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Four Arrested Following Aggravated Robbery, Taupō
Friday, 5 April 2024, 3:11 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Ryan Yardley: Police have arrested four young people following an aggravated robbery at a petrol station on Johnbrook Crescent, Taupō over Easter weekend. Around 5pm on Monday 1 April, a group allegedly entered the store with weapons ... More >>
Arrest Made After Two Aggravated Robberies
Friday, 5 April 2024, 3:04 pm | New Zealand Police
Waikato Police investigating two aggravated robberies of a commercial premises in Matamata have made an arrest. A 19-year-old man is facing multiple charges, including aggravated robbery and burglary. The two incidents occurred in the same commercial ... More >>
*"Name Release: Fatal Crash – State Highway 5, Whakarewarewa"*
Friday, 5 April 2024, 3:01 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now name the victim of a fatal crash on State Highway 5, Whakarewarewa on Sunday 31 March. The deceased was Kiefer Bryers, 27, of Koutu. Police extend our condolences to Kiefer’s family and friends at this difficult time. Enquiries ... More >>
Witnesses Sought To Serious Crash In Waipu, Northland
Friday, 5 April 2024, 2:39 pm | New Zealand Police
Police investigating a serious crash in Waipu earlier this week are seeking help from the public. The two-vehicle crash happened on Cove Road, approximately 150 metres north of Johnson Point Road, at around 1.30pm on Wednesday 3 April. Detective Sergeant ... More >>
Man Charged With Two Palmerston North Burglaries
Friday, 5 April 2024, 2:04 pm | New Zealand Police
Palmerston North Police have charged a man with burglary after catching him in the act last night. Officers were called to a residential address in the city last night, after an unknown man entered the house, startling the occupants. When Police arrived ... More >>
New Night, Same Results: Police Make Arrest Following Fleeing Driver Incident
Friday, 5 April 2024, 2:03 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are again driving home the message of what not to do, as a man will appear in Court today for his alleged role in a fleeing driver incident overnight. Auckland City West Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Wayne Kitcher, says Police responded ... More >>
Serious Crash, Masterton - Wellington
Friday, 5 April 2024, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Police
High Street, Solway is closed following a serious crash. Police were called to the single vehicle crash between Judds Road and Ngaumutawa Road at 12:41pm. Initial indications are that there are serious injuries. The Serious Crash Unit has been advised. Motorists ... More >>
Alleged Credit Card Thief To Face Court
Friday, 5 April 2024, 1:02 pm | New Zealand Police
“The alleged offender has helped herself to bank cards from wallets left inside a number of unlocked vehicles, and she used them almost immediately to purchase goods using payWave. More >>
Update: Missing Hawke's Bay Fisherman
Friday, 5 April 2024, 11:40 am | New Zealand Police
Police can now name the fisherman who went overboard from a vessel off the Hawke’s Bay Coast on Monday. He is 54-year-old Jason Hollows, from Avondale. Police continue to investigate what happened to Jason, and have met with his whānau to update them ... More >>
Fatal Crash, SH5, Tapapa
Friday, 5 April 2024, 11:27 am | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a crash on State Highway 5, Tapapa yesterday. Police were called to the two-vehicle crash at 6:05am. Sadly, one person later died in hospital as a result of their injuries. The Serious Crash Unit attended and are investigating ... More >>
Update: Operation Middlepark
Friday, 5 April 2024, 11:20 am | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector Dave de Lange: Police continue to review all information gathered in relation to the party on Lytton Road, Gisborne on 23 March. A number of exhibits have been sent to ESR for analysis, including a knife which was recovered from the ... More >>
Road Closed, SH1, Ātiamuri - Bay Of Plenty
Friday, 5 April 2024, 6:39 am | New Zealand Police
Diversions are in place on State Highway 1 at Ātiamuri after a truck and trailer unit rolled overnight. Emergency services were called shortly after midnight. The crash happened between Tirohanga and Chestnut roads. Heavy lifting equipment has ... More >>
Pair Charged After Early Morning Burglaries In Ōtara And Hamilton
Friday, 5 April 2024, 6:37 am | New Zealand Police
Two offenders’ next trip is to court, after an aggravated burglary unfolded at an Ōtara petrol station this morning. The incident occurred at the station on East Tamaki Road at around 5.40am. Detective Inspector Karen Bright, Counties Manukau ... More >>
Police Seek Information And Sightings Of A Vehicle In Queenstown Hanley’s Farm Estate
Thursday, 4 April 2024, 4:12 pm | New Zealand Police
Queenstown Police are asking anyone who saw a Mitsubishi Triton Ute, similar to the one shown in the photo above, driving in Hanley’s Farm Estate during the early hours of Sunday 31 March to come forward with information. The vehicle is red in ... More >>
Road Open, Arawa Street, Rotorua - Bay Of Plenty
Thursday, 4 April 2024, 3:52 pm | New Zealand Police
Arawa Street, Rotorua has reopened following an incident earlier today. Police were reported of the incident around 12.40pm. No injuries are reported. Police would like to acknowledge and thank the public for their cooperation and understanding while ... More >>
Name Release: Fatal Crash – State Highway 8, Lake Pukaki
Thursday, 4 April 2024, 3:43 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now name the victims of a fatal crash on State Highway 8, Lake Pukaki on Saturday 30 March. They were Gavin James William Beere, 85, of Christchurch. Megat Ashman Aqif Megat Irman Jefni, 21, of Christchurch. Wan Adlina Alisa, 20, of Christchurch. ... More >>
Road Closed, Arawa Street, Rotorua - Bay Of Plenty
Thursday, 4 April 2024, 2:22 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have closed Arawa Street in Rotorua while they respond to an incident, which occurred about 12.40pm. There will be a visible Police presence in the area while the matter is resolved. There is no risk to the public. People are asked to avoid ... More >>
Timely Reporting Sees Two Arrested In Takanini
Thursday, 4 April 2024, 12:30 pm | New Zealand Police
“This was an example of excellent work from on-site security who observed concerning behaviour and immediately alerted Police. More >>
Police Acknowledge IPCA Report Into Death In Custody In Auckland City
Thursday, 4 April 2024, 10:22 am | New Zealand Police
Police acknowledge the IPCA’s findings that it was appropriate for the arresting officers to take the man to the custody unit first to be assessed by ambulance staff. More >>
Police Launch Homicide Investigation In Pukenui, Arrest Made
Thursday, 4 April 2024, 9:14 am | New Zealand Police
A homicide investigation has been launched and a woman has been arrested following a death in Pukenui on Thursday morning. Detective Inspector Al Symons, Northland CIB, says Police responded to reports of an incident at an address on Houhora Heads ... More >>
