in the search... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    28 Apr 2026 6:59am News:
    Central

    Fatal crash, SH1, Waiouru

    Three people have died following a crash involving a car and a tanker truck on State Highway 1, about 5km north of Waiouru. The crash happened between Shawcroft Road and Access Road No17, about 11... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    28 Apr 2026 6:15am News:
    Canterbury

    Fatal crash, Grahams Road, Christchurch

    One person has died in a single-vehicle crash in Burnside overnight. Emergency services were called to the scene, between Cranbrook and Wayside avenues, about 10.50pm. The driver, who was the sole... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Update
    27 Apr 2026 2:46pm News:
    Waitematā

    Body recovered near Kaipara Harbour

    A person has been located deceased near the wharf at Kaipara Harbour on Shelly Beach Road. The person was located at around 2.45pm on 26 April. While formal identification is yet to be carried out... More

    1 min read
  • Police car in garage 1
    27 Apr 2026 2:36pm News:
    Waitematā

    Charges laid after motorists allegedly forced to stop, threatened

    Charges have been laid following two separate incidents where motorists were followed, forced to stop and then threatened with a firearm. Detective Senior Sergeant Ben Bergin says the incidents... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    27 Apr 2026 2:32pm News:
    Central

    Update: Serious crash, Kapuni

    One person has died following a single vehicle crash in Kapuni this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the crash at the intersection of Skeet Road and Palmer Road at around 12.10pm. The road... More

    1 min read
  • Police shirts
    27 Apr 2026 9:24am News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Five charged in relation to Taupō building fire

    Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Ryan Yardley, Taupō Area Investigations Manager: Five people are before the courts after a building fire in Taupō on Sunday. At around 5.40am Police became... More

    1 min read
  • Drive safe - weekend road policing
    27 Apr 2026 9:18am News:
    National News

    Bring 'em home safe: Keep focus on road safety to end the long weekend

    Police are reminding motorists travelling home today to remain alert and keep road safety top of mind. So far, two people have died on our roads this Anzac weekend. While that might seem like a low... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    26 Apr 2026 2:07pm News:
    Canterbury

    Fatal crash, Hororata Dunsandel Road, Dunsandel

    One person has died following a serious crash in Dunsandel on Thursday. Emergency services were called to a single vehicle crash on Hororata Dunsandel Road at around 5pm on 23 April. One person was... More

    1 min read
  • Maritime Auckland - day 1
    25 Apr 2026 7:30pm News:
    Waitematā

    Team effort saves kayaker from Waitematā Harbour

    Police have saved a man from near-death after he fell out of a kayak and spent more than two hours in the waters of Waitematā Harbour. At 3.40am today, a call came in saying two men had fallen from... More

    2 min read

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