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Parents of child found, Marton
Saturday, 21 October 2023, 11:42 am | New Zealand Police
The parents of a young boy found at a playground in Marton this morning have been located. Police would like to thank everyone who shared our post and got in touch with information to help us reunite the family. More >>
Fatal incident, Waipapa, Northland
Saturday, 21 October 2023, 7:59 am | New Zealand Police
One person has died after being struck by a vehicle in Waipapa, Northland, early this morning. The incident on Onekura Road was reported to Police at 3.35am. Enquiries into the circumstances of the incident are under way. More >>
Update: Serious crash, State Highway 1, Taihape
Saturday, 21 October 2023, 7:58 am | New Zealand Police
A motorcyclist critically injured in a crash on State Highway 1, Taihape, yesterday has died. The crash, involving a car and a motorcycle, was reported to Police at 3.40pm on Friday 20 October. The motorcyclist was transported to hospital in a critical ... More >>
Fatigue Stop Ahead Of The Long Weekend A Success
Friday, 20 October 2023, 8:50 pm | New Zealand Police
A fatigue stop in Eastern District this afternoon was a resounding success, with nearly 1000 breath tests conducted and large numbers of people stopping for a cuppa as they headed away for the long weekend. The stop on State Highway 5 between Taupo ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Waipu - Northland
Friday, 20 October 2023, 6:36 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm one person has died following a serious crash in Waipu this afternoon. Emergency services responded to the crash involving multiple vehicles, at the intersection of State Highway 1 and Shoemaker Road, around 1.55pm. Sadly one person received critical ... More >>
Multiple Arrests Made As Police Work To Disrupt Gang Activity In Gisborne
Friday, 20 October 2023, 6:31 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Inspector Darren Paki. Three men have been charged with firearms-related offences following two search warrants today in Tairāwhiti. The warrants were conducted at addresses in Gisborne and Waipirio Bay following separate firearms incidents in ... More >>
Appeal For Information - Ruakākā Homicide"
Friday, 20 October 2023, 10:32 am | New Zealand Police
Northland Police investigating the homicide of Ruakākā man Teina Pickering are continuing to appeal for information to assist them in their enquiries. Mr Pickering, 24, was found deceased in the middle of Peter Snell Road in the early hours of Thursday ... More >>
Safe Choices For A Safe Labour Weekend
Thursday, 19 October 2023, 8:21 pm | New Zealand Police
New Zealand’s motorists are being urged to keep safe by remembering the basics when driving this Labour Weekend. While Waka Kotahi is pausing most road works during the long weekend, a busy spring maintenance programme has seen crews out renewing ... More >>
Don’t Cut Corners – Stay Safe This Labour Weekend
Thursday, 19 October 2023, 8:17 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Tasman Road Policing Manager Inspector Hamish Chapman. Police would like to remind motorists in Tasman to drive safely and stick to the left side of the road this long weekend. Road policing staff have seen multiple instances of vehicles ... More >>
Man Located Today After Search & Rescue Op In Southland
Thursday, 19 October 2023, 8:12 pm | New Zealand Police
A man reported missing this morning has been located safe and uninjured, after failing to reconnect with his two tramping companions in northern Southland last night. More >>
Appeal For Information - Liquor Store Burglary
Thursday, 19 October 2023, 8:08 pm | New Zealand Police
Police responded to an alarm activation around 2:30 this morning at a Marewa liquor store. An alleged stolen vehicle was used to gain access to the premises, with an unknown quantity of merchandise stolen by several people involved. Investigations ... More >>
Fire Causing Traffic Disruption, SH 6
Thursday, 19 October 2023, 7:30 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists travelling the Kohatu-Kawatiri Highway / SH 6 at Glenhope are advised of a fire which is causing traffic disruption. More >>
Police acknowledge IPCA’s findings into use of force
Thursday, 19 October 2023, 10:58 am | New Zealand Police
Inspector Matt Srhoj, Relieving Counties Manukau District Commander: Police acknowledge the findings of an IPCA report, which found Police actions were justified during an arrest in Counties Manukau in December 2022. In the morning of 10 December 2022, ... More >>
CAIL Warrant Issued Following Firearms Incidents, Tairāwhiti
Wednesday, 18 October 2023, 8:16 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Inspector Darren Paki. Police have stepped up their response to gangs and unlawful activity in Tairāwhiti, invoking effective new search powers to disrupt gang tensions and de-escalate ongoing violence. Operation Medial was launched by ... More >>
Update: Missing Man Matthew Knight
Wednesday, 18 October 2023, 8:13 pm | New Zealand Police
Inquiries are ongoing into the whereabouts of missing man Matthew Knight. The 19-year-old, who lives and works in Waikato, was last seen in the Raupunga/Mohaka area late on the evening of Monday 9 October. Numerous searches and inquiries have been conducted, ... More >>
Update: Miramar Homicide
Wednesday, 18 October 2023, 7:11 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now name the woman found deceased in her Miramar home on the afternoon of Monday 16 October. She was Irene Katsougiannis, aged 62. A post-mortem has been completed today. Police can also now reveal the person believed to be responsible ... More >>
Name Release: Body Found In West Harbour
Wednesday, 18 October 2023, 12:22 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm that the body found in grassland, near the Hobsonville Road off-ramp in West Harbour on Friday 13 October, is that of missing man Dylan Barford. Our investigation team is working to support Dylan’s whānau at this difficult time. The matter has ... More >>
Fatal train incident, Selwyn
Wednesday, 18 October 2023, 11:04 am | New Zealand Police
One person has died after being struck by a train on Mathias Street, near State Highway 73, Darfield. The incident was reported around 7:15am. The Serious Crash Unit is at the scene conducting a scene examination. State Highway 73 remains closed. ... More >>
Road Blocked, State Highway 73, Darfield
Wednesday, 18 October 2023, 9:02 am | New Zealand Police
Police are responding to an incident involving a train on Mathias Street near State Highway 73, Darfield, reported around 7:15am. The Serious Crash Unit has been advised. State Highway 73, and Mathias Street are blocked and diversions are in place. Motorists ... More >>
Police Investigating Firearms-related Incidents In Ōpōtiki
Tuesday, 17 October 2023, 5:53 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are investigating after a number of firearms-related incidents in Ōpōtiki in recent days. On Sunday, a man went to a residential address armed with a firearm and made threatening comments to the occupants. Later that night, a vehicle was shot ... More >>
