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Three Arrests After Luxury Vehicles Stolen
Friday, 19 April 2024, 12:30 pm | New Zealand Police
Three youths have been apprehended by the Mt Wellington public safety team after two high end vehicles were stolen from an address in Mount Wellington overnight. The vehicles, along with other personal items, were stolen sometime late on Thursday ... More >>
Police Acknowledge Sentencing For Angela Blackmoore Murder
Friday, 19 April 2024, 12:27 pm | New Zealand Police
Police acknowledge the sentences of life imprisonment, with 10 years non-parole, handed down today in the High Court at Christchurch for the murder of Angela Blackmoore on 17 August 1995. More >>
Quick Arrest Following Attempted Robbery, Hastings
Friday, 19 April 2024, 11:09 am | New Zealand Police
Police quickly arrested a man believed responsible for an attempted robbery in Mahora, Hastings last night. Around 6:35pm Police were called to a Frederick Street dairy, where a man entered the store and assaulted the staff member with a BB gun, which ... More >>
Police Tally Up Charges For Alleged Shoplifter
Friday, 19 April 2024, 10:55 am | New Zealand Police
An alleged offender has pocketed a whopping 18 charges relating to a string of shoplifting incidents in South Auckland. More >>
Arrest Made, Firearm And Cannabis Seized, Whakatāne
Friday, 19 April 2024, 10:19 am | New Zealand Police
A man has been arrested and a firearm seized following a routine vehicle stop in Whakatāne last night. Around 11:30pm Police stopped a vehicle travelling on Paterson Place. When the officers came to the window, they smelt cannabis and subsequently ... More >>
Police Appealing For Information Following Naenae Robbery
Friday, 19 April 2024, 10:10 am | New Zealand Police
At around 8am Police were called to Rata Street where a group entered the store and presented a knife, stealing product. The offenders fled the scene in a vehicle which has since been located in Naenae Park abandoned. Inspector Simon de Wit Relieving ... More >>
Road closed, SH1 Taupō - Bay of Plenty
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 9:43 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 1, Hatepe is closed due to a truck rolling. The crash was reported at 4:15pm. No injuries have been reported. The road is curently closed and diversions are in place around the Western Bays. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and ... More >>
Update On Sudden Deaths In Waitākere
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 9:42 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are continuing to investigate two sudden deaths at a Waitākere property. A man and woman were located deceased in a paddock at the Anzac Valley Road address before 7.30am this morning. Police are continuing to investigate on behalf of the ... More >>
NZ Caught Up In Worldwide Phishing Sting
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 4:52 pm | New Zealand Police
Under Operation Camperdown, New Zealand Police, working in partnership with Europol, this week executed the New Zealand phase of a multi-national operation targeting the phishing as a service platform, LabHost. More >>
Youths Caught On The Run Following Burglary
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 3:56 pm | New Zealand Police
Swift action by nearby Police officers has resulted in three youths arrested following a burglary in Rotorua this morning. At around 6:30am Police were alerted to a burglary at a store on Tarawera Road, Lynmore where the offenders arrived in two vehicles. ... More >>
Assault In Waipukurau
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 3:23 pm | New Zealand Police
A man is in critical condition in hospital following a serious assault in Waipukurau late last night. Police received multiple calls around 11:35pm reporting an altercation between a man and a group of youths in the middle of the intersection of Russell ... More >>
Police Bag Three Arrests Following Supermarket Burglary
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 12:37 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have checked another three arrests off their list in Papakura following a brazen supermarket burglary earlier this week. Counties Manukau South Area Commander, Inspector Joe Hunter, says while conducting foot patrols on Tuesday afternoon, Police ... More >>
Go Steady On The Finest Wine At SIX60’s Concerts
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 11:09 am | New Zealand Police
Police are preparing for SIX60 fans to hit Tairāwhiti for concerts in Gisborne and Tokomaru, but are urging people to plan ahead. We want everyone to have a great time at the gigs, but it’s important you’re prepared: Charge your cellphone before ... More >>
Fourth Person Charged For Murder Of Damon O’Rourke
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 11:03 am | New Zealand Police
A fourth man has been charged with murder in relation to the death of Palmerston North man Damon O’Rourke earlier this year. Emergency services were called to a Coromandel Court address shortly before 7.30pm on Saturday 20 January, following ... More >>
Beware Of Scammers Offering Shipping Containers For Sale
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 10:40 am | New Zealand Police
Eastern District Police have become aware of scammers offering shipping containers for sale on Facebook Marketplace and some of our local community pages on social media. The scammers are offering delivery at an additional cost, and will even offer ... More >>
Police Accept IPCA’s Findings Into Inadequacies In Responding To Murder Victim’s Complaint
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 10:17 am | New Zealand Police
Police acknowledge the release of the Independent Police Conduct Authority’s findings into the handling of Farzana Yaqubi’s complaint prior to her death. On 19 December 2022, Ms Yaqubi was tragically murdered in Henderson, and a 30-year-old man has since ... More >>
Fatality Following Crash, Ruapehu Street, Taupō
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 10:57 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm that a pedestrian has died after being struck by a vehicle on Ruapehu St, Taupō. The crash, in the carpark of a business premises, occurred at 2:45pm. One person died at the scene. The driver of a vehicle and two other pedestrians ... More >>
Police Unearth Large-scale Cannabis Operation In Whangārei, Arrest Two Men
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 10:41 pm | New Zealand Police
The cultivation, manufacture, supply and distribution of controlled drugs continues to be a major driver in all serious crimes within our communities and Police will continue to use our available resources hold those who choose to engage in these ... More >>
Serious Crash, Ruapehu St, Taupō
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 3:08 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are in attendance at a serious vehicle crash on Ruapehu St, Taupō. The crash, involving a pedestrian and vehicle, occurred at 2:45pm. Motorists are asked to avoid the area. The Serious Crash Unit has been advised and will examine the scene. More ... More >>
Serious Crash: Dairy Flat Highway, Dairy Flat: - Waitematā
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 12:50 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are in attendance at a serious crash on Dairy Flat Highway, Auckland. The crash, involving a truck and a cyclist, occurred at around 11.23pm. The cyclist has suffered critical injuries and is being transported to hospital. Dairy Flat Highway ... More >>
