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Man Charged Following Alleged Laser Strike On Eagle
Tuesday, 12 September 2023, 11:21 am | New Zealand Police
A male is due to face the Court this week after he used a laser in a dangerous attempt to interfere with the safe operation of the Police Eagle helicopter. Senior Sergeant Garry Larsen, Officer in Charge, Air Support Unit, says around 12.20am, Eagle was ... More >>
Police Continue The Search For Yanfei Bao
Tuesday, 12 September 2023, 11:15 am | New Zealand Police
Police with the assistance of the Specialist Search Group will be out searching Hudson’s Road and areas in Greenpark tomorrow, Wednesday 13 September. In recent preparation for searching in the Greenpark area Police have identified a number of ... More >>
Fatal Crash - Papatoetoe
Tuesday, 12 September 2023, 6:52 am | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a crash in Papatoetoe on Monday evening. Police responded to the crash, on Great South Road, around 6pm. Sadly one person died at the scene. We extend our condolences to their family at this time. The Serious Crash Unit attended ... More >>
Young Person Located, Linwood, Christchurch
Tuesday, 12 September 2023, 6:35 am | New Zealand Police
The young person reported missing in Linwood, Christchurch earlier this evening has been located and is safe and well. Police would like to thank people who made contact with information about the young person. More >>
Have You Seen Hunter?
Tuesday, 12 September 2023, 6:03 am | New Zealand Police
11 September Police are appealing to the public for information on the whereabouts of Hunter, who was last seen at 4.30pm on Linwood Avenue, Linwood, Christchurch. He was wearing a grey hoody with a yellow print, a blue T shirt, camo cargo pants ... More >>
Fatal crash, Te Araroa Road, Te Araroa, Gisborne
Monday, 11 September 2023, 6:49 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm that one person has died following a crash involving a single vehicle on Te Araroa Road, Te Araroa, Gisborne this afternoon. The crash was reported to Police at around 1.45pm. Traffic control is in place while Serious Crash Unit ... More >>
Police Investigating Suspicious Firearms List
Monday, 11 September 2023, 3:35 pm | New Zealand Police
A handwritten list of contact details for 20 people from the lower North Island is the subject of a Police investigation after it was recovered by Police during an incident last week. The list was discovered as Police responded to an incident ... More >>
One Person Rescued, Lucky To Be Alive After Falling 600 Meters Down Mt Taranaki
Monday, 11 September 2023, 12:45 pm | New Zealand Police
Miraculously, one person was rescued with minor injuries after they were located 600m down from where they had been climbing on Mount Taranaki this weekend. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2309/bd2763cae10e775d8149.jpeg" ... More >>
Nine Arrested Following Incidents Across Tāmaki Makaurau Overnight
Monday, 11 September 2023, 12:09 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have made a series of arrests in Auckland overnight following separate retail crime offending in parts of the city. More >>
Homicide investigation launched, Te Atatū
Monday, 11 September 2023, 11:01 am | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector Aaron Proctor, Waitematā CIB: A homicide investigation is underway and one person is in custody following a sudden death in Te Atatū this morning. Around 7.15am, emergency services responded to reports of one person with injuries ... More >>
Police Commissioner Welcomes New Deputy Chief Executive Iwi & Community
Monday, 11 September 2023, 6:32 am | New Zealand Police
Police Commissioner Andrew Coster welcomes the provisional appointment of Pieri Munro as Deputy Chief Executive Iwi and Community. Mr Munro (Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngā Rauru Kītahi, Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairoa, Kāti Irakehu i Kai Tahu) previously served ... More >>
Person Sought After Van Fire In Hamilton
Sunday, 10 September 2023, 5:01 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking information to help locate a person who may have fresh burn injuries. The person was standing near a van’s open door when it exploded and caught fire last night. The van was parked on Moore Street Hamilton at around 11.15pm on Saturday ... More >>
Missing Marton man found - Central District
Sunday, 10 September 2023, 7:04 am | New Zealand Police
The 70-year-old man previously reported missing in Marton has been located safe and well. Police thank the public for their assistance. More >>
Fatal Crash - McDonell Road, Ohakea, Manawatū District
Saturday, 9 September 2023, 7:54 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died in a crash on McDonell Road near Ohakea in Manawatū District this afternoon. Police were notified at 1.10pm that a ute had collided with the rear of a truck parked on the side of the road. The driver of the ute was killed in the ... More >>
Update – Investigation Into Titahi Bay Homicide Ongoing
Friday, 8 September 2023, 7:23 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Peter Middlemiss: Police are continuing to investigate the death of Barry Hall in Titahi Bay on Friday 7 July. While no arrests have been made at this stage, we have a team actively working on the investigation and following ... More >>
Tairāwhiti Police Appeal For Sightings Of Two Vehicles
Friday, 8 September 2023, 6:52 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Sergeant Eric Hunter: Tairāwhiti Police are appealing for sightings of two vehicles following two separate incidents earlier this week. The first incident took place about 9pm on Newtown Street, Kaiti on Wednesday 6 September. Police understand ... More >>
Operation Cobalt – Motorcycles Impounded Following Search Warrants
Friday, 8 September 2023, 5:11 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Inspector Natasha Rodley, Canterbury Road Policing Manager. Canterbury Police executed a number of search warrants in Christchurch and South Canterbury yesterday as part of Operation Cobalt, targeting unlawful activity by organised criminal ... More >>
Alleged crime spree ends with trio facing dozens of charges
Friday, 8 September 2023, 3:59 pm | New Zealand Police
A trio’s time was up in Tutukaka following a string of offending against Northland businesses. Police have charged the group following a series of aggravated robberies and burglaries in recent weeks. Whangārei Area Commander, Inspector Maria Nordstrom ... More >>
Not All That Glitters Is…yours: Arrest Made Over Jewellery Thefts
Friday, 8 September 2023, 2:36 pm | New Zealand Police
An alleged thief with an eye for shiny objects is facing court after months of targeted break-ins across the North Shore. Police have arrested a man after allegedly breaking into five properties across the wider North Shore area since 10 July and stealing ... More >>
Police launch online portal as Pt England homicide investigation continues
Friday, 8 September 2023, 1:42 pm | New Zealand Police
The homicide investigation into the fatal shooting of Charles Pongi in Pt England last month is continuing to develop well. Today, Police have launched an online portal as part of an ongoing appeal for footage of the events that took place around Taurima ... More >>
