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Serious Crash In East Tamaki - Counties Manukau
Friday, 1 September 2023, 6:54 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are assisting Ambulance Services with a two-vehicle crash on Smales Road in East Tamaki this afternoon, which occurred at around 4.18pm. A person suffered serious injuries at the scene and has been transported to hospital. A traffic cordon ... More >>
Have You Seen Timothy Stratford?
Friday, 1 September 2023, 6:50 pm | New Zealand Police
Timothy Straford, 42, is sought by Police and is required to arrest. He is last known to be driving the pictured motor vehicle, registration ZR7272 in the North Canterbury area. If you have information about the whereabouts of Timothy, please ... More >>
Name Release - Fatal Crash, Waimarama
Friday, 1 September 2023, 6:31 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now name the man who died following a crash on Waimarama Road, Waimarama, on 31 August. He was Thomas Edward Mansell, 52, of Flaxmere. Police extend their condolences to his whanau and friends. His death will be referred to the Coroner. More >>
No License For Disorder, Arrests And Vehicles Impounded In Hamilton
Friday, 1 September 2023, 3:26 pm | New Zealand Police
Waikato police have seized five vehicles and arrested three people as part of an investigation into recent disorder and antisocial road user activity in Hamilton. Wednesday evening, 24 August Police were called to ongoing disorder issues in the ... More >>
Information Sought - 'help' Sign, Lake Ahaura
Friday, 1 September 2023, 2:36 pm | New Zealand Police
<img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2309/69956f19fe516613c708.jpeg" width="720" height="540"> Police are asking for any information that might help us determine the circumstances of the sign pictured. This message ... More >>
Operation Kane: Statements From Police And The Family Of Sao Yean
Friday, 1 September 2023, 11:54 am | New Zealand Police
Police acknowledge the sentence handed down today in the Hamilton High Court in relation to the murder of Sao Yean. No sentence can give Sao back to their family, and we recognise them today for their dedication to seeing justice done for their ... More >>
Unexplained Death, Brooklyn, Wellington
Friday, 1 September 2023, 10:04 am | New Zealand Police
Police are making enquiries after a sudden death yesterday in Brooklyn. About 3:45pm, Police were called after a man was located deceased in Tanera Park, Brooklyn. An investigation into the circumstances of the death is underway and at this stage it ... More >>
Remembering Kirsa – 40 Years On
Friday, 1 September 2023, 9:21 am | New Zealand Police
This month marks the 40th anniversary of one of New Zealand’s most enduring murder mysteries - the disappearance of Napier schoolgirl Kirsa Jensen. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2309/e9a5ce8ac1ee65d35d25.jpeg" width="720" height="540"> Fourteen-year-old Kirsa went ... More >>
Male Sought By Police Located
Friday, 1 September 2023, 9:07 am | New Zealand Police
Counties Manukau Police can advise a male previously sought in relation to an incident outside Middlemore Hospital on 14 August has been located. He was taken into custody without incident. We thank those members of the public who provided information. More >>
Homicide Investigation Launched, Mount Roskill
Friday, 1 September 2023, 9:02 am | New Zealand Police
A homicide investigation is underway in Mount Roskill, following a man’s death in the early hours of this morning. Police were called to a commercial address on Richardson Road at around 12.54am after a man was found unresponsive following an ... More >>
Serious Crash, Horotiu - Waikato
Thursday, 31 August 2023, 7:10 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a serious three-vehicle crash on Great South Road, Horotiu, between the Great South Road offramp and Horotiu Bridge Road. Police were called about 6.15pm. Initial reports suggest there have been serious ... More >>
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 >>
