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Arrests Made, Methamphetamine Seized, In Tasman Operation Targeting Methamphetamine Supply
Wednesday, 6 September 2023, 6:30 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Dye, Tasman Organised Crime unit: Four people have been charged following six search warrants executed across Blenheim, Nelson, and Christchurch over the last two Days. The Tasman Organised Crime Unit along with the ... More >>
Women Arrested Over Supermarket Thefts
Wednesday, 6 September 2023, 6:19 pm | New Zealand Police
Two women are facing 29 theft charges as part of ongoing investigations into reported theft at Auckland supermarkets. It is alleged the women have been responsible for upwards of $40,000 in product being stolen over the past two months. The two women ... More >>
Workplace Death - Wiri
Wednesday, 6 September 2023, 4:39 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm a person has died following an incident at a workplace in Wiri this afternoon. Emergency services responded to reports of the incident on Bolderwood Place around 12.30pm. WorkSafe has been advised and enquiries into the circumstances ... More >>
Road Blocked, State Highway 57, Shannon - Central
Wednesday, 6 September 2023, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are responding to a two vehicle crash on the intersection of State highway 57 and Kara Road, Shannon, Horowhenua District. The crash was reported around 3:10pm. The Serious Crash Unit have been advised. The road is blocked and motorists are advised ... More >>
Warrant To Arrest – Tom Phillips
Tuesday, 5 September 2023, 6:03 pm | New Zealand Police
Acting Detective Inspector Andrew Saunders: Waikato Police investigating an aggravated robbery in Te Kuiti from May have now obtained a warrant to arrest for Tom Phillips. Recent developments in our ongoing enquiries have led Police to charge Mr Phillips ... More >>
Rescue On Mount Ngauruhoe
Tuesday, 5 September 2023, 9:58 am | New Zealand Police
Police are urging people heading into the outdoors to be adequately prepared, after two ill-prepared men were rescued from Mount Ngauruhoe in the weekend. At around 4pm on Saturday 3 September a climbing party summitted Mount Ngauruhoe in winter ... More >>
Police Investigating Ram Raid At Thames Shopping Centre
Tuesday, 5 September 2023, 8:53 am | New Zealand Police
Police are investigating a ram raid at a Thames shopping centre early this morning. The ram raid was reported to Police at 3am, after a car was found abandoned in the Mary Street shopping centre entrance. Initial enquiries indicate that one store in ... More >>
Update: Serious crash, Tauranga Road, Te Poi, Matamata-Piako District
Tuesday, 5 September 2023, 6:45 am | New Zealand Police
Police can now advise one person died in a crash on Tauranga Road, Te Poi, Matamata-Piako District last night. The crash, where a car collided with a tree, was reported to Police at 8.10pm. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are under way. More >>
Police Blown Away By Disappointing Number Of Drunk Drivers
Monday, 4 September 2023, 1:33 pm | New Zealand Police
Police across Tāmaki Makaurau are reminding motorists not to drink and drive following a disappointing weekend on the roads. Counties Manukau Road Policing Manager, Inspector Tony Wakelin, says a checkpoint outside a primary school in Papakura on Friday morning ... More >>
Witnesses Sought To Fatal Crash In Tikipunga, Whangārei
Monday, 4 September 2023, 12:08 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking witnesses to a two-vehicle crash that occurred on Thursday 31 August at about 9.19am on Ngunguru Road, near the Sands Road intersection, Tikipunga. The crash involved a grey coloured Mazda 6 and a black coloured Harley Davidson motorcycle. ... More >>
Group Arrested Following Aggravated Robbery In Auckland CBD
Monday, 4 September 2023, 11:41 am | New Zealand Police
Four people will face court following a cowardly aggravated robbery that left one person in hospital. Detective Senior Sergeant Scott Armstrong, Auckland City CIB, says at around 5.15am yesterday, three victims were approached by a large group of ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Moana Road, Gisborne
Sunday, 3 September 2023, 7:34 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a serious crash on SH35 / Moana Road, Okitu, Gisborne, yesterday. Police were called to the crash, which involved a car and a pedestrian, about 12.50pm. The pedestrian was transported to hospital in a critical condition ... More >>
Update - Serious Crash, Kaipara Flats - Waitematā
Sunday, 3 September 2023, 7:33 pm | New Zealand Police
Woodcocks Road, Kaipara Flats has now reopened after the earlier single-vehicle crash. Police thank motorists for their patience. More >>
Serious Crash, Kaipara Flats - Waitematā
Sunday, 3 September 2023, 6:04 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are currently attending a serious single-vehicle crash on Woodcocks Road, Kaipara Flats. Police were called about 2.15pm. One person has reportedly sustained critical injuries. The road is currently closed, with diversions in place. Please ... More >>
New Plymouth Police Investigating After Pedestrian Critically Injured
Sunday, 3 September 2023, 1:12 pm | New Zealand Police
New Plymouth Police have arrested a 38-year-old woman following an incident in the city early this morning, where a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle. The incident on Liardet Street was reported to Police at around 2.40am. Initial enquiries have ... More >>
Arrest Made – Mt Roskill Homicide
Saturday, 2 September 2023, 8:40 pm | New Zealand Police
This afternoon, Police have located, arrested, and charged a 34-year-old man with murder after a homicide investigation was launched in Mt Roskill earlier this week. The man who died was 26-year-old Tofimua Matagi, who passed away from injuries following ... More >>
Serious Crash, SH1, Wairuna, Clutha District - Southern
Saturday, 2 September 2023, 8:29 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious single-vehicle crash on SH1, Wairuna, Clutha District. Police were called about 3pm. One person is reported to have serious injuries, and another moderate. Power lines have been brought down by the crash and ... More >>
Update – ‘help’ Sign, Lake Ahaura
Saturday, 2 September 2023, 8:29 pm | New Zealand Police
Police Search and Rescue deployed by helicopter this morning to the area of the ‘help’ sign in the sand at Lake Ahaura. The team has conducted a search of the area, and nothing of significance has been located. Additionally, no information ... More >>
Correction: Queen St Homicide: Police Continue Seeking Sightings Of Pair
Saturday, 2 September 2023, 8:20 pm | New Zealand Police
An earlier release stated that the file number people with information should reference when contacting Police via 105 is 230804/3399. This is incorrect. It should read 230804/3339. Police are continuing to seek sightings of Dariush Talagi and Tiari ... More >>
Update - Serious Crash, East Tāmaki
Saturday, 2 September 2023, 1:16 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a two-vehicle crash on Smales Road in East Tāmaki yesterday afternoon (Friday 1 September). Police were called to the scene at 4.20pm. A person suffered critical injuries and tragically died after being transported to ... More >>
