Category: law_enforcement
-
Two Dead in Ripirō Beach Water Incident
Two people have died following a water-related incident on Ripirō Beach, between Mahuta Gap and Glinks Gully. Police were called to the scene around 6:50 pm yesterday after reports of two men struggling in the water. Police and other emergency…
-
Gisborne Motorists Advised to Avoid Travel Due to Heavy Rain and Flooding
Motorists in the Gisborne region are being strongly advised to avoid non-essential travel due to widespread heavy rain and surface flooding impacting local roads. Several roads have been closed as a result of the adverse weather conditions. Police are urging…
-
SH20 Māngere Bridge Lane Blocked After Serious Incident
One northbound lane of State Highway 20 on Māngere Bridge is currently blocked following an incident this evening. Police were alerted to the event, which occurred near Hastie Avenue around 6:50 PM, after a person sustained serious injuries. Authorities have…
-
Police Seek Public Assistance to Identify Man in Connection with Queenstown Assault
New Zealand Police are appealing to the public for assistance in identifying a man they believe may be able to help with inquiries into an assault. The incident took place in the early hours of Thursday, January 1, on Ballarat…
-
Waikato Police Urge Drivers to Adapt to Wet Weather Conditions
Waikato motorists are being urged by police to adjust their driving to suit the current wet weather conditions. Officers have responded to a number of minor crashes across the Waikato region today, particularly on rural roads. Police emphasize that roads…
-
Serious Crash Closes State Highway 1 at Brynderwyns
State Highway 1 on the Brynderwyns in Northland is closed following a serious two-vehicle crash reported around 12:45 PM today. Initial reports indicate multiple injuries, with some individuals sustaining serious harm. Emergency services are currently at the scene, and motorists…
-
Police Appeal for Public Assistance Following Unexplained Death in Devonport
Police investigating an unexplained death in Devonport are seeking help from the public. Emergency services were called to a Kerr Street address around 11pm on January 1st, where a person was found deceased. A scene examination at the property is…
-
Four Charged After Thames Aggravated Robbery
Four people are set to appear in Hamilton Youth Court on charges stemming from an aggravated robbery at a Thames business. The accused include two 20-year-old men, an 18-year-old man, and two 14-year-old boys. Charges laid are aggravated robbery, unlawfully…
Law EnforcementDisasters ThamesAggravated RobberyPoliceHamiltonYouth CourtNew Zealand PoliceCrime
-
Teenager Rescued from Rip Current at Paritutu Beach
A teenager was safely brought back to shore after being caught in a dangerous rip current at Paritutu Beach on Thursday evening. Police received a report around 7pm that the teenager was struggling to return to land. A water rescue…
-
Police Disrupt Large Youth Gatherings in Coromandel
Police disrupted gatherings of approximately 1000 youth at Williamson Park in Whangamatā and 300 youth near the Surf Club Reserve in Pauanui last night. Bottles were thrown at officers in Whangamatā, with one officer being hit, though fortunately not injured.…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues PoliceCoromandelWhangamatāPauanuiYouth GatheringsPublic SafetyNew Zealand Police
-
Three Injured in Serious Levin Crash Following Police Pursuit
Police are investigating a serious crash near Levin that occurred last night, leaving three people injured, one critically. The incident involved a Holden Captiva, which had been reported for several driving complaints, and another vehicle. Around 7:15 p.m., a police…
-
Police Investigate Two Deaths in Pukehina
Police are investigating the deaths of two people at an address on Old Coach Road in Pukehina. On Thursday afternoon, police were notified of a woman's death at the address. A 50-year-old man has been arrested and charged with assault…
-
Serious Crash Closes State Highway 57 in Levin
State Highway 57 in Levin is currently closed at the intersection of Kimberley and Arapaepae South roads following a two-vehicle crash. The incident was reported at 7:20pm, and initial indications suggest serious injuries. Motorists are advised to avoid the area…
-
Tairāwhiti Police Report Busy New Year Period
Tairāwhiti Police have reflected on a particularly busy New Year period, marked by the annual Rhythm and Vines Music Festival, planned anti-social road user events, and New Year celebrations across the region, all amidst heavy rain. Inspector Danny Kirk, Tairāwhiti…
-
Search and Rescue Operation Concludes in Dunedin
