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Police Seek Specific Items In Relation To Death Of Baby Ru
Monday, 4 December 2023, 5:42 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector Nick Pritchard: Police investigating the death of Baby Ru in Lower Hutt are appealing for information on specific critical evidence. We believe that the items were deliberately removed from the Poole Street, Taita property and ... More >>
Police Prepare For Early Morning Protests Across New Zealand
Monday, 4 December 2023, 4:25 pm | New Zealand Police
Assistant Commissioner Sandra Venables: Police are preparing for planned protests in various locations around New Zealand tomorrow morning (Tuesday 5 December). Te Pati Māori protest action is scheduled to take place between 7.30am and 9am and ... More >>
Cordons Standing Down, Brandon Street
Monday, 4 December 2023, 4:20 pm | New Zealand Police
Cordons are being stood down on Brandon Street, central Wellington following an earlier report of a suspicious package. New Zealand Defence Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team has confirmed there is no risk to safety from the item. Police ... More >>
Investigation ongoing after fatal hunting incident
Monday, 4 December 2023, 3:55 pm | New Zealand Police
An investigation is ongoing after a man was fatally shot while hunting in the Te Urewera Ranges, Rutuahuna, early Friday morning 1 December. Police responded to the incident after a personal locator beacon was activated on the Te Urewera Ranges around ... More >>
Cordons stood down in Fitzherbert Tce area, Wellington
Monday, 4 December 2023, 3:46 pm | New Zealand Police
The New Zealand Defence Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team has confirmed there is no risk to safety from the package found on Fitzherbert Terrace in Wellington this afternoon. Cordons in the Fitzherbert Terrace area will be stood down shortly. ... More >>
Waikato Police Warn Of Danger From Stolen Railway Detonators In Hamilton
Monday, 4 December 2023, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are investigating a break in and theft of explosive cannisters from a railway yard in Kent Street, Frankton. A train at the yard was damaged with several windows broken early Saturday morning. A railway detonator is a coin-sized device that is ... More >>
Update: Suspicious Packages, Wellington
Monday, 4 December 2023, 3:26 pm | New Zealand Police
Cordons remain in place in two locations in Wellington as Police respond to reports of two suspicious packages. The New Zealand Defence Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team is providing assistance to Police at both locations. The suspicious packages ... More >>
Incident Resolved On SH20 Near Onehunga - Auckland City
Monday, 4 December 2023, 2:44 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can advise the earlier incident on the Southwestern Motorway near Onehunga has now been resolved safely. Diversions are being lifted in the area, but motorists can still expect delays. Police would like to acknowledge the public's cooperation ... More >>
Auckland’s Southwestern Motorway Closed Near Onehunga After Incident
Monday, 4 December 2023, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have closed the Southwestern Motorway (SH20) heading west at the Onehunga Harbour Road on-ramp, due to an unfolding incident. Police in the area have concerns for a person’s wellbeing. Motorists are advised to expect delays and avoid the ... More >>
Workplace Death – Ohauiti
Monday, 4 December 2023, 2:23 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a workplace incident on Upper Ohauiti Road, Ohauiti. Emergency services responded to the incident where a quad bike has rolled around 9:20am. Enquiries are ongoing into the circumstances of the incident. WorkSafe has ... More >>
Do you know this man?
Monday, 4 December 2023, 1:01 pm | New Zealand Police
Palmerston North Police are seeking to identify this man following an incident on Highbury Avenue, Highbury where a firearm was discharged on Wednesday 15 March earlier this year. We believe he can assist with our investigation into the matter. Thirteen ... More >>
Police seek information following firearms incident
Monday, 4 December 2023, 12:25 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Sergeant Dave Wilson: Palmerston North Police are seeking information from the public following a firearms incident outside a hotel on Rangitikei Street, near King Street, on Sunday 3 December. Our enquiries have established that a number ... More >>
Police Arrest Man After Serious Incident In Fairfield
Sunday, 3 December 2023, 5:17 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Sergeant Mike Kaukau: Hamilton Police have arrested a 22-year-old man after a violent home invasion in Fairfield, Hamilton, yesterday. Two women at the Paul Crescent address were attacked by an unknown man, who forced his way into the ... More >>
Two people injured in crash, Ashley Gorge Rd, Starvation Hill, Waimakariri - Canterbury
Sunday, 3 December 2023, 4:40 pm | New Zealand Police
Two people have received moderate injuries following a two-vehicle collision on Ashley Gorge Rd, Starvation Hill at about 3.30pm. The road is currently blocked and motorists are advised to avoid the area. More >>
Police Seek Witnesses To Whanganui Assault
Sunday, 3 December 2023, 3:12 pm | New Zealand Police
Police in Whanganui are investigating an assault that left a man with critical head injuries. The victim was found injured and unresponsive at a Paterson Street property shortly before 10pm on Saturday. He was flown to Wellington Hospital, where he is ... More >>
Road closed, State Highway 2, Napier – Wairoa - Eastern
Sunday, 3 December 2023, 2:29 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 2 is closed just north of Putorino, following a slip earlier today that is blocking the road. The road is expected to be closed until further notice, motorists are advised to delay their travel and to check Waka Kotahi Journey Planner ... More >>
Fatal crash, Methven
Sunday, 3 December 2023, 2:25 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can advise one person has died following a single vehicle crash on Back Track, Methven. Around 10:30pm last night, a quad bike is understood to have rolled and the driver has passed away at the scene. A scene examination has taken place and ... More >>
Police Making Enquiries Into Emails Sent To Multiple Organisations
Sunday, 3 December 2023, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are today responding to emails of a concerning nature directed to a number of organisations throughout New Zealand, including hospitals and places of worship. Police staff are working with those impacted and each organisation may respond differently ... More >>
Successful search and rescue exercise, Papamoa Beach - Motiti Island
Saturday, 2 December 2023, 6:29 pm | New Zealand Police
Bay of Plenty District Assistant SAR Coordinator Aimee Dawson: A major Search and Rescue exercise at Motiti Island and Papamoa Beach has concluded. The exercise was part of NZSAR's Operation Whakarauora Tangata, and saw Police join with Land Search ... More >>
Update - Arrest Following Death In Mount Wellington
Saturday, 2 December 2023, 2:57 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Greg Brand: A 40-year-old woman has been charged with murder following a man’s death in Mt Wellington yesterday afternoon. Police are not seeking anyone else in relation to the death. “A scene examination ... More >>
