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Rāhui in place on Tarawera River after death of two boys
Source: Radio New Zealand A rāhui is in place on the Tarawera River in Kawerau. Google Maps A rāhui is in place on the Tarawera River in Kawerau after two...
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One dead after crash in Ruapehu District
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF One person is dead after crash between a truck and a car on State Highway 49 in the Ruapehu District. Police said it happened on...
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Police name two 15-year-olds who died in Hamilton crash
Source: Radio New Zealand The crash happened on Wairere Drive in Hamilton on Monday. RNZ / Marika Khabazi Two 15-year-olds have died in a crash in Hamilton. The crash which...
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Two boys dead after water-related incident in Tarawera River, Kawerau
Source: Radio New Zealand The Tarawera River, where two people died on Thursday. Google Maps Two local children were killed when a riverbank collapsed in the Tarawera River near Boyce...
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Update: deaths following water-related incident, Kawerau
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Inspector Phil Gillbanks, Acting Eastern Bay of Plenty Area Commander: Local kaumatua have performed karakia and placed a rahui on the Tarawera River following...
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Police memo on bargaining campaign attempt to ‘intimidate members’ – union
Source: Radio New Zealand Union members were asking police, the Public Service Commission and government to “repay the risks endemic in the role of a police officer”. The Police Association...
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Major delays, serious injuries after two crashes in Northland
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER Motorists are being warned to expect major delays after two crashes in Northland on Thursday afternoon. Emergency services responded to a serious...
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Ex‑Xero staffer Ally Naylor lays complaint with police over Sir Rod Drury
Source: Radio New Zealand Sir Rod Drury is a former Xero chief executive and 2026 New Zealander of the year. RNZ / Diego Opatowski Former Xero staffer Ally Naylor says...
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Major delays following two crashes, Northland
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are being advised of major delays following two crashes in Northland this afternoon. Emergency services responded to a serious single vehicle crash on State Highway...
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Two big events, Christchurch Police’s one message
Source: New Zealand Police As Christchurch prepares for an exciting fortnight of big events in the city, Police are asking eventgoers to support a safe and positive environment for everyone...
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Why police initially thought the Tongariro National Park wildfire was suspicious
Source: Radio New Zealand Tongariro on Saturday 8 November 2025, a few hours after the fire broke out. Kristina Montgomerie / @kristinamonts Police initially treated the wildfire that burnt through...
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Hide and we’ll seek
Source: New Zealand Police A man attempting to evade Police by hiding in the backseat of a vehicle has been arrested after tallying up a list of charges. On 14...
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Search launched in Bay of Plenty river; fears two people missing
Source: Radio New Zealand A police car seen behind a cordon as officers attend an incident. RNZ Emergency services are searching for a person who’s gone into a river in...
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Police collar alleged fuel thief
Source: New Zealand Police An alleged fuel thief and his partner have been arrested in the Waikato thanks to a working security camera and a quick tip-off. Police were called...
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Search launched for person missing in Bay of Plenty river
Source: Radio New Zealand A police car seen behind a cordon as officers attend an incident. RNZ Police and emergency services are searching for a person who’s gone into a...
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Man arrested after graffiti inciting racial violence found in Papatoetoe
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Angus Dreaver A man has been arrested after violent, anti-Indian graffiti was discovered outside a school in South Auckland. The message, which incited violence...
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Search and Rescue training Northland
Source: New Zealand Police Bay of Islands locals, please be advised a search and rescue training exercise will be taking place this weekend. Northland Police Search and Rescue are running...
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Off-duty officers swim into action
Source: New Zealand Police You’re never really off duty, even at the beach. This was the case for two Northland officers who quickly swam into action when a teenager was...
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Advocacy – University of Canterbury (UC) Prohibits Arabic Cultural Wear at Graduation Ceremonies
Source: Students for Justice in Palestine Canterbury (SJP) At the University of Canterbury (UC) Graduation on 15/04/2026, UC Security ordered a student to remove a keffiyeh* from under their graduation...
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Man arrested over Papatoetoe graffiti
Source: New Zealand Police Police have arrested a man over offensive graffiti located outside a Papatoetoe school last weekend. Enquiries have been ongoing throughout the week. Inspector Dave Christoffersen, Counties...
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Search for missing Kiwi monk Justin Evans on Scottish island called off, local Diocese says
Source: Radio New Zealand Justin Evans, 24, is missing from Papa Stronsay in Scotland. Supplied / Scotland Police The Diocese of Aberdeen believes the New Zealand monk who is missing...
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‘Clear as mud’: The changes to how emergency rescues are being done
Source: Radio New Zealand A cliff rescue in Northland in January. NZ POLICE / SUPPLIED Rescuers in Auckland were in the middle of asking for a helicopter to fly them...
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Locals on Scottish island help search for missing Kiwi monk Justin Evans
Source: Radio New Zealand Justin Evans, 24, is missing from Papa Stronsay in Scotland. Supplied / Scotland Police Locals on a remote Scottish island are helping in the search for...
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Police Commissioner to ‘consider other options’ if Jevon McSkimming doesn’t reimburse hotel stays
Source: Radio New Zealand Police Commissioner Richard Chambers. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Police Commissioner has written a second letter to Jevon McSkimming asking him to pay back up to...
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New graffiti inciting racial violence found in Auckland’s Royal Oak
Source: Radio New Zealand A threatening message has been found inside a public toilet in the Auckland suburb of Royal Oak. RNZ/ Blessen Tom A new piece of graffiti carrying...
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Opposition open to black market tobacco taskforce, cautious of fear-mongering
Source: Radio New Zealand A report into the illicit tobacco trade has been released by Retail NZ. 123RF The opposition is voicing its cautious support for a crack down on...
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One lane of State Highway 6 north of Nelson reopens after crash
Source: Radio New Zealand Earlier State Highway 6 was closed in both directions near the Todd Bush Road intersection in the Nelson-Tasman region, but one lane has now reopened. NZTA...