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  • Media release - fatal crash
    13 Feb 2026 12:40pm News:
    Canterbury

    Fatal crash, Karaka Road / State Highway 7, Waikari

    Police can confirm that one person has died following a crash in Hurunui this morning. The single vehicle crash on Karaka Road / State Highway 7 was reported about 6.40am. Despite best efforts by... More

    1 min read
  • The fire occurred on Pakiri Road, Leigh
    13 Feb 2026 10:53am News:
    Waitematā

    School bus fire, Leigh

    Four children who were onboard at the time of the fire have all been safely removed. More

    1 min read
  • Multiple Police cars in a line
    13 Feb 2026 10:05am News:
    Wellington

    Police appeal for information on historical offending at Wellington school

    Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Karen Simmons: Police are appealing for anyone who may have information on offending by Father Rowan Donoghue to come forward. This comes after all... More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    12 Feb 2026 3:41pm News:
    Canterbury

    Burglar caught by victim in their own web

    Please attribute the following to Acting Superintendent Ash Tabb, Christchurch Metro Acting Area Commander: A quick-thinking member of the public led Police to a burglar after spotting their own... More

    1 min read
  • Police National Dive Squad members in the Mahurangi River
    12 Feb 2026 3:26pm News:
    Waitematā

    Warkworth search: Missing vehicle located

    Police have located a vehicle outstanding since a man was washed away in the Mahurangi River on 21 January 2026. Forty-seven-year-old Tekanimaeu Arobati was later located in the river days later on 24... More

    1 min read
  • Police Emergency tape with car - 5
    12 Feb 2026 11:45am News:
    Canterbury

    One in court following vehicle theft and attempted vehicle theft in Christchurch

    Attributable to Senior Sergeant Hamish Keer-Keer A 28-year-old Christchurch man is before the courts after unlawfully taking a vehicle and attempting to take further vehicles. About 9.35pm on... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - media advisory
    12 Feb 2026 9:42am News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Media invitation - Pōwhiri for new Bay of Plenty District Commander

    Police is pleased to invite media to the pōwhiri for the new Bay of Plenty District Commander, Superintendent Will Loughrin. Date: Monday 16 February Time: 10am Venue: Te Papa-i-Ouru Marae Address: 1... More

    1 min read
  • Processing arrest  - 1
    11 Feb 2026 3:14pm News:
    Canterbury

    Arrest made in serious assault, Christchurch

    Attributable to Detective Sergeant Ben Rolton, Christchurch Metro Crime: Police investigating the serious assault at a residential property on Fitzgerald Avenue on Monday have made an arrest in... More

    1 min read
  • Police car in garage 1
    11 Feb 2026 3:03pm News:
    Waitematā

    Police seek information about Rānui fire

    Waitematā Police is seeking information about a fire at a Rānui house in the early hours of the morning. Emergency services attended Vino Cina Heights after midnight, with the roof fully alight. A... More

    1 min read
  • Sergeant on computer
    11 Feb 2026 2:55pm News:
    Auckland City

    Busted: Woman arrested over elaborate 18-year scam

    A 44-year-old Ellerslie woman has been arrested and charged in relation to an alleged romance scam. More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Appeal for information
    11 Feb 2026 12:50pm News:
    Eastern

    Hastings stabbing - Police appeal for footage

    Police are seeking information as they investigate a serious stabbing at an address in the Karamu Road North area in the early hours of Saturday 7 February. More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    11 Feb 2026 6:08am News:
    Wellington

    Fatal crash, Ngauranga Interchange, Wellington

    One person has died after a crash on State Highway 2, Ngauranga Interchange on Sunday 8 February. Emergency services were notified of the crash around 2am. Sadly, the victim has now passed away from... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    10 Feb 2026 7:00pm News:
    Wellington

    Fatal Crash: Trentham

    One person has died following a crash in Trentham this afternoon. The crash, involving a vehicle and a cyclist was reported to emergency services about 4pm. The intersection of Messines Avenue and... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    10 Feb 2026 6:05pm News:
    Eastern

    Fatal crash: Wairoa

    One person has died following a two-vehicle crash in Wairoa this afternoon, and two other people remain in critical condition. Emergency services received reports of the crash about 3pm. The... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Update
    10 Feb 2026 3:02pm News:
    Canterbury

    Update 2: Serious assault, Christchurch

    Attributable to Detective Sergeant Ben Rolton, Christchurch Metro Crime: Police investigating a serious assault on Fitzgerald Avenue around 12.20pm yesterday are appealing to the public for... More

