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Three In Custody And Two Still To Face Court Following Crime Spree
Monday, 15 April 2024, 12:40 pm | New Zealand Police
Five people were arrested last week and charged with a variety of offences after a week of thorough and methodical investigation by Bay of Plenty Police. More >>
Sudden Death At Mount Maunganui
Monday, 15 April 2024, 8:34 am | New Zealand Police
Police are investigating the sudden death of a man at Mount Maunganui this morning. At 3.40am, Police were called to a burglary at a building site on Surf Road. As Police arrived, three suspects fled on foot. While two were located and arrested, a third ... More >>
Fatal Collision, SH 2, Matamau
Monday, 15 April 2024, 7:49 am | New Zealand Police
A pedestrian has died after being struck by a vehicle on State Highway 2 at Matamau, north of Dannevirke. The crash happened between Okane and Tataramoa roads about 3.20am. The man was unable to be revived and died at the scene. The Serious Crash Unit is ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Raglan
Sunday, 14 April 2024, 7:46 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now confirm one person has died in a crash on Ohautira Road in Raglan this afternoon. The crash, between a car and motorcycle, happened shortly after 2pm. Sadly, the motorcyclist was pronounced deceased at the scene. The road has now reopened. More >>
Serious Crash, Oruarangi Road, Mangere - Counties Manukau
Sunday, 14 April 2024, 7:33 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are responding to a one vehicle crash on Oruarangi Road, near Montgomerie Road, Mangere, Auckland. The crash was reported around 6:40pm. The Serious Crash Unit has been advised. The road is blocked and motorists are advised to take an alternate ... More >>
Second Time Not The Charm, Man Arrested Following Burglary, Mount Wellington
Sunday, 14 April 2024, 3:57 pm | New Zealand Police
A man has been arrested after he returned to the scene of a burglary committed the previous night in Mount Wellington. At around 7:30am this morning Police received a report of a man, believed to be the offender in a burglary the previous night, ... More >>
Serious crash, Raglan - Waikato
Sunday, 14 April 2024, 3:55 pm | New Zealand Police
Ohautira Road in Raglan is closed as emergency services attend a serious crash involving two vehicles. It happened just after 2pm and one person is said to have critical injuries. Diversions are in place around the crash scene and motorists are asked ... More >>
Officer Injured Trying To Stop Fleeing Driver
Sunday, 14 April 2024, 1:46 pm | New Zealand Police
Waikato District Commander Superintendent Bruce Bird: An 18-year-old has been arrested and an officer treated for injuries after a serious incident in Waikato overnight. At 9.35pm on Norton Road, Police stopped a vehicle wanted in relation to a fleeing ... More >>
Fatal Water Incident, Whangārei
Sunday, 14 April 2024, 1:28 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a water incident at Whangārei Heads this morning. At 9.35am, emergency services received calls stating one person was in trouble in the water. Sadly, they were unable to be revived. The death will be referred to the ... More >>
Serious Crash, Bridge Street, Netherby, Ashburton - Canterbury
Saturday, 13 April 2024, 4:29 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are responding to a two vehicle crash at the intersection of Bridge Street and Seafield Road, Netherby, Ashburton. The crash was reported around 2:55pm. Initial indications suggest at least one person has serious injuries. The Serious Crash Unit ... More >>
Update: Arrest Made After Teenager Targeted And Run Over
Saturday, 13 April 2024, 3:29 pm | New Zealand Police
Waikato Police have arrested a 28-year-old man after a serious incident in which a 15-year-old was run over by a car multiple times. More >>
Police investigating New Market ram raid
Saturday, 13 April 2024, 11:23 am | New Zealand Police
Detective Sergeant Joseph Niupopo, Auckland City Crime Squad: Police are investigating the ram raid of a jewellers in New Market last night. About 8.55pm, a stolen Toyota Aqua reversed into the store on Broadway, while several staff were closing. The employees ... More >>
Iguana Returned To Reptile Park Following Burglary, Police Continue Appeal For Information
Saturday, 13 April 2024, 5:32 am | New Zealand Police
The Iguana previously stolen from a reptile park in Wellsford has been safely returned after it was snatched from its home last month. Sergeant Dan McDermott, Warkworth Police Station Officer in Charge, says: “On 25 March Police were alerted to a burglary ... More >>
Serious crash, Katikati - Bay of Plenty
Friday, 12 April 2024, 7:48 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists are asked to avoid an area of central Katikati following a crash involving a car and a pedestrian. It happened on Main Street (SH 2) near Beach Road about 6:15pm. The pedestrian is said to be in serious condition and the road will be closed while ... More >>
Road re-open, Whakatu Drive, Stoke - Tasman
Friday, 12 April 2024, 7:27 pm | New Zealand Police
Whakatu Drive has reopened following a multi-vehicle crash in the southbound lane near Annesbrook Drive, Stoke, Nelson. The crash was reported around 3:45pm. The road was blocked while it was cleared and the vehicles were towed from the scene. More >>
Third Person Charged For Murder Of Damon O'Rourke
Friday, 12 April 2024, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Police
A third man has been charged for the murder of Damon O’Rourke in Palmerston North earlier this year. Emergency services were called to a Coromandel Court address shortly before 7.30pm on Saturday 20 January, following reports of a man having been shot. ... More >>
Waikato Police Investigating After Teenager Targeted And Run Over
Friday, 12 April 2024, 1:13 pm | New Zealand Police
Waikato Police are investigating a serious incident where a teenager has been targeted and run over by a car multiple times. More >>
Police Make Arrest Following Vandalism In Auckland Central, Enquiries Continue
Friday, 12 April 2024, 9:44 am | New Zealand Police
Police investigating an alleged act of vandalism on the rainbow pedestrian crossing on Karangahape Road have made an arrest. More >>
Police Provide Toolkit You Need For Keeping Your Possessions Safe
Friday, 12 April 2024, 9:09 am | New Zealand Police
Waitematā North Area Prevention Manger, Senior Sergeant Roger Small, says Police in the area are receiving several reports of thefts targeting vehicles belonging to tradespersons. More >>
One Month On: Black Notice Completed In Gulf Harbour Homicide Investigation
Friday, 12 April 2024, 7:42 am | New Zealand Police
Police acknowledge today marks one month since the body of a woman was located off the water in Gulf Harbour. Acting Detective Inspector Tim Williams, Waitematā CIB, says the investigation team has been working hard since 12 March to identify the ... More >>
