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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 >>
Serious crash: No 1 Road, Te Puke - Bay of Plenty
Saturday, 2 September 2023, 1:15 pm | New Zealand Police
One person is reported to have serious injuries following a crash on No 1 Road in Te Puke at 12.30pm today. The crash involved a car and a motorcycle. The road is blocked and diversions are in place. Motorists are asked to follow the directions ... More >>
Update: Unexplained death, Tanera Park, Wellington
Saturday, 2 September 2023, 1:15 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are continuing to make enquiries after a man was found deceased in Tanera Park in Brooklyn, Wellington on Thursday 31 August. The death of the 78-year-old man is being treated as unexplained. A scene examination has been completed and Police ... More >>
Ariki Rigby Homicide: Further Appeal For Information As One Year Anniversary Approaches
Saturday, 2 September 2023, 1:13 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector Dave de Lange: Police’s thoughts are with Ariki’s family a year on from her death. Our focus remains on holding to account those responsible for her death, and providing the whānau with answers. We would ask people to exercise ... More >>
Fatal crash, Taneatua Road, Whakatāne
Saturday, 2 September 2023, 1:12 pm | New Zealand Police
One person died in a crash on Taneatua Road, Whakatāne last night. The single vehicle crash was reported to Police at 11.55pm. The road was closed while the Serious Crash Unit examined the scene but reopened at around 4.30am. Enquiries into the circumstances ... More >>
Missing woman found, Takapuna
Friday, 1 September 2023, 7:46 pm | New Zealand Police
The 68-year-old woman previously reported missing in Takapuna has been located safe and well. Police thank the public for their assistance. More >>
Have You Seen Geraldine?
Friday, 1 September 2023, 6:59 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 68-year-old Geraldine Shirley Yansen who has been reported missing. Geraldine was last seen in Takapuna around the Shakespeare Road area at around 9.00am this morning 1 September 2023. Police ... More >>
Mt Roskill Homicide: Scene Examination Due To Be Completed Tonight
Friday, 1 September 2023, 6:59 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Detective Senior Sergeant Ash Matthews, Auckland City. The homicide investigation underway in Mt Roskill is continuing to make progress, with enquiries carrying on into the weekend. Police have been at Richardson’s Bar and Restaurant, ... More >>
Arrests Made And Charges Laid As Police Target Organised Crime Group
Friday, 1 September 2023, 6:58 pm | New Zealand Police
Wellington Police have charged 11 people for their roles in a syndicate allegedly responsible for supplying the class A controlled drug methamphetamine. Detective Senior Sergeant Hamish Blackburn of the Wellington District Organised Crime Unit ... More >>
Serious Crash In East Tamaki - Counties Manukau
Friday, 1 September 2023, 6:54 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are assisting Ambulance Services with a two-vehicle crash on Smales Road in East Tamaki this afternoon, which occurred at around 4.18pm. A person suffered serious injuries at the scene and has been transported to hospital. A traffic cordon ... More >>
Have You Seen Timothy Stratford?
Friday, 1 September 2023, 6:50 pm | New Zealand Police
Timothy Straford, 42, is sought by Police and is required to arrest. He is last known to be driving the pictured motor vehicle, registration ZR7272 in the North Canterbury area. If you have information about the whereabouts of Timothy, please ... More >>
Name Release - Fatal Crash, Waimarama
Friday, 1 September 2023, 6:31 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now name the man who died following a crash on Waimarama Road, Waimarama, on 31 August. He was Thomas Edward Mansell, 52, of Flaxmere. Police extend their condolences to his whanau and friends. His death will be referred to the Coroner. More >>
No License For Disorder, Arrests And Vehicles Impounded In Hamilton
Friday, 1 September 2023, 3:26 pm | New Zealand Police
Waikato police have seized five vehicles and arrested three people as part of an investigation into recent disorder and antisocial road user activity in Hamilton. Wednesday evening, 24 August Police were called to ongoing disorder issues in the ... More >>
Information Sought - 'help' Sign, Lake Ahaura
Friday, 1 September 2023, 2:36 pm | New Zealand Police
<img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2309/69956f19fe516613c708.jpeg" width="720" height="540"> Police are asking for any information that might help us determine the circumstances of the sign pictured. This message ... More >>
Operation Kane: Statements From Police And The Family Of Sao Yean
Friday, 1 September 2023, 11:54 am | New Zealand Police
Police acknowledge the sentence handed down today in the Hamilton High Court in relation to the murder of Sao Yean. No sentence can give Sao back to their family, and we recognise them today for their dedication to seeing justice done for their ... More >>
Unexplained Death, Brooklyn, Wellington
Friday, 1 September 2023, 10:04 am | New Zealand Police
Police are making enquiries after a sudden death yesterday in Brooklyn. About 3:45pm, Police were called after a man was located deceased in Tanera Park, Brooklyn. An investigation into the circumstances of the death is underway and at this stage it ... More >>
Remembering Kirsa – 40 Years On
Friday, 1 September 2023, 9:21 am | New Zealand Police
This month marks the 40th anniversary of one of New Zealand’s most enduring murder mysteries - the disappearance of Napier schoolgirl Kirsa Jensen. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2309/e9a5ce8ac1ee65d35d25.jpeg" width="720" height="540"> Fourteen-year-old Kirsa went ... More >>
Male Sought By Police Located
Friday, 1 September 2023, 9:07 am | New Zealand Police
Counties Manukau Police can advise a male previously sought in relation to an incident outside Middlemore Hospital on 14 August has been located. He was taken into custody without incident. We thank those members of the public who provided information. More >>
Homicide Investigation Launched, Mount Roskill
Friday, 1 September 2023, 9:02 am | New Zealand Police
A homicide investigation is underway in Mount Roskill, following a man’s death in the early hours of this morning. Police were called to a commercial address on Richardson Road at around 12.54am after a man was found unresponsive following an ... More >>
Serious Crash, Horotiu - Waikato
Thursday, 31 August 2023, 7:10 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a serious three-vehicle crash on Great South Road, Horotiu, between the Great South Road offramp and Horotiu Bridge Road. Police were called about 6.15pm. Initial reports suggest there have been serious ... More >>
