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Warning after drugs taken from air ambulance
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Southern District Police and Helicopters Otago are issuing a stark warning to those responsible for the burglary of an air ambulance helicopter at Taieri...
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Strong biosecurity more important than ever
Source: New Zealand Government Events over the last few weeks have highlighted the importance of strong biosecurity to New Zealand. Our staff at the border are increasingly vigilant after German authorities...
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Slimy algae on Auckland beaches: What you need to know
Source: Auckland Council Locals and visitors may see slimy algae – usually black or dark green in colour, in the sea and on beaches in the region this summer. This...
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Name release, fatal crash, SH25, Orongo
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police can now name the woman who died in a crash on State Highway 25, Orongo on 19 December. She was Marcia Diana Shattuck,...
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Eagle eyes contain construction site burglars
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) A group of people who allegedly entered a Point Chevalier construction site and attempted to break into containers have been caught on camera. At...
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Investigations continuing following fatal crash, Clarkville
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Attribute to Inspector Peter Cooper, Canterbury Rural Area Commander Police can confirm that the two deceased in a crash on Butchers Road, Clarkville on...
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Arms Act Public consultation commences
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee reminds the public that they now have an opportunity to have their say on the rewrite of the Arms Act 1983....
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A minute’s silence and livestream of funeral service for Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Please attribute to Commissioner Richard Chambers: Police across New Zealand will observe a minute’s silence at 1pm on Wednesday 15 January in honour of...
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Arrests made following burglaries involving fleeing drivers
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Five people have been arrested in the Bay of Plenty District following two burglaries involving fleeing drivers. At about 3:45am today Police responded to...
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Release: Labour mourns passing of Dame Tariana Turia
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Ka kohukohu te awa o Whanganui!Ka tau te kākahu taratara ki runga I te maunga o Whānau Ora!Ka tangi hotuhotu tō iwi Māori! The Labour...
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Release: Labour acknowledges Lyn Fleming’s death
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Labour expresses its shock and sadness at the death of widely respected Police Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming. “My aroha and thoughts are with Senior Sergeant...
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Name release: Fatal crash, Matamata
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police can now release the name of the person who died in a crash on Hopkins Road, Matamata, Thursday 2 January. He was 69-year-old...
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Consumer NZ shares 5 simple ways to save money in 2025
Source: Consumer NZ As New Zealanders continue to face the pressures of rising living costs, finding ways to save money is becoming increasingly important. With some small adjustments to your...
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First Responders – Black Jack Fire Update #5
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Four crews of firefighters supported by three helicopters are back at the Black Jack vegetation fire on the Coromandel Peninsula this morning. Fire and Emergency...
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Fire Safety – Firefighters Compete at UFBA North Island Waterway Challenge
Source: United Fire Brigades’ Association Each year, over 20,000 fires threaten precious homes, businesses, our natural environment and lives across New Zealand. We have seen several large vegetation fires this summer...
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SH2 south of Wairoa reopens following earlier serious crash
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency 12 January 2025 3:39 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi State Highway 2 at Ohinepaka, south of Wairoa, has reopened under stop/go traffic management...
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First Responders – Black Jack Road vegetation fire update #4
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Crews are now standing down for the evening at the Black Jack Road fire but helicopters will remain operating until 6.30pm. Crews will be back...
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Fatal crash, Colyton Road, Bunnythorpe
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) One person has died following a serious crash on Colyton Road, Bunnythorpe this afternoon. Emergency services were alerted to the two-vehicle crash at around...
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Road closed, Colyton Road, Bunnythorpe
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Colyton Road is closed following a serious two-vehicle crash this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the Colyton Road and Watershed Road intersection at...
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Update: Serious crash, State Highway 2 near Wairoa
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) One person has died in a crash on State Highway 2 near Wairoa today. The single-vehicle crash was reported to Police at around 11.15am....
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Serious crash blocks SH2, Wairoa
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) State Highway 2 near Wairoa is blocked following a serious crash. The single-vehicle crash happened several kilometres west of the town around 11:15am. There...
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Fatal incident, Hahei Beach, Thames-Coromandel
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) One person has died following a rescue from a cliff at Hahei Beach, Thames-Coromandel. Emergency services responded around 8:15pm. One person was located at...
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First Responders – Black Jack Road vegetation fire update
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand At approximately 3.50pm today, Fire and Emergency was alerted to a vegetation fire on Black Jack Road in the Coromandel. Multiple crews and two helicopters...
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Update: Serious crash, State Highway 3, Westmere
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) One person has died following a crash involving a truck and a pedestrian on State Highway 3 near Blueskin Road, Westmere, Whanganui. Emergency services...
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Fatal water-related incident, Mount Wellington:
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) A man has died following a water-related incident off the coast of Mount Wellington, Auckland today. Police responded to Mount Wellington around 3:45pm following...
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Matangi Road closed, Hillcrest, Hamilton
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Matangi Road is closed following an incident near Morrinsville Road, Hillcrest, Hamilton. Diversions are in place at the intersections of Matangi Road – Morrinsville...
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Murder charged filed in Avondale death
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Scott Armstrong: A man has been charged with murder following the discovery of a woman’s body in Avondale overnight....