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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 >>
Fatal Crash: Somerville Road, Tapapa
Thursday, 4 April 2024, 7:40 am | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm one person has died following last night’s crash on Somerville Road, near Okoroire Road, Tapapa, South Waikato. The crash was reported about 6.50pm. Despite the efforts of those first at the scene, the sole occupant was unable to ... More >>
Serious Crash, SH5, Tapapa - Bay Of Plenty
Thursday, 4 April 2024, 7:02 am | New Zealand Police
Police are responding to a serious two-vehicle crash that has blocked the intersection of State Highway 5 and Harwoods Road (SH28) at Tapapa, north of Putaruru. The crash happened about 6.05am. One person is reported to have critical injuries, while another ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Kauri, Northland - Northland
Wednesday, 3 April 2024, 5:47 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a two-vehicle crash near the intersection of State Highway 1 and Apotu Road in Kauri, Northland this afternoon. The crash was reported to Police at around 3.13pm. Tragically, one person received critical injuries and ... More >>
Serious Crash In Waipu, Northland - Northland
Wednesday, 3 April 2024, 5:46 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are in attendance at a serious crash in Waipu, Northland. The two-vehicle crash on Cove Road occurred at around 1.34pm. Initial indications suggest seven people have been injured. Two are reported to be in a critical condition and five are in ... More >>
Name Release: Fatal Crash – SH1, Kekerengu
Wednesday, 3 April 2024, 5:45 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now name the victims of a fatal crash on State Highway 1, Kekerengu on Thursday 28 March. They were Philip Donald Wightman, 67, and Suzanne Elizabeth Watson, 58, of Southland. Police extend our condolences to their family and friends at this ... More >>
Drugs Seized In Matamata Search Warrant
Wednesday, 3 April 2024, 5:41 pm | New Zealand Police
Yesterday, Matamata Police executed a search warrant at a Gladstone Road address and located approximately 302.44 grams of methamphetamine, cannabis plants, and drug utensils. A 45-year-old man will appear in Hamilton District Court today, on a variety ... More >>
Beach Haven Kidnapping: Pair To Face Court Tomorrow
Wednesday, 3 April 2024, 5:39 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have taken two people into custody, as an investigation into the abduction of a woman in Beach Haven last night continues Detective Inspector Callum McNeill, of Waitematā CIB, says the pair were located by Police in central Auckland this ... More >>
Arrests Take New Heights As Firearm Recovered In Sandringham
Wednesday, 3 April 2024, 11:27 am | New Zealand Police
A stolen vehicle caught the watchful eyes of Police camera operators in central Auckland this morning. Police have since made three arrests, recovered a firearm as well as the stolen vehicle. Auckland City West Area Prevention Manager, Inspector ... More >>
Brake It Up: Police Make Arrests, Impound Vehicles During Illegal Street Racing Event
Wednesday, 3 April 2024, 10:31 am | New Zealand Police
A large road policing operation put a dampener on a planned illegal street racing event in Auckland over Easter. Police used a raft of disruption and enforcement against hundreds of vehicles that took part in events on Saturday night, and into the early ... More >>
Police Following Lines Of Enquiry As Investigation Into Beach Haven Incident Underway
Wednesday, 3 April 2024, 8:29 am | New Zealand Police
A Police investigation is continuing into an incident that unfolded in Beach Haven last night. A woman was located later in the evening with injuries and is continuing to receive medical treatment this morning. Detective Inspector Callum McNeill, of ... More >>
Update - Arrest Made After Concerning Incident In Titirangi
Tuesday, 2 April 2024, 5:00 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have made an arrest following a concerning incident in Titirangi last month. The incident occurred on 19 March 2024 and involved a school aged girl allegedly being approached by a man. Detective Senior Sergeant Megan Goldie, of Waitematā ... More >>
Couple Commended For Coming To Victim’s Aid
Tuesday, 2 April 2024, 3:19 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are praising the efforts of a Papakura couple whose actions prevented a crime from escalating. Over the weekend, investigations continued into the incident on Thursday afternoon, 29 March, resulting in a man being charged with abduction. Detective ... More >>
Operation Reach: Police, Customs Squash Drug Importation Plans, Eleven Arrested To Date
Tuesday, 2 April 2024, 2:51 pm | New Zealand Police
New Zealand authorities have yet again halted a significant criminal syndicate’s plans after intercepting 50 kilograms of cocaine from an imported shipment. More >>
Police Bring Trio’s Tuesday Morning’s Activity To A Standstill
Tuesday, 2 April 2024, 2:45 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have pulled the handbrake on a group’s plans and arrested three following a fleeing driver incident in Papakura this morning. Counties Manukau South Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Matt Hoyes, says Police were made aware of a vehicle believed ... More >>
Update: Operation Middlepark, Investigation Continues
Tuesday, 2 April 2024, 2:12 pm | New Zealand Police
Investigators are making steady progress with enquiries and have now spoken to most of those who were at the party on Lytton Road, Gisborne on 23 March. Police have also received some footage filmed during the party and analysis is ongoing to establish ... More >>
Police Disrupt Group’s Plans, Seven Youths Arrested
Tuesday, 2 April 2024, 2:11 pm | New Zealand Police
A group of youths have had their long weekend plans foiled after Police caught up with them on Monday morning. Auckland City Central Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Dave Christoffersen, says Police responded to reports of three males allegedly breaking ... More >>
State Highway 3 Near Ōtorohanga Reopens Following Crash - Waikato
Tuesday, 2 April 2024, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 3 near Ōtorohanga has reopened following a truck crash earlier today. Police thank motorists for their patience and cooperation while the road was closed. More >>
