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Missing Marton man found - Central District
Sunday, 10 September 2023, 7:04 am | New Zealand Police
The 70-year-old man previously reported missing in Marton has been located safe and well. Police thank the public for their assistance. More >>
Fatal Crash - McDonell Road, Ohakea, Manawatū District
Saturday, 9 September 2023, 7:54 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died in a crash on McDonell Road near Ohakea in Manawatū District this afternoon. Police were notified at 1.10pm that a ute had collided with the rear of a truck parked on the side of the road. The driver of the ute was killed in the ... More >>
Update – Investigation Into Titahi Bay Homicide Ongoing
Friday, 8 September 2023, 7:23 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Peter Middlemiss: Police are continuing to investigate the death of Barry Hall in Titahi Bay on Friday 7 July. While no arrests have been made at this stage, we have a team actively working on the investigation and following ... More >>
Tairāwhiti Police Appeal For Sightings Of Two Vehicles
Friday, 8 September 2023, 6:52 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Sergeant Eric Hunter: Tairāwhiti Police are appealing for sightings of two vehicles following two separate incidents earlier this week. The first incident took place about 9pm on Newtown Street, Kaiti on Wednesday 6 September. Police understand ... More >>
Operation Cobalt – Motorcycles Impounded Following Search Warrants
Friday, 8 September 2023, 5:11 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Inspector Natasha Rodley, Canterbury Road Policing Manager. Canterbury Police executed a number of search warrants in Christchurch and South Canterbury yesterday as part of Operation Cobalt, targeting unlawful activity by organised criminal ... More >>
Alleged crime spree ends with trio facing dozens of charges
Friday, 8 September 2023, 3:59 pm | New Zealand Police
A trio’s time was up in Tutukaka following a string of offending against Northland businesses. Police have charged the group following a series of aggravated robberies and burglaries in recent weeks. Whangārei Area Commander, Inspector Maria Nordstrom ... More >>
Not All That Glitters Is…yours: Arrest Made Over Jewellery Thefts
Friday, 8 September 2023, 2:36 pm | New Zealand Police
An alleged thief with an eye for shiny objects is facing court after months of targeted break-ins across the North Shore. Police have arrested a man after allegedly breaking into five properties across the wider North Shore area since 10 July and stealing ... More >>
Police launch online portal as Pt England homicide investigation continues
Friday, 8 September 2023, 1:42 pm | New Zealand Police
The homicide investigation into the fatal shooting of Charles Pongi in Pt England last month is continuing to develop well. Today, Police have launched an online portal as part of an ongoing appeal for footage of the events that took place around Taurima ... More >>
Charges Following Motorway Protest, Wellington
Friday, 8 September 2023, 11:27 am | New Zealand Police
The remaining protestor on a gantry from this morning's protest on the Wellington Motorway has now been removed and normal traffic flow has resumed. Two people have been charged in relation to the protest activity. A 49-year-old man is due to appear ... More >>
Update - Protest Activity, Wellington Motorway - Wellington
Friday, 8 September 2023, 10:12 am | New Zealand Police
A protestor on the Wellington Motorway has now been secured on a gantry to ensure their safety during rush-hour traffic. A Police Officer remains with them. Both lanes are now open at a reduced speed. Police will continue to work to resolve this matter ... More >>
Arrest Following Joint Police And Oranga Tamariki Investigation
Friday, 8 September 2023, 10:01 am | New Zealand Police
Wellington Police have arrested and charged a 34-year-old man following a joint investigation by Police and Oranga Tamariki. Police arrested the man on Wednesday 6 September and charged him in relation to alleged offending against four youths ... More >>
Homicide Inquiry Launched In Brookfield, Tauranga
Friday, 8 September 2023, 9:47 am | New Zealand Police
Tauranga Police have initiated a homicide investigation following the death of a man at Brookfield property on Aaron Place last night (Thursday 7 September). Police were called to the address at about10:50pm where the man had already passed away. ... More >>
Protest Activity, Wellington Motorway - Wellington
Friday, 8 September 2023, 9:38 am | New Zealand Police
Police are responding to a report of protest activity on the Wellington Motorway, southbound between Hutt Road and the Aotea Quay off-ramp. The road may need to be closed for a time to ensure public safety. Please expect delays or take an alternate ... More >>
Road Closed – State Highway 1, Foxton - Central
Thursday, 7 September 2023, 8:23 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 1 is closed near the intersection with Totara Park Road, Foxton, while emergency services attend a serious crash. The crash involving a single vehicle was reported to Police shortly before 7.30pm. The Serious Crash Unit have been notified. ... More >>
Delays Following Crash, SH2, Ōtāne - Eastern
Thursday, 7 September 2023, 6:12 pm | New Zealand Police
Delays following crash, SH2, Ōtāne Emergency services are responding to a four-vehicle collision on State Highway 2, Ōtāne this afternoon. Police were called at around 4.35pm. One person has been transported to hospital in a serious condition. The road ... More >>
Three People Arrested After Two Attempted Burglaries In Hamilton
Thursday, 7 September 2023, 5:33 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Detective Senior Sergeant Terri Wilson. Three people have been arrested following two attempted burglaries in Hamilton this morning. At around 2am, Police were called to a store on Borman Road, Hamilton after a vehicle was seen being rammed ... More >>
‘Hello’ To A New Community Police Car
Thursday, 7 September 2023, 2:12 pm | New Zealand Police
Today, New Zealand Police introduced a newly decorated and dedicated vehicle for our diverse New Zealand communities. The launch of the community car was celebrated at the Commissioner’s Ethnic Focus Forum held at Counties Manukau Police Station. ... More >>
Hawke’s Bay gang captain has over $2.1 million of assets and cash forfeited
Thursday, 7 September 2023, 6:26 am | New Zealand Police
Detective Sam Buckley, Central Asset Recovery Unit Wellington. The High Court in Napier has ordered the forfeiture of over $2.1 million of assets and cash of a senior Hawke’s Bay Mongrel Mob Notorious gang member. The order issued by the High Court ... More >>
Fatal Crash, State Highway 57, Shannon
Wednesday, 6 September 2023, 8:59 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are now in a position to confirm two people have died following a two vehicle crash, on the intersection of State Highway 57 and Kara Road, Shannon. Police were called to the crash involving a truck around 3pm this afternoon. The road remains ... More >>
Serious Crash, High Street, Avalon - Wellington
Wednesday, 6 September 2023, 8:57 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are responding to a one vehicle crash involving a pedestrian on the intersection of High Street and Gordon Street. The crash was reported around 7pm. One person is being transported to hospital in a serious condition. The Serious Crash Unit has ... More >>
