Counties Manukau Police

02/06/2026

The eastbound lane on Puhinui Road, Māngere is now clear following an earlier crash.

Police were notified of the crash between a bus and a car at around 9am.

There were no reports of injury.

Police thank motorists for their patience.

01/06/2026

Have you seen Wairata?

Police are appealing for sightings of Wairata from Tauranga, who has been reported missing.

Wairata was last seen on Saturday 23 May around 7.30pm and hasn't been seen or heard from since.

Her family believes she may have travelled to Rotorua and may potentially be in Auckland.

Police are eager to reunite Wairata with her family.

If you have seen Wairata or know her whereabouts or movements, please contact Police either by phone or online using the 105 service.

Please reference file number 260524/5178.

01/06/2026

01/06/2026

A significant anti-social road user operation was led out by Police over the weekend, across Tāmaki Makaurau.

Tāmaki Makaurau Police were focused on the successful disruption of planned anti-social road user activities across three policing districts over the long weekend.

Operation Tread resulted in a number of vehicle occupants being arrested and charged and in addition strong enforcement where there were road user breaches. The charges included offences of sustained loss of traction; dangerous driving; disqualified driving; driving with excess breath alcohol; possession of co***ne and disorderly behaviour. In addition to 10 vehicles being impounded, Police undertook 578 breath tests.

From 8pm last night, Police received reports of dozens of vehicles congregating on Quay Street, quickly moving to a location within Botany Town Centre, where they grew to over 200 vehicles. They then travelled throughout various parts of Auckland and were met by a number of checkpoints and Police interactions.

Counties Manukau District Commander, Superintendent Shanan Gray says that Police would continue to enforce and monitor any such planned anti-social road user events, in order for all of the community to enjoy and be kept safe on our roads. He thanked the professionalism and tenacity of the Police staff involved.

01/06/2026

A horror night on the roads with three fatal crashes is a sobering reminder for those travelling home today to drive safely.

Five people have lost their lives overnight.

One person died in a crash in Wairakei, one on Waiheke, and tragically, three people were killed in a crash in Waiouru.

That is absolutely gutting.

We are thinking of their families today, while they deal with the awful reality that their lives will never be the same.

This comes after deaths in two earlier crashes this King’s Birthday weekend, bringing the provisional number of deaths to seven.

Police are urging motorists travelling home today after the long weekend to please, take every safety precaution you can.

We say it all the time but we’re going to say it again – there are four main things that contribute to death or serious injury on the roads.

Those are speeding, not using your seatbelt, driving distracted, or driving impaired, including by tiredness.

If you’re getting on the road today, please – buckle up, put your phone away, watch your speed, and if you are at all impaired by alcohol, drugs or tiredness, stop – don’t get behind the wheel.

These things might be the difference between you getting home safely or not.

31/05/2026

Police are reminding motorists of their obligations around kea crossings, also known as school pedestrian crossings.

Kea crossings operate before, after, and sometimes during school hours.

As a motorist, you are required by law to abide by the crossing patrols rules – when the red stop signs are out, you must stop behind the white line painted on the road. Failure to do so can result in being fined or charged with dangerous driving.

When approaching a kea crossing that is operating but has the stop signs drawn in, you must slow down and prepare to stop – only carry on through the crossing once it’s clear the stop signs are not being put out.

If one sign is out and the other is not, you should take care and stop, as a child or supervisor may be preparing to set up or pack down.

For more information on kea crossings, go to: kea crossings: school crossing points - www.nzta.govt.nz/travelling-on-our-roads/keeping-children-safe/school-patrols/kea-crossings

31/05/2026

Things you shouldn't do after a night out....

❌ Drive drunk
❌ Text your ex

Always drive sober or have a plan on how you will get home safely so you can end your night with no regrets.

30/05/2026

Just looking at all your excuses for not wearing your seatbelt 🚮

30/05/2026

Anywhere, anytime 👀🚨

The speed limit is just that - a limit – not a target. Even a small change in speed makes a big difference to injury severity in a crash, for you and everyone else involved.

27/05/2026

When you are out on the roads this long weekend, remember the road safety basics:

🗺️ Plan your journey (http://bit.ly/NZTAjourneyplanner)
💺Wear your seatbelt
📱Put your phone away
🏎️ Don’t speed – stay within the speed limit including at road works sites
🏎️ Don’t drink and drive
🛣️ Drive to the conditions
🖐️ Be patient – wait for a passing lane to overtake