A search and rescue operation in Whare Flat, Dunedin, has concluded after a report of a person calling for help. Around 9:30 am today, Police received a call from a member of the public on the Mackie Dackie track who…
-
Police Appeal for Information After Cries for Help Heard in Whare Flat
Police are appealing for information following reports of someone heard yelling for help near the Mackie Dackie track, off Flagstaff-Whare Flat Road, Whare Flat, Dunedin. The call was received around 9:30 am today from a person walking the track who…
-
Crash on Gibbston Highway Causes Delays
Gibbston Highway, State Highway 6, near Roaring Meg in Queenstown, is currently experiencing significant delays and is down to one lane due to a three-vehicle crash. The incident occurred around 10:30 am between Waitiri Road and Kawarau Gorge Road. Emergency…
-
Police Seek Information on Fatal Kaipara Coast Highway Incident
Police investigating a fatal incident on Kaipara Coast Highway in Makarau, Auckland, are appealing to the public for information. Officers were called to the scene around 5:20 AM today following a report of a deceased person on the road. While…
-
One Deceased in Kaipara Coast Highway Incident
Police were called to an incident on Kaipara Coast Highway, Makarau, Auckland, early this morning where a person was found deceased on the road. The death is being treated as unexplained and enquiries into the circumstances are underway. A scene…
-
New Zealand Road Deaths Decline for Third Consecutive Year Amidst Record Enforcement
Provisional data indicates a reduction in road deaths in New Zealand for the third consecutive year, with 272 fatalities recorded in 2025, down from 292 in 2024. This trend is largely attributed to initiatives like Operation Open Roads, according to…
-
Kaipara Coast Highway Closed Due to Police Incident
Kaipara Coast Highway in Makarau, Auckland, is currently closed in both directions as police respond to an incident that began around 5:20 AM this morning. Police have established cordons at the intersections of West Coast Road and Kahikatea Flat Road.…
-
Police Seek Dashcam Footage After Serious Crash on Auckland's Southern Motorway
Police are seeking public assistance, particularly dashcam footage, to investigate a serious crash that occurred today on the Southern Motorway in Auckland. The incident took place in the southbound lane at Randwick Park, between Hill Road and Takanini, around 12:30…
-
Rakaia Bridge Reopens After Crash, Delays Expected
The Rakaia Bridge on State Highway 1 in Bankside has reopened after an earlier crash. While the bridge is now open, traffic in the area remains heavy. Motorists are advised to continue expecting delays as congestion gradually clears. Authorities expressed…
-
Police Name Man Who Died in Napier Crash
Police have named the man who died in hospital after being struck by a car on McGrath Street, Napier, on December 26. He was Carl Louis Duncan. "Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time,"…
-
Firearm and Drugs Found During Traffic Stop in Kawakawa
Police in Kawakawa, Far North, have arrested and charged a 24-year-old man following a traffic stop that uncovered a significant quantity of illegal items. The incident occurred on Tuesday, December 30, around 10:10 PM, when officers observed a vehicle speeding…
-
Rakaia Bridge Closed After Two-Vehicle Crash
The Rakaia Bridge on State Highway 1 in Bankside, Canterbury, is currently blocked following a two-vehicle crash. Police responded to the incident, which involved a car and a truck, around 12:40pm this afternoon. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported. The…
-
Police Seek Public Assistance to Find Missing Man in Central Auckland
Police are asking for the public's help in locating Stuart, who has been reported missing from Central Auckland. Stuart has been out of touch with his family for an extended period, which is considered out of character. Stuart typically resides…
-
One Dead, One Seriously Injured in State Highway 1 Crash
Police have confirmed that one person has died following a serious crash on State Highway 1 at Ohau Point this morning. A second individual sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to a hospital for treatment. Authorities are advising motorists that…
-
Police Appeal for Information in Teishallia Te Paea Homicide Investigation
Police are continuing their investigation into the death of Teishallia Te Paea and are appealing to the public for assistance. Detectives are seeking to speak with three males who visited Ms Te Paea’s Kotuku Street address during August or September…
-
One Dead in Early Morning Waikato Crash
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash in Orini, Waikato, early this morning. Police were called to the scene at the intersection of Orini Road and McConnell Road around 12:30 AM. The sole occupant of the vehicle was found…