Canterbury Police

15/06/2026

Highway Cops returns tomorrow night for Series 10 🚔

Tuesday 16th June | TVNZ1 | 8pm | Or catch up on demand at TVNZ+

15/06/2026

Have you seen Talia?

Police seek your assistance to locate Talia, who has been reported missing from the Ashburton area.

If you have information regarding Talia’s whereabouts, or have seen her, please contact Police via 105, either over the phone or online.

Information can also be reported anonymously via Crime Stoppers online or on 0800 555 111.

You can reference file number 260615/0426

13/06/2026

One person has died and three others are injured following single-vehicle crash at Loburn, Waimakariri, this morning.

Senior Sergeant Chris Wakelin says the crash occurred about 10.25am, on Loburn Whiterock Road, near the intersection of Barkers Road.

“Sadly, one person died at the scene while another was critically hurt. Two other occupants received moderate injuries."

The road remains closed while the Serious Crash Unit carries out a scene examination.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

12/06/2026

Emergency services are responding to a serious single-vehicle crash at Loburn, Waimakariri, this morning.

Senior Sergeant Chris Wakelin says the crash occurred about 10.25am, and has blocked Loburn Whiterock Road, near the intersection of Barkers Road.

“Initial indications suggest there are serious injuries.”

The road is expected to be closed for some time and traffic management is being arranged.

Further information will be released when Police are in a position to do so.

12/06/2026

Heading out on pawtrol 🐾

12/06/2026

Police have located a body in Lake Tekapo following a report of a person entering the water around 8pm last night.

Around 2pm, the Police Dive Squad located a body matching the description of the missing man.

Police are providing the necessary support to the man's family, and our thoughts are with them at this difficult time.

Police thank all search and rescue staff, along with Coastguard Mackenzie Lakes volunteers, Fire and Emergency New Zealand, and a helicopter crew, which assisted in the search last night and today.

The death will be referred to the Coroner.

A search operation has been launched for a man in Lake Tekapo overnight.

Emergency services were called about 8pm after reports that a man had entered the water and failed to resurface.

Police search and rescue staff, along with Coastguard Mackenzie Lakes volunteers, Fire and Emergency New Zealand, and a helicopter, all deployed and conducted a search.

Sadly, the man has not been located.

The search will resume this morning.

11/06/2026

A search operation has been launched for a man in Lake Tekapo overnight.

Emergency services were called about 8pm after reports that a man had entered the water and failed to resurface.

Police search and rescue staff, along with Coastguard Mackenzie Lakes volunteers, Fire and Emergency New Zealand, and a helicopter, all deployed and conducted a search.

Sadly, the man has not been located.

The search will resume this morning.

11/06/2026

Police are asking for the public’s help finding Matiu, who has been reported missing from the Lower Hutt, Wellington, area.

The 16-year-old was last seen near Heather Grove in Fairfield around 8pm yesterday (Wednesday 10 June).

Police and Matiu’s family have concerns for his welfare and would like to find him as soon as possible.

It is believed he may be attempting to travel to Christchurch, however, could still be in the wider Wellington area.

If you have seen Matiu, or have any information on his whereabouts, please contact 105 and reference file number 260611/8462.

Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

10/06/2026

The 44-year-old reported missing yesterday has been located safe and well.

10/06/2026

Akaroa Harbour morning views 🌄