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Update 1: Stokes Valley Homicide Investigation
Saturday, 16 December 2023, 2:11 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector Haley Ryan, Wellington District Police: A homicide investigation is under way in Stokes Valley following the death of a man at a George Street address. Police were alerted about 2.05am. Upon arriving at the address, officers located ... More >>
Road Closures, SH26 Motumaoho & SH31 Otorohanga - Waikato
Saturday, 16 December 2023, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 26, Motumaoho and State Highway 31, Otorohanga are both closed following crashes earlier this morning. Initial indications are there are serious injuries in both incidents. Detours are in place, and motorists are advised to expect delays. ... More >>
Fatal Crash, State Highway 6/Gibbston Highway
Saturday, 16 December 2023, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can advise one person has died following a crash on State Highway 6/Gibbston Valley earlier this morning. The crash was reported at 7:42 this morning. Another person is in a serious condition. The road is expected to be closed for some time, ... More >>
Investigation Into Stokes Valley Death
Saturday, 16 December 2023, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector Haley Ryan, Wellington District Police: Police are investigating a death at a Stokes Valley address overnight. Emergency services were called to a George Street property shortly after 2am. One person was located deceased at the ... More >>
Six Apprehended After Vehicle Flees Police
Saturday, 16 December 2023, 2:04 pm | New Zealand Police
Waikato Police Duty Inspector Hywel Jones: Police have apprehended six youths following a fleeing driver event in Waikato. The incident happed after Police attempted to stop a vehicle on Powells Road in Fairview Downs, Hamilton, about 3am. The vehicle ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Waipatu
Saturday, 16 December 2023, 2:01 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can advise one person has died following a crash on Elwood Road, Waipatu overnight. The two-vehicle crash occurred shortly after 12:15am. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are underway. More >>
Arrest Made In Operation Wentworth
Saturday, 16 December 2023, 12:00 am | New Zealand Police
A joint operation involving Hawke’s Bay Police and Immigration New Zealand has resulted in the arrest of a 44-year old man on three rape charges. The man is due to appear in the Hastings District Court today. Further charges are likely to follow. ... More >>
Water Incident, Hastings
Friday, 15 December 2023, 7:27 pm | New Zealand Police
A search is underway after a man got into trouble in the water around 3pm at Ocean Beach, Hastings. He was last seen around 300m north of where he entered the water. Hawke’s Bay Surf Club and the Hawke’s Bay Coastguard have are assisting in locating ... More >>
SH 2, Dannevirke - Road Reopens - Central
Friday, 15 December 2023, 7:21 pm | New Zealand Police
The road has reopened following a serious crash on State Highway 2, Oringi North Overbridge, Dannevirke this afternoon. Police thank motorists for their patience. More >>
Fatal Crash, Waihola Highway, Clarendon
Friday, 15 December 2023, 7:20 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can advise one person has died following a two vehicle crash on Waihola Highway, Clarendon, Clutha District. Two people were transported to hospital in a moderate and minor condition. The road remains closed, but should be cleared shortly. Enquiries ... More >>
Tāmaki Makaurau Police Give Tips To Manage The Christmas Cheer At Festivals And Parties This Summer
Friday, 15 December 2023, 3:29 pm | New Zealand Police
Tāmaki Makaurau Police give tips to manage the Christmas cheer at festivals and parties this Summer Santa Claus isn’t the only person coming to Tāmaki Makaurau this summer, it’s also festival season and with Splore, Golden Lights, Juicy and ... More >>
Auckland City Police Thwart Burglary Plans In Remuera, Three Taken Into Custody
Friday, 15 December 2023, 2:50 pm | New Zealand Police
A trio will be facing the Court following an alleged aggravated burglary in Remuera this morning. Detective Senior Sergeant Scott Armstrong, Auckland City CIB, says Police responded to reports of a burglary at a residential address on Abbotts Road ... More >>
Police To Be Visible For Tangi In Whakatāne
Friday, 15 December 2023, 12:15 pm | New Zealand Police
Police will be visible across Whakatāne on Saturday in relation to two planned tangi in the area following the passing of two Black Power members earlier this week. Local staff will be supported by officers from across the Bay of Plenty district ... More >>
Update – Operation Braid, Homicide Investigation, Roslyn, Palmerston North
Friday, 15 December 2023, 11:51 am | New Zealand Police
Police continue to investigate the fatal stabbing of Dayne Rademakers in the early hours of 21 August 2023 at a Clyde Crescent, Palmerston North address. The investigation team are working hard to get answers for the Rademakers family, who are facing Christmas ... More >>
Not so awesome foursome: Police foil groups plans
Friday, 15 December 2023, 10:28 am | New Zealand Police
Four youths were taken into custody overnight following a fleeing driver incident, which started in Hobsonville. Waitematā West Relieving Area Commander, Inspector Jason Edwards, says Police were called to Hobsonville Point at around 2.30am after ... More >>
Missing North Shore man located deceased
Friday, 15 December 2023, 9:53 am | New Zealand Police
Police can advise a man previously reported as missing from the North Shore has been located deceased. The body was discovered by a member of Search and Rescue this afternoon. The death is not being treated as suspicious and will be referred to the ... More >>
Police Acknowledge IPCA's Parliament Protest Findings
Thursday, 14 December 2023, 6:09 pm | New Zealand Police
Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming: Police acknowledge the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA), in relation to complaints received about the protest and occupation at Parliament in 2022. The protest and occupation of Parliament grounds ... More >>
Wellington Police Charge Two Men For Importing Large Quantities Of Ketamine In Joint Operation With Customs
Thursday, 14 December 2023, 6:08 pm | New Zealand Police
Wellington police have charged two people responsible for importing large quantities of the class C controlled drug ketamine. Detective Senior Sergeant Hamish Blackburn of the Wellington District Organised Crime Unit said Operation Reheat was a joint ... More >>
Northland Police Arrest Pair Following Aggravated Robbery, Fleeing Driver Incident
Thursday, 14 December 2023, 6:07 pm | New Zealand Police
Two people will face the Court this week after an incident in the Far North ended in apprehensions. Detective Senior Sergeant Chris Fouhy, Far North Area Investigations Manager, says Police responded to reports of a robbery at commercial ... More >>
State Highway 2 Reopens Following Crash, Waingawa, Carterton - Wellington
Thursday, 14 December 2023, 5:36 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 2 has reopened following a crash at Waingawa near Carterton earlier today. Police thank motorists for their patience while the crash scene was cleared. More >>
