Serious crash, St Lukes Road overbridge

Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on the St Lukes Road overbridge in Auckland. The crash, involving two cars, was reported to Police at 6.30pm. One person is reported to be in a critical condition. The northwestern St Lukes off-ramp has been closed and other traffic management may be … Read more

Serious crash, SH1, Redwood Pass

Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are at the scene of a serious single-vehicle crash on SH1 near Redwood Pass, Marlborough.  Police were called about 12.15am.  One person reportedly sustained critical injuries.  The road remains closed while the Serious Crash Unit examines the scene. Motorists should avoid the area if possible.  ENDS  Issued by Police … Read more

Serious crash, Clive

Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are at the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash near the intersection of Mill and Richmond Roads, Clive. Police were called shortly before 9.30am.  Initial indications suggest there have been serious injuries.  Both roads have closures, with diversions in place. Motorists should avoid the area if possible.  ENDS  Issued … Read more

Power lines brought down by crash on Ladys Mile, Foxton

Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are responding to a crash on Ladys Mile in Foxton. A car has collided with a power pole, bringing power lines down across the car and the road. The crash, near the intersection with Herrington Street, was reported to Police at 5.15pm. Until the power lines are made safe, … Read more

Delays expected on State Highway 2, Pōkeno

Source: New Zealand Police Motorists travelling on State Highway 2 near the Waikato Expressway in Pōkeno are advised to expect delays, as emergency services respond to a fire in the nearby area. The fire was reported to Police just after 10:30am. We ask motorists to take extra caution while on State Highway 2 between the … Read more

Your ticket to new adventures – Police launches cinema in a car

Source: New Zealand Police The sequel to buses and trains wrapped in Police livery rolled out in Wellington today, driven by passion and fuelled by hope – it’s a patrol car with a face-lift, upcycled as a mini cinema for watching the latest Police YouTube vlog ‘Ride Along’ and other recruitment reels. Earlier today in … Read more

Operation Matata: ‘Significant threat’ exposed in second phase of smuggling operation

Source: New Zealand Police A joint Police-Customs investigation has unravelled a major transnational organised crime syndicate working with local gangs to import significant quantities of methamphetamine and cocaine into New Zealand. Operation Matata has identified that the syndicate was allegedly smuggling Class A drugs through unattended baggage on international flights, primarily through Auckland International Airport. … Read more

The graduation of eighty-seven officers sees surge of new talent

Source: New Zealand Police Acting Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers, Minister of Police the Hon Mark Mitchell, members of the police executive and wing patron, Dame Noeline Taurua congratulated the 87 graduating constables from Wing 386 today.  Families and friends celebrated the newly attested police officers at Te Rauparaha Arena, Porirua this afternoon acknowledging the successful … Read more

MEDIA ADVISORY: Eighty-seven new police officers on their way to districts

Source: New Zealand Police Media are invited to the 386 Dame Noeline Taurua DNZM Police recruit wing graduation. What:     Graduation of the New Zealand Police 386 Recruit Wing.Who:      For families and friends to celebrate with the newly attested police officers.Why:      Completion and graduation from their initial training course.Where:   Te Rauparaha … Read more

Changes to ANZSOC standard

Source: New Zealand Police In an effort to simplify and provide a number of enhancements to the way offence data is presented, New Zealand Police, Statistics New Zealand and the wider Justice sector are implementing the revised Australian and New Zealand Standard Offence Classification (ANZSOC) 2023.  This is the first significant review and revision of … Read more

Freezin’ for a reason in Christchurch: Polar Plunge fundraiser this weekend

Source: New Zealand Police Media invitation: What:       Polar Plunge Christchurch; take part or donate:  https://specialolympics.org.nz/Where:     New Brighton Beach Surf Lifesaving Club (Surf club is on Marine Parade between Lonsdale and Hawke Streets)Why:        To raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics athletes and programmes across New Zealand.When:      Saturday … Read more

Cocaine investigation uncovers largest ever LSD seizure

Source: New Zealand Police A joint drug importation investigation has intercepted a record-breaking quantity of LSD brought into New Zealand. Under Operation Spin, New Zealand Police and New Zealand Customs have been investigating the importation and supply of Class A controlled drugs from the United States into New Zealand. Four search warrants were carried out … Read more

Be a giver while you shiver – Polar Plunge for Special Olympics in Wellington

Source: New Zealand Police Media invitation What:      Polar Plunge Wellington, take part or donate:  https://specialolympics.org.nz/Where:    Freyberg Beach, Oriental Bay, WellingtonWhy:       To raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics athletes and programmes across New Zealand.When:     Saturday 26 July 2025, 9amWho:       Special Olympics athletes, coaches, families, Police, and other … Read more

