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Two In Court After Aggravated Robbery
Friday, 9 February 2024, 5:15 pm | New Zealand Police
Acting Detective Sergeant Todd Lee: Police have charged two teenage boys in relation to an aggravated robbery in Napier last month. Police were called to a Hyderabad Road premises about 3.30 am on 23 January, after a group armed with weapons smashed ... More >>
Witnesses Sought To Fatal Crash In Matauri Bay, The Far North
Friday, 9 February 2024, 1:55 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking information in relation to a fatal crash where a car collided with a pedestrian this week in Matauri Bay, the Far North. The crash took place sometime between midnight on Waitangi Day, Tuesday 6 February, and 4.00am on Wednesday 7 February. ... More >>
Update: Serious Crash, Hawke's Bay
Friday, 9 February 2024, 1:25 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now confirm one person has died following a serious crash this morning on the Hawke's Bay Expressway. The road is closed in both directions from the Taradale roundabout to the Meanee on-ramp. It is likely the road will remain closed for another ... More >>
Four Arrests Following Shots Fired In Weymouth
Friday, 9 February 2024, 11:26 am | New Zealand Police
Four people were taken into custody overnight after reports of shots fired in Weymouth. At around 11.30pm, Police received a number of reports of hearing what sounded like a gun being discharged on Roys Road. Counties Manukau Central Area Commander, Inspector ... More >>
Update: Search for Joseph Ahuriri
Friday, 9 February 2024, 10:35 am | New Zealand Police
A year after Gisborne man Joseph Ahuriri went missing during Cyclone Gabrielle, Eastern District Police continue to make enquiries to locate him. Mr Ahuriri was last seen at a Waitomo Fuel Stop in Bay View early on 14 February, as Cyclone Gabrielle ... More >>
Update - Khandallah Homicide
Friday, 9 February 2024, 9:39 am | New Zealand Police
Police investigating the death of 79-year-old Helen Gregory in Baroda Street, Khandallah on 24 January have this morning begun a search at a landfill in Porirua. It is believed some items were discarded by a person of interest several hours after Helen’s death, ... More >>
Arrests Made Following Recent Violent Incidents In Hawke’s Bay
Thursday, 8 February 2024, 5:06 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant James Keene: Hawke’s Bay Police have made two arrests following an aggravated robbery at Te Mata Peak and a ram raid at a premises in Clive last week. Police were notified of the aggravated robbery on 2 February after an ... More >>
Update - Operation Angelo
Thursday, 8 February 2024, 4:56 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are no longer treating the death of John Wirihana Isaac as a homicide. Mr Isaac’s body was located in the water near the Ngaruawāhia boat ramp on January 18. Following further enquiries, including the post-mortem examination, Police do ... More >>
Update On Fatal Fire In Henderson
Thursday, 8 February 2024, 2:45 pm | New Zealand Police
A scene examination is continuing this afternoon following a fire in Henderson where one person died overnight. Police were called to the scene on Rathgar Road at around 12.39am. One person was located deceased at the property, and the death will be referred ... More >>
Can You Help Police Investigate This Assault At Ōtara Creek Reserve?
Thursday, 8 February 2024, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking the public’s assistance into an assault at an Ōtara reserve last month. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2402/84ab81fa1d4514e5e2b3.jpeg" width="720" height="540"> Images are being released of ... More >>
Serious Crash, Hauraki - Waikato
Wednesday, 7 February 2024, 6:38 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on State Highway 26, Tirohia involving two vehicles. The crash was around 4:35pm and one person is in a critical condition. Traffic management is in place in the area and the Serious Crash Unit ... More >>
Police partners with Z Energy on road safety ahead of a major motor sport event
Wednesday, 7 February 2024, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Police
New Zealand Police and Z Energy (Z) are proud to be partnering in a collaborative effort to encourage drivers and riders to be safe on their journeys to the Burt Munro Challenge this week. Activity on our roads is expected to increase with thousands ... More >>
Body Located Otaki Gorge
Wednesday, 7 February 2024, 2:43 pm | New Zealand Police
A body has been located by members of the public while hunting in dense bush in the Otaki Gorge area. On Monday 5 February, members of Manawatu Police and Search and Rescue responded to the Eastern Park of Otaki Gorge, where the body was located. ... More >>
Road Closure, Scrub Fire - Canterbury
Tuesday, 6 February 2024, 8:04 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a large scrub fire near State Highway 1 and the Waipara River in Glasnevin, Hurunui. The road is closed to north and south bound traffic whilst Fire and Emergency crews respond to the blaze. Motorists are advised ... More >>
Alexandra Police Appeal For Information Following Damage To Public Toilets
Tuesday, 6 February 2024, 8:03 pm | New Zealand Police
Alexandra Police are investigating after multiple reports of wilful damage to public toilets across the area over January. Significant damage is reported to have occurred at the Tarbert Street toilets sometime overnight on Friday 5 January and at the Centennial ... More >>
Fatal crash, Alfredton
Tuesday, 6 February 2024, 5:23 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can advise one person has died following a crash involving a motorcycle on Route 52, Alfredton around 10am this morning. A scene examination has taken place and the road is now open. An investigation into the cause of the crash remains ongoing. More >>
Road blocked, State Highway 2, Waiotahe - Bay of Plenty
Tuesday, 6 February 2024, 4:25 pm | New Zealand Police
SH2 at Waiotahe, Ōpōtiki area is blocked after a large tree fell across the road. Diversions are in place, motorists will be diverted via Paerata Ridge Road and Verral Road back onto the highway. More >>
Road Closed Following Crash, Wreys Bush – Mossburn Road, Mossburn - Southern
Monday, 5 February 2024, 7:43 pm | New Zealand Police
The Wreys Bush – Mossburn Road is closed on either side of the Aparima River Bridge following a serious crash involving a single vehicle, reported shortly after 5pm. One person has been transported to Dunedin Hospital with serious injuries, two other ... More >>
Update: SH25 re-opens following crash, Thames - Waikato
Monday, 5 February 2024, 5:25 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 25 in Thames has re-opened following a crash involving a car and a motorcycle, reported at 11.55am. One person was transported to Waikato Hospital in a critical condition. Police wish to thank motorists for their patience while the ... More >>
Update - Khandallah Homicide
Monday, 5 February 2024, 1:52 pm | New Zealand Police
Wellington Police continue to make good progress investigating the death of 79-year-old Khandallah resident Helen Gregory. She was found dead in her home on Baroda Street on 24 January, and a homicide investigation was launched on 28 January. A scene examination ... More >>
