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UPDATE: Operation Tennis: Stokes Valley Homicide Investigation
Friday, 5 January 2024, 3:12 pm | New Zealand Police
At about 10am today, Police executed a search warrant in Stokes Valley in relation to this ongoing homicide investigation. “We are making excellent progress with our investigation. I want to thank the community for all the information they have ... More >>
Police seeking information after burglary of restaurant
Friday, 5 January 2024, 1:33 pm | New Zealand Police
Nelson Police are seeking to identify this man following an incident in Kaikoura Flat on December 25. Shortly before midnight on Christmas night, a Kaikoura restaurant was burgled, with cash and stock stolen, to the value of approximately $750. Police ... More >>
Child dies after incident in Kaitaia
Friday, 5 January 2024, 11:17 am | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Kevan Verry, Northland Police. Police are investigating after the death of a child at Auckland’s Starship Hospital this morning. Yesterday afternoon, Tuesday 4 January, Police were made aware of an injured child at Kaitaia ... More >>
UPDATE Operation Walter: Police appeal for sightings
Thursday, 4 January 2024, 12:44 pm | New Zealand Police
Christchurch Police investigating a death on Carrisbrooke Street overnight are now appealing to the public for information on a vehicle in relation to the death. Detective Inspector Nicola Reeves, Canterbury CIB says Police making enquiries ... More >>
Incredible Rescue After 23 Hours In The Sea
Thursday, 4 January 2024, 8:57 am | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Whangamatā Police Sergeant Will Hamilton. A man has been saved after spending 23.5 hours in the water at sea off Whangamatā, using the reflection from his wristwatch to catch the attention of three fishermen. The man set off on a solo ... More >>
Homicide Investigation Underway In Aranui, Christchurch
Thursday, 4 January 2024, 8:55 am | New Zealand Police
Police have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a man whose body was found in the suburb of Aranui, Christchurch early this morning. Detective Inspector Nicola Reeves, Canterbury CIB, says Police were called after a 38-year-old ... More >>
Name Release: Serious Crash, Peria
Wednesday, 3 January 2024, 6:25 pm | New Zealand Police
The names of the two children who died following an incident in Peria on Friday 29 December can now be released. They were Sonny, 6, and Eddie, 4. Both boy's deaths have been referred to the Coroner. The family has asked for the media to allow them ... More >>
Incredibly Close Call For Three Queenstown Swimmers
Wednesday, 3 January 2024, 6:24 pm | New Zealand Police
Area Prevention Manager Senior Sergeant John Fookes: Police are urging people to be careful in the outdoors after three swimmers were rescued from the Kawerau River in Queenstown this afternoon. Police were called to Rafters Road in Gibbston about ... More >>
Update On Search Near Karioitahi Beach
Wednesday, 3 January 2024, 6:23 pm | New Zealand Police
Searching has continued today for a swimmer reported missing in the water near Karioitahi Beach. The missing man was swimming with two others on the evening of 2 January when they got into difficulty. Two made it back to shore, but the third person remains ... More >>
Information Sought - Manawatū Statue Damage
Wednesday, 3 January 2024, 6:22 pm | New Zealand Police
Manawatū Police investigating the vandalism of the Whatonga statue are wanting to speak to anyone who may know what happened. Police received a report on Sunday 31 December that the statue, at the top of the Tawa Loop walking track, had been ... More >>
Police seek witnesses to Māhia assault
Wednesday, 3 January 2024, 12:52 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Sergeant Stephen Smith: Police investigating a serious assault in Māhia on New Year’s morning are asking any witnesses to come forward. A 34-year-old man was knocked unconscious, suffering a concussion and facial injuries, after he tried ... More >>
Serious Crash: SH 8, Fruitlands near Alexandra Central Otago
Wednesday, 3 January 2024, 12:46 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are at the scene of a serious crash that has closed State Highway 8 at Fruitlands near Alexandra between Butchers Point Road and Conroys Road. Emergency services were called at 12.25pm, after two vehicles collided. Initial indications suggest three ... More >>
Homicide investigation underway following shooting
Wednesday, 3 January 2024, 11:28 am | New Zealand Police
Police have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a man who was shot in the early hours on 1 January. Detective Inspector Karen Bright, Counties Manukau CIB, says Police were called after a 19-year-old was shot while in a vehicle ... More >>
Fatal Crash: Waimā, Far North
Wednesday, 3 January 2024, 7:43 am | New Zealand Police
Police are investigating after a person died in a crash in Northland yesterday evening. Emergency services were alerted about 6.20pm on Tuesday, following a single-vehicle crash at the intersection of Waimā Valley Road and Puha Road. Sadly, the person ... More >>
Water Rescue Underway In Kariotahi, Auckland
Wednesday, 3 January 2024, 7:38 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are at Kariotahi Beach in Auckland looking for a person who has been reported missing. Early information is that three people were swimming together this evening when they got into difficulties. Two made it back to shore but one has ... More >>
Fatal Crash - SH 25, Coromandel - Waikato
Wednesday, 3 January 2024, 7:38 am | New Zealand Police
Police can now confirm one person has died following a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 25 south of Kereta early this morning. Emergency services were called to the scene at about 3.25am after a car reportedly hit a power pole and crashed into ... More >>
Man Arrested After Raglan Firearms Incident
Tuesday, 2 January 2024, 7:25 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Terri Wilson: Police have arrested a 47-year-old man following a firearms incident at Manu Bay in Raglan yesterday. The man was arrested at a Pōkeno address by members of the Waikato Armed Offenders Squad. He was taken into custody ... More >>
Five Arrested After Fleeing Driver Incidents
Tuesday, 2 January 2024, 5:22 pm | New Zealand Police
Counties Manukau Police have arrested five people following two separate fleeing driver incidents across the district overnight. At around 10.40pm, Police located a stolen vehicle travelling through Manurewa. Counties Manukau South Area Commander, ... More >>
Police recover body in search for missing diver
Tuesday, 2 January 2024, 5:21 pm | New Zealand Police
Incident Controller Detective Zeb Harland: The Police National Dive Squad has recovered a body during the search for a man who went missing while snorkelling for crayfish at Manuka Beach, Domett. Police were called about 2pm on 1 January after a 52-year-old ... More >>
Fatal crash, Tainui Road, Tauhei - Waikato
Tuesday, 2 January 2024, 5:20 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are at the scene of a fatal crash involving a motorcycle at Tauhei, Waikato. Emergency services were called about 2.10pm by witnesses who saw the rider come off the bike while rounding a corner. Despite first responders’ efforts, the person ... More >>
