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Correction - Unexplained Death, Lower Hutt
Tuesday, 24 October 2023, 11:14 am | New Zealand Police
An earlier release relating to this matter referred to a homicide inquiry in the heading. This is inaccurate. The death is currently being treated as unexplained. More >>
Investigation Into Unexplained Death, Lower Hutt
Tuesday, 24 October 2023, 10:44 am | New Zealand Police
Hutt Valley Police have commenced an investigation in relation to an unexplained death of an infant. The child was taken to Hutt Hospital at around 12.30pm on Sunday 22 October, in an unresponsive state. Tragically, they passed away a short time later. ... More >>
Information Sought Following Suspicious Fire In Oamaru
Tuesday, 24 October 2023, 9:40 am | New Zealand Police
Oamaru Police are investigating following a fire at a residential address on the corner of Stuart and Perth Streets, yesterday morning between 8am and 9:15am. The fire is being treated as suspicious. Police along with FENZ responded to the fire ... More >>
Fatal Incident, Kurow, Waitaki
Tuesday, 24 October 2023, 7:14 am | New Zealand Police
One person has died after their vehicle rolled in Kurow, Waitaki, at around 9.30pm last night. Enquiries into the circumstances of the incident are underway. The road remains closed while the Serious Crash Unit examine the scene, and diversions remain ... More >>
Update: Vehicle Located In Search For Missing Wellington Man
Monday, 23 October 2023, 8:23 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have now located missing man Jinting Guo’s vehicle on Terrace Road, Titahi Bay. Jinting is believed to have gone diving alone near his vehicle on Thursday 19 October. Police request help from the public with any sightings of Mr Guo on Thursday ... More >>
CAIL Warrant Issued Following Gang-related Incidents, Ōpōtiki And Whakatāne
Monday, 23 October 2023, 8:23 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Senior Sergeant Tristan Murray, Acting Area Commander Eastern Bay of Plenty. Police are stepping up an operation to suppress gang-related violence in Ōpōtiki, following at least two recent incidents in the town involving firearms. ... More >>
Missing Christchurch Man Located
Monday, 23 October 2023, 8:22 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm the 67 year old Christchurch man previously reported missing, has been located. He is safe and well. We thank the members of the public for their help. More >>
Police Appeal For Information
Monday, 23 October 2023, 8:21 pm | New Zealand Police
Police want to speak to members of the public who were at the Te Mata Peak Park, Te Mata Peak Road, Havelock North at about 1pm yesterday, 22 October. A sixteen-year-old female was walking alone when she was assaulted by a man who was not known to her. ... More >>
Update: Missing Kayaker, Kāpiti Coast
Monday, 23 October 2023, 8:21 pm | New Zealand Police
Enquiries to locate a woman who paddled out to sea in a kayak from Raumati Beach on Saturday 21 October are ongoing. The woman is believed to be Michaela Leger, aged 29, from Ōtaki, who is currently missing. Despite an extensive search by air, land ... More >>
Four Men Arrested For Burglary In Hamilton
Monday, 23 October 2023, 8:20 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Senior Sergeant Leo Belay. This morning at about 7:20am, Hamilton Police were alerted by a member of the public that there was suspicious activity occurring at a commercial premise on Higgins Road, Frankton. Police responded and ... More >>
Wellington Police Appeal For Sightings Of Missing Man
Monday, 23 October 2023, 8:19 pm | New Zealand Police
Wellington Police are appealing for sightings of Jinting Guo, aged 35, or his car. Jinting was last seen in Titahi Bay on the morning of Thursday 19 October. . He was driving his car, a grey 2011 Audi Q7 station wagon, registration number GAS511. Jinting ... More >>
Have You Seen Peter?
Monday, 23 October 2023, 8:14 pm | New Zealand Police
Peter Maxwell Clare, 67, was last seen in Woolston, Christchurch, on Sunday 22 October at around 5pm. Peter was wearing a light blue sweatshirt, pants and running shoes. Police have concerns for his welfare. If you have seen Peter or have any information ... More >>
Waimate Police Recover Stolen Goods And Seize Illegal Drugs
Sunday, 22 October 2023, 9:35 am | New Zealand Police
Sergeant Bryan Ennis, Waimate Police: Waimate Police have recovered stolen goods and seized illegal drugs, after executing a search warrant at a local address. The successful operation came after several weeks of investigation by Waimate Police ... More >>
Update: Missing Kayaker, Kāpiti Coast (Including Photos)
Sunday, 22 October 2023, 9:34 am | New Zealand Police
A search for a missing kayaker off the Kāpiti Coast north of Wellington has resumed this morning. Police are being assisted by Surf Lifesaving NZ and LandSAR. An earlier release stated that the kayak was a one-person kayak - it is in fact a two person, ... More >>
Fatal crash, Mt Cargill Road
Sunday, 22 October 2023, 7:26 am | New Zealand Police
A cyclist has died following a crash on Mount Cargill Road, Waititi, Dunedin on Saturday evening. The crash was reported to Police at 6pm yesterday. No other vehicles were involved. Emergency services attended but sadly, the cyclist died at the scene. ... More >>
Wellington Police appeal for information regarding missing kayaker
Sunday, 22 October 2023, 7:24 am | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing for any information regarding a kayaker missing off the Kāpiti Coast north of Wellington. At around 8pm last night a woman allegedly stole a kayak from a Raumati property and was seen entering the water in the kayak. The kayak was ... More >>
Fatal crash - SH26 Waikato
Sunday, 22 October 2023, 5:58 am | New Zealand Police
Police responded to a single-vehicle accident in Waikato earlier this evening. The crash occurred shortly before 5:30pm on State Highway 26 between Te Aroha and Paeroa. One person died at the scene. Inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. More >>
Fatality following incident - Omaka Aerodrome
Saturday, 21 October 2023, 4:37 pm | New Zealand Police
Earlier today, Police responded to a light aircraft crash in Blenheim. The crash occurred shortly before 1:20pm at the Omaka Aerodrome. The sole occupant of the aircraft has sadly died. Police will refer this incident to the Civil Aviation Authority. More >>
Arrests Made In Relation To Multiple Ram Raids In Napier
Saturday, 21 October 2023, 4:36 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have arrested a 14-year-old identified in being involved in four recent ram raids, and numerous unlawful takings of vehicles throughout Hawkes Bay. More >>
Fatal house fire: Glendowie, Auckland
Saturday, 21 October 2023, 11:45 am | New Zealand Police
One person has been found deceased following a house fire in Glendowie this morning. Emergency services were called to the Riddell Road address at 7.45am today. One person was located deceased at the address. Police and FENZ will undertake enquiries to ... More >>
