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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 >>
Unexplained Death, Dunedin
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 12:13 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are conducting enquiries after a person was located deceased on Garfield Avenue, Dunedin, yesterday. Initial indications suggest the deceased may have been at the scene for some time. Investigations are in their infancy as Police are working ... More >>
Closing The Door On Vehicle Crime
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 11:52 am | New Zealand Police
Police had an extra gear to apprehend a group allegedly interfering with vehicles in Flat Bush. On Tuesday night, a concerned member of the public reported suspicious activity around parked vehicles. Inspector Rakana Cook, Counties Manukau East’s ... More >>
Police Appeals To Speak To Driver Following Collision Involving Horse, Taupo
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 11:49 am | New Zealand Police
Taupo Area Response Manager, Senior Sergeant Andrew Livingstone: Police are wanting to speak to a driver after a collision north of Taupo between a car and a horse early this morning. Around 5:20am, Police were called to State Highway 1, near Oruanui ... More >>
Missing Woman Found, Hawke's Bay
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 11:47 am | New Zealand Police
The 26-year-old woman last seen getting into a vehicle in Whakatu on Sunday evening has been located safely in Central Hawke’s Bay. Police thanks the public for their shares and concern. More >>
Man's Next Stop Is Court After Clevedon Arrest
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 10:14 am | New Zealand Police
A man found himself in the fast lane to court, after coming to Police attention in Papakura last night. Alongside driving charges, he will appear in court over a number of burglary charges. Counties Manukau South Area Commander, Inspector Joe ... More >>
Supercars Set To Roar This Weekend
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 8:40 am | New Zealand Police
Thousands of racing fans are expected in Taupo for the Super400 event this weekend, and Police have been working alongside organisers to make sure the drama and speed is kept to the racetrack. Police are firmly focused on the safety of eventgoers and ... More >>
Arrest Following Robbery, Oamaru, Waitaki District
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 8:29 am | New Zealand Police
The 23 year old will face charges of aggravated robbery, and driving while forbidden. He is expected to appear in Timaru District Court today, Wednesday 17 April. More >>
Have You Seen Jessica?
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 4:24 am | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of Jessica Kim, reported missing on Sunday 14 April. More >>
Name Release: Sudden Death, Mount Maunganui
Tuesday, 16 April 2024, 7:37 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now release the name of the man who died after running into the sea at Mt Maunganui on 15 April. He was John Rawiri Piripi Pitihira, aged 37, from Mount Maunganui. Police are continuing to provide support to John’s whānau. ... More >>
Missing Man Found After Nearly 24 Hours
Tuesday, 16 April 2024, 2:58 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Senior Sergeant Graeme Hill. A missing man has been found injured after nearly 24 hours in the bush at Okere Falls, Rotorua. The man and his friends had been kayaking down the Kaituna River yesterday when he became separated from ... More >>
Tradies Reminded To Bolt Their Doors Following Thefts
Tuesday, 16 April 2024, 2:05 pm | New Zealand Police
Thefts of tools from tradespeople’s vehicles in the Counties Manukau East are on the rise and Police are urging people to take action. Following a number of reports of several thousand dollars’ worth of tools stolen, Police are drilling in the ... More >>
