Police
Person critically injured after head-on crash with fleeing motorist
The driver of a stolen car fled at high speed and on the wrong side of the road before crashing into another vehicle.
Appeal for information following serious crash on SH6 in Nelson
Police are appealing for information following a serious crash on SH6 in Nelson earlier this month that left one person critically injured.
Arrests believed to be linked to operation of growing cannabis in rentals
Police arrested two Vietnamese nationals, claiming they had just delivered a suitcase of cannabis to Wellington.
'Deeply sorry': Long-serving councillor admits to drink driving
Anna Park failed a compulsory breath test on the Control Gate Bridge in Taupō in November.
Man murdered teen Ariki Rigby over t-shirt
Rigby's body was found in a burnt-out car. Jimmy Heremaia killed her after an argument sparked by a gang shirt, documents show.
Two teenage boys arrested following Queenstown assaults
Inspector Paula Enoka said they have been charged with aggravated burglary, threats to kill, assault with a weapon and possession of an offensive weapon.
Pilot escapes with minor injuries after forced landing in farmland
A light plane made a forced landing in farmland west of Palmerston North.
Search for driver of stolen truck in Wellington
Police say a truck was stolen from Queen St in Upper Hutt just before 2pm on Thursday.
Person killed, second critical after shooting at waterfront park
Police have cordoned off Whangārei's Onerahi's Beach Road and people are being warned to avoid the area.
Teen critically injured after brawl in Taradale
A teenager has been critically injured after a fight between two groups in Taradale, and police are calling for information about what happened.
German woman who died after Courtenay Place crash named
Police have released the name of a woman who died after being hit by a car in central Wellington.
'Grave concerns' for man missing after car crash
Police are stepping up efforts to find a man who has been missing for a week after crashing his car into a ditch near Taumarunui.
Police Association slams proposed citizen arrest powers
The Police Association has slammed the beefed-up citizen arrest powers proposed by the Government, saying they are highly risky and could have unintended consequences. The recommendations from a… Audio
Police custody unit reopens on Auckland's North Shore
Police say it will reduce the time frontline staff spend transporting people in custody.
Missing Ōtara teenager found safe and well, police say
Police say they have found a teenager who was reported missing from the Auckland suburb.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 25 February 2025
On today's episode, former government minister Andrew Bayly says he regrets placing a staff member in an uncomfortable position, and admits he behaved in an inappropriate and overbearing way, Foreign… Audio
Police meet protestors at Lake Rotokākahi
Police say about eighty officers met protesters at Lake Rotokākahi on Monday night and seven were arrested for trespass, after refusing to leave the Tarawera Sewerage worksite. Police's Bay of Plenty… Audio
Police Commissioner on gang patch ban success
People on both sides on the thin blue line agree the ban on gang patches has been a huge success. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Seven arrested after protest against pipeline at Rotorua lake
Seven people were arrested last night at a protest by hapu against a pipeline project at a Rotorua lake. Protect Rotokakahi spokesperson Te Whatanui Leka Taumalolo Skipwith spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
'Everybody jumped in to help': Witnesses stop car as woman hit
Witnesses say the woman, in her 60s, was struck and carried 15 metres down the road before being thrown off.
