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Man charged following Waikato incident
Friday, 12 January 2024, 1:02 pm | New Zealand Police
A man was due in court today on serious charges following an incident in Waharoa that left a road worker in hospital with critical injuries. The incident occurred shortly after midday yesterday. Roading contractors were working in Dunlop Road, ... More >>
Super Swift Police Action Produces Four Arrests Following Burglary
Friday, 12 January 2024, 8:31 am | New Zealand Police
Police have quickly arrested four people following a burglary at a commercial premises in Takapuna overnight. At around 1.35am, Police received a report of a burglary in progress at a commercial store in Barry’s Point Road. Detective Sergeant Mark Wardlaw, ... More >>
Arrests And Charges Following Aggravated Robberies And Burglaries, Hamilton And Thames
Thursday, 11 January 2024, 5:36 pm | New Zealand Police
Waikato Police have launched Operation Smelter, targeting a group of prolific offenders responsible for multiple aggravated robberies and commercial and retail burglaries in the district. The operation has had immediate success, with arrests made, charges ... More >>
Have you seen Kate?
Thursday, 11 January 2024, 11:31 am | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing to the public for information on the whereabouts of 15-year-old Kate, who was last seen on 5 January, on Woodhouse Road in Patumāhoe. Kate is described as about 168cms tall with blue eyes and light brown hair. She has piercings in both ... More >>
Fatal Crash: Taipuha, Kaipara
Thursday, 11 January 2024, 10:33 am | New Zealand Police
A person has died following a crash in Taipuha, Kaipara, yesterday afternoon. Police were called about 3.10pm after a single vehicle left the road and collided with a tree on Paparoa-Oakleigh Road, between Burk Road and Taipuha Station Road. Sadly, ... More >>
Missing Person Found, Paraparaumu Beach
Thursday, 11 January 2024, 10:32 am | New Zealand Police
Police are pleased to report that the woman missing from her Paraparaumu Beach residence has returned safe and well. Thank you to everyone for your assistance. More >>
Information Sought Following Serious Assault
Thursday, 11 January 2024, 10:30 am | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Detective Todd Lee. Napier Police are seeking witnesses following a vicious assault that took place in Napier earlier today. Police were called to Latham Street just after 3pm. The victim sustained critical injuries and has been ... More >>
Clarification: Fatal Crash, Taupo
Wednesday, 10 January 2024, 7:15 pm | New Zealand Police
Family of one of the victims named in yesterday’s release about the Broadlands Road crash have asked that her preferred name be used. Jeannine Ball, 51, of Reporoa and Lynda Ball, 76, of Taupo died at the scene of the two-vehicle crash on Broadlands ... More >>
Road closed, Saddle Road, Woodville - Central
Wednesday, 10 January 2024, 6:10 pm | New Zealand Police
Saddle Road is closed following an incident involving a truck. Police were alerted at 5:17pm, thankfully there doesn’t appear to be any injuries. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes. The road is expected to be closed ... More >>
Name Release, Fatal Crash Taupo
Wednesday, 10 January 2024, 4:17 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are now able to release the names of the two people who died in a crash in Taupo last week. Claire Ball, 51, of Rotorua and Lynda Ball, 76, of Taupo died at the scene of the two-vehicle crash on Broadlands Road on January 5. Police’s thoughts ... More >>
Arrests made in relation to altercation leading to homicide
Wednesday, 10 January 2024, 11:13 am | New Zealand Police
Palmerston North Police have charged two men in in connection with a gang-related altercation that led to the murder of Hori Gage last year. Mr Gage was shot in his vehicle on Sunday 6 August outside his Croydon Avenue property, while his children ... More >>
Information sought following assault in New Plymouth
Wednesday, 10 January 2024, 11:05 am | New Zealand Police
New Plymouth Police are seeking witnesses to an alleged assault at the Lee Breakwater in New Plymouth on Sunday 7 January. Around 4pm a man was on the jetty off Oceanview Parade, when he was approached by another man and his two sons. The first man was ... More >>
Water rescue in Palliser Bay, Wairarapa
Tuesday, 9 January 2024, 2:38 pm | New Zealand Police
A kayaker is safe after a frightening incident in Palliser Bay, Wairarapa earlier today. At around 7.30am today Police received a call from a person in need of assistance at Palliser Bay, off the South Wairarapa coast. The phone line was bad and the calltaker ... More >>
We See You: Police Patrols Out In The North-west
Tuesday, 9 January 2024, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Police
Troublemakers, think again. Police patrols in Auckland’s north-west are continuing to keep an eye out for suspicious activity in the small hours. In the past two nights, patrols have picked up suspicious vehicles travelling into the Helensville township. ... More >>
Update: Death in Tauranga
Tuesday, 9 January 2024, 1:45 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm the death of a woman in Tauranga is not being treated as suspicious. Officers were called to an Aria View property in Bethlehem around 6:20pm on Sunday, where the woman was located deceased. Police’s thoughts remain with her family ... More >>
Pair arrested following fleeing driver incident in city
Monday, 8 January 2024, 11:43 am | New Zealand Police
Police have arrested two people following a fleeing driver incident in the city yesterday. At around 5.40pm, Police were made aware of a stolen vehicle travelling at excessive speeds on Mortimer Pass, Newmarket. Auckland City Central Area Commander, ... More >>
Unexplained death, Tauranga
Monday, 8 January 2024, 10:45 am | New Zealand Police
Police in Tauranga are investigating the unexplained death of a woman in Bethlehem. Officers were called to an Aria View property around 6:20pm last night, and discovered the woman deceased inside the house. A scene guard has remained in place overnight ... More >>
Traffic management in place on SH 73 near Kirwee due to vegetation fire - Canterbury
Sunday, 7 January 2024, 7:51 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a vegetation fire in paddocks on State Highway 73 (West Coast Road), near Kirwee in Canterbury. The fire was reported at around 4.15pm today and at this stage is believed to have started due to sparks from a train ... More >>
Body recovered in search for missing swimmer
Sunday, 7 January 2024, 7:49 pm | New Zealand Police
Search crews looking for a missing swimmer have located a body at Hamilton’s Gap, north of Waiuku. Formal identification has yet to take place, but it is believed to be 19-year-old Hiran Joseph, who went missing while swimming at Karioitahi Beach ... More >>
Road reopens following fatal crash: SH 94, Fiordland - Southern
Sunday, 7 January 2024, 7:48 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 94 has reopened following a fatal crash earlier today. Police would like to thank all those impacted by the road closure for their patience and cooperation. More >>
