Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Latest Police and Crime Headlines
State Highway 1 Reopened Following Train Incident, Ohau - Central
Mon, 20 May 2024 20:02:33 +1200 | New Zealand Police
State highway 1 has now reopened following a fatal train incident in Ohau earlier tonight. A scene examination has been conducted. Those who were on the train and the victim’s family are being offered support. More >>
Fatal Train Incident, Ohau
Mon, 20 May 2024 20:01:44 +1200 | New Zealand Police
Police can now confirm one person has died after being struck by a train in Ohau, Horowhenua tonight. Emergency services responded to the scene near State Highway 1 around 5:10pm. The road is expected to remain closed for some time as we conduct ...More >>
Inquest Underway Into Death Of Gloriavale Member Sincere Standtrue
Mon, 20 May 2024 19:02:45 +1200 | RNZ
The inquest will examine the circumstances of his death and if the death was self-inflicted. More >>
Government To Rollout Roadside Drug Testing
Mon, 20 May 2024 18:49:09 +1200 | New Zealand Government
Speaking at the launch of Road Safety Week, Mr Brown said that legislation will be introduced this year to give Police the power to randomly screen drivers for drugs at the roadside using oral fluid testing devices, similar to drink-driving enforcement.More >>
Christchurch terror attacks: What you need to know as the inquest resumes
Mon, 20 May 2024 18:44:47 +1200 | RNZ
A two-week hearing will examine aspects of the terror attack that killed 51 people. Here are all the details. More >>
SH1 Blocked Following Train Incident, Ohau - Central
Mon, 20 May 2024 17:57:55 +1200 | New Zealand Police
State Highway one is blocked following an incident involving a train near Mcleavey Road, Ohau, Horowhenua. Emergency services responded around 5:10pm. The road is expected to remain closed over the next few hours and motorists are advised to expect delays. ...More >>
Long Weekend Of Arrests In Counties Manukau South
Mon, 20 May 2024 17:47:59 +1200 | New Zealand Police
Police in southern parts of Auckland made numerous arrests for retail offending over the weekend, recovering thousands of dollars’ worth of stolen groceries. Five people were arrested and are facing charges in court.More >>
Police Target Distribution Of Stolen Product In Auckland
Mon, 20 May 2024 14:50:27 +1200 | New Zealand Police
The Police operation, which remains ongoing, resulted in a search warrant being executed at a convenience store in the city late on Friday. More >>
Name Release, Invercargill Unexplained Death
Mon, 20 May 2024 14:45:03 +1200 | New Zealand Police
Mr McIntyre was found deceased near the intersection of Sydney Street and St Andrew Street on Sunday morning. More >>
Have You Seen Ronny?
Mon, 20 May 2024 14:36:28 +1200 | New Zealand Police
Ronny was last seen in the Mt Roskill area on the afternoon of 27 April. More >>
Man Arrested For Ōpōtiki Arson
Mon, 20 May 2024 14:18:09 +1200 | New Zealand Police
The arrest followed a report of a break-in at the Coastguard Ōpōtiki building overnight, and a digger being located on fire in an industrial lot near the wharf area at around 3am.More >>
Arrest Made Following Alleged Robbery In Eastgate Mall, Christchurch
Mon, 20 May 2024 13:39:43 +1200 | New Zealand Police
The alleged offender attempted to break an external window of a store with an object, but was unsuccessful. Members of the public observed the suspect’s movements while calling the police.More >>
Pukekohe Community Aids In Triple Arrest
Mon, 20 May 2024 13:28:47 +1200 | New Zealand Police
Counties Manukau South Area Commander, Inspector Joe Hunter says a member of the public who witnessed the burglary called Police immediately stating they had seen three people running from the store and getting into a vehicle.More >>
Missing Ōtāhuhu Woman Found Safe And Well
Mon, 20 May 2024 07:59:06 +1200 | New Zealand Police
A 25-year-old woman reported missing from Ōtāhuhu has been found safe and well. More >>
Fatal Crash: State Highway 5, Tapapa
Sun, 19 May 2024 19:33:36 +1200 | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm one person has died following a three-vehicle crash on State Highway 5, Tapapa earlier this afternoon. Emergency services were notified of the crash at 3:15pm. The person sadly died at the scene. Two other people were transported ...More >>
Unexplained Death, Invercargill
Sun, 19 May 2024 18:14:47 +1200 | New Zealand Police
Police are making enquiries after a man was located deceased near the intersection of Sydney Street and Andrew Street in Invercargill this morning. Police were called to the scene at 9:25am. A scene examination has been completed today, with the death ...More >>
Name Release: Fatal Crash, Te Poi Road, Matamata
Sun, 19 May 2024 17:47:42 +1200 | New Zealand Police
Police can now name the motorbike rider who died following a crash on Te Poi Road on Friday 17 May. She was 51-year-old Donna Gaye McCauley from Waipa. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. More >>
Have You Seen Jacob Morgan?
Sun, 19 May 2024 17:46:49 +1200 | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Jacob Morgan who has a warrant for arrest. The 32-year-old is believed to be in the Waikato district. Please report any sightings or information on his whereabouts to Police via 111, quoting ...More >>
State Highway 5, Tapapa closed following crash - Bay of Plenty
Sun, 19 May 2024 16:00:16 +1200 | New Zealand Police
State Highway 5, Tapapa is closed between Tapapa Road and Maraeroa Road following a crash. The crash was reported to Police at 3:15pm and involved three vehicles. Initial indications are that there are serious injuries. Motorists are advised to ...More >>
Have You Seen Santana Harris?
Sun, 19 May 2024 15:24:22 +1200 | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Santana Harris who has a warrant for arrest. The 24-year-old is believed to be in the Waikato district. Please report any sightings or information on his whereabouts to Police via 111, ...More >>