Media advisory – Police Media Centre, Friday 25 July 2025

Source: New Zealand Police The Police Media Centre will operate at reduced capacity tomorrow, Friday 25 July, to enable staff to undertake professional development. A small team will be available between 6am and 8pm to respond to urgent queries and significant events. Other queries may be held for a response in the coming days. We … Read more

Warrant to arrest: Mark Eruiti Taute

Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing to the public for information on the whereabouts of Mark Eruiti Taute, 51. He is wanted in relation to a number of offences and Police believe someone may have information on his whereabouts. Taute is believed to be actively evading Police and should not be approached. Anyone with … Read more

Name release: Ōtara homicide

Source: New Zealand Police Police conducting a homicide investigation following the death of a man in Ōtara on Friday evening can now release his name. He was Greig Kelvin Temarama-Abela, 19, of Auckland. Police extend our thoughts to his whānau and friends at this difficult time. Detective Inspector Tofilau Faamanuia Vaaelua, Counties Manukau CIB, says … Read more

Name release: Mt Eden Corrections Facility homicide

Source: New Zealand Police Police are now able to release the name of the man who died at the Mt Eden Corrections Facility on Friday, 27 June. He was Robert Norman Fitzpatrick, 46, of Whangārei. Police continue to offer sympathy to family and whānau at this difficult time. A man has been charged with murder … Read more

Arrest made, car seized after Stokes Valley shooting

Source: New Zealand Police Police have charged a 25-year-old Taitā man and seized a vehicle after yesterday’s shooting in Stokes Valley. Emergency services were called to Hanson Grove about 9am on Sunday after a report of a firearm being discharged. A man was found with life-threatening injuries and was airlifted to Wellington Hospital, where he … Read more

Update: Kaiwaka incident

Source: New Zealand Police Police can provide a short update in an investigation into a child being located in a suitcase in a bus luggage compartment in Kaiwaka on 3 August. Acting Detective Inspector Simon Harrison, of Waitematā CIB, says the child is medically well and we are working with whānau and our partner agencies … Read more

Update – search for Roy Arbon

Source: New Zealand Police The search for missing 75-year-old Roy Arbon has moved into a review phase after 10 days of intensive searching, after he left for a walk and did not return. Mr Arbon left on 23 July, leaving a handwritten note, and his concerned neighbour reported him missing the following day. Since that … Read more

Can you help? Police seek further information, Tyreece Te Pairi homicide investigation

Source: New Zealand Police Waikato Police are asking for the public’s help as the investigation into the murder of 20-year-old Tyreece Te Pairi last month in Hamilton continues. Emergency services were called to Alexandra Street shortly before midnight on 20 July after an altercation between two groups. Tyreece was transported to hospital, where he sadly … Read more

Missing Auckland man located

Source: New Zealand Police Location: Auckland City Police can advise a 75-year-old man reported missing yesterday in the Epsom area has been located safe and well. We would like to thank those members of the public who provided information. ENDS. Holly McKay/NZ Police MIL OSI

Information sought following Dargaville aggravated robbery

Source: New Zealand Police Dargaville Police are appealing to the public for information following an aggravated robbery in Aratapu earlier this month. Investigations are continuing after a person was injured and a vehicle stolen from a property on Pouto Road on 18 July. Detective Constable Wendy McDermott, Dargaville CIB, says Police received a report at … Read more

Name release, fatal crash, SH30

Source: New Zealand Police Police can now name the woman who died following a fatal crash on SH30 on 25 July. She was 53-year-old, Joni Tuhakaraina from Tokoroa. Police extend our condolences to her family and friends during this difficult time. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. ENDS Issued by Police Media … Read more

Health Plan ignores New Zealanders with the worst health outcomes – IHC

Source: IHC IHC is calling on the Government to stop leaving intellectually disabled people behind in health reforms. Last week’s tabling of Te Pae Tata – The New Zealand Health Plan 2024–2027, signals a major investment in rebuilding the country’s health system. But IHC says the plan fails the very group with the worst and … Read more

Health Minister opens super-sized Boulcott Hospital, expanding health care in Hutt Valley

Source: Boulcott Hospital The transformation of Lower Hutt’s only private hospital including the addition of two new state-of-the-art operating theatres will greatly enhance surgical services in the Wellington region. Health Minister Simeon Brown cut the ribbon today on a refurbished and expanded Boulcott Hospital, completed after a $25 million investment that included two new operating … Read more

Weather News – Cool, dry days to start the week – MetService

Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 4th – Friday 8th August–    Dry days to start the week, then rain spreading north from later Wednesday through Friday.–    Cold daytime temperatures and frosty nights, warming up on Thursday, but back to winter with a cold southerly change on Friday.–    Strong easterly winds for Northland, … Read more