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10,000th Person Signs Up To The Firearms Registry
Thursday, 28 September 2023, 7:04 pm | New Zealand Police
New Zealand’s new Firearms Registry has hit a significant milestone with the 10,000th licence holder entering their firearms into the official record today. There are now 10,044 licence holders in the Firearms Registry, who between them have collectively ... More >>
Have You Seen Dylan?
Thursday, 28 September 2023, 7:01 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing for assistance from the public to locate West Auckland man Dylan Bradford, who has been reported missing. Dylan is 34 years old, of medium build, 168cm tall and has tattoos on the rear of his right elbow and left forearm. He was ... More >>
Man charged following Lincoln Road overbridge incident
Thursday, 28 September 2023, 3:19 pm | New Zealand Police
Relieving Waitematā District Commander Superintendent Shanan Gray: A male has been charged following an incident on the Lincoln Road overbridge on Wednesday afternoon in which he was shot by Police. The 29-year-old male was transported to hospital ... More >>
Roads to reopen following protests in Wellington City
Thursday, 28 September 2023, 3:11 pm | New Zealand Police
Acting Superintendent Wade Jennings, Relieving Wellington District Commander: Roads around Parliament will be reopened this afternoon following today’s protests. Protest groups that marched to Parliament have dispersed and Police report no issues from ... More >>
Appeal for information and CCTV following indecent assault, Ngāruawāhia
Thursday, 28 September 2023, 1:17 pm | New Zealand Police
Waikato Police are appealing for information following a serious incident that took place in Ngāruawāhia, on Wednesday 27 September around 1:30am. A person was picked up from their home by an acquaintance and driven to a location on Whatawhata Avenue ... More >>
Police acknowledge IPCA report on fatal crash investigation
Thursday, 28 September 2023, 10:10 am | New Zealand Police
Inspector Dion Bennett, Acting Northland District Commander: Police acknowledge and accept the findings of an IPCA report into a fatal crash, which found the investigation into the circumstances was inadequate. The incident occurred in Kerikeri in April ... More >>
Three Fatal Crashes Overnight
Thursday, 28 September 2023, 8:50 am | New Zealand Police
The Serious Crash Unit is investigating after three separate crashes in the North Island overnight. The first crash occurred just before 7pm. Police were advised of a motorcyclist who had crashed on Hamurana Road, Rotorua. Despite medical assistance ... More >>
Hawke’s Bay Father And Son Mongrel Mob Members Forfeit $140,000 In Assets
Thursday, 28 September 2023, 6:39 am | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Detective Sam Buckley, Central Asset Recovery Unit, Wellington. The Napier High Court has ordered the forfeiture of over $140,000 in cash and vehicles from a father and son duo convicted of methamphetamine supply. The order issued by ... More >>
Police Shoot Armed Offender On Lincoln Road Overbridge
Thursday, 28 September 2023, 6:38 am | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Superintendent Shanan Gray, Relieving District Commander: Waitematā. Police have resolved an incident that occurred on the Lincoln Road overbridge this afternoon. Earlier, at around 3.19pm, a Police unit sighted a vehicle of interest ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Rotorua
Wednesday, 27 September 2023, 11:11 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can advise that a motorcyclist has died following a crash on Hamurana Road, Rotorua. The person received medical assistance but passed away at the scene. The Serious Crash Unit are attending the scene to conduct a scene examination. The road ... More >>
Serious Crash, Rotorua - Bay Of Plenty
Wednesday, 27 September 2023, 7:41 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are responding to a serious crash on Hamurana Road, Okere Falls in Rotorua reported around 7pm. Two motorcycles are understood to have been riding on the road when one crashed into the water. Initial indications suggest serious injuries. Motorists ... More >>
Police Prepared And On Alert Ahead Of Combined Protests
Wednesday, 27 September 2023, 3:49 pm | New Zealand Police
Police will be highly visible across Wellington city from today with extra police staff redeployed from across the country, ahead of anticipated protest activity heading to Parliament grounds tomorrow. We know that over the past few days several groups ... More >>
Gone But Never Forgotten – Police Remembrance Day
Wednesday, 27 September 2023, 3:39 pm | New Zealand Police
On 29 September each year New Zealand Police commemorates Police Remembrance Day, when we honour and remember colleagues now lost to us. This date is the feast day of the Archangel Michael, patron saint of police. Each year a national service is ... More >>
Five People Involved In Hastings Crash Lucky To Survive
Tuesday, 26 September 2023, 8:17 pm | New Zealand Police
Five people involved in a crash on Ormond Road in Hastings this afternoon were fortunate to escape with their lives, according to police staff who attended. The single vehicle crash occurred at the end of Ormond Road, near the Ngaruroro River, ... More >>
Missing Man Found, Tirau
Tuesday, 26 September 2023, 6:41 pm | New Zealand Police
The man initially reported missing in the Tirau area has been located. Police would like to thank the public for their assistance. More >>
Police Make Second Arrest In Series Of Aggravated Robberies
Tuesday, 26 September 2023, 6:29 pm | New Zealand Police
Auckland City Police have made a second arrest following three aggravated robberies across Point Chevalier and Mount Albert earlier this month. Ongoing enquiries have led Police to charge a 23-year-old male with aggravated robbery, unlawful possession ... More >>
Commuters advised to plan ahead and expect disruption
Tuesday, 26 September 2023, 2:44 pm | New Zealand Police
Acting Superintendent Wade Jennings, Relieving Wellington District Commander: Wellington Police are advising commuters in and out of the city to plan ahead as road closures and road works are set to impact CBD traffic from tomorrow. Part of Hill Street – ... More >>
Police acknowledge IPCA report
Tuesday, 26 September 2023, 10:54 am | New Zealand Police
Superintendent Shanan Gray, Relieving Waitematā District Commander: Police acknowledge the findings of an Independent Police Conduct Authority report into concerns about the accuracy of information recorded in Police systems. Two officers visited a male ... More >>
Road Blocked, State Highway 1, Motutere - Bay Of Plenty
Tuesday, 26 September 2023, 7:59 am | New Zealand Police
Police are responding to a one vehicle crash on State highway 1, near Waitapu Road. The crash was reported around 6:30am. One person received minor injuries. One lane is closed with stop/ go being put in place, motorists are advised to expect delays. More >>
Have You Seen Warwick?
Tuesday, 26 September 2023, 7:58 am | New Zealand Police
Warwick Penney Greenwood was last seen leaving his home address in Tirau around 8pm last night. He was wearing a dark green short sleeve tshirt, and dark green trousers, he has a tattoo on his left arm of a diesel fuel cap. Police and Warwicks family ... More >>
