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Nelson Police To Use Industrial Area For Training
Tuesday, 13 February 2024, 3:01 pm | New Zealand Police
Nelson residents could soon see Police completing training exercises as staff settle into a new venue in the Annesbrooke Industrial area tomorrow (Wednesday). Training is an important component of Policing that enables staff to keep our communities ... More >>
Muriwai Fatality: Man To Appear In Court
Tuesday, 13 February 2024, 1:59 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have laid a charge as part of the investigation into a fatal crash on Muriwai Beach last month. Nineteen-year-old Madison Marie Chamberlain died following the incident on 21 January 2024. Detective Senior Sergeant Jason McIntosh, of the Tāmaki ... More >>
Flat Bush fire – Stay Inside - Counties Manukau
Tuesday, 13 February 2024, 1:06 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are in attendance at a fire in Flat Bush this afternoon and nearby residents are being advised to stay indoors. Police are assisting Fire and Emergency NZ at the intersection of Chapel and Ormiston Roads following a report of a group ... More >>
Quick-thinking Community Helps Net Repeat Offender
Tuesday, 13 February 2024, 10:27 am | New Zealand Police
A prolific offender will face court following a spate of shoplifting incidents in Counties Manukau South. A 39-year-old woman appeared in Manukau District Court this week facing five counts of shoplifting after allegedly stealing items from a number ... More >>
Deceased Identity Confirmed As Duncan Hill
Tuesday, 13 February 2024, 9:44 am | New Zealand Police
Police can now confirm that the body located in the Otaki Gorge area on the Monday 5 February is Duncan Hill. His family have been advised and the matter has been referred to the Coroner. Police extend their condolences to his loved ones at this difficult ... More >>
UPDATE: Arrest Made In Relation To Death Of Helen Gregory
Monday, 12 February 2024, 7:14 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Tim Leitch: Police investigating the death of Helen Gregory can today advise an arrest was made this morning. A 52-year-old woman was taken into custody and has been charged with murder in relation to Helen’s death on 24 January ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Bluff – Southern District
Monday, 12 February 2024, 6:36 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now advise one person has died following a crash on Bluff Highway, Greenville this afternoon near Invercargill. The road remains closed while a scene examination takes place. An investigation into the crash is underway. More >>
Fatal Crash, Tītoki
Monday, 12 February 2024, 6:07 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm one person has died following a serious crash in Tītoki this afternoon. Emergency services responded to the crash, involving one vehicle on Mangakähia Road, around 12.20pm. Sadly, one person received critical injuries and died at the ... More >>
Dangerous Driver Feels The Burn In South Auckland
Monday, 12 February 2024, 1:55 pm | New Zealand Police
Police in Counties Manukau South have put the brakes on one motorist’s dangerous driving following not one but two incidents in the past month. At about 11.15pm on 5 January, Police were made aware of a large group of vehicles congregated at the ... More >>
All-star Effort In Burglary Response
Monday, 12 February 2024, 12:24 pm | New Zealand Police
It was a home run for Police, with one arrested and a range of stolen property recovered in St Heliers this morning. Police responded to a burglary at a sports bar on Maskell Street at around 2.20am. Auckland City East Area Commander, Inspector Jim Wilson, ... More >>
Serious Crash, Hurunui
Monday, 12 February 2024, 11:31 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash involving a truck and a car on State Highway 1 (Omihi Road), Greta Valley. Two people are reported to be in a critical condition and a helicopter has been deployed. A further two people have ... More >>
Unlawful Activity In Herne Bay Lands Three In Police Custody
Monday, 12 February 2024, 9:16 am | New Zealand Police
Three youths have been arrested after allegedly breaking into vehicles in Herne Bay on Sunday afternoon. Just after 3pm on Sunday afternoon, Police responded to reports of a group of males allegedly breaking into vehicles using a crowbar. Auckland ... More >>
Missing Swimmer - Piha
Sunday, 11 February 2024, 7:35 pm | New Zealand Police
A swimmer has been reported missing at Piha this afternoon after getting into difficulty. Police were alerted about 5.20pm. A search for the 37-year-old man began soon after, involving the Police launch Deaodar and Eagle helicopter, alongside Surf Lifesaving ... More >>
Road blocked: State Highway 1, Hundalee - Tasman
Sunday, 11 February 2024, 4:06 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 1 at Hundalee is blocked following crash involving a truck this afternoon. A truck’s trailer unit rolled over between Birches and Hundalee roads, blocking the road. There are no reports of injuries. Emergency services were notified about ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Napier
Sunday, 11 February 2024, 1:54 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can advise one person has died following a crash on Kennedy Road, Marewa this morning. The road remains closed while a scene examination takes place. An investigation into the crash is underway. More >>
Water Incident Fatality, Clarence River
Sunday, 11 February 2024, 1:44 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can advise a person has died following a water related incident on the Clarence River yesterday afternoon. The person is understood to have been rafting and passed away at the scene. Police extend our condolences to their family and friends at this ... More >>
Clarification: Warkworth Fatal Crash
Saturday, 10 February 2024, 1:51 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are issuing a clarification on the name release issued for a fatal crash near Warkworth on 2 February 2024. The release earlier this week should have named the victim as Ben Scott Petrie, aged 22. Ben was originally from Avonhead in Christchurch, ... More >>
Man Arrested Following Car Break-ins Across Kapiti Coast
Saturday, 10 February 2024, 1:50 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have arrested a 34-year-old man following a spate of car break-ins across the Kapiti Coast. A search warrant was executed and further enquiries following his arrest discovered a substantial amount of stolen property located which will ... More >>
Op Largo: Search Warrant Executed In Marlborough
Friday, 9 February 2024, 6:40 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Ciaran Sloan: Marlborough Police have executed a search warrant at a Canvastown address today. We can confirm the search relates to Operation Largo, the continuing investigation into the disappearance of Jessica Boyce from ... More >>
Police Make Arrest In Relation To Aggravated Robbery In New Lynn
Friday, 9 February 2024, 5:17 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have made a significant arrest in relation to a serious incident in Waitematā thanks to information received from the public. Detective Sergeant Jimmy Kim, of Waitematā West Tactical Crime Unit, says Police have been investigating ... More >>
