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UPDATE: Homicide, Lower Hutt
Thursday, 2 November 2023, 2:06 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are continuing to engage with the whānau of the toddler killed in Lower Hutt nearly two weeks ago, and our investigation is ongoing. Like Baby Ru’s wider whānau and the community, Police are determined to establish exactly what happened, ... More >>
Serious Crash, The Terrace, Central Wellington
Thursday, 2 November 2023, 11:46 am | New Zealand Police
Police are responding to a serious two-vehicle crash on The Terrace in central Wellington. The crash was reported at 11.15am. The Terrace is closed at the intersection with Aurora Terrace while Emergency Services attend. The Serious Crash Unit have been ... More >>
Police Acknowledge IPCA Findings Regarding Newlands Fatal Shooting
Thursday, 2 November 2023, 10:23 am | New Zealand Police
Police acknowledge an Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) report released today, in which the fatal shooting of Samuel Fakalago in Newlands, Wellington last year was justified. This was a complex and rapidly evolving incident in which Mr ... More >>
Local catches youths in the act, three arrested - Flat Bush
Thursday, 2 November 2023, 10:02 am | New Zealand Police
Police have stopped three young people attempting to break into vehicles in the Flat Bush area overnight. The group were spotted by an eagle-eyed member of the public interfering with vehicles on Belinda Avenue just before midnight. “Our staff responded ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Northern Taranaki
Thursday, 2 November 2023, 9:00 am | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a two-vehicle crash on Mokau Road in Northern Taranaki yesterday. The crash was reported shortly after 5:30pm, just north of Okau Road. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are under way. More >>
Fatal House Fire, Hamilton
Thursday, 2 November 2023, 8:59 am | New Zealand Police
One person has died in a house fire overnight in Hamilton. Emergency services were called to the Gadsby Place property shortly before midnight. On arrival, one person was found deceased. Enquiries into the circumstances of the fire are under way. More >>
Road closure - SH3 Taranaki - Central
Wednesday, 1 November 2023, 9:06 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 3 south of Tongapōrutu is currently closed due to a serious crash. The two-vehicle crash occurred on Mokau Road just north of Okau Road shortly after 5:30pm. Initial reports indicate there are serious injuries. The Serious Crash Unit ... More >>
Slow Down And Buckle Up' Message Behind Regional Road Safety Collaboration
Wednesday, 1 November 2023, 6:43 pm | New Zealand Police
‘Watch your speed’ and ‘wear your seatbelt’ are everyday road safety messages that take on extra resonance across Canterbury this month. The region is the focus of road safety activities aimed at improving driving behaviour through enhanced collaboration ... More >>
Police Training Exercises – Port Hills
Wednesday, 1 November 2023, 9:05 am | New Zealand Police
Christchurch locals are being urged not to get too excited at the sound of Police helicopter Eagle hovering overhead this week – it’s in town for a one-off appearance as part of a special Police training exercise. This week, Police will be engaging ... More >>
Have You Seen Vardacie?
Tuesday, 31 October 2023, 12:08 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing for the public’s help in locating 24-year-old Vardacie Hohepa. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2310/a33ebff913ed6773a299.jpeg" width="720" height="540"> Hohepa is actively avoiding ... More >>
Homicide Investigation Launched, Man Charged
Tuesday, 31 October 2023, 11:24 am | New Zealand Police
A homicide investigation has been launched and a man has been charged in relation to the death of a woman earlier this month. Police investigations have been ongoing following an incident in Māngere on Monday 16 October, where a woman was injured ... More >>
Arrest Made Following Shooting, Taupiri
Tuesday, 31 October 2023, 8:56 am | New Zealand Police
Police have arrested a 46-year-old man in relation to a shooting in Taupiri on Sunday 24 September. The man allegedly discharged a firearm into another vehicle, narrowly missing the occupants. He is due to appear in Hamilton District Court today on two ... More >>
Twenty People Blow It Following Busy Weekend In Auckland City
Monday, 30 October 2023, 3:05 pm | New Zealand Police
It was another busy week for the Tāmaki Makaurau Impairment Prevention Team with more than 8500 people breath tested on Auckland roads. But not all drivers were obeying the road rules. From Friday night to Sunday, Police ran six impairment checkpoints ... More >>
Arrests Made And Firearms Seized As Police Continue Work To Disrupt Gang Activity In Gisborne
Monday, 30 October 2023, 12:18 pm | New Zealand Police
Arrests made and firearms seized as Police continue work to disrupt gang activity in Gisborne Four gang members have been arrested and charged with firearms related offences, following a number of shootings in Gisborne on 13 and 15 October. Three ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Ardmore
Monday, 30 October 2023, 6:25 am | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm one person has died following a fatal crash in Ardmore on Sunday evening. The single-vehicle crash, on Airfield Road, was reported to Police at 4.10pm. Sadly, one person received critical injuries and died at the scene. Police extend ... More >>
Serious Assault - Invercargill
Sunday, 29 October 2023, 6:17 pm | New Zealand Police
A man is in critical condition in hospital following an incident at a private address in Invercargill. Police were called to the Dunns Road, Otatara property around 7am today to reports a man had been stabbed. He was flown to Dunedin Hospital. A 23-year-old ... More >>
Serious Crash – Airfield Road, Ardmore - Counties Manukau
Sunday, 29 October 2023, 6:17 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are responding to a serious single-vehicle collision on Airfield Road, Ardmore. The crash was reported at 4:10pm. The Serious Crash Unit have been advised. Diversions are in place and motorists are asked to avoid the area. More information will be ... More >>
Fatal Crash, State Highway 23, Whatawhata
Sunday, 29 October 2023, 2:07 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can advise one person has died following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 23, near Māori Point Road, Whatawhata. The crash was reported around 9:15am. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. The road remains blocked, while ... More >>
Serious Crash, State Highway 23, Whatawhata - Waikato
Sunday, 29 October 2023, 2:01 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are responding to a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 23, near Māori Point Road, Whatawhata. The crash was reported around 9:15am. The Serious Crash Unit has been advised. The road is closed and motorists are advised to take an alternate route. More >>
Arrests Made And Weapons Located In Ōpōtiki And Whakatane
Saturday, 28 October 2023, 8:28 pm | New Zealand Police
Senior Sergeant Tristan Murray, Acting Area Commander Eastern Bay of Plenty: Three people have been arrested and offensive weapons located by Police in Whakatane and Ōpōtiki. Staff are continuously assessing ongoing gang conflict in the area. Police ... More >>
