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Arrest made following station damage
Friday, 16 February 2024, 12:54 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has been arrested after Warkworth Police Station was damaged and several windows smashed overnight. Waitematā North Area Prevention Manager, Senior Sergeant Roger Small, says the Falls Street station was significantly damaged, including to ... More >>
Quick-step by Police results in quick arrest
Friday, 16 February 2024, 11:12 am | New Zealand Police
A 28-year-old man will face court today after he was allegedly caught on camera breaking into a Pukekohe home. Counties Manukau South Area Commander, Inspector Joe Hunter, says the victim was watching his home security cameras when he noticed a ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Maraetai Road, Tokoroa
Friday, 16 February 2024, 11:09 am | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a single vehicle crash where the car has collided with a tree on Maraetai Road near Balmoral Drive, Tokoroa, South Waikato. Police responded to the crash around 9pm. One person died in transit to hospital after they ... More >>
Fatal Water Related Incident, Raumati Beach
Friday, 16 February 2024, 11:04 am | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm a person has died following a water related incident off Raumati Beach, Kapiti yesterday evening. Emergency services responded at around 6.10pm. Our thoughts are with their family. The death has been referred to the Coroner. More >>
Dangerous Driver Struggles To Keep Afloat
Friday, 16 February 2024, 10:22 am | New Zealand Police
It was a case of sink or swim for one dangerous driver yesterday afternoon, and unfortunately for him he ended up with both. A Police unit in Ōrewa observed the vehicle allegedly driving in a dangerous manner along Marine Parade at around 6.50pm. ... More >>
Police Make Arrest Over Damage To Electorate Offices
Friday, 16 February 2024, 10:01 am | New Zealand Police
Police have made an arrest as part of an investigation into vandalism at Auckland electorate offices in recent months. Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Matt Bartlett says incidents have occurred between November 2023 and January 2024 across the Auckland ... More >>
Road Closed Following Crash, Gunner Drive, Te Atatu Peninsula - Waitematā
Friday, 16 February 2024, 9:22 am | New Zealand Police
Gunner Drive, Te Atatu Peninsula is closed near the intersection with Pringle Road while emergency services respond to a crash involving a vehicle and a motorcycle, reported at around 9.10pm. One person is reported to have been seriously injured. ... More >>
Road Closed Following Crash, Maraetai Road, Tokoroa - Bay Of Plenty
Friday, 16 February 2024, 9:22 am | New Zealand Police
Maraetai Road, Tokoroa is closed while emergency services respond to a crash involving a single vehicle, reported at around 9pm. One person is reported to have been seriously injured. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays while emergency ... More >>
Arrests Following Aggravated Robberies, Cambridge
Thursday, 15 February 2024, 5:44 pm | New Zealand Police
Sergeant Benjamin Joll: Police have made three arrests in relation to the aggravated robberies of two Cambridge service stations, one on 2 February and one on 7 February. During the second incident, a staff member was injured by one of the offenders. Two ... More >>
Update: Fatal Police shooting in Matamata-Piako area
Thursday, 15 February 2024, 5:44 pm | New Zealand Police
A man has been fatally shot by Police following a protracted incident in Waikato this afternoon. At around 12.30pm today Police conducted a vehicle stop on Ulster Street in Hamilton City after identifying the driver as a person of interest. The ... More >>
Road closed following crash, Grenada Street, Mount Maunganui - Bay of Plenty
Thursday, 15 February 2024, 5:43 pm | New Zealand Police
Grenada Street, Mount Maunganui is closed while emergency services respond to a crash involving a vehicle and a cyclist, reported at around 4.40pm. One person is reported to have been seriously injured. Motorists are advised to avoid the area ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Waiharara
Thursday, 15 February 2024, 4:51 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm one person has died following a fatal crash in Waiharara, the Far North this afternoon. The single-vehicle crash, on Kaimaumau Road, was reported to Police at around 3.55pm. Sadly, one person received critical injuries and died ... More >>
Police Responding To Serious Incident, Matamata-Piako Area
Thursday, 15 February 2024, 3:10 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are responding to a serious incident after a driver allegedly fled from Police during a vehicle stop in Hamilton City. Police initiated a pursuit as the vehicle was being driven erratically, while continuing to flee Police. The driver was subsequently ... More >>
Keep Your Eyes On The Road, Not Your Phone, Wellington Police Disappointed With Distracted Drivers
Thursday, 15 February 2024, 1:56 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributable to Inspector Brad Allen, Wellington District Road Policing Manager: Police are disappointed with an alarmingly high level of distracted drivers caught in Wellington Road Policing checkpoints, over the last two days this week. ... More >>
Serious Crash Near Helensville Closes Busy Road
Thursday, 15 February 2024, 11:07 am | New Zealand Police
Police are responding to a serious crash in South Head, Auckland. The crash between two vehicles near the intersection of Evans Road and South Head Road was reported at about 9.51am. Three people were injured in the crash and transported to hospital, ... More >>
Disguise Surprise: Man Arrested Trying To Evade Police
Thursday, 15 February 2024, 11:04 am | New Zealand Police
Police have arrested a sought offender despite his plans to evade Police with a swift wardrobe change on Wednesday evening. At around 4.40pm, Police were made aware of a vehicle linked to a person of interest on Mount Wellington Highway. Auckland ... More >>
Fatal House Fire - Ōpōtiki
Thursday, 15 February 2024, 8:47 am | New Zealand Police
A person has died after a fire at a Bridge Street property in Ōpōtiki overnight. Emergency services were called to the address about 2.20am. The single-storey dwelling was fully engulfed, and a man was located deceased at the scene. Enquiries into the ... More >>
Police Seek Witnesses To Crash
Wednesday, 14 February 2024, 6:52 pm | New Zealand Police
Police investigating a fatal crash in Invercargill on Monday want to speak with any witnesses to the crash. The crash occurred on the Bluff Highway, just south of Omaui Road, about 12:30pm. Police would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the ... More >>
Warrant To Arrest: Have You Seen Edward Smith?
Wednesday, 14 February 2024, 6:51 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking public’s assistance in locating Edward Smith, who has a warrant for arrest for failing to appear in court. Smith is believed to be in the Wellington district. Police want to locate Smith as they believe he is actively offending. Please ... More >>
Have You Seen Cruise?
Wednesday, 14 February 2024, 6:51 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing for the public’s help to find 17-year-old Cruise Popata. Cruise was last seen at 4.30pm yesterday, 13 February, and is described as 170cms tall and wearing a fluoro orange and black hoody. Police and Cruise’s family are ... More >>
