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Missing Person Located
Thursday, 21 September 2023, 5:53 am | New Zealand Police
The young person reported missing in the Lyall Bay area earlier this evening has been located and is safe and well. Police and the young person’s family wish to thank everyone who provided information and assistance to locate her. More >>
Fatal Crash, Henderson
Wednesday, 20 September 2023, 8:03 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can advise one person has died following a collision involving a car and a motorcycle at the intersection of Moselle Avenue and Waipareira Avenue, Henderson. The crash was reported around 6:45pm. Traffic management is in place at the scene ... More >>
Fatal Train Incident, Hutt Valley
Wednesday, 20 September 2023, 7:10 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm that a person has died after being struck by a train on the Hutt Valley Line this afternoon. More >>
Further Appeal For Those Involved To Come Forward In Palmerston North Homicide
Wednesday, 20 September 2023, 4:57 pm | New Zealand Police
Police investigating the murder of a Palmerston North man, Hori Gage, on Sunday 6 August are again urging those with information to come forward. We are now able to report that alongside Mr Gage’s young children, his partner, Amythest, was also ... More >>
Top Detector Dogs Show Off Skills At 50th Anniversary
Wednesday, 20 September 2023, 4:51 pm | New Zealand Police
This is the 50th year the National Championship Police and Detector Dog Trials have been held at the Dog Training Centre in Trentham, however only the detector dogs were presented with trophies this year. The extreme winds in Wellington proved to ... More >>
Disappointing Results Following Hamilton Morning Checkpoints
Wednesday, 20 September 2023, 12:00 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributable to Senior Sergeant Phil Ruddell, Waikato Road Policing: Three people tested over the legal limit following morning checkpoints in the Hamilton area. Police conducted checkpoints in Hamilton Central on Seddon Road and Tristram ... More >>
NZ Police Update TASER Fleet
Wednesday, 20 September 2023, 11:25 am | New Zealand Police
The model of TASER that New Zealand Police has been using for more than a decade will soon no longer be produced and Police will replace the TASER with a newer model over the next three years. Deputy Commissioner Tania Kura says replacing the fleet ... More >>
Incident In Mt Wellington
Wednesday, 20 September 2023, 6:55 am | New Zealand Police
19 September Inspector Danny Meade, Tāmaki Makaurau Police: Earlier this evening Police responded to a fleeing driver incident which ended outside a property on Panorama Road, Mt Wellington. At around 6.15pm a vehicle failed to stop for Police when signalled ... More >>
Correction: Albany Homicide
Tuesday, 19 September 2023, 7:12 pm | New Zealand Police
An earlier release included the victim’s name which is subject to an interim suppression order. Please remove the victim’s name from any story that has been published. Detective Inspector McNeill says the investigation into the incident remains ongoing. ... More >>
Homicide Investigation Launched, Albany
Tuesday, 19 September 2023, 7:06 pm | New Zealand Police
A person has died and a homicide investigation has been launched following an incident in Albany on Monday afternoon. Detective Inspector Callum McNeill, Waitematā CIB, says one person was transported to Auckland Hospital in a critical condition. “They ... More >>
Canterbury Police Search Property In Burnham
Tuesday, 19 September 2023, 7:04 pm | New Zealand Police
This afternoon Canterbury Police executed a search warrant at an address in Burnham, following an incident this morning. Two gang members arrived at Christchurch Hospital Emergency Department this morning with injuries consistent with an assault. The injuries ... More >>
Albany Homicide – Arrest Made
Tuesday, 19 September 2023, 9:09 am | New Zealand Police
Police have arrested and charged a 16-year-old after a homicide investigation was launched in Albany on Monday. The youth has been charged with murder and will appear in the Hamilton Youth Court today. Detective Inspector Callum McNeill, Waitematā ... More >>
2023 Awards For Excellence In Policing – Australasian Council Of Women And Policing
Tuesday, 19 September 2023, 6:09 am | New Zealand Police
The Australasian Council of Women and Policing (ACWAP) has been participating in the global network of women in policing since it was established in August 1997. It consists of women and men within law enforcement agencies and the community who ... More >>
Incident – Albany Bus Station
Monday, 18 September 2023, 1:30 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are advising the public to stay clear of the Albany Bus Station. Emergency services are responding to an incident, which was reported at around 12.50pm. Initial indications suggest two people have been injured. One person is believed to be in ... More >>
Digital Notebook – A New Era For Police
Monday, 18 September 2023, 10:36 am | New Zealand Police
New Zealand Police is introducing Digital Notebook, a new intelligence, evidence and investigative tool. This new technology is an important step forwards for modern policing, supporting greater collaboration and efficiency across the organisation. ... More >>
Warrant To Arrest: Have You Seen Naya Rabiu Fabian Wharekura?
Sunday, 17 September 2023, 5:46 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking to locate Naya Rapiu Fabian Wharekura, who has a Warrant to Arrest. The 28-year-old, of Ngaruawahia, is breaching his bail conditions. Waikato Police are actively seeking Mr Wharekura, who has serious charges laid against him. If anyone ... More >>
Don’t Get Caught In A Whirlwind
Sunday, 17 September 2023, 1:19 pm | New Zealand Police
With High winds today, Police are warning drivers travelling on Motorbikes or in vehicles with a high point of gravity i.e. busses, trucks and vans. With high winds across Manawatu, Whanganui-Ruapehu, and Taranaki, Police want everyone to arrive ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Pakowhai, Hastings
Sunday, 17 September 2023, 1:18 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a single vehicle collision, where a vehicle struck the median barrier on the intersection of Pakowhai Road and Brookfields Road, Pakowhai, last night. Police responded around 7:30pm. Sadly, one person was declared deceased ... More >>
Person Deceased Following Fleeing Driver Event In Canterbury
Sunday, 17 September 2023, 7:53 am | New Zealand Police
Inspector Peter Cooper, Canterbury Rural Area Commander: One person has died following a fleeing driver event in Waimakariri. It happened after Police were called to a report of illegal street racing activity in the Furnside area just before 4.45 this ... More >>
No More Swiping, Arrest Made Following Whakatāne Shoplifting
Saturday, 16 September 2023, 8:51 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Senior Sergeant Tristan Murray, Eastern Bay of Plenty Prevention Manager. One person is facing multiple charges of shoplifting, and other charges after being arrested following an incident in the Whakatāne CBD this week. Police responded ... More >>
