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Homicide Investigation Launched, Ponsonby
Monday, 6 May 2024, 7:58 am | New Zealand Police
A homicide investigation is underway following the death of a man in Ponsonby on Sunday evening. More >>
Police Acknowledge Race Unity Speech Awards Winner
Sunday, 5 May 2024, 6:41 pm | New Zealand Police
The winner of the 2024 Race Unity Speech Awards is Jessica Tupai, year 12, from St Mary’s College, Wellington. More >>
Update - Incident In Timaru
Sunday, 5 May 2024, 3:38 pm | New Zealand Police
Residents of Coonoor Street, Timaru may notice an increased Police presence in the area while investigators complete a scene examination following an incident yesterday. At 5.20pm on Saturday 4 May Police responded to reports that a person had been seriously ... More >>
Update – Investigation Into Serious Crash, Waipawa
Sunday, 5 May 2024, 2:00 pm | New Zealand Police
An investigation is ongoing into a crash involving two vehicles on High Street (SH2) Waipawa near the intersection with Collins Street, reported at 1pm on Saturday 4 May. Two people who were critically injured remain in Wellington Hospital in a critical ... More >>
Police Urge People To Take Care Around Our Waterways
Sunday, 5 May 2024, 1:59 pm | New Zealand Police
A man was successfully rescued yesterday after being taken out to sea at the Waitaki River Mouth. Around 12.20pm, a report was made to Police of a man in need of assistance in the water. The man, with no lifejacket or flotation aid, spent around 45 minutes ... More >>
Update In Taiharuru Search
Sunday, 5 May 2024, 1:57 pm | New Zealand Police
The search for the fisherman missing near Taiharuru just before midnight on 1 May is continuing today, including shoreline searches and an aerial search using a drone. We continue to acknowledge the support of our partners who have assisted with the ... More >>
Fatal crash, Flat Road, Kihikihi
Sunday, 5 May 2024, 1:55 pm | New Zealand Police
Police were alerted to the crash involving a single motorcycle at around 7.45pm yesterday, Saturday 4 May. Sadly, one person died at the scene. Serious Crash Unit have conducted a scene examination and enquiries are ongoing to determine the cause ... More >>
Road closed – State Highway 2, Waipawa - Eastern
Saturday, 4 May 2024, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 2 is closed in Waipawa while emergency services respond to a vehicle fire, reported at around 1pm. Indications are that there have been serious injuries. Diversions are in place, please avoid the area and expect delays while emergency ... More >>
Update – Fatal Incident, Ōtaki
Saturday, 4 May 2024, 1:31 pm | New Zealand Police
Police extend our condolences to family and friends of all involved in this tragic incident. The incident remains under investigation. More >>
Name Release – Fatal Incident, Ōtaki
Saturday, 4 May 2024, 1:29 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are now able to advise the name of the driver of a vehicle who died following a crash on State Highway 1, on Friday 26 April. He was 16-year-old Reihana Horohau Hawea of Levin. Police extend our condolences to his whānau and friends at this ... More >>
Appeal For Information, Mount Maunganui Assault
Saturday, 4 May 2024, 1:28 pm | New Zealand Police
Police would like to hear from anyone who witnessed and / or filmed the assault at Bayfair Shopping Centre at 4:40pm yesterday, Friday 3 May. A 16-year-old female has been arrested and charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily ... More >>
Name Release: Workplace Death, Ongaonga
Saturday, 4 May 2024, 1:26 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now name the man who died in a workplace incident in Ongaonga, Hawke’s Bay on Monday 29 April. He was 62-year-old Michael Gabor Horvath, from Ongaonga. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends in this difficult time. WorkSafe have ... More >>
Arrest And Charges Laid, Taumarunui
Saturday, 4 May 2024, 1:24 pm | New Zealand Police
Taumarunui Police have removed guns, drugs and cash from the hands of a gang associate after executing a search warrant. Supported by out-of-town colleagues, Taumarunui Police last week (22 – 26 April) located 2.4kg of cannabis, 10 grams of methamphetamine, ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Lethbridge Street, Feilding
Saturday, 4 May 2024, 1:22 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a crash on Lethbridge Street in Feilding. Police were alerted to the crash involving a car and a parked truck-trailer at around 10.15pm yesterday, Friday 3 May. Sadly, one person died at the scene and two others were ... More >>
Appeal For Information, Road Rage Incident Paraparaumu Beach
Saturday, 4 May 2024, 1:21 pm | New Zealand Police
Police investigating a road rage incident in Paraparaumu Beach wish to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident. On Thursday 2 May at around 6:30am, a male reportedly got out of his vehicle on Marine Parade and threatened another motorist. Police understand ... More >>
Road closed – State Highway 2, Western Hutt Road - Wellington
Saturday, 4 May 2024, 1:19 pm | New Zealand Police
SH2 the Western Hutt Road is closed south of the Silverstream Interchange while emergency services respond to a vehicle fire, reported at around 11.30am No injuries are reported at this time. Diversions are in place, please avoid the area while the ... More >>
Road closed – Queens Drive, Lower Hutt - Wellington
Saturday, 4 May 2024, 1:18 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are in attendance at a crash involving a pedestrian and a vehicle on Queens Drive in Lower Hutt, reported at around 7.30am Indications are that one person has been injured. Diversions are in place at Kings Crescent and Waterloo Road, ... More >>
Arrest Made Following Mount Maunganui Assault
Saturday, 4 May 2024, 4:45 am | New Zealand Police
Police have taken a female youth into custody following an earlier incident at Bayfair Shopping Centre. More >>
Update: Further Arrests Following Aggravated Burglary In Whakatāne
Friday, 3 May 2024, 7:03 pm | New Zealand Police
A further two people have been arrested today in relation to an aggravated burglary at a Michael Hill jewellery store in Whakatāne yesterday afternoon. More >>
Appeal For Contact With Family Over Deceased Man
Friday, 3 May 2024, 6:58 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking to make contact with the family or friends of a man found deceased in Pukekohe this afternoon. Police believe the man is 69-year-old Gary Gibson, who was found deceased in his car just before 2pm. His vehicle is a purple-grey coloured ... More >>
