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West Coast Police numbers retained in review
Tuesday, 26 January 2016, 10:21 am | New Zealand Police
A review of West Coast Police service delivery has resulted in a proposal for change that will not reduce staffing numbers on the Coast. More >>
Arrest follows Te Awamutu bank robbery
Tuesday, 26 January 2016, 10:11 am | New Zealand Police
A senior Waikato crime investigator says the arrest of a man following Wednesday’s armed robbery of a Te Awamutu bank was a result of some good old investigative skills and a lot of teamwork. Investigations Manager for the Western Waikato, Detective ... More >>
Arrest follows Coromandel manhunt
Tuesday, 26 January 2016, 10:09 am | New Zealand Police
Waikato Police who spent a hot day in rugged terrain seeking a potentially armed gang member in the Coromandel say the man’s apprehension was due to a combination of good police work and assistance from the public. Shift Manager, Senior Sergeant ... More >>
Military style ammunition found - Christchurch
Tuesday, 26 January 2016, 8:51 am | New Zealand Police
Police were called to a Spreydon address in Christchurch on Sunday 24 January 2016 at about 1030 am. More >>
Man in custody after fleeing driver incident
Monday, 25 January 2016, 6:46 pm | New Zealand Police
Dunedin Police have arrested and charged a 29 year-old male after a fleeing driver incident in Dunedin this afternoon. More >>
Investigation into Fleeing Driver Incident
Sunday, 24 January 2016, 12:52 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are investigating a fatal crash which occurred in Buckland Road, Mangere in the early hours of this morning (24 January 2016). More >>
Police Pursuit - Mangere East
Sunday, 24 January 2016, 12:17 pm | New Zealand Police
At 3:30am on Sunday 24th January 2016 Police were in pursuit of a stolen vehicle in the Mangere East suburb of Counties Manukau. More >>
Search and Rescue - Injured tramper - Kauerenga Valley
Saturday, 23 January 2016, 9:22 pm | New Zealand Police
The Waikato Police Search and Rescue squad are coordinating the rescue of a man who injured ankle while tramping in the Kauerenga valley near Thames. Ambulance were notified of th einjury just before 7pm. More >>
Sea Search - Mt Maunganui - Bay of Plenty
Saturday, 23 January 2016, 9:20 pm | New Zealand Police
Police, Coastguard and Surf Lifesavers are searching the area around Moturiki Isalnd at Mount Maunganui for a teenaged boy missing in the sea. The boy, who was sitting on rocks with friends was washed into the sea by a large wave at about 7pm and was ... More >>
Injury crash - Motorcycle - Warkworth - Waitemata
Saturday, 23 January 2016, 8:44 pm | New Zealand Police
Two people have serious injuries after a motorcycle lost control and crashed on State Highway 1 near Perry Road, Warkworth. The crash happened at about 12:20pm and one of the victims has been taken to hospital by helicopter. The road is closed while ... More >>
Drowning - Raglan - Northland
Saturday, 23 January 2016, 6:49 pm | New Zealand Police
A 53 year old man has died following a swimming accident at Long Beach Raglan. Emergency services were called just before 4pm after the man got into difficulties while body surfing. First aid was given immediately but the man died at the scene. Police are ... More >>
Fatal Crash -car v motorcycle - State Highway 25 Coromandel
Saturday, 23 January 2016, 6:48 pm | New Zealand Police
One man is dead following a crash between a car and a motorcycle in the Coromandel Area. The crash happened at about 1:45pm on Whagapoua Road (State Highway 25) Coromandel. It is understood that no one else was seriously hurt in the crash. The Police serious ... More >>
motor vehicle crash - Kingseat - Counties Manukau
Saturday, 23 January 2016, 6:46 pm | New Zealand Police
Motor Vehicle Crash Kingseat update. Please be advised that the victim of the Kingseat crash in the early hours of this morning was a female. Initial information identified the injured person as male. More >>
Body found in river - no suspicious circumstances
Saturday, 23 January 2016, 6:43 pm | New Zealand Police
Shortly after 6.00am this morning Nelson Police were alerted to the body of a middle aged male in the Maitai River off Halifax Street. More >>
Police crack down on road safety in major operation
Friday, 22 January 2016, 3:38 pm | New Zealand Police
More than 100 extra Police will be on duty in Auckland next Thursday (28 January) as they set up checkpoints throughout the day in well known high risk locations, as well as at key entry and exit points to the city. More >>
Four charged after dangerous driving
Friday, 22 January 2016, 3:37 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are relieved that a dangerous display of driving during a fleeing driver situation earlier today didn’t result in serious harm. More >>
Charges laid in Stafford Street fatal crash
Friday, 22 January 2016, 3:23 pm | New Zealand Police
Dunedin Police have today arrested and charged a 19 year old man with six offences in relation to a incident on 29 July 2015 which resulted in a vehicle crash on the corner of Stafford and Hope Streets. More >>
Warning from Waikato Police and gun-shop owners
Friday, 22 January 2016, 12:39 pm | New Zealand Police
Waikato Police have a stern warning for gun owners, comply with the safety requirements of your license or risk losing the privilege of owning firearms. District Arms Officer, Richard Plas, said the call comes after a number of incidents were bought to his ... More >>
Time community made a stand on drunk driving
Friday, 22 January 2016, 12:03 pm | New Zealand Police
A potentially lifesaving intervention is how a senior Waikato Police officer is describing a call made by a member of the public regarding a car weaving across the road near Cambridge overnight. District Road Policing Manager, Inspector Freda Grace, ... More >>
Child run over by milk tanker
Friday, 22 January 2016, 11:19 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are at the scene of a fatal traffic incident which occurred at Maungaturoto, Kaipara District at about 9:30am today. A child is confirmed dead after being run over by a milk tanker. More >>
