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Update: Murder Charge In Homicide Investigation
Thursday, 18 January 2024, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Police
Today Western Bay of Plenty Police have arrested and charged a 22-year-old man with the murder of Harley Shrimpton. A further charge of aggravated robbery has also been laid against this man and he is currently facing charges of kidnapping in relation ... More >>
Manslaughter Charge Filed Following Fatal Crash, West Melton
Thursday, 18 January 2024, 11:22 am | New Zealand Police
Police have charged a 15-year-old youth with manslaughter following a fatal crash in West Melton, on 7 August 2023. One person died at the scene and one person was transported to Christchurch Hospital in a critical condition. The youth is scheduled ... More >>
Spotlight On Retail Crime With Eight Arrests In Counties Manukau South
Thursday, 18 January 2024, 11:16 am | New Zealand Police
Police in Counties Manukau South have had a busy start to the year, with a focus on retail crime paying off. Eight people have been arrested in relation to shoplifting offences since the start of 2024, and Police say this is just the beginning. Counties ... More >>
Crash Causing Delays, Waikato Expressway
Thursday, 18 January 2024, 9:30 am | New Zealand Police
Police advise motorists to expect delays following a crash on the Waikato Expressway this morning. The single-vehicle crash, in the northbound lanes near Beaver Road, was reported to Police around 7.40am. At this stage, no serious injuries have been ... More >>
Police statement on shoplifting investigation
Wednesday, 17 January 2024, 4:18 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can advise charges have been laid as part of an investigation into shoplifting reports that are subject to ongoing public interest. Today, a 43-year-old woman has been summonsed to appear in the Auckland District Court on two charges of shoplifting. ... More >>
Road Closure – SH60, Mapua
Wednesday, 17 January 2024, 2:40 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 60 is closed near the intersection with Mapua Drive while emergency services attend a crash involving a car and a motorcycle, reported shortly after 2.30pm. Initial indications are that there have been injuries. The road is likely ... More >>
Waikato Expressway Near Rangiriri Blocked Following Crash
Wednesday, 17 January 2024, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Police
The North bound lane on the Waikato expressway near Rangiriri is currently blocked following a single vehicle crash. Motorists are advised to seek an alternative route. We will provide an update once the road is cleared. More >>
Police Make Arrests In Relation To Manurewa Homicide
Wednesday, 17 January 2024, 1:17 pm | New Zealand Police
Counties Manukau Police have charged two men in relation to a homicide investigation in Manurewa earlier this month. Detective Senior Sergeant Rob Hunkin, Counties Manukau CIB, says Police investigating the incident on Addington Avenue on Monday 1 January ... More >>
Speedy Reports Meant Speedy Response To Sports Store Burglary
Wednesday, 17 January 2024, 12:41 pm | New Zealand Police
Police were hot on the heels of a group of offenders following a burglary at an Whangārei retailer overnight. One arrest has been made, and investigations continue to locate others involved in the incident at the sports store on Okara Drive. Reports ... More >>
Police Appealing For Information On Missing Swimmer, Whangaparāoa Peninsula
Wednesday, 17 January 2024, 12:12 pm | New Zealand Police
The Auckland Maritime Unit are coordinating a search for a missing swimmer near the Gulf Harbour Marina and are appealing to the public for sightings. Emergency services were called the area on the evening of Sunday 14 January when a male was ... More >>
Arrest made following Rotorua incident
Wednesday, 17 January 2024, 11:49 am | New Zealand Police
Rotorua Police have arrested and charged a 21-year-old man in relation to an incident in November last year where a child was struck in the face by gel gun pellets. On 1 November 2023, a woman reported that her 11-year-old son had been injured after ... More >>
Missing West Auckland 12-year-old located safe and well
Tuesday, 16 January 2024, 8:15 pm | New Zealand Police
The 12-year-old girl reported missing from Glendene has been found this evening. She is safe and well. Police would like to thank everyone who got in touch with information. More >>
Roads Cleared In Ashburton Following Report Of Suspicious Item On Tancred Street - Canterbury
Tuesday, 16 January 2024, 5:28 pm | New Zealand Police
A suspicious item reported to Police at 3.20pm has been checked and found to be of no concern. The cordons in place while Police examined the item have been lifted and roads are open. Police would like to thank the public for their assistance. More >>
Update: Arrest And Charges, Māhia Assault
Tuesday, 16 January 2024, 4:44 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Moorhouse: One person has been arrested and charged in relation to a serious assault in Māhia during a violent disorder incident in the early hours of 1 January. Investigation into the incident led to Wairoa Police, ... More >>
Roads closed in Ashburton as Police respond to suspicious item - Canterbury
Tuesday, 16 January 2024, 3:48 pm | New Zealand Police
Ashburton Police are currently responding to a report of a suspicious item on Tancred Street. Police were called at 3.20pm. There will be road closures in place while the matter is dealt with. Motorists and pedestrians are asked to follow the directions ... More >>
Have you seen Kassius?
Tuesday, 16 January 2024, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 12-year-old Kassius.Kassius was reported missing by her family after she left her Glendene home on 10 January 2024. Enquiries have been ongoing to locate her since and we are now asking the ... More >>
Shining a light on suspicious activity in West Harbour
Tuesday, 16 January 2024, 9:50 am | New Zealand Police
Police answered an alleged car knocker’s call in West Harbour overnight. At around 2.30am, a 111 call was made about a man trying car doors of vehicles parked around Picasso Drive. Waitematā West Area Response Manager, Senior Sergeant Damian Albert, ... More >>
Driving behaviour in Nelson a concern to Police
Tuesday, 16 January 2024, 9:46 am | New Zealand Police
Four motorists in Nelson have lost their licence after being clocked driving at more than 140kph. The vehicles were among seven Police caught at high speed on Whataku Drive within an hour on Sunday evening. Anyone caught driving 40kmh above the speed ... More >>
A two-for-one for Police following burglary arrests
Tuesday, 16 January 2024, 9:40 am | New Zealand Police
Two offenders got more than they bargained for after being disturbed during a burglary in Onehunga this morning. Police responded quickly to a vape store on Mt Smart Road just before 2am, with offenders still inside. But that wouldn’t be the only discovery ... More >>
Road Reopens - Salisbury Road, Richmond - Tasman
Monday, 15 January 2024, 5:35 pm | New Zealand Police
Salisbury Road in Richmond has reopened, after a fallen tree blocking the road was removed. Police thanks motorists for their patience while work was under way to clear the road. More >>