    1 min read
  • Car (rear view) with light bar on - 2
    10 Feb 2026 3:00pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Body recovered, Waioeka River – Bay of Plenty District

    Police and teams searching for a man missing since January have located and recovered a body from the Waioeka River. More

    1 min read
  • Three impounded bikes
    10 Feb 2026 1:39pm News:
    Central

    Foxton Police taking dangerous bike riding complaints seriously

    Three bikes have already been impounded, and several young people have been spoken to in relation to the reports. More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    10 Feb 2026 9:24am News:
    Northland

    Name release: Fatal crash, Ruakākā

    Police can now name the man who died after a fatal crash on State Highway 15, Ruakākā on Wednesday 28 January. He was Kerry McDonald, 64, of Russell. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at... More

    1 min read
  • Police are seeking sightings of a car similar to this one, in relation to the Omahu homicide investigation
    9 Feb 2026 5:25pm News:
    Eastern

    Update: body located on worksite, Omahu, Hawke's Bay

    The discovery of a woman’s body at a worksite in Omahu, Hawke's Bay last week is now being treated as a homicide. More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    9 Feb 2026 4:57pm News:
    Canterbury

    Update: Serious assault, Christchurch

    Attributable to Detective Sergeant Caroline Johnson: A scene guard will remain in place in central Christchurch overnight as Police continue to investigate a serious assault. At around 12:20pm today... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - media advisory
    9 Feb 2026 12:24pm News:
    Central

    Media advisory - pōwhiri for new Manawatū Area Commander

    Media are invited to the pōwhiri for new Manawatū Area Commander, Inspector Matenga (Marty) Gray. Date: Tuesday 10 February Time: 0930-1230 Location: Kohuturoa Marae, 306 Hokio Beach Road, Hokio Beach... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    9 Feb 2026 12:05pm News:
    Counties Manukau

    Fatal crash: Buckland, Auckland

    One person has died following a serious crash on Logan Road, Buckland this morning. Emergency services responded to the single vehicle crash, involving a truck and trailer unit, at 7.32am. Sadly, the... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    9 Feb 2026 8:26am News:
    Central

    Fatal crash, Rangitikei

    One person has died after a single-vehicle crash on Santoft Road, Santoft, Rangitikei, late last night. Police were called to the scene about 9.50pm. Sadly, the sole occupant was found deceased. The... More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    9 Feb 2026 7:55am News:
    Wellington

    Homicide investigation, Raumati Beach

    A woman has died, and a man has been arrested, after an incident in Raumati Beach overnight. Police were called to the Matatua Road address about 1.15am after a report of someone being injured. On... More

    1 min read
  • Fire and Police - Day
    9 Feb 2026 7:31am News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Two charged following Taupō fire

    Two young people have been charged following a fire at a Taupō college on Sunday. More

    1 min read
  • Police radio on shoulder
    8 Feb 2026 11:14am News:
    Southern

    Police happy with Southland road behaviour over long weekend

    Police thank Southland locals and visitors for excellent behaviour on the roads and at events over the Waitangi weekend. More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    8 Feb 2026 8:38am News:
    Waitematā

    Fatal crash, Dairy Flat

    One person has died after a single-motorcycle crash on Horseshoe Bush Road, Dairy Flat, early this morning. Emergency services were called to the scene about 1.30am. Sadly, the sole rider died at the... More

    1 min read
  • Police Hat Close Up
    6 Feb 2026 2:50pm News:
    Waikato

    Death following water-related incident, Thames

    One person has died following a water related incident in Thames. Emergency services were called to Tararu Road just before midday. The person was pulled from the water unresponsive, and despite... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Appeal for information
    6 Feb 2026 2:19pm News:
    Eastern

    Information sought after body located, Westshore, Napier

    Please attribute to Detective Sergeant Ryan Kemsley of Hawke's Bay Crime Squad: An investigation has been launched into the water-related death of a five-year-old boy who went missing in Napier's... More

    1 min read
  • Maritime Wellington - Lady Liz IV
    6 Feb 2026 2:04pm News:
    Wellington

    You can run, but you can't hide: Wanted boatie's antics hit a snag

    A Porirua man tried to flee from police in a boat, only to be pursued across the water by Wellington Maritime Unit’s vessel Lady Elizabeth IV. More

    2 min read

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