Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
New Zealand Police - Latest News [Page 413]
Update - Serious Crash, Waimarama
Thursday, 31 August 2023, 7:09 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following the earlier single motorbike crash on Waimarama Road, Waimarama. The road has now re-opened following a Serious Crash Unit scene examination. Police thank motorists for their patience. Enquiries into the circumstances of the ... More >>
Police Appeal For Information Following Firearms Incident, Waiwhetu, Lower Hutt
Thursday, 31 August 2023, 6:26 pm | New Zealand Police
Hutt Valley Police would like to hear from anyone who witnessed or has any information that may assist Police in our investigation following a firearms incident in Waiwhetu, Lower Hutt early this morning. Police responded to reports of a firearm being discharged ... More >>
Road To Milford Sound Closed Earlier Today Due To Firearms Incident
Thursday, 31 August 2023, 12:24 pm | New Zealand Police
Police closed SH94 at Chain Bay due to an incident at Te Anau where a firearm was discharged just after 9am this morning. A person reportedly fired shots at a vehicle at the Henry Creek Campsite in Te Anau, left the campsite and drove towards Milford ... More >>
Queen St Homicide: Police Continue Seeking Sightings Of Pair
Thursday, 31 August 2023, 11:49 am | New Zealand Police
A further warrant to arrest has been issued in the Queen Street homicide investigation launched earlier this month. Police are continuing to make enquiries to locate 24-year-old Dariush Talagi, who is wanted to arrest for murder. Detective Senior Sergeant Craig ... More >>
Police Put The Brakes On Car Theft In West Auckland Overnight
Thursday, 31 August 2023, 8:49 am | New Zealand Police
Quick reporting and an accelerated response from Police has seen three people taken into custody in Sandringham overnight. Around 10.20pm on Wednesday evening, Police responded to reports of a vehicle being taken from outside a property on Duncan Avenue. ... More >>
SH1 Blocked Following Crash, Clarence - Tasman
Wednesday, 30 August 2023, 8:10 pm | New Zealand Police
Both lanes of State Highway 1, Clarence in Kaikoura are blocked following a crash. The crash was reported at around 7.15pm. Motorists are advised to avoid the area at this time. Police thank motorists for their patience. More >>
Another Arrest Over Vehicle Thefts On The North Shore
Wednesday, 30 August 2023, 5:27 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have charged a second teenager as part of an investigation into a recent spike of vehicle crime in parts of the North Shore. The two 14-year-olds are now before the Youth Court in relation to at least 25 incidents earlier this month. Waitematā ... More >>
Arrests In The Bag Following Supermarket Burglary
Wednesday, 30 August 2023, 5:26 pm | New Zealand Police
A supermarket burglary didn’t checkout, with three arrested and a range of stolen property recovered in Glenfield this morning. Police, including the Eagle helicopter, responded to an earlier burglary at an Avondale supermarket on Great North Road at ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Avonside Drive, Linwood
Wednesday, 30 August 2023, 12:56 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a crash involving a vehicle and an e-scooter this morning, around 6:45am. The previous traffic alert stated a bicycle was involved, however this is incorrect and it was an e-scooter. The person was located in a critical ... More >>
Do you recognise this man?
Wednesday, 30 August 2023, 10:52 am | New Zealand Police
Counties Manukau Police are appealing for information from the public to identify the man pictured. We believe he may be able to assist us with our investigation into an indecent assault outside Middlemore Hospital on 14 August. Police urge anyone ... More >>
Police Acknowledge IPCA Findings
Wednesday, 30 August 2023, 10:42 am | New Zealand Police
Police acknowledge the IPCA's findings into an incident, which found an officer used unreasonable force on a woman being arrested. The incident occurred in Auckland in April 2022 when the woman was arrested for breaching her bail conditions. During ... More >>
Serious Crash, Awaiti West Road, Netherton
Wednesday, 30 August 2023, 9:21 am | New Zealand Police
Police are responding to a two vehicle crash on the intersection of Awaiti Road and Awaiti West Road, Netherton, Hauraki. The crash was reported around 7:20am. The Serious Crash Unit has been advised. The road is closed and diversions are in place, ... More >>
Police Urge Caution With Scam Email Circulating
Tuesday, 29 August 2023, 9:03 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are aware that an email scam has re-emerged, that references Police and other justice sector partners. The email claims authorities have done a search of the email recipient’s computer and located explicit illegal material. The recipient is directed ... More >>
Death Following Workplace Incident, Balclutha
Tuesday, 29 August 2023, 8:00 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a workplace incident on Barnego Road, Balclutha this afternoon. Emergency services were called at around 4.25pm. Sadly, one person died at the scene. WorkSafe has been notified. The death will be referred to the Coroner. More >>
Delays Following Incident On SH20, Southwestern Motorway Near Cavendish Drive - Counties Manukau
Tuesday, 29 August 2023, 7:57 pm | New Zealand Police
Police advise motorists that the Southwestern Motorway westbound is partially blocked near Cavendish Drive, while emergency services attend a traffic incident. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. More >>
Road Closures - Takapuna - Waitemata
Tuesday, 29 August 2023, 3:07 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are advising the public several road closures are in place while Fire and Emergency respond to a gas leak in Takapuna this afternoon. The incident has occurred off Killarney Street and as a result, cordons are in place between Lake Pupuke and ... More >>
Police Acknowledge IPCA Findings
Tuesday, 29 August 2023, 10:21 am | New Zealand Police
Police acknowledge the findings of an Independent Police Conduct Authority report into the use of force on a youth during an arrest following a fleeing driver incident in August 2022. On the evening of 14 August 2022, Police were alerted to a stolen ... More >>
Appeal For Witnesses Following Titri Fatal Crash
Tuesday, 29 August 2023, 7:01 am | New Zealand Police
Police investigating a multiple-fatality crash south of Dunedin yesterday are seeking help from the public. Two people died and four were seriously or critically injured in the two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 at Titri near Waihola, about 12:15pm. ... More >>
Fatal Crash, SH1,Titri
Tuesday, 29 August 2023, 6:40 am | New Zealand Police
28 August Police can confirm two people died in the two-vehicle collision on State Highway 1, Titri this afternoon. Emergency services were called at around 12.15pm. Sadly, two people died at the scene. A further four people were transported to hospital, ... More >>
Person Arrested Following Aggravated Robbery, Fairfield
Monday, 28 August 2023, 6:13 pm | New Zealand Police
One person is before the courts following an incident in Fairfield on Wednesday 23 August. Police were called at around 10.40am after a person in possession of a knife entered a member of the public’s vehicle. The offender made several demands ... More >>
