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Name Release - Wellington Harbour Death
Sunday, 28 January 2024, 4:49 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now name the man who died after jumping from a crane in Wellington Harbour on Friday. He was 33-year-old Jarreth Colquhoun. Our thoughts remain with Jarreth’s family and friends. Police are assisting the Coroner with routine inquiries into ... More >>
Back To School Safety Advice
Sunday, 28 January 2024, 1:43 pm | New Zealand Police
The summer holidays are over and families across Aotearoa will be bracing themselves with the kids set to begin the new school year over the next fortnight. As many excited tamariki prepare to reunite with friends, while some will be starting school for ... More >>
Khandallah Death Being Treated As Homicide
Sunday, 28 January 2024, 11:44 am | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Tim Leitch: Wellington Police can now confirm a homicide investigation has been launched following the death of a woman in Khandallah on Wednesday. Around 11:50pm on 24 January Police were called to a Baroda Street property, where ... More >>
Serious Crash, State Highway 2, Te Hauke - Eastern
Sunday, 28 January 2024, 11:37 am | New Zealand Police
Police are responding to a two vehicle crash involving a motorbike on State Highway 2, near Connor White Road, Te Hauke, Hastings. The Crash was reported around 9:30am. One person is being transported to hospital via helicopter in a critical condition. ... More >>
Update: Devon Road, New Plymouth Remains Closed Following Crash - Central
Saturday, 27 January 2024, 7:49 pm | New Zealand Police
Devon Road in New Plymouth remains closed between De Havilland Drive and Corbett Road following a serious crash this evening. The crash, involving four vehicles, was reported to Police at 7.10pm. Three people will be transported to hospital – ... More >>
Section Of Devon Road In New Plymouth Closed Following Serious Crash - Central
Saturday, 27 January 2024, 7:19 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on Devon Road in New Plymouth. The crash was reported to Police at 7.10pm and involved several cars. Devon Road is closed between De Havilland Drive and Corbet Road, including access to Airport ... More >>
Six Youths Arrested Travelling In Stolen Cars
Friday, 26 January 2024, 6:45 pm | New Zealand Police
Police in Auckland have taken six youths into custody after they were observed travelling in stolen vehicles in Counties Manukau overnight. Relieving Counties Manukau East Area Prevention Manager, Acting Inspector Anson Lin, says two vehicles were sighted ... More >>
Have you seen Jadeleigh?
Friday, 26 January 2024, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Jadeleigh who has been reported missing. Jadeleigh was last seen at about 6pm on 23 January at an address in Helensville. She is likely to be somewhere in the Auckland city area. ... More >>
Person located deceased in Wellington Harbour
Friday, 26 January 2024, 3:03 pm | New Zealand Police
A person who jumped from a crane on a boat moored in Wellington Harbour this afternoon has been located deceased. Emergency services were initially alerted to the incident at 12.45pm today. The person was reported to have jumped from a crane on a boat that ... More >>
Update: Fatal river incident - Fiordland
Friday, 26 January 2024, 2:20 pm | New Zealand Police
Southland Area Commander Inspector Mike Bowman The Police investigation into a tragic incident that claimed the life of a 10-year-old child yesterday is ongoing. The child was a visitor to New Zealand from New South Wales in Australia and died after falling ... More >>
Four arrested in Northland following firearms incident
Friday, 26 January 2024, 10:29 am | New Zealand Police
Police have taken four men into custody following a violent incident which began in West Auckland early this morning. Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Alfred Zhou, Waitematā CIB, says Police were notified of a home invasion at an address in Massey ... More >>
Wing 372: New Year, New You – In Blue
Thursday, 25 January 2024, 5:04 pm | New Zealand Police
New Zealand Police welcomed 50 new officers today as Wing 372 celebrated their success in front of whānau and friends. In attendance was Commissioner of Police Andrew Coster, Police Minister Hon Mark Mitchell, members of the Police executive, and patron ... More >>
Update - Operation Angelo
Thursday, 25 January 2024, 1:16 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector Darrell Harpur Hamilton Police can now release further information regarding Operation Angelo, the investigation into the murder of John Isaac, who was found dead in the Waikato River on Thursday January 18. Police can reveal we ... More >>
Arrests and charges following investigation, Greymouth
Thursday, 25 January 2024, 1:06 pm | New Zealand Police
The West Coast Tactical Crime Unit have arrested two men after they stole a vehicle and $20,000 worth of jewellery from a Greymouth store in the late hours of Sunday 19 November 2022. Two Christchurch Men aged 26 and 32 are due before the Christchurch ... More >>
Have you seen Mariana?
Thursday, 25 January 2024, 10:42 am | New Zealand Police
Waitematā Police are appealing for the public's help to find 26-year-old Mariana De Silva. Mariana was last seen in Auckland City on 11 November 2023 and is described as about 150cms tall with black straight hair and a small build. Police and Mariana’s ... More >>
Breath screening tests exceed 3 million in 2023
Thursday, 25 January 2024, 10:34 am | New Zealand Police
Police across New Zealand performed more than three million breath screening tests (BSTs) in 2023, more than 26% above 2022 figures, and the most in a decade. This, among other prevention work, helps show Police’s commitment to keeping everyone ... More >>
Update - Operation Walter
Thursday, 25 January 2024, 10:30 am | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Colin Baillie: A person has been arrested in relation to the death of David Bridgwater in Aranui on 4 January. Police were called after the 38-year-old was found deceased in Carisbrooke Street about 2:28am. A 51-year-old ... More >>
Waitematā Police make arrest in complex scam investigation
Thursday, 25 January 2024, 10:25 am | New Zealand Police
The Waitematā Financial Crime Unit has zeroed in on a million dollar fake investment scam duping Kiwis out of their savings. On Tuesday, detectives executed a search warrant at a South Auckland address linked to the scam. Detective Senior Sergeant ... More >>
Operation Angelo: Police Appeal For Information In John Isaac Homicide Investigation
Wednesday, 24 January 2024, 6:57 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Detective Senior Sergeant Ross Patterson. Waikato Police investigating the homicide of John Isaac are appealing for sightings of the victim or unusual activity around the Waikato River. 52-year-old John Isaac of Hamilton was located deceased ... More >>
Update: Incident in the Auckland CBD
Wednesday, 24 January 2024, 3:27 pm | New Zealand Police
Police acknowledge the cooperation and understanding from the public today as an incident was resolved at Albert Park. Auckland City Central Area Commander, Inspector Grant Tetzlaff, says the incident was able to be resolved safely just after 2pm. ... More >>
