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Police Investigating Death Following Half Moon Bay Incident
Monday, 18 December 2023, 2:04 pm | New Zealand Police
An investigation is ongoing into a collision that occurred in Half Moon Bay on 10 December. While a 22-year-old man is already facing numerous charges, Police are now investigating a sudden death a week on from the incident. Five people were hospitalised ... More >>
Police Acknowledge Plea Entered For Blenheim Sexual Offending And Appeal For Further Victims
Monday, 18 December 2023, 1:52 pm | New Zealand Police
Police acknowledge the guilty plea entered by Blenheim man Gregory Pask in the Blenheim District Court today. Pask pleaded guilty to 29 charges of sexual offending against several girls, and producing objectionable material in Blenheim between 2014 and ... More >>
No tolerance for illegal gang activity in the North Shore
Monday, 18 December 2023, 12:53 pm | New Zealand Police
North Shore Police have arrested two people and issued 45 infringements following a Head Hunters gang event in Wairau on the weekend. Waitematā East Area Commander, Inspector Stefan Sagar says Police were highly visible across the weekend running ... More >>
Make It A Summer To Remember, For All The Right Reasons
Monday, 18 December 2023, 10:13 am | New Zealand Police
As the warmer weather approaches and the festive season kicks into gear, holiday makers are sure to head to the beautiful Pohutukawa Coast to spend time in the sun making memories with friends and whānau. But NZ Police, along with our friends at ... More >>
Think Of Ariki: Police Urge Witnesses To Do The Right Thing
Monday, 18 December 2023, 9:34 am | New Zealand Police
Police investigating the murder of Ariki Rigby remain committed to delivering justice for her. This is the second Christmas Ariki’s whānau have been without her, without knowing who carried out this senseless and cruel act, and why. A team of experienced ... More >>
Update - Stokes Valley homicide
Sunday, 17 December 2023, 5:33 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector Haley Ryan, Wellington District Police: Police remain at a Stokes Valley address following a homicide early on Saturday morning. Police were called to the George Street property shortly after 2am and located one man deceased and ... More >>
Information Sought, Auckland Assault
Sunday, 17 December 2023, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Chris Allan: Auckland City Police investigating an assault outside the Shakespeare Tavern in Auckland yesterday are appealing to the public for information. Police were called to the Albert Street address at 8:12pm, where ... More >>
Fatal Crash, SH30 Rotorua
Sunday, 17 December 2023, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a crash on State Highway 30 in Rotorua overnight. The single vehicle crash was reported to Police shortly after 11:10pm. State Highway 30 was closed at the time, but reopened shortly before 6am. The Serious Crash Unit ... More >>
Information Sought About Te Anau Flares
Sunday, 17 December 2023, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Police
Invercargill Police are wanting to speak to anybody who has information on flares that were let off last night. Shortly before 10pm, Police received reports of three red parachute flares being sighted between the Te Anau township and Dome Island. ... More >>
Update: Nelson Airport
Sunday, 17 December 2023, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Police
Normal operations are resuming at Nelson Airport. The airport was evacuated about 9am, following an email of concern. Both the airport and planes there have been cleared and Police are confident there is no ongoing threat. Enquiries are continuing into ... More >>
Body Recovered, Ocean Beach
Sunday, 17 December 2023, 2:03 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have recovered a body from the shoreline at Ocean Beach in Hastings this morning. The body is yet to be formally identified, but Police believe it may be the body of the man who went missing after a water incident at Ocean Beach on Friday. ... More >>
Incident, Nelson Airport
Sunday, 17 December 2023, 1:59 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are in attendance at Nelson Airport after receiving an email of a concerning nature. We are working to establish the origin of the email and have yet to establish any actual threat. The airport terminal has been evacuated as a safety precaution. ... More >>
Carrington Rd, Mt Albert Blocked - Auckland City
Saturday, 16 December 2023, 7:54 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists are advised to avoid Carrington Road in Mt Albert following a crash. Police were called around 6:55pm to a crash involving a single vehicle hitting a power pole. Those in the vehicle are out and do not appear badly injured, however the pole is ... More >>
Teams Stood Down In Search For Man Missing In Water, Hastings
Saturday, 16 December 2023, 7:53 pm | New Zealand Police
Searchers looking for a man missing in the water off Ocean Beach, Hastings, have been stood down for the day. Today, a fixed-wing aircraft, surf lifesaving, a helicopter, and Police Search and Rescue staff were all utilised to help find the man who got ... More >>
Firearms And Knuckle Duster Seized As Police Monitor Gang Procession
Saturday, 16 December 2023, 5:29 pm | New Zealand Police
Inspector Nicky Cooney, Eastern Bay of Plenty Area Commander: Police have maintained a visible presence in Whakatane today and 15 people have been arrested as Police monitor a tangi procession. Of those arrested, 14 are either associated with or are ... More >>
Stokes Valley Homicide Investigation - Scene Examination Continues
Saturday, 16 December 2023, 5:28 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector Haley Ryan, Wellington District Police: A scene examination is continuing in Stokes Valley following the death of a man overnight. Police were called to the George Street address shortly after 2am and located one man deceased ... More >>
Serious Crash, Parnell - Auckland City
Saturday, 16 December 2023, 5:02 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are in attendance on Parnell Road in Parnell where it appears a person has been hit by a car. Police and ambulance were notified around 4:30pm of the collision, which happened between Gibraltar and Birdwood Crescents. The pedestrian is said to ... More >>
Have You Seen Brett?
Saturday, 16 December 2023, 5:01 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing for the public’s help to find 40-year-old Brett Jason McKenzie. Brett was reported missing on 16 November 2023. Police and Brett’s family are concerned for his wellbeing. Brett could be in Christchurch or the Nelson / Tasman area. Anyone ... More >>
Road Closure, SH51 Awatoto - Eastern
Saturday, 16 December 2023, 5:00 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 51, Napier is closed following a crash. The crash involving a single vehicle was reported at 12:48pm. Detours are in place, and motorists are advised to avoid the area. More >>
Road Closed, SH36/Pyes Pa Road - Bay Of Plenty
Saturday, 16 December 2023, 5:00 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 36/Pyes Pa Road is closed following a crash. The two vehicle-crash was reported at 12:47pm. Initial indications are there are serious injuries. Detours are in place, and motorists are advised to expect delays. The Serious Crash Unit ... More >>
