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Logging Truck Crash SH2, Waingawa, Carterton: Southbound Diversion In Place - Wellington
Thursday, 14 December 2023, 4:59 pm | New Zealand Police
A logging truck has rolled on SH2, Waingawa, Carterton district. The crash was reported to Police at about 4.30pm. The southbound lane is blocked and diversions are in place via Cornwall Road, Hughes Line, East Taratahi Road which leads back to SH2. The northbound ... More >>
Pair arrested following double shooting in August
Thursday, 14 December 2023, 4:03 pm | New Zealand Police
Two people have been arrested and charged following two shootings in Auckland in August. The National Organised Crime Group and Auckland City Police launched Operation Pyrite following the shootings on Merivale Avenue, Epsom, and Seacliffe Road, Hillsborough ... More >>
Decisions, Decisions: Drivers, Are You Ready For This Challenge?
Thursday, 14 December 2023, 3:04 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists are still being found making dangerous decisions, as the busy summer period begins to shift up a gear. Northland Road Policing Manager, Inspector Anne-Marie Fitchett says Police are upping their presence across the region’s roading network. ... More >>
Heading Into The Great Outdoors These Holidays? Ka Puta Atu Koe Ki Te Koraha I Ēnei Hararei?
Thursday, 14 December 2023, 1:06 pm | New Zealand Police
New Zealand Police and the NZ Mountain Safety Council (MSC) predict a high number of people will hit Aotearoa’s beautiful outdoors over the holiday season, and they want to make sure everyone makes it home safely from their adventure. We all want ... More >>
Police Make Arrest Following Aggravated Robbery At Clover Park Store
Wednesday, 13 December 2023, 4:41 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have charged a man with at least two aggravated robberies in Counties Manukau, as enquiries continue. The man is facing a number of charges following aggravated robberies at a restaurant in Meadowlands on 4 November and a Clover Park liquor store ... More >>
Arrests Made Following Dishonesty Offending, Tairāwhiti
Wednesday, 13 December 2023, 4:41 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Sergeant Brent Griffiths, Tairāwhiti Police: Police have charged two men following multiple commercial burglaries in the city last month. Police yesterday executed search warrants at two residential addresses resulting in the recovery of ... More >>
Vehicles Stopped And Infringements Issued As Police Target High-risk Driving Behaviours, Cardrona Valley
Wednesday, 13 December 2023, 4:40 pm | New Zealand Police
Otago Lakes Road Policing Sergeant Dylan Hannah-Jones: Police have stopped a large number of drivers following an operation targeting high risk driving behaviour in Central Otago on Tuesday 12 December. Police conducted an operation across the Crown ... More >>
You’re not alone these holidays
Wednesday, 13 December 2023, 12:11 pm | New Zealand Police
Mental distress can impact anyone in the whānau, and with increased stress and loneliness over the festive season there is often an increase in the number of people who need support. If you, or somebody you know, needs help we want to ensure you ... More >>
Serious Crash, State Highway 1, Dome Forest - Waitematā
Tuesday, 12 December 2023, 7:57 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are responding to a crash where a truck has gone over the barrier on State Highway 1, between Warkworth and Wellsford. The crash was reported around 6pm. One person is in a serious condition. The road is blocked, and motorists are advised ... More >>
Update: Homicide Investigation, Whakatāne
Tuesday, 12 December 2023, 6:15 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Detective Inspector Lew Warner. Police are continuing to investigate after the death of a man in Whakatāne last night. Initial indications suggest there was a gang-related disorder incident before the man died. We are committed to establishing ... More >>
Roads blocked, Hutt Valley, Weather Damage - Wellington
Tuesday, 12 December 2023, 4:22 pm | New Zealand Police
Multiple roads are blocked in Hutt Central after extensive damage by weather. The intersections of Waterloo Road, Cornwall Street, Pretoria Street, High Street, Queens Drive and Kings Crescent are being closed. Police have received multiple reports ... More >>
Five Arrested Following Incidents Across Auckland City Overnight, Stolen Property Recovered
Tuesday, 12 December 2023, 4:19 pm | New Zealand Police
Auckland City Police have taken five people into custody following a series of incidents overnight. Auckland City Central Area Commander, Inspector Grant Tetzlaff, says around 1.25am, Police were called to a commercial address on Chancery Street ... More >>
Police seek witnesses to Kerikeri assault
Tuesday, 12 December 2023, 3:03 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Sergeant Bart Graham, Combined Investigation Unit, Kerikeri Northland Police investigating the assault of two men in Kerikeri are appealing for information to assist them in their enquiries. The two men, aged 32 and 37, were assaulted at ... More >>
Information Sought Following Firearms Incident, Napier
Tuesday, 12 December 2023, 12:43 pm | New Zealand Police
Hawke's Bay Police are investigating a firearms incident in Greenmeadows last night and are appealing to the public for information. About 8:20pm, shots were fired at a home on Clement Place, though thankfully no one was injured. Armed Police responded ... More >>
Man shot by Police in Whanganui
Tuesday, 12 December 2023, 11:22 am | New Zealand Police
Superintendent Scott Fraser, Central District Commander: A man is in serious condition undergoing surgery after being shot by Police in Whanganui early this morning. Around 3:55am Police officers patrolling with a Police dog came across a man acting suspiciously ... More >>
Police acknowledge IPCA findings in Wellington arrest
Tuesday, 12 December 2023, 11:13 am | New Zealand Police
Wellington District Commander, Superintendent Corrie Parnell Police acknowledge the findings of an Independent Police Conduct Authority report, which found Police were justified in arresting a witness for obstruction in Wellington. At 7pm on 14 ... More >>
Police Respond To Vehicle Interference In Waitematā Overnight, Eight Arrested
Monday, 11 December 2023, 7:48 pm | New Zealand Police
Waitematā Police arrested eight people overnight following reports of cars being broken into in Westgate. Around 2am, a group of youths were disturbed while allegedly attempting to break into a vehicle and Police were contacted. The Police Eagle helicopter ... More >>
Police Lay Numerous Charges Following Half Moon Bay Incident
Monday, 11 December 2023, 7:48 pm | New Zealand Police
A 22-year-old man will face court today following numerous charges relating to a collision in Half Moon Bay yesterday. The incident occurred on Prince Regent Drive at around 5.30pm. Those hospitalised remain in a stable condition. The man arrested ... More >>
Bay Of Plenty Police Catching Drunk Drivers Morning, Noon And Night
Monday, 11 December 2023, 7:47 pm | New Zealand Police
The number of impaired drivers Police in the Bay of Plenty have been catching is alarming. And it’s just not acceptable, according to Bay of Plenty Road Policing Manager, Inspector Logan Marsh. The results right across the district show intoxicated ... More >>
Police Welcome Verdicts In Relation To Historic Sexual Offending
Monday, 11 December 2023, 7:25 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Kirsten Norton: Police have welcomed the verdicts returned today in the Greymouth District Court, where a man has been found guilty for multiple historical sexual offences at Gloriavale. A 58-year-old man has been found guilty ... More >>
