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One Person In Custody Following Takaka House Fire
Saturday, 9 March 2024, 2:12 pm | New Zealand Police
Nelson Police have taken one person into custody following a suspicious house fire in Upper Takaka this morning. Emergency services were called to the fire at 3:26 this morning. Thankfully, no one was injured. Enquiries into the circumstances of ... More >>
Correction - Court Date For Two Men Arrested On West Coast
Saturday, 9 March 2024, 2:11 pm | New Zealand Police
An earlier media release regarding two arrests on the West Coast as part of Operation Barber contained an incorrect court date. The correct date for their appearance in Greymouth District Court is 11 March 2024. Police apologise for the error and any ... More >>
Two Arrests On West Coast, Drugs And Cash Seized
Saturday, 9 March 2024, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Police
Two men have been arrested in Hokitika and Dobson this week as part of an operation into the sale and supply of illicit drugs in the area. Four search warrants were executed on Friday 8 February by the West Coast’s Tactical Crime Unit and Criminal ... More >>
Police Investigating Death In Massey, Auckland
Saturday, 9 March 2024, 2:01 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are investigating the death of a 59-year-old man at a Massey, Auckland property last night. Police were called to the residential property at 9.20pm and located the man unresponsive. Medical attention was immediately provided however ... More >>
Dunedin Police Arrest Five People Following Serious Assault
Saturday, 9 March 2024, 1:53 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Nik Leigh: Dunedin Police have arrested and charged five people in relation to a serious assault on Selwyn Street on Saturday 2 March. A number of search warrants were executed around the Dunedin area on 8 March, resulting in ... More >>
Arrests Made After Cannabis Located
Friday, 8 March 2024, 8:28 pm | New Zealand Police
A bizarre report of theft in Mahora, Hastings, resulted in both the informant and suspect being put into handcuffs. The report of offending began with a 111 call at 2.15am on Tuesday, when a concerned Williams Street resident noticed a balaclava-clad ... More >>
UPDATE: Arrest made following aggravated robberies
Friday, 8 March 2024, 5:15 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Tim Leitch: Wellington Police investigating two aggravated robberies relating to crypto currency deals made over the social media platform Discord have this morning made an arrest. A 32-year-old man is due to appear in the Wellington ... More >>
Update - Raglan Homicide Investigation
Friday, 8 March 2024, 5:14 pm | New Zealand Police
Acting Detective Inspector Andrew Saunders: Police investigating the death of Cedric Maniapoto can confirm he was fatally shot and found at an address just north of Raglan early on Tuesday morning. “We are working hard to get to the bottom of what has ... More >>
Third Arrest Made In Mangamuka Homicide Investigation
Friday, 8 March 2024, 4:27 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have arrested a third person in relation to the death of a man in Mangamuka on the weekend. A 38-year-old man will appear in the Kaikohe District court today charged with assault. Police were notified at around 9pm on Sunday of a person who ... More >>
Fatality Following Fire, Normanby, South Taranaki
Friday, 8 March 2024, 3:53 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm that an infant has died following a fire at a property in Fitzroy Street, Normanby, South Taranaki reported at 4.10am today. Police and FENZ investigators are at the scene and a scene examination is underway, along with enquiries in the ... More >>
Serious Crash, State Highway 2, Poukawa - Eastern
Friday, 8 March 2024, 3:11 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 2, Poukawa is closed following a serious crash. Emergency services were alerted to the two-vehicle crash at 2:32pm. Initial indications are that there are serious injuries. Diversions are in place, motorists are advised to avoid the ... More >>
Police Carry Out Further Patrols At Petrol Stations Overnight And Into The Weekend
Friday, 8 March 2024, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are continuing to be highly visible across Auckland forecourts, with frontline staff prioritising visits overnight alongside demand. Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin says petrol stations in communities right across the region were visited overnight. ... More >>
Have you seen John?
Friday, 8 March 2024, 1:42 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking the public's assistance to locate 16-year-old John who has been reported missing. John was last seen on 21 February at his home in Glendene. He is described as about 182cms tall with a black crewcut hairstyle and a thin build. John ... More >>
Scenario Village – New Frontline Training Facility Officially Open
Friday, 8 March 2024, 12:16 pm | New Zealand Police
A new purpose-built training facility, designed by the frontline for the frontline, has been officially opened at the Royal New Zealand Police College today. Scenario Village — a realistic training facility consisting of three different full-scale ... More >>
Police Seek Information After Assault In Levin
Friday, 8 March 2024, 9:33 am | New Zealand Police
Horowhenua Police are seeking assistance from the public after an assault in Levin. Police were alerted to an assault at a commercial property on Bath Street around 6pm on Wednesday 6 March, which then moved to Oxford Street. Police would like to ... More >>
Information Sought Following Aggravated Robberies In Wellington
Friday, 8 March 2024, 7:13 am | New Zealand Police
Wellington Police are investigating two aggravated robberies at New World supermarkets and would like to identify and speak to the two men pictured, who may be able to assist with enquiries. Both robberies are related to crypto currency where victims ... More >>
A+ Effort From Police Sees Two In Custody
Thursday, 7 March 2024, 4:54 pm | New Zealand Police
Police responded quickly, arresting two people, following a report of a burglary at a Manurewa school on Wednesday evening. Counties Manukau Central Area Commander, Inspector Adam Pyne, says nearby security alerted Police to an alarm activation at ... More >>
Beehive Thieves Target Cromwell Property
Thursday, 7 March 2024, 4:49 pm | New Zealand Police
Cromwell Police are appealing for the public’s help after dozens of beehives were stolen from a Mount Pisa property. The burglary is thought to have occurred between Monday night and Tuesday morning this week. The sheer volume of hives would require ... More >>
Have You Seen Charles?
Thursday, 7 March 2024, 4:33 pm | New Zealand Police
Charles was last seen 0n 4 March at his home in Otangarei just after midday. He is described as about 180cms tall with black hair and brown eyes and was carrying a Nike bag. Police and Charles’ family are concerned for his wellbeing. If you’ve ... More >>
Police Patrol 94 Forecourts Overnight, Investigations Progress Into Incidents At Auckland Petrol Stations
Thursday, 7 March 2024, 2:46 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are stepping up visibility at Auckland petrol station forecourts, as investigations make progress into recent offending in the region. Since Sunday, there have been five incidents at petrol stations across the Auckland region this week. Detective ... More >>
