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Five Arrested Following City Assault
Wednesday, 21 February 2024, 1:20 pm | New Zealand Police
Police camera operators are keeping a keen eye over incidents in central Auckland, no matter the time of day. Early this morning, a camera operator and frontline Police worked together to take five people into custody following an assault. Auckland City ... More >>
Multiple Motorbikes Seized Following Paeroa Gang Tangi
Tuesday, 20 February 2024, 2:54 pm | New Zealand Police
Multiple motorbikes have been seized as Police had an increased presence in the Waikato town of Paeroa today for the tangi of a Waikato-based gang member. A contingent of gang members travelled from across Waikato, Auckland and Bay of Plenty to the ... More >>
Police Put Prolific Posse In Their Sights
Tuesday, 20 February 2024, 12:53 pm | New Zealand Police
A Police investigation has brought a halt to an alleged spree of offending across parts of Northland. In the past week, a series of arrests have been made targeting a group of associates for incidents that have occurred in Ōmāpere, Opononi and ... More >>
Rocky Escape: Police Scale Up Warnings To Stay Safe
Tuesday, 20 February 2024, 10:46 am | New Zealand Police
Police are urging our local fishing enthusiasts to please stay safe while dropping a line. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2402/29877449b2b9d5c76200.jpeg" width="720" height="540"> In the early hours of Friday ... More >>
Person found deceased following fire, Westland
Tuesday, 20 February 2024, 9:07 am | New Zealand Police
One person has been found deceased following a house bus fire in Westland this morning. Emergency services were called to the Blue Spur property about 4am. One person made it out of the house bus unharmed, however sadly a second person was located deceased. ... More >>
Update: The Terrace - Wellington
Monday, 19 February 2024, 6:25 pm | New Zealand Police
The Terrace between Bowen Street and Aurora Terrace has reopened. Police wish to thank motorists for their patience while the road was closed. More >>
Update: Grenada Road - Wellington
Monday, 19 February 2024, 6:24 pm | New Zealand Police
Grenada Road and the Churton Park-Glenside on-ramp has reopened. Police wish to thank motorists for their patience while the road was closed. More >>
Four Youths Surrender Following Fleeing Driver Incident
Monday, 19 February 2024, 5:16 pm | New Zealand Police
Four people were taken into custody overnight following a team effort from Police. Just before 2am, the driver of a stolen vehicle travelling along Roscommon Place, Clendon fled from Police. Counties Manukau Central Area Prevention Manager, Inspector ... More >>
Police Turn Up The Heat In Theft Investigation
Monday, 19 February 2024, 1:41 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have made an arrest over a brazen theft from a trade store in Westgate late last month. The theft, at an address on Northside Drive, was reported around 5.20pm on Sunday 21 January. Waitematā West Relieving Area Commander, Inspector Jason Edwards, ... More >>
Suspected Gas Leak Closes Road In Kamo
Monday, 19 February 2024, 10:49 am | New Zealand Police
Police are assisting FENZ with a possible gas leak on Station Road, Kamo. We were notified of the incident at around 9.50am. Station Road has been closed to traffic from Kamo Road until the intersection with Farmer Street. Police are assisting with ... More >>
Northern Motorway: Northbound Lanes Reopen Following Incident
Monday, 19 February 2024, 9:24 am | New Zealand Police
A section of the Northern Motorway is being reopened following an earlier incident where there were concerns for a person’s wellbeing. Police were notified of the incident at the Sunset Road overbridge on State Highway 1 at around 8.35am. One person ... More >>
Fatality, Aircraft Crash
Sunday, 18 February 2024, 7:28 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can advise one person has died after a glider crashed at Lake Station airstrip, Howard earlier today. The aircraft crashed on the runway and the occupant sadly passed away at the scene. Police extend their condolences to their family at this difficult ... More >>
Road Blocked, Arthur's Pass - Canterbury
Sunday, 18 February 2024, 6:07 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists are advised that West Coast Road (SH 73, Arthur’s Pass) is blocked following a crash. It involved two vehicles and happened about 4:20pm near the Waimakariri River bridge. Indication are that there are moderate to serious injuries. The road ... More >>
Serious Crash, Wellington - Wellington
Sunday, 18 February 2024, 2:29 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a single-vehicle crash on Victoria Street, Wellington Central reported just before 1pm. One person is in a serious condition and is being transported to hospital. The Serious Crash Unit have been notified and ... More >>
Update – Woman Missing From Mangere Located
Sunday, 18 February 2024, 2:13 pm | New Zealand Police
The 23-year-old woman reported missing in Mangere on 7 February has been located and is safe and well. Police wish to thank everyone who provided assistance in this matter. More >>
Body Recovered, Kaipara Harbour
Sunday, 18 February 2024, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Police
Police recovered a body from Kaipara Harbour yesterday afternoon, Saturday 17 February. While formal identification procedures are yet to be completed, it is thought that the body is the swimmer reported missing from Piha on Sunday 11 February. Police ... More >>
Roads Closed Around Tremaine Avenue, Highbury, Palmerston North - Central
Saturday, 17 February 2024, 3:43 pm | New Zealand Police
There are road closures in place in the vicinity of Tremaine Street in Highbury, while emergency services respond to a building fire reported at around 2.15pm. Diversions are in place, motorists are advised to avoid the area, seek alternate routes and ... More >>
Have You Seen Cortney?
Saturday, 17 February 2024, 1:43 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing for any sightings of 23-year-old Cortney, who has been reported missing in Auckland. Cortney is described as of slim build, and approximately 163cm. She has shoulder length dark hair and a black tattoo on her right hand/arm. Police ... More >>
40 Staff Descend On Gore Address As Part Of Operation Targeting Methamphetamine Supply
Friday, 16 February 2024, 5:30 pm | New Zealand Police
As part of a joint operation targeting the supply of methamphetamine in the Gore community a woman has been arrested and a quantity of methamphetamine and cannabis has been seized, earlier this week. Police are working to target methamphetamine ... More >>
Trailer Owners: Is Your Property At Risk?
Friday, 16 February 2024, 2:01 pm | New Zealand Police
Northland Police are issuing a warning to trailer owners after a number of thefts have been reported across the district in 2024. Whangārei Area Prevention Manager, Senior Sergeant Dave Wilkinson, says Police have unfortunately seen around one report ... More >>
