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Electric Avenue Wrap-Up

Sunday, 23 February 2025, 2:49 pm | New Zealand Police

Police were generally pleased with the behaviour of the majority of those attending. However it was disappointing to see some people heavily intoxicated when they arrived at the festival. Unfortunately Police also observed a lot of people under the influence ... More >>

Fatal Quad Bike Crash - Purangi, Taranaki

Sunday, 23 February 2025, 2:27 pm | New Zealand Police

The person was critically injured and tragically passed away at the scene. More >>

Man Arrested - Birkenhead Stabbing

Sunday, 23 February 2025, 2:20 pm | New Zealand Police

The man was arrested during a search warrant at a Northcote address yesterday morning and is due to appear in the North Shore District Court on Monday, charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. His bail will be opposed. More >>

Homicide Investigation Launched, Rotongaro

Saturday, 22 February 2025, 2:07 pm | New Zealand Police

Detective Inspector Daryl Smith: A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of a man in Rotongaro overnight. Police were called to Hetherington Road at about 10:40pm after receiving reports a male had been stabbed following a roadside ... More >>

Police Investigating Suspicious Church Fires In Masterton

Saturday, 22 February 2025, 2:01 pm | New Zealand Police

Police have undertaken checks at other churches in the town this morning and have located evidence to suggest three further churches were targeted but did not catch alight. More >>

Information Sought After Man Found Deceased, Hokio Beach

Friday, 21 February 2025, 7:12 pm | New Zealand Police

While his death is not currently considered suspicious, Police are making enquiries on behalf of the Coroner, and are working to establish the circumstances surrounding it. More >>

Two Men Facing Drug Related Charges Following Search Warrants

Friday, 21 February 2025, 7:10 pm | New Zealand Police

Two search warrants were executed in Dunedin this afternoon where Police located a number of items of interest. More >>

Operation Lavender: Police Acknowledge Sentencing Over Meth Concealed In Beer Cans

Friday, 21 February 2025, 6:00 pm | New Zealand Police

The investigation seized 747 kilograms of methamphetamine largely stored in a Manukau warehouse. It was the largest ever single seizure of methamphetamine in this country. More >>

Three Arrests Following Te Puke Tangi

Friday, 21 February 2025, 5:44 pm | New Zealand Police

Police took a prevention approach, focused on maintaining public order and ensuring road safety for all users, while also allowing mourners the space to grieve. More >>

Update - Man Arrested In Relation To Assault, Miramar

Friday, 21 February 2025, 4:37 pm | New Zealand Police

Police have arrested and charged a man in relation to the serious assault in Miramar last weekend. Emergency services were called about 4.55pm on Saturday 15 February to Miramar Ave, after a man had been approached by a group of young people and assaulted, ... More >>

Appeal For Information Following Fatal Vehicle Fire, Puketaha

Friday, 21 February 2025, 2:53 pm | New Zealand Police

We would like to speak to any witnesses to a vehicle collision on Holland Road, between 3am and 4am that day. In particular, we would like to speak to a woman who was parked on the roadside and spoke with another witness. More >>

Police Urge Motorists To Drive Safe Following Concerning Number Of FatalCrashes

Friday, 21 February 2025, 2:39 pm | New Zealand Police

Five people have died in the four crashes: Three in the Otago Lakes area, and one in Southland. Their deaths have been referred to the Coroner. More >>

Have Fun, But Stay Safe At Electric Avenue This Weekend

Friday, 21 February 2025, 1:51 pm | New Zealand Police

There will be a Police and Security Team presence at the event to keep you safe. Please talk to us if you have any concerns about your own or someone else’s safety or wellbeing. More >>

Dargaville Offenders Located

Friday, 21 February 2025, 1:30 pm | New Zealand Police

Whangārei – Kaipara Area Commander, Inspector Maria Nordstrom, says local staff have been investigating. More >>

Information Sought Following Kaikohe Aggravated Robbery

Friday, 21 February 2025, 1:28 pm | New Zealand Police

The group has allegedly jumped the counter and taken a number of items including cigarettes and cash. More >>

Fatal Crash, Glassford Road, Otago

Friday, 21 February 2025, 11:17 am | New Zealand Police

Police were alerted to the single-vehicle crash at around 11pm. More >>

A Race Against Time

Friday, 21 February 2025, 9:01 am | New Zealand Police

Tony stayed with her until emergency services arrived, which took some time as they had to come from Gisborne, then assisted with the rescue. He says getting her back up to the road wasn’t easy, with the team needing to winch her up a vertical bank ... More >>