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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 >>
Police Arrest Trio Following Fleeing Driver Incident
Tuesday, 19 March 2024, 10:54 am | New Zealand Police
Police have halted a group's plans and two will face the Court for their alleged role in a fleeing driver incident on Monday night. Just before midnight, Police were made aware of a vehicle believed to be stolen travelling on State Highway 16. Waitematā ... More >>
Man Charged With Murder Of Steven Taiatini
Tuesday, 19 March 2024, 10:28 am | New Zealand Police
A man is due in court today charged with the murder of an Ōpōtiki man last year. Steven Taiatini was was fatally struck by a vehicle on Saint John Street in the town, following an altercation late on the evening of Friday 9 June, 2023. A 50-year-old ... More >>
Operation Emerald Leads To Arrests And Seizures In Bay Of Plenty
Tuesday, 19 March 2024, 10:09 am | New Zealand Police
A significant Police operation has culled a massive source of funding for Bay of Plenty’s organised crime groups and gangs. In the recent five-day operation, 39 search warrants were executed at properties across the region, resulting in 29 firearms ... More >>
Quick Arrests Following Aggravated Robbery In Kerikeri
Monday, 18 March 2024, 6:34 pm | New Zealand Police
A group of people who allegedly threatened a worker and stole from a Kerikeri store will face court today. At around 8.40pm on Saturday, Police were notified of four people who pulled up to in a vehicle to an alcohol shop on Kerikeri Road where they ... More >>
Transnational Partnership Puts A Stop To Transnational Crime
Monday, 18 March 2024, 3:17 pm | New Zealand Police
New Zealand Police and the New Zealand Customs Service are pleased to have supported United States law enforcement in preventing close to 200 kilograms of methamphetamine from reaching New Zealand and Australian borders. A joint international task force, ... More >>
Arrests Following Seizure Of Firearms
Monday, 18 March 2024, 10:46 am | New Zealand Police
Hutt Valley Police have arrested two people after a routine traffic stop developed into the seizure of illicit substances and unlawful firearms. Around 11:30pm on Sunday night, the pair’s vehicle was signalled to stop after it was seen driving erratically ... More >>
Police Working To The Locate The Owner Of A Kayak Appeal For Information
Monday, 18 March 2024, 9:37 am | New Zealand Police
Police are working to locate the owner of a kayak found yesterday morning on the beach at Marine Parade Seatoun. Enquiries remain ongoing and Police with the assistance of the Police Maritime Unit conducted enquiries and area searches yesterday in an ... More >>
New Information About Marlborough Disappearance To Feature On Cold Case
Monday, 18 March 2024, 9:13 am | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Detective Senior Sergeant Ciaran Sloan. Marlborough Police investigating the 2019 disappearance of Jessica Boyce are encouraging people to watch tomorrow night’s Cold Case episode on TV One. Investigators are releasing new information ... More >>
Serious Crash, Onehunga - Auckland City
Monday, 18 March 2024, 9:11 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to reports of a serious crash in Onehunga this morning. The crash, involving two vehicles on Onehunga Harbour Road, was reported to Police around 7.35am. Initial indications suggest one person has received critical ... More >>
Serious crash - Thames Road, Paeroa - Waikato
Sunday, 17 March 2024, 2:20 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious two-vehicle collision on Thames Road, Paeroa. Police were notified of the crash at 6:54am. At least one person has been injured. The Serious Crash Unit had been notified and diversions will be in ... More >>
Update: Search For Missing Diver, Pātea
Saturday, 16 March 2024, 7:25 pm | New Zealand Police
The search for a diver missing in the sea off Pātea has today been focused on the coastline between Pātea and Peka Peka. Search and Rescue volunteers this afternoon located an item believed to belong to the missing diver in the vicinity ... More >>
SH 30, Awakeri closed following serious crash - Bay of Plenty
Saturday, 16 March 2024, 6:35 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 30 is closed following a serious crash near the intersection with Luxton Road, Awakeri. The crash, involving a car and a motorcycle, was reported to Police at 5.50pm. Traffic management is being put in place and motorists are asked ... More >>
Missing Mt Albert woman located safe and well
Saturday, 16 March 2024, 3:31 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have located a 51-year-old woman reported missing from Mt Albert earlier this week. The woman is safe and well. Police would like to thank all those who contacted us with information and possible sightings. More >>
Arrests Made Following Herne Bay Burglary
Saturday, 16 March 2024, 3:30 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Ash Matthews: Six youths have been arrested following a burglary at a commercial address in Herne Bay early this morning. Just after midnight, Police responded to reports of the incident on Jervois Road, where a stolen vehicle ... More >>
Name release: Fatal crash, Forgotten Highway, Stratford
Saturday, 16 March 2024, 12:10 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now name the victim of a fatal crash which was discovered on the Forgotten Highway at Stratford on February 20. She was Tanya Helene Procer, 67, a visitor from the United States. Police extend our condolences to her family and friends at this ... More >>
SH 5, Waiotapu Reopens - Bay Of Plenty
Friday, 15 March 2024, 6:52 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 5, near Waiotapu Loop Road, has reopened following a road blockage. We thank motorists for their patience. More >>
Road Blocked, SH 5, Waiotapu - Bay Of Plenty
Friday, 15 March 2024, 6:50 pm | New Zealand Police
Police would like to advise motorists of a road blockage on State Highway 5, near Waiotapu Loop Road. Motorists are advised to expect delays and avoid the area if possible. More >>
