# Police activity in Australia and New Zealand > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/police-activity-in-australia-and-new-zealand > Updated: 2026-10-15T03:33:43.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. Law enforcement agencies in Australia and New Zealand have conducted various operations and responded to incidents involving road safety and criminal activity. Initial reports focused on weekend traffic enforcement blitzes targeting alcohol and drug impairment. In Australia’s Central North Police District, authorities conducted over 1,500 random breath tests during a Labour Day long weekend, resulting in zero positive alcohol tests but six positive drug tests. Conversely, police in Southland, New Zealand, reported a high number of drink-driving offences, apprehending 20 individuals following 2,000 breath tests. Subsequent reports detailed specific criminal incidents and court proceedings. In Australia, individuals faced convictions or guilty pleas for driving while disqualified, dangerous driving, and refusing to stop for police following high-speed pursuits. In Canberra, police reported incidents involving speeding and driving under the influence of alcohol and cocaine. In New Zealand, a driver faced charges for reckless driving and failing to stop for police after a pursuit on State Highway 1 ended in a crash. Additionally, police in the Eastern Bay of Plenty arrested five individuals in connection with a series of residential burglaries. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-15: Police report multiple driving and crime incidents across Australia and New Zealand Police in Australia and New Zealand have arrested multiple individuals for dangerous driving, drug-impaired driving, and residential burglaries across various regions. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/driving-while-disqualified-leads-to-court-appearances-in-australia-and-new-zealand ### 2026-10-07: Police conduct traffic enforcement blitzes in Australia and New Zealand Police in Australia and New Zealand conducted extensive traffic blitzes over the weekend, targeting drink and drug driving to improve road safety. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/police-conduct-traffic-enforcement-blitzes-in-australia-and-new-zealand --- Cite as: Police activity in Australia and New Zealand. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/police-activity-in-australia-and-new-zealand