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Police Making Enquiries Into Death Of A Man, Helensville
Friday, 8 December 2023, 3:53 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are investigating the death of a man following a serious assault in Helensville last month. Acting Detective Inspector Tim Williams, Waitematā CIB, says Police responded to reports of a man with serious injuries on Kaipara Coast Highway just ... More >>
Be Safe Over The Break – We Can Help You
Friday, 8 December 2023, 3:51 pm | New Zealand Police
Deputy Chief Executive Pieri Munro: Every hour of everyday Police receives an average of 460 reports of family harm events. This is a 35% increase over the last 10 years. Christmas, New Year and the holiday period can be particularly stressful for some More >>
“Southern swarm” takedown, further arrests
Friday, 8 December 2023, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Dye, Tasman Organised Crime Unit: Police have arrested five people including one Killer Beez gang member, and seized cash and drugs as Operation Bear continues. Operation Bear has targeted those in leadership positions within ... More >>
Body located, Avon River, Hagley Park
Friday, 8 December 2023, 2:51 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Craig Johnson: A body has today been located in the Avon River, near Riccarton Avenue. Police along with emergency services responded to the scene around 10:45am. Cordons were put in place as Police including CIB and Forensic ... More >>
Police Acknowledge Verdict In Angela Blackmoore Trial
Friday, 8 December 2023, 1:37 pm | New Zealand Police
Police acknowledge the guilty verdict handed down today at the at the High Court in Christchurch. Police have tirelessly sought to bring justice for Angela and her family since her death nearly 30 years ago. At this time I would like to acknowledge ... More >>
Investigation Launched Following Serious Incident In Lucas Heights
Friday, 8 December 2023, 1:07 pm | New Zealand Police
Waitematā Police are investigating the death of a person who we believe was fatally hit by a vehicle on O’Brien Road, Lucas Heights overnight. Police were called at around 12.30am after a member of the public located a person unresponsive on the ... More >>
Regional Road Safety Collaboration Is A Success
Friday, 8 December 2023, 12:39 pm | New Zealand Police
NZ Police, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi and local councils in Canterbury prove we are better together in our efforts to keep everyone safe on our roads. In collaboration with our road safety partners, a staggering 11,222 infringements were issued across ... More >>
Arrests And Seizures Following Gisborne Search Warrants
Thursday, 7 December 2023, 8:37 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Sergeant Eric Hunter: Gisborne Police have arrested a Black Power associate in connection with the October shooting of a rival gang member, and seized firearms and ammunition after executing search warrants at gang addresses across the town. ... More >>
Update: Homicide investigation launched – Harley Shrimpton
Thursday, 7 December 2023, 2:50 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector Lindsay Pilbrow, Bay of Plenty Field Crime Manager: Police have launched a homicide investigation after the body of missing 28-year-old Harley Shrimpton was located on 5 December. Shrimpton had been missing since 3 November and was reported ... More >>
Police Bust Fake Currency Operation In Pukekohe
Thursday, 7 December 2023, 11:41 am | New Zealand Police
A 29-year-old male will face the Court after a counterfeit currency and cannabis grow operation were uncovered in South Auckland. The arrest came during the execution of a Police search warrant at an address in Pukekohe on 29 November, which was part ... More >>
Excuses, Excuses: New Police Campaign No Laughing Matter
Thursday, 7 December 2023, 11:32 am | New Zealand Police
When it comes to speeding our Highway Patrol officers have heard it all, literally. From stuck jandals to stressed out dogs, lead foot motorists have tried just about every excuse in the book to get out of a speeding fine. Summer’s here, and as part ... More >>
Trio Convicted Over Meliame Fisi'ihoi's Murder
Thursday, 7 December 2023, 11:25 am | New Zealand Police
Police acknowledge the guilty verdicts handed down in the homicide investigation into Meliame Fisi'ihoi’s death. Mrs Fisi’ihoi was callously murdered in her Māngere home on the night of 15 January 2020 when she answered a knock at her window. Yesterday, ... More >>
Police Acknowledge Sentencing: Liam Nixon Case
Thursday, 7 December 2023, 9:03 am | New Zealand Police
Police acknowledge the sentence handed down to Liam Nixon in the Greymouth District Court today for a number of sexual offences. The 27-year-old Greymouth man has been sentenced to 3 years and 10 months imprisonment for sexual abuse and ... More >>
Recidivist Shoplifters Arrested In South Auckland, Charged With Assault
Wednesday, 6 December 2023, 1:34 pm | New Zealand Police
Two women known to Police have been taken into custody following a string of shoplifting and assault incidents in the Counties Manukau District. A 24-year-old woman was arrested last week after an incident at a commercial address in Takanini, ... More >>
Police Have A Warning For Beach Motorists
Wednesday, 6 December 2023, 12:38 pm | New Zealand Police
Police in the Counties Manukau District are continuing to follow up on all reports of dangerous driving at Karioitahi Beach. A 24-year-old male from Waiuku was recently identified as the driver of a vehicle that had been witnessed doing skids and driving ... More >>
Have you seen Matthew?
Wednesday, 6 December 2023, 10:46 am | New Zealand Police
Kawerau Police are appealing for the public’s help to find 74-year-old Matthew Weko. He was last seen on Thursday 30 November at his home on River Road, and was wearing dark blue track pants, and a dark blue jacket with a black fleece jacket ... More >>
Police Highly Visible On Roading Networks As Protests Get Under Way
Tuesday, 5 December 2023, 5:41 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are highly visible on the roading network as a number of planned protests get under way this morning. Police recognise the right to peaceful protest and will be reminding protestors about lawful behaviour on our roads. Motorists should expect ... More >>
Witnesses Sought To Fatal Car Crash In Hūkerenui
Tuesday, 5 December 2023, 12:25 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking witnesses to a fatal single vehicle crash that occurred on State Highway One near Hūkerenui in Northland at about 5pm on Thursday 30 November. The vehicle involved in the crash was a blue-coloured Mazda sedan and tragically, two ... More >>
Police acknowledge IPCA report into Rotorua arrest
Tuesday, 5 December 2023, 10:23 am | New Zealand Police
Police acknowledge a report by the Independent Police Conduct Authority which found Police used unjustified and excessive force while arresting a man in Rotorua. On 13 September 2021, two officers observed a vehicle driving erratically and decided ... More >>
Majority of gatherings across country have dispersed
Tuesday, 5 December 2023, 10:15 am | New Zealand Police
The vast majority of protest gatherings across the country have now dispersed. There are some smaller groups in several locations, whose activities are continuing to impact the roading network. This includes some groups in Tāmaki Makaurau, who are ... More >>
