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Name release, New Plymouth house fire
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the person who died following a house fire in Trelawney Crescent, New Plymouth on 24 December. He was 49-year-old...
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Local insight and fast action leads to recovery of stolen goods
Source: New Zealand Police Quick thinking and local knowledge by Hamilton Police have helped recover more than $1700 worth of stolen groceries in the city this morning. Members of the...
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Four youths apprehended following burglary
Source: New Zealand Police Dunedin Police are thanking members of the public for their assistance leading to four youths being apprehended for a burglary in Dunedin Central today. At around...
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State Highway 2, Tangoio closed following crash
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 2, Tangoio is closed following a crash. The single vehicle crash north of Tangoio Settlement Road was reported just after 11:40am. Initial indications are...
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Police Eagle takes flight to stop dangerous road behaviour
Source: New Zealand Police Police are sending a clear message ahead of New Year’s Eve: reckless and anti-social behaviour on our roads will not be tolerated. Officers will be out...
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Witnesses sought in relation to mass disorder on K-Road Auckland
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute the following to Auckland City Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Greaves: Police are appealing to the public for any footage they may have of the...
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New year – New inflight biosecurity video
Source: New Zealand Government The new inflight biosecurity video delivers a clear and urgent message to all international air passengers regarding their responsibility to safeguard New Zealand’s primary industries and...
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Man dies after being struck by car in Napier on 26 December
Source: New Zealand Police A man has died after being struck by a car in Napier on 26 December. The incident occurred at around 10.10pm on McGrath Street. The man...
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Correction: Date man struck by car in Napier
Source: New Zealand Police A media release earlier today regarding a man who had died after being struck by a car in Napier contained an incorrect date. The man was...
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SH57 from Shannon to Tokomaru, east of Foxton, closed due to crash
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are asked to avoid the road between Shannon and Tokomaru in Central District this morning due to a truck roll-over. The truck crashed just north...
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Keep safe and happy in Hawke’s Bay these holidays
Source: New Zealand Police As holiday-makers enjoy their time in the sunny Hawke’s Bay, Police have advice for both locals and visitors about how to ensure we head into 2026...
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Man dies after being struck by car in Napier on 27 December
Source: New Zealand Police A man has died after being struck by a car in Napier on 27 December. The incident occurred at around 10.10pm on McGrath Street. The man...
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Weather News – Going out with a Bang: Heavy Rain and Gales to end 2025 – MetService
Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 29th December 2025 – Thursday 1st January 2026 As the final week of 2025 unfolds, MetService is forecasting a mix of rain, wind, thunderstorms, and...
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Elderly man saved by family while tramping in Coromandel
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Inspector Mike Henwood, Area Commander Waikato West An 80-year-old man was saved by a mum and her two teenage children after he got...
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The “Hey DOC…” questions you ask us: Summer edition
Source: NZ Department of Conservation We love hearing about and seeing you out naturing over the summer – keep tagging us in your adventures, we absolutely love it! During this...
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First pakeke pup marks start of season
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 29 December 2025 Six-year-old sea lion, Tui, had a pup on Christmas Day, starting off what is hoped to be another successful breeding season for...
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Update – road open, SH2 Kaitoke
Source: New Zealand Police The road has now reopened after the earlier serious crash at the intersection of SH2 and Waterworks Road, Kaitoke. Motorists should expect some delays while backed-up...
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Serious crash, Kaitoke
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are at the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash at the intersection of SH2 and Waterworks Road, Kaitoke, Upper Hutt. Police were called about...
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Tairāwhiti motorists: plan ahead and be patient on busy roads
Source: New Zealand Police Police are urging motorists to plan ahead and expect hold ups, with an influx of traffic to Tairāwhiti over the holiday break. With Rhythm and Vines...
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Assaults on K Road disorder: Police asking for help to identify offenders
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute the following to Auckland City Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Greaves: Police are asking for the public’s assistance after the mass disorder that occurred on...
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Government and industry launch pilot to enhance welfare practices in shearing sector
Source: New Zealand Government The Government and industry are supporting training initiatives to improve animal welfare outcomes in New Zealand woolsheds, Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard and Rural Communities Minister...
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Drivers should take care in Tairāwhiti over the holidays
Source: New Zealand Police Police are urging motorists to plan ahead and expect hold ups, with an influx of traffic to Tairāwhiti over the holiday break. With Rhythm and Vines...
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Fishery officers target illegal pāua gathering
Source: New Zealand Government Fishery Officer patrols will be stepped up over summer to help reduce the illegal gathering and illicit trade of pāua, Oceans and Fishers Minister Shane Jones...
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SH 2 open near Petone
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 2 near Petone is open for traffic both ways after a single-vehicle crash around 5.17am. Police continues to investigate the crash and urges safe...
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Three rescued fishermen ‘did everything right’
Source: New Zealand Police Police successfully coordinated a water rescue of three people in the Manukau Harbour last night after their boat started taking on water. Three fishermen set off...
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Body located – Port Waikato
Source: New Zealand Police Police Eagle has sadly located a body at Port Waikato, which is believed to be the man who went missing while jet skiing on Christmas Day....
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Police Commissioner goes back on the beat for Rhythm and Vines, New Year’s Eve
Source: New Zealand Police Police Commissioner Richard Chambers will be on the beat in Nelson on New Year’s Eve working alongside frontline staff, as well as policing at Rhythm and...