New Tuhono Trains – ‘a monumental shift’
The newly contracted Tūhono trains are set be a significant benefit for the environment, inter-region collaboration, and economic growth. In an announcement today, the Government […]
Regional News
Gang Conflict Warrant extended after Police fired on twice in two days
A Gang Conflict Warrant already in place for Levin has been extended to cover Manawatū as well after police were fired on twice in two days […]
Police Operation Purple leads to arrests in anti-social road user gathering
A strong Police presence in Manawatū overnight saw officers spoil the intentions of anti-social road users, and issue dozens of infringements. Operation Purple – supported […]
Five weapons seized in Levin following Gang Conflict Warrant
Police investigating recent gang-related offending in Levin have located and seized four firearms and one knife. A Gang Conflict Warrant was put in place on […]
Arrests made in Feilding after car crime spree
Police are an increasing presence around Fielding following the arrest of two teenagers by local police after a spree of offending related to car thefts […]
Section of SH1 near Bulls to close for heavy vehicle recovery
A section of State Highway 1 near Bulls will be closed on Monday night, while work to remove a truck involved in a crash gets […]
Extra Firefighters tackle house fire in Palmerston North
Firefighters are working to control a house fire in Palmerston North, which resulted in multiple calls being made to emergency services on this afternoon. A […]
Drug and firearm dealing caught in Operation Skip
Police caught two men at the same time — one in Feilding, one in Manurewa — during coordinated searches of houses in Manawatū and Auckland, […]
Fatal crash, Foxton Beach
One person has died following an ATV crash on Foxton Beach this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the beach at around 1.10pm. Police report […]
Drugs, cash and a gun seized in Pahiatua
A 36-year-old man faces a range of charges after Police seized cash, cannabis, methamphetamine and a stolen firearm in Pahiatua yesterday. About 1.50pm yesterday, Police […]