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Warrant To Arrest: Have You Seen Jordan Scott?
Friday, 1 March 2024, 6:01 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Jordan Scott, who has a warrant to arrest. Scott, 19, is from West Auckland and is wanted by Police. He has connections throughout Tamaki Makaurau and Northland. Scott should not be approached ... More >>
Police Make Arrests In Relation To Dangerous Powerline Tampering And Electrical Thefts
Friday, 1 March 2024, 6:00 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have now charged a further person in relation to powerline tampering, copper and electrical thefts in Christchurch. On Thursday 22 February Police responded to a Ruru Road, Bromley address where a man stole a vehicle loaded with electrical supplies. ... More >>
We Want You! Northland Recruiting Officers Looking For New Cops
Friday, 1 March 2024, 5:57 pm | New Zealand Police
Te Tai Tokerau, a land rich in history, culture and passionate people, are looking for more Police to join them. Two new officers have taken up the challenge to find more people and are ready to hear from you. Constable Paulo Montino, Mid Far North, ... More >>
Auckland Man Arrested In Child Exploitation Investigation
Friday, 1 March 2024, 5:53 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have this week arrested a man as part of an investigation into allegations of child exploitation, following reports from a concerned parent. Under Operation Dash, the Auckland City Child Exploitation Team, alongside OCEANZ, Police Northern ... More >>
Police recognise incidents in Taita this week
Friday, 1 March 2024, 12:40 pm | New Zealand Police
Hutt Valley Area Commander Inspector Robert Rutene: Hutt Valley Police will be visible in the Taita area today providing reassurance to residents following an eventful week. Yesterday, Police received a number of calls from around 5:30pm of a large ... More >>
Public Steps Up To Assist In Pukekohe Robbery
Thursday, 29 February 2024, 3:53 pm | New Zealand Police
Quick-thinking members of the public have assisted Police in arresting a man who allegedly robbed and assaulted a woman this morning. At around 11.30am, Police were called after a man was allegedly seen pulling a woman from a vehicle on Massey Avenue, ... More >>
Police response to IPCA report - Stratford
Thursday, 29 February 2024, 10:09 am | New Zealand Police
Superintendent Scott Fraser, Central District Commander: Police acknowledge the findings of an Independent Police Conduct Authority report, which found a Police officer was justified in shooting at a man during a lengthy firearms incident in ... More >>
Man missing in Tararua Ranges found
Thursday, 29 February 2024, 9:05 am | New Zealand Police
The man in his 70’s reported missing in the Tararua Ranges since Monday has been found. He was located alive just before 7pm by family members participating in the search around Ohau Gorge. His family remained with him while support was organised ... More >>
Update - Search For Missing Hiker, Taruarua
Wednesday, 28 February 2024, 5:11 pm | New Zealand Police
Police and LandSAR are continuing the search for a man in his early 70s missing in the Tararua Forest Park. Family and friends have joined the search operation this afternoon and their efforts are being coordinated by Police and LandSAR. Police would ... More >>
Keep Yourself Safe When Using Dating Apps
Wednesday, 28 February 2024, 5:10 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Damon Wells: Police are urging users of dating app users to take steps to protect themselves when meeting up with people they’ve only spoken to online. In the Christchurch Youth Court today, five teenagers were ... More >>
Man arrested in relation to Mount Albert homicide
Wednesday, 28 February 2024, 10:20 am | New Zealand Police
Police have arrested and charged a man in relation to a homicide in Mount Albert on Monday afternoon. The man, who was taken to hospital with serious injuries following the incident, was initially arrested for assault. Detective Senior Sergeant Lisa ... More >>
Road Closed, Farndon Road, Clive, Hastings - Eastern
Tuesday, 27 February 2024, 5:50 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are responding to a one vehicle crash on Farndon Road, Clive, where a truck has gone into a ditch. The crash was reported around 3:30pm. It appears one person has received minor injuries. The road is closed between Pakowhai Road and State Highway ... More >>
Police Acknowledge Final Sentencing Over Baby Arapera’s Death
Tuesday, 27 February 2024, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Police
Police acknowledge court proceedings coming to an end in seeking justice for the tragic death of Arapera Fia. Two people have now been sentenced for the two-year-old’s death on 1 November 2021 in Weymouth. Today, Nikitalove Tekotia was sentenced in ... More >>
On ya bike, mate: Police make wheely good arrest
Tuesday, 27 February 2024, 1:00 pm | New Zealand Police
An alleged thief with a passion for electric bikes has had his plans punctured after Police caught on. Waitematā West Detective Sergeant Jimmy Kim says Police received a report on 23 January of e-bikes stolen from a property in Parnell. “Three weeks ... More >>
Truck Crash, Karapiro - Waikato
Monday, 26 February 2024, 6:57 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are responding to a crash reported at 6:30pm where an 18-wheeler truck has tipped on its side on State Highway 1, near Karapiro. No one is reported to be injured but the vehicle is blocking the road. There is heavy traffic in the area and motorists ... More >>
Two Vehicles Sought After Suspicious Fire In Waikaia
Monday, 26 February 2024, 4:25 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Sergeant Brian McKinney Police investigating a suspicious house fire in Waikaia are seeking sightings of two vehicles of interest. Emergency services were called to the Elswick Street property just after midnight on Wednesday. While nobody ... More >>
Homicide investigation launched, Mount Albert
Monday, 26 February 2024, 3:46 pm | New Zealand Police
A homicide investigation has been launched following a death of a man in Mount Albert this afternoon. Detective Senior Sergeant Lisa Anderson, Auckland City CIB, says Police were called to a disorder incident on He Ana Way around 1.15pm. “Upon arrival, ... More >>
Crash Causing Delays, Takapuna
Monday, 26 February 2024, 1:36 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists are advised to expect delays following a crash on the Northern Motorway this morning. The crash, involving a truck, was reported to Police around 11.05am. One lane on each side of the motorway is currently blocked between Northcote Road ... More >>
Have You Seen Eunsung?
Monday, 26 February 2024, 1:32 pm | New Zealand Police
<img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2402/c0ae850374538adffdd3.jpeg" width="720" height="540"> Police are appealing for any sightings of 23-year-old Eunsung, who has been reported missing. Eunsung is described ... More >>
Have You Seen Straun?
Sunday, 25 February 2024, 7:49 pm | New Zealand Police
Waikato Police are appealing for the public’s help to locate 31-year-old Straun Robertson. Straun was last seen in Kihikihi, Waipa, on 24 February and is described as 180-185cms tall, and of medium build. Police and Straun’s family have concerns ... More >>
