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Police Catch Up With Firearms Offender
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 1:12 pm | New Zealand Police
Police initially received a report about a man approaching a resident of a Manurewa complex at around 12.30am on Wednesday. Following a brief conversation, the offender allegedly retrieved a firearm from his vehicle and pointed it at the resident, before ... More >>
Road Closed, Kaipaki Road, Ohaupo - Waikato
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 11:12 am | New Zealand Police
Police would like to advise motorists to take care around the Airport Road, Ohaupo Road, and Kaipaki Road areas due to a diesel spill in the area. More >>
Police Issue Appeal Over Missing Playground In Henderson
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 10:24 am | New Zealand Police
During the weekend, thieves have stolen a number of items from Te KōhangaReo o Te Ngākau Mahana. Those items include slides, climbing structures and ladders from thechildren’s play area. More >>
Police Acknowledge And Accept IPCA Report Regarding Fatal Motorbike Crash
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 10:10 am | New Zealand Police
The IPCA found that the officer was legally justified in signalling the motorcyclist to stop, and that the officers’ actions were not the cause of the crash. More >>
Ongoing Homicide Investigation, Lake Hāwea
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 8:10 am | New Zealand Police
Police are actively working to establish the circumstances that led to Mrs White’s death. Yesterday (11 December 2024), Police were back at the homicide scene in Lake Hāwea with scientists from the ESR, completing further examinations in relation ... More >>
Surfer Dies At Whale Bay, Near Raglan
Wednesday, 11 December 2024, 8:39 pm | New Zealand Police
Lifeguards immediately began CPR but sadly the man was unable to be revived. The death will be referred to the Coroner. More >>
National Drugs In Wastewater Testing Programme - Quarter 3, 2024
Wednesday, 11 December 2024, 7:13 pm | New Zealand Police
The drugs tested for include methamphetamine, MDMA, cocaine, fentanyl, and heroin. These reports focus on methamphetamine, MDMA and cocaine as these drugs are routinely detected by the programme. More >>
Naenae Homicide Investigation
Wednesday, 11 December 2024, 6:24 pm | New Zealand Police
While our investigation is in its early stages, we believe those involved had gang affiliations are known to each other. We are asking the public for help to piece together the circumstances of what has occurred. More >>
Firearms, Ammunition And Cannabis Seized By Palmerston North Police
Wednesday, 11 December 2024, 4:03 pm | New Zealand Police
The search warrants were carried out at two Highbury properties, with the assistance of the Armed Offenders Squad as a precaution. More >>
Person Found Deceased - Hornby House Fire
Wednesday, 11 December 2024, 3:41 pm | New Zealand Police
Cordons are in place on Dickson Crescent while emergency services continue work to extinguish the fire and then conduct a scene examination. More >>
Police Acknowledge Sentencing In Relation To The Death Of Nigel Wilson
Wednesday, 11 December 2024, 2:48 pm | New Zealand Police
Bailey Messervy, 20, has been sentenced to 17-and-a-half years imprisonment, with a non-parole period of seven years. More >>
Gang Pad Restrained Following Crayfish Crime Ring
Wednesday, 11 December 2024, 2:01 pm | New Zealand Police
Police and Fisheries New Zealand have run a months-long investigation into the theft of 3.75 tonnes commercial crayfish, stolen from a Dunedin business between October 2023 and October 2024. More >>
Road Closure: Customs Street East - Auckland City
Wednesday, 11 December 2024, 1:02 pm | New Zealand Police
The road is closed between the intersections with Commerce and Gore Streets. More >>
Police Acknowledge And Accept IPCA Findings
Wednesday, 11 December 2024, 10:19 am | New Zealand Police
The IPCA found that the officer was legally justified in signalling the motorcyclist to stop, and was unable to conclude that the officer’s actions caused the motorcyclist’s fatal crash. More >>
Murder Charge Laid Over Massey Crash
Wednesday, 11 December 2024, 8:26 am | New Zealand Police
Overnight, a man was arrested and will face court later today on a charge of murder. More >>
Alleged Prolific Offenders Due To Appear In Court, Tauranga
Wednesday, 11 December 2024, 8:21 am | New Zealand Police
A subsequent search of the vehicle recovered around $10,000 worth of items from local retailers, including two pools, DeWalt tools, high value electronics, designer clothing and handbags, and health and beauty products. More >>
Fatal Crash - Massey
Tuesday, 10 December 2024, 8:09 pm | New Zealand Police
A man has sadly died at the scene. More >>
Fatal Crash, Brixton, Taranaki
Tuesday, 10 December 2024, 7:29 pm | New Zealand Police
A person has died following a crash in Brixton, Taranaki this afternoon. Police were notified of the crash at the intersection of Matarikoriko Road and Kairau Road East at 3.55pm. Two cars were involved and one person was critically injured. Sadly ... More >>
Operation Poster: Gang Funeral In Hawke’s Bay
Tuesday, 10 December 2024, 6:33 pm | New Zealand Police
Our objective is to ensure public safety and compliance with the law, while respecting the rights of those present to grieve their loss. More >>
Homicide Investigation Launched Following Naenae Death
Tuesday, 10 December 2024, 5:19 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services were called to Seddon Street at 3.20pm today, after a man was located critically injured in the street. More >>
