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Community Call Aids Police In Mail Theft Case
Thursday, 7 March 2024, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Police
An alleged mail thief in the Pukekohe area has hand-delivered herself into Police, following assistance from the community. Counties Manukau South Senior Sergeant MJ Riddle says Police were aware of locals discussing a mail theft on social ... More >>
Police Hot On The Heels Of Alleged Offender
Thursday, 7 March 2024, 2:22 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have poured cold water on an alleged firebug’s repeat offending in Pukekohe. Detective Senior Sergeant Simon Taylor, Counties Manukau CIB, says Police have been making enquiries into a number of alleged arsons in the area. “In the early hours ... More >>
Cromwell Police seeking information after two assaults
Thursday, 7 March 2024, 10:48 am | New Zealand Police
Sergeant Regan Price: Police are seeking assistance from the public after two assaults in Cromwell. Police were alerted to an assault on the corner of Inniscort Street and Monaghan Street around 11.45pm on Thursday 29 February, where one person was ... More >>
Delays Expected At Newton Road Overbridge, Auckland
Thursday, 7 March 2024, 9:18 am | New Zealand Police
Police would like to advise motorists to expect delays at the Newton Road overbridge and motorway exit this morning, while an investigation into an overnight fire is completed. Motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible. More >>
Arrest And Seizures In Southern District Organised Crime Operation
Wednesday, 6 March 2024, 7:20 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Nik Leigh, Officer in Charge, Southern District Organised Crime Squad: A 67-year-old man has been arrested and charged with numerous offences following a search warrant in Dunedin this week. On Monday 4 March, Southern District ... More >>
Controlled Detonation To Take Place In New Lynn
Wednesday, 6 March 2024, 7:19 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have been responding after a person discovered a small homemade explosive device in a reserve near their home on Seabrook Avenue, New Lynn at around 2pm today. NZDF staff were called in to safely dispose of the device. It has now been taken ... More >>
Update: Homicide investigation – Raglan
Wednesday, 6 March 2024, 5:36 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now confirm the name of the man who was located deceased on Ohautira Road, Raglan yesterday. He was 58-year-old Cedric John Maniapoto of Raglan, Cedric was widely known by his friends and family as ‘Brother Cedi’. This is an incredibly ... More >>
Crash Causing Delays, Wellington - Wellington
Wednesday, 6 March 2024, 5:35 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are responding to a crash involving three vehicles on State Highway 2 (River Road), Moonshine Valley, near Moonshine Hill Road reported around 4:15pm. The road is blocked and one person is reported to have moderate injuries and another has minor ... More >>
Man Arrested For Aggravated Robbery Of Christchurch Pharmacy
Wednesday, 6 March 2024, 3:59 pm | New Zealand Police
Christchurch Police have arrested a man in relation to the aggravated robbery of a pharmacy on Langdons Road in Papanui on 23 February. The 60-year-old man has been charged with aggravated robbery and is scheduled to appear in Christchurch District ... More >>
Ruakākā Homicide: Appeal For Sightings Of Vehicle Of Interest
Wednesday, 6 March 2024, 2:49 pm | New Zealand Police
<img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2403/8c414134606e48ea8da2.jpeg" width="720" height="540"> Police are seeking sightings of a vehicle of interest in the homicide investigation into the death of Ruakākā ... More >>
Serious Crash - State Highway 2 Near Norsewood Closed - Central
Tuesday, 5 March 2024, 7:34 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on State Highway 2 near Norsewood. The single vehicle crash, between Gundries Road and Garfield Road, was reported to Police at 6.30pm. One person has sustained critical injuries. The road is closed ... More >>
Road Closed - Ohautira Road, Raglan - Waikato
Tuesday, 5 March 2024, 7:25 pm | New Zealand Police
Ohautira Road, Raglan is still currently closed while Police conduct a scene examination after launching a homicide investigation today. Motorists are advised to avoid the area or take an alternative route. More >>
Have You Seen Gary?
Tuesday, 5 March 2024, 6:48 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing for sightings of 45-year-old Gary Ingram who has been reported missing. Gary was last seen near Horowhenua College, Levin, at about 8.40am today. But could be in the Muriwai or Turangi area. He is likely wearing cargo shorts, a ... More >>
Six In The Mix Proves An Easy Fix For Police
Tuesday, 5 March 2024, 4:56 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have arrested half a dozen people after being alerted to a stolen vehicle travelling through Highbrook in the early hours. At around 3.25am, Police became aware of the stolen vehicle driving along Great South Road. Acting Inspector Steve ... More >>
Three Men Arrested And Charged Following Violent Assault, Taita
Tuesday, 5 March 2024, 4:56 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector Nick Pritchard: Hutt Valley Police have arrested and charged three people in relation to a violent assault at a property in High Street, Taita last week. Police responded to a report of the assault at around 5.20pm on 26 February. ... More >>
Homicide investigation underway in Raglan
Tuesday, 5 March 2024, 2:30 pm | New Zealand Police
Acting Detective Inspector Andrew Saunders: A homicide investigation has been launched after Police responded to a report that a person had been located deceased on Ohautira Road, Raglan this morning. The area remains cordoned while a scene examination is ... More >>
Police acknowledge IPCA report into unlawful arrest
Tuesday, 5 March 2024, 10:17 am | New Zealand Police
Waikato District Commander Superintendent Bruce Bird: Police acknowledge the report by the Independent Police Conduct Authority which found that officers in Hamilton acted unlawfully while arresting a man in a carpark in June 2022. We acknowledge ... More >>
Have You Seen Jemma?
Monday, 4 March 2024, 6:45 pm | New Zealand Police
Jemma was last seen today leaving her home in Tapu,Thames, at around 1.15pm. Jemma is bare foot and wearing a faded orange hoodie, blue inside out Pyjama pants with little white stars. Police and Jemma’s family are concerned for her well being. ... More >>
Police Make Second Arrest In Mangamuka Homicide Investigation
Monday, 4 March 2024, 5:29 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have arrested a second person in relation to the death of a man in Mangamuka on Sunday night. Detective Inspector Al Symonds, Northland CIB, says a 39-year-old female has been taken into custody this afternoon. “The woman has been charged ... More >>
Homicide Investigation Launched In Mangamuka, Man Arrested
Monday, 4 March 2024, 3:56 pm | New Zealand Police
A homicide investigation is underway and Police have arrested a person following the death of a man in the Far North last night. Emergency services were called to a property in Iwitaua Road, Mangamuka at around 9pm following reports of a person ... More >>
