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Charges Following Motorway Protest, Wellington
Friday, 8 September 2023, 11:27 am | New Zealand Police
The remaining protestor on a gantry from this morning's protest on the Wellington Motorway has now been removed and normal traffic flow has resumed. Two people have been charged in relation to the protest activity. A 49-year-old man is due to appear ... More >>
Update - Protest Activity, Wellington Motorway - Wellington
Friday, 8 September 2023, 10:12 am | New Zealand Police
A protestor on the Wellington Motorway has now been secured on a gantry to ensure their safety during rush-hour traffic. A Police Officer remains with them. Both lanes are now open at a reduced speed. Police will continue to work to resolve this matter ... More >>
Arrest Following Joint Police And Oranga Tamariki Investigation
Friday, 8 September 2023, 10:01 am | New Zealand Police
Wellington Police have arrested and charged a 34-year-old man following a joint investigation by Police and Oranga Tamariki. Police arrested the man on Wednesday 6 September and charged him in relation to alleged offending against four youths ... More >>
Homicide Inquiry Launched In Brookfield, Tauranga
Friday, 8 September 2023, 9:47 am | New Zealand Police
Tauranga Police have initiated a homicide investigation following the death of a man at Brookfield property on Aaron Place last night (Thursday 7 September). Police were called to the address at about10:50pm where the man had already passed away. ... More >>
Protest Activity, Wellington Motorway - Wellington
Friday, 8 September 2023, 9:38 am | New Zealand Police
Police are responding to a report of protest activity on the Wellington Motorway, southbound between Hutt Road and the Aotea Quay off-ramp. The road may need to be closed for a time to ensure public safety. Please expect delays or take an alternate ... More >>
Road Closed – State Highway 1, Foxton - Central
Thursday, 7 September 2023, 8:23 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 1 is closed near the intersection with Totara Park Road, Foxton, while emergency services attend a serious crash. The crash involving a single vehicle was reported to Police shortly before 7.30pm. The Serious Crash Unit have been notified. ... More >>
Delays Following Crash, SH2, Ōtāne - Eastern
Thursday, 7 September 2023, 6:12 pm | New Zealand Police
Delays following crash, SH2, Ōtāne Emergency services are responding to a four-vehicle collision on State Highway 2, Ōtāne this afternoon. Police were called at around 4.35pm. One person has been transported to hospital in a serious condition. The road ... More >>
Three People Arrested After Two Attempted Burglaries In Hamilton
Thursday, 7 September 2023, 5:33 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Detective Senior Sergeant Terri Wilson. Three people have been arrested following two attempted burglaries in Hamilton this morning. At around 2am, Police were called to a store on Borman Road, Hamilton after a vehicle was seen being rammed ... More >>
‘Hello’ To A New Community Police Car
Thursday, 7 September 2023, 2:12 pm | New Zealand Police
Today, New Zealand Police introduced a newly decorated and dedicated vehicle for our diverse New Zealand communities. The launch of the community car was celebrated at the Commissioner’s Ethnic Focus Forum held at Counties Manukau Police Station. ... More >>
Hawke’s Bay gang captain has over $2.1 million of assets and cash forfeited
Thursday, 7 September 2023, 6:26 am | New Zealand Police
Detective Sam Buckley, Central Asset Recovery Unit Wellington. The High Court in Napier has ordered the forfeiture of over $2.1 million of assets and cash of a senior Hawke’s Bay Mongrel Mob Notorious gang member. The order issued by the High Court ... More >>
Fatal Crash, State Highway 57, Shannon
Wednesday, 6 September 2023, 8:59 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are now in a position to confirm two people have died following a two vehicle crash, on the intersection of State Highway 57 and Kara Road, Shannon. Police were called to the crash involving a truck around 3pm this afternoon. The road remains ... More >>
Serious Crash, High Street, Avalon - Wellington
Wednesday, 6 September 2023, 8:57 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are responding to a one vehicle crash involving a pedestrian on the intersection of High Street and Gordon Street. The crash was reported around 7pm. One person is being transported to hospital in a serious condition. The Serious Crash Unit has ... More >>
Arrests Made, Methamphetamine Seized, In Tasman Operation Targeting Methamphetamine Supply
Wednesday, 6 September 2023, 6:30 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Dye, Tasman Organised Crime unit: Four people have been charged following six search warrants executed across Blenheim, Nelson, and Christchurch over the last two Days. The Tasman Organised Crime Unit along with the ... More >>
Women Arrested Over Supermarket Thefts
Wednesday, 6 September 2023, 6:19 pm | New Zealand Police
Two women are facing 29 theft charges as part of ongoing investigations into reported theft at Auckland supermarkets. It is alleged the women have been responsible for upwards of $40,000 in product being stolen over the past two months. The two women ... More >>
Workplace Death - Wiri
Wednesday, 6 September 2023, 4:39 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm a person has died following an incident at a workplace in Wiri this afternoon. Emergency services responded to reports of the incident on Bolderwood Place around 12.30pm. WorkSafe has been advised and enquiries into the circumstances ... More >>
Road Blocked, State Highway 57, Shannon - Central
Wednesday, 6 September 2023, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are responding to a two vehicle crash on the intersection of State highway 57 and Kara Road, Shannon, Horowhenua District. The crash was reported around 3:10pm. The Serious Crash Unit have been advised. The road is blocked and motorists are advised ... More >>
Warrant To Arrest – Tom Phillips
Tuesday, 5 September 2023, 6:03 pm | New Zealand Police
Acting Detective Inspector Andrew Saunders: Waikato Police investigating an aggravated robbery in Te Kuiti from May have now obtained a warrant to arrest for Tom Phillips. Recent developments in our ongoing enquiries have led Police to charge Mr Phillips ... More >>
Rescue On Mount Ngauruhoe
Tuesday, 5 September 2023, 9:58 am | New Zealand Police
Police are urging people heading into the outdoors to be adequately prepared, after two ill-prepared men were rescued from Mount Ngauruhoe in the weekend. At around 4pm on Saturday 3 September a climbing party summitted Mount Ngauruhoe in winter ... More >>
Police Investigating Ram Raid At Thames Shopping Centre
Tuesday, 5 September 2023, 8:53 am | New Zealand Police
Police are investigating a ram raid at a Thames shopping centre early this morning. The ram raid was reported to Police at 3am, after a car was found abandoned in the Mary Street shopping centre entrance. Initial enquiries indicate that one store in ... More >>
Update: Serious crash, Tauranga Road, Te Poi, Matamata-Piako District
Tuesday, 5 September 2023, 6:45 am | New Zealand Police
Police can now advise one person died in a crash on Tauranga Road, Te Poi, Matamata-Piako District last night. The crash, where a car collided with a tree, was reported to Police at 8.10pm. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are under way. More >>
