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Information Sought - Man Found Injured, SH2, Greytown
Monday, 26 June 2023, 5:45 am | New Zealand Police
Police are asking for the public's help after a man was found injured on SH2 early this morning. Police were called to SH2 between North Street and Ahikōuka Road around 7am. The man was transported to hospital and remains there in a stable condition. ... More >>
Homicide Investigation Launched, Carterton
Sunday, 25 June 2023, 4:17 pm | New Zealand Police
A homicide investigation is underway in Te Whiti, Carterton following a man’s death this morning. Police were called to Te Kopi Road at around 9am after a man was located deceased outside an address. A scene guard is in place and the road is ... More >>
Delays Following Crash, Ngongotahā - Bay Of Plenty
Sunday, 25 June 2023, 4:15 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are currently responding to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Central Road and State highway 36, Ngongotahā. The crash was reported about 11.40am. Initial reports suggest two people are in a serious condition. Motorists are advised ... More >>
Unexplained Death, Carterton
Sunday, 25 June 2023, 4:10 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are making enquiries after a sudden death on Te Kopi Road, Te Whiti this morning. About 9am, Police were called after a man was located deceased outside an address. An investigation into the circumstances of the death is underway and at ... More >>
Appeal For Sightings Of Missing Palmerston North Woman
Sunday, 25 June 2023, 4:09 pm | New Zealand Police
Palmerston North Police are appealing for sightings of Paula Justine Harris, who has been reported missing. Paula, aged 49, was last seen at about 9.30pm on Thursday 22 June, and there are concerns for her welfare. Her vehicle was located in the suburb ... More >>
Hamilton Police Arrest Three Youths For Aggravated Robberies
Sunday, 25 June 2023, 4:09 pm | New Zealand Police
Hamilton Police have arrested three youths in relation to three aggravated robberies in the city last night. At 6.05pm, Police received a report that a group of youths in a maroon car had threatened a teenage male in Pukete, and stolen his cellphone ... More >>
Sudden Death - Auckland City
Sunday, 25 June 2023, 4:08 pm | New Zealand Police
At 5.45pm yesterday (Saturday 24 June), Police were called to reports of a van parked in the middle of the intersection of Mt Albert Road and Dominion Road. Callers also advised that a man was walking on the road and had been attempting to open the doors ... More >>
Road Closed After Man Found Injured, SH2, Ahikōuka
Sunday, 25 June 2023, 9:00 am | New Zealand Police
State Highway 2 between North Street and Ahikōuka Road has been closed while emergency services attend an incident. Police were called to State Highway 2 at around 7am after a man was found injured. The man has been airlifted to hospital in a critical ... More >>
Body Located Following Water-related Incident, Orewa
Sunday, 25 June 2023, 8:59 am | New Zealand Police
A man has been located deceased following a water-related incident at Orewa Beach. Police were called at around 2.30pm yesterday after a man in a dingy was reported overdue from his trip. At around 11.45pm, the body of the man was located on the ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Kinleith
Saturday, 24 June 2023, 3:06 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a serious single-vehicle crash in Kinleith last night. Police were called to Smythe Road about 7.50pm. Sadly, one person died at the scene. One other person was airlifted to hospital in a serious condition. Enquiries into ... More >>
Firearms Registry To Stop Criminals And Gangs Getting Guns
Saturday, 24 June 2023, 3:02 pm | New Zealand Police
With law-abiding firearms licence holders filling in the new digital Firearms Registry, it will make it much harder for gangs and criminals to acquire guns, says Police. Police Commissioner Andrew Coster says the Firearms Registry launched today [Sat ... More >>
Operation Cobalt Search Warrants Result In Arrest, Bikes Impounded And Drugs Located
Friday, 23 June 2023, 5:13 pm | New Zealand Police
Police made an arrest, impounded bikes and located numerous items of interest during Operation Cobalt enforcement action against the Head Hunters this morning. Search warrants got underway in darkness this morning at properties on View Road and Cranwell ... More >>
Further human remains located at Pike River Mine
Friday, 23 June 2023, 1:26 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have located further human remains at Pike River Mine. The remains of two, possibly three, miners were located in the crib room area during the final stages of the second borehole drilling programme. All 10 boreholes have now been drilled, ... More >>
Bike seized in Ngāruawāhia search warrant
Friday, 23 June 2023, 12:36 pm | New Zealand Police
Police executed a search warrant in Ngāruawāhia today and seized a quad bike that has been causing issues in the town. “The quad bike has been responsible for nuisance driving in the community, including doing burnouts in public areas and driving dangerously,” ... More >>
Operation Chartruese: Arrests Made, Drugs, Cars And Luxury Watches Seized
Friday, 23 June 2023, 11:53 am | New Zealand Police
A Police operation across Auckland has uncovered an alleged drug importation and money laundering operation valued at more than $60 million. Four people have been arrested and vehicles, jewellery, ammunition, and cash totalling around $1 million ... More >>
Increased Police Presence In West Auckland As Operation Cobalt Carries Out Enforcement Action
Friday, 23 June 2023, 9:54 am | New Zealand Police
This morning Operation Cobalt staff are being assisted by the Armed Offenders Squad to execute search warrants in View Road and Cranwell Street, Henderson. Police will also be carrying out checkpoints alongside the planned Operation Cobalt warrants ... More >>
Arrest Made And Drugs And Firearms Seized In Central Otago Search Warrants
Friday, 23 June 2023, 9:43 am | New Zealand Police
A woman has been arrested and drugs, ammunition and firearms have been seized following search warrants in Central Otago. Three warrants were executed in Alexandra and Cromwell yesterday in relation to the supply of methamphetamine by people linked to organised ... More >>
Have You Seen Ewen?
Thursday, 22 June 2023, 6:06 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 75-year-old Ewen Hanna who has been reported as missing. Ewen was last seen at his home in Kaihu around 1.30pm today and is most likely weaking trackpants or cargo pants, a leather jacket, ... More >>
Update – Ōpōtiki Homicide Investigation
Thursday, 22 June 2023, 10:53 am | New Zealand Police
A 49-year-old man has been arrested and charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice. The man is scheduled to appear in Whakatāne District Court today. Police continue to make inquiries into the death of Steven Taiatini on Saint John Street ... More >>
Vehicles Impounded Following Gang-related Anti Social Driving Behaviour
Thursday, 22 June 2023, 7:12 am | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Superintendent Tim Anderson, Bay of Plenty District Commander. Eight vehicles have been impounded and other infringements issued following two gang tangi in Bay of Plenty. A tangi in Welcome Bay involving the Greazy Dogs on June 11 saw ... More >>
