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Serious Crash In Waipu, Northland - Northland
Wednesday, 3 April 2024, 5:46 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are in attendance at a serious crash in Waipu, Northland. The two-vehicle crash on Cove Road occurred at around 1.34pm. Initial indications suggest seven people have been injured. Two are reported to be in a critical condition and five are in ... More >>
Name Release: Fatal Crash – SH1, Kekerengu
Wednesday, 3 April 2024, 5:45 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now name the victims of a fatal crash on State Highway 1, Kekerengu on Thursday 28 March. They were Philip Donald Wightman, 67, and Suzanne Elizabeth Watson, 58, of Southland. Police extend our condolences to their family and friends at this ... More >>
Drugs Seized In Matamata Search Warrant
Wednesday, 3 April 2024, 5:41 pm | New Zealand Police
Yesterday, Matamata Police executed a search warrant at a Gladstone Road address and located approximately 302.44 grams of methamphetamine, cannabis plants, and drug utensils. A 45-year-old man will appear in Hamilton District Court today, on a variety ... More >>
Beach Haven Kidnapping: Pair To Face Court Tomorrow
Wednesday, 3 April 2024, 5:39 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have taken two people into custody, as an investigation into the abduction of a woman in Beach Haven last night continues Detective Inspector Callum McNeill, of Waitematā CIB, says the pair were located by Police in central Auckland this ... More >>
Arrests Take New Heights As Firearm Recovered In Sandringham
Wednesday, 3 April 2024, 11:27 am | New Zealand Police
A stolen vehicle caught the watchful eyes of Police camera operators in central Auckland this morning. Police have since made three arrests, recovered a firearm as well as the stolen vehicle. Auckland City West Area Prevention Manager, Inspector ... More >>
Brake It Up: Police Make Arrests, Impound Vehicles During Illegal Street Racing Event
Wednesday, 3 April 2024, 10:31 am | New Zealand Police
A large road policing operation put a dampener on a planned illegal street racing event in Auckland over Easter. Police used a raft of disruption and enforcement against hundreds of vehicles that took part in events on Saturday night, and into the early ... More >>
Police Following Lines Of Enquiry As Investigation Into Beach Haven Incident Underway
Wednesday, 3 April 2024, 8:29 am | New Zealand Police
A Police investigation is continuing into an incident that unfolded in Beach Haven last night. A woman was located later in the evening with injuries and is continuing to receive medical treatment this morning. Detective Inspector Callum McNeill, of ... More >>
Update - Arrest Made After Concerning Incident In Titirangi
Tuesday, 2 April 2024, 5:00 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have made an arrest following a concerning incident in Titirangi last month. The incident occurred on 19 March 2024 and involved a school aged girl allegedly being approached by a man. Detective Senior Sergeant Megan Goldie, of Waitematā ... More >>
Couple Commended For Coming To Victim’s Aid
Tuesday, 2 April 2024, 3:19 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are praising the efforts of a Papakura couple whose actions prevented a crime from escalating. Over the weekend, investigations continued into the incident on Thursday afternoon, 29 March, resulting in a man being charged with abduction. Detective ... More >>
Operation Reach: Police, Customs Squash Drug Importation Plans, Eleven Arrested To Date
Tuesday, 2 April 2024, 2:51 pm | New Zealand Police
New Zealand authorities have yet again halted a significant criminal syndicate’s plans after intercepting 50 kilograms of cocaine from an imported shipment. More >>
Police Bring Trio’s Tuesday Morning’s Activity To A Standstill
Tuesday, 2 April 2024, 2:45 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have pulled the handbrake on a group’s plans and arrested three following a fleeing driver incident in Papakura this morning. Counties Manukau South Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Matt Hoyes, says Police were made aware of a vehicle believed ... More >>
Update: Operation Middlepark, Investigation Continues
Tuesday, 2 April 2024, 2:12 pm | New Zealand Police
Investigators are making steady progress with enquiries and have now spoken to most of those who were at the party on Lytton Road, Gisborne on 23 March. Police have also received some footage filmed during the party and analysis is ongoing to establish ... More >>
Police Disrupt Group’s Plans, Seven Youths Arrested
Tuesday, 2 April 2024, 2:11 pm | New Zealand Police
A group of youths have had their long weekend plans foiled after Police caught up with them on Monday morning. Auckland City Central Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Dave Christoffersen, says Police responded to reports of three males allegedly breaking ... More >>
State Highway 3 Near Ōtorohanga Reopens Following Crash - Waikato
Tuesday, 2 April 2024, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 3 near Ōtorohanga has reopened following a truck crash earlier today. Police thank motorists for their patience and cooperation while the road was closed. More >>
Pair Arrested Following Fleeing Driver Incident
Tuesday, 2 April 2024, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Police
Two people are due before the Court today following an incident that spanned across Tāmaki Makaurau on Monday evening. Detective Senior Sergeant Kathy Bostock, Auckland City CIB, says Police responded to reports of a vehicle allegedly carrying stolen ... More >>
SH 3 Blocked Near Ōtorohanga Following Truck Crash - Waikato
Tuesday, 2 April 2024, 6:25 am | New Zealand Police
State Highway 3 near Ōtorohanga is blocked between Blackett Road and Awatane Road following a truck crash this morning. The crash was reported to Police at 6am. The truck has rolled and is blocking the road. It does not appear that any other vehicles ... More >>
Police Urge People To Drive To The Conditions - It's That Simple
Tuesday, 2 April 2024, 5:54 am | New Zealand Police
01 April From illegal street racing to fatal crashes – this Easter weekend serves as a reminder for everything Police do not want to see on New Zealand roads. “Up and down the country, Road Policing staff have seen drivers overtaking on congested ... More >>
Road Closed, Sh 25, Hauraki - Waikato
Tuesday, 2 April 2024, 5:52 am | New Zealand Police
01 April A vehicle crash at the intersection of Campbell Road and State Highway 25 in Pipiroa, Hauraki has closed the road. It happened about 8:10pm and involved two cars and a power pole. Fortunately there are only minor injuries and occupants ... More >>
Police Appeal For Witnesses To Fatal Crash On State Highway 8, Pukaki
Tuesday, 2 April 2024, 5:49 am | New Zealand Police
As an investigation into a fatal crash on State Highway 8 at Pukaki on 30 March continues, Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the crash to contact us. The crash occurred at around 1.30pm on Saturday and involved two cars and a motorcycle. ... More >>
Fourth Person Dies Following Pukaki Crash
Tuesday, 2 April 2024, 5:42 am | New Zealand Police
Police can advise a fourth person has died following a crash on State Highway 8, Pukaki on Saturday 30 March. Three people were initially confirmed deceased at the scene, and a further three were airlifed in a serious condition and two people had ... More >>
