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Latest Update: Hospital Phone Threat, Tauranga
Thursday, 21 March 2024, 4:52 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can advise that Tauranga Hospital is now in a partial lockdown with security measures in place to enter. Armed Police staff will remain present to provide reassurance however, Police are confident there is no immediate threat to staff, patients or ... More >>
Police Seeking Public's Help After Incident In Titirangi
Thursday, 21 March 2024, 3:19 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing for the public’s assistance as an investigation into a concerning incident in Titirangi continues. The incident occurred on Tuesday 19 March at around 4.23pm on South Titirangi Road, near the intersection with Tinopai Road. Acting Detective ... More >>
Six Youths Arrested Following Incident In Auckland Central
Thursday, 21 March 2024, 10:22 am | New Zealand Police
Six youths have been taken into custody following an incident in Auckland Central on Wednesday evening. Auckland City Central Area Commander, Inspector Grant Tetzlaff, says around 6.45pm Police responded to reports of a crash at the intersection of ... More >>
Two People Charged With Murder Of Damon O'Rourke
Thursday, 21 March 2024, 9:34 am | New Zealand Police
Two people have been charged with the murder of Palmerston North man Damon O’Rourke in January. Emergency services were called to a Coromandel Court address shortly before 7.30pm on Saturday 20 January to reports of a man having been shot. Mr. O’Rourke, ... More >>
Three Arrests Following Disorder Incident In Whakātane
Thursday, 21 March 2024, 6:55 am | New Zealand Police
Three people were arrested following a disorder incident involving two groups of people outside the Whakatāne District Court yesterday morning (20 March). Two men – aged 18 and 26 - are scheduled to appear in the Whakatāne District Court at ... More >>
SH 27 Near Te Puninga Partially Blocked Following Crash - Waikato
Thursday, 21 March 2024, 6:40 am | New Zealand Police
State Highway 27 near Te Puninga is partially blocked between Manhire Road and Horrell Road following a crash. Police were notified at 4.25am that a truck and trailer unit had crashed. The driver suffered moderate injuries. The truck was carrying a large ... More >>
Police To Maintain A Presence Following Gang Funeral In West Auckland
Wednesday, 20 March 2024, 8:23 pm | New Zealand Police
Inspector Jason Edwards, Waitematā West Area Commander: There have been no significant issues reported following today's gang funeral in Waitematā West, however Police will maintain a presence in the area in the hours to come. Officers have been monitoring ... More >>
Offenders Sought: Police Seek Footage In Mangapai Aggravated Robbery
Wednesday, 20 March 2024, 7:48 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a trio of offenders involved in an aggravated robbery in Mangapai. The incident unfolded on Paparoa Road at around 6.30pm on 13 March. Detective Josh Cummings, from Whangārei CIB, says ... More >>
Gulf Harbour Homicide: Numerous Calls To Police As DNA Profile Obtained
Wednesday, 20 March 2024, 2:01 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are continuing to investigate the discovery of human remains in Gulf Harbour on Tuesday 12 March. Acting Detective Inspector Tim Williams, Waitematā CIB, says Police are making progress in the homicide investigation and have obtained a DNA ... More >>
Police Acknowledge Verdict In Relation To The Death Of Adrian Humphreys
Wednesday, 20 March 2024, 1:59 pm | New Zealand Police
Police acknowledge the sentence handed down today in the New Plymouth High Court in relation to the death of Adrian Humphreys. Adrian’s family, friends and work colleagues were important to him, and we know his loss will continue to be keenly ... More >>
Police monitoring gang movements in west Auckland
Wednesday, 20 March 2024, 1:01 pm | New Zealand Police
Inspector Jason Edwards, Waitematā West Area Commander: Police will be visible in Waitematā West to monitor movements of gang members today. This is in relation to a funeral taking place in Henderson this afternoon, and Police will be ensuring ... More >>
Three Youths Arrested Following Fleeing Driver Incident
Wednesday, 20 March 2024, 12:00 pm | New Zealand Police
Police brought a fleeing driver incident to a standstill in Manurewa on Tuesday evening with three youths taken into custody. Inspector Adam Pyne, Counties Manukau Central Area Commander, says around 4.20pm Police responded to reports of a group ... More >>
Shoplifters Apprehended As Part Of Hawke’s Bay Operation Targeting Repeat Offenders
Wednesday, 20 March 2024, 10:51 am | New Zealand Police
A total of 80 charges have been laid against 20 offenders as Hawke’s Bay Police target recidivist shoplifters as part of Operation Makipai. The operation began in early March, and to date there have been 21 arrests, two summons, and two alternate ... More >>
Delays Following Crash, Wellington Urban Motorway
Wednesday, 20 March 2024, 9:31 am | New Zealand Police
Motorists are advised to expect delays southbound on the Wellington Urban Motorway this morning. Three cars collided in a nose-to-tail crash at around 6.40am, near where State Highway 1 and State Highway 2 merge. There are no reports of serious ... More >>
Serious Crash, Kaipara Flats - Waitematā
Wednesday, 20 March 2024, 6:57 am | New Zealand Police
Police are responding to a serious crash in Kaipara Flats, near Warkworth this morning. The crash involving a vehicle and motorcycle was reported just before 6am on Kaipara Flats Road. The motorcyclist has been transported to hospital in a critical condition. ... More >>
Jessica Boyce Homicide Investigation - $100,000 Reward Announced
Wednesday, 20 March 2024, 6:09 am | New Zealand Police
Jessica, aged 27, disappeared from Renwick, Marlborough on Tuesday 19 March 2019. The offer will remain in force until 19 September 2024. More >>
Information And CCTV Sought For Missing Dunedin Man
Tuesday, 19 March 2024, 3:55 pm | New Zealand Police
Police continuing to search for a missing 44-year-old Dunedin man are appealing for information from the public. Jon was last seen on Tuesday 12 March in Dalmore, and his family have concerns for his wellbeing. As the Police Search ... More >>
Update: Search For Missing Diver, Pātea
Tuesday, 19 March 2024, 3:54 pm | New Zealand Police
The search for the missing diver in Pātea has been formally suspended today. He was reported missing from a vessel off the coast shortly after 1.30pm on Sunday 10 March. After an extensive search effort by the volunteers and community members throughout ... More >>
‘A Staggering Amount Of Alcohol’
Tuesday, 19 March 2024, 2:49 pm | New Zealand Police
A 36-year-old woman in Northland has recorded a breath alcohol level of 2178 micrograms - nearly nine times the limit for an infringement notice and more than five times the limit for prosecution at court. Last month, the Auckland woman left where she ... More >>
Training Exercise In Hastings - Please Steer Clear
Tuesday, 19 March 2024, 11:54 am | New Zealand Police
People are asked to keep clear of the old Westpac building on Heretaunga Street West, Hastings today. A joint training exercise with Police and Fire and Emergency NZ staff is currently taking place in the building. A number of people are in the ... More >>
