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Serious crash, Katikati - Bay of Plenty
Friday, 12 April 2024, 7:48 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists are asked to avoid an area of central Katikati following a crash involving a car and a pedestrian. It happened on Main Street (SH 2) near Beach Road about 6:15pm. The pedestrian is said to be in serious condition and the road will be closed while ... More >>
Road re-open, Whakatu Drive, Stoke - Tasman
Friday, 12 April 2024, 7:27 pm | New Zealand Police
Whakatu Drive has reopened following a multi-vehicle crash in the southbound lane near Annesbrook Drive, Stoke, Nelson. The crash was reported around 3:45pm. The road was blocked while it was cleared and the vehicles were towed from the scene. More >>
Third Person Charged For Murder Of Damon O'Rourke
Friday, 12 April 2024, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Police
A third man has been charged for the murder of Damon O’Rourke in Palmerston North earlier this year. Emergency services were called to a Coromandel Court address shortly before 7.30pm on Saturday 20 January, following reports of a man having been shot. ... More >>
Waikato Police Investigating After Teenager Targeted And Run Over
Friday, 12 April 2024, 1:13 pm | New Zealand Police
Waikato Police are investigating a serious incident where a teenager has been targeted and run over by a car multiple times. More >>
Police Make Arrest Following Vandalism In Auckland Central, Enquiries Continue
Friday, 12 April 2024, 9:44 am | New Zealand Police
Police investigating an alleged act of vandalism on the rainbow pedestrian crossing on Karangahape Road have made an arrest. More >>
Police Provide Toolkit You Need For Keeping Your Possessions Safe
Friday, 12 April 2024, 9:09 am | New Zealand Police
Waitematā North Area Prevention Manger, Senior Sergeant Roger Small, says Police in the area are receiving several reports of thefts targeting vehicles belonging to tradespersons. More >>
One Month On: Black Notice Completed In Gulf Harbour Homicide Investigation
Friday, 12 April 2024, 7:42 am | New Zealand Police
Police acknowledge today marks one month since the body of a woman was located off the water in Gulf Harbour. Acting Detective Inspector Tim Williams, Waitematā CIB, says the investigation team has been working hard since 12 March to identify the ... More >>
Fatal Water Incident, Manu Bay
Friday, 12 April 2024, 7:40 am | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm one person has died following a water related incident at Manu Bay last night. Emergency services were called at 6:24pm to a group of people in the water requiring assistance. Four people made it out of the water, with one person ... More >>
Name Release, Mount Richmond Forest Park, Nelson
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 2:52 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are now able to advise the name of the two women who died following a crash on an off-roading track in Mount Richmond Forest Park, Nelson on Monday 8 April. They were Joanna Lois Beach and Bondi Reihana Richmond, both 18 and of Waikawa, Marlborough. ... More >>
Bricks Fall On Pair’s Alleged Lego Spree
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 1:49 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have laid a brickload of charges after $20,000 worth of Lego was allegedly stolen from multiple retailers across Auckland. Sergeant Karen Tabb says Police have been building a case on the alleged actions of an Auckland pair. “The shoplifting ... More >>
Police Raise Warnings After String Of Thefts Of Rooftop-tents
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 12:59 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are pitching ideas on how to keep rooftop-tents safe after a concerning number of thefts on the North Shore. More >>
Road Closed Following Milk Tanker Crash, Gore - Southern
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 12:53 pm | New Zealand Police
A milk tanker is reported to have crashed on Glenkenich Road, Maitland, near Gardyne Road around 12pm. The vehicle is blocking both lanes and the road is expected to be closed for some time until it can be righted. The sole occupant is being assessed ... More >>
Man Charged With Arson Following Helensville Fire
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 12:09 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have charged a man in relation to a fire in Helensville overnight. Detective Senior Sergeant Adam Lough, Waitematā CIB, says a 25-year-old man, who was taken into custody near the scene of the fire, has this morning been charged with arson. ... More >>
Not our first rodeo: Arrest made in fleeing driver incident
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 10:57 am | New Zealand Police
Police have put an end to an alleged prolific offender’s actions after catching up with him in Helensville on Wednesday night. Waitematā North Area Prevention Manager, Senior Sergeant Roger Small, says Police responded to reports of a Holden Rodeo travelling ... More >>
Search For Fisherman Suspended, Hawke's Bay
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 10:55 am | New Zealand Police
The search for Jason Hollows, the 54-year-old fisherman who went overboard on the coast of Hawke’s Bay on Monday 1 April, has been suspended. An extensive search by the Rescue Coordination Centre (RCC) and Hawke’s Bay Search and Rescue has taken ... More >>
Police Making Enquiries Into Fire, Diversions In Place
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 7:07 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are in attendance at a fire in Helensville this morning near the Kaipara Coast Highway. The fire was reported to Police around 3.35am. A male was located near the address and is currently assisting Police with our enquiries. ... More >>
Police Intervene On Rocky End To The Evening For Pair On Auckland’s North Shore
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 6:38 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are advising the public the tide is turning when it comes to evening swims after a close-call at Narrow Neck Beach on Tuesday evening. Senior Sergeant Garry Larsen, of the Auckland Maritime Unit, says Police responded to reports of two teenagers ... More >>
Police Urge Caution On The Roads As Wild Weather Hits
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 3:25 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are advising motorists to be aware of the weather warnings around the country and take caution when on the roads in the coming days. Parts of the South Island are already experiencing extreme weather conditions, with strong wind and heavy rain ... More >>
Police Continue The Search For Ralph Park
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 2:56 pm | New Zealand Police
The 25-year-old has several warrants for his arrest for a violent kidnapping that took place on 2 April in Beach Haven. More >>
Don’t Let A Car Thief Become A Firearms Thief – Don’t Leave Firearms In Your Car
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 2:48 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are warning hunters to be mindful of security during this hunting season and would like to remind people not to leave firearms in unattended vehicles. Over the past few days, Police have been notified of a rifle stolen from a ute in North ... More >>
