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Fatal Crash, Kaitaia
Saturday, 17 June 2023, 4:19 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a serious single-vehicle crash in Kaitaia late last night. Police were called to Takahue Road about 10pm. The occupant was transported to hospital however sadly later died. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash ... More >>
Arrest Following Palmerston North Burglary
Saturday, 17 June 2023, 2:11 am | New Zealand Police
A man has been arrested and charged following a burglary in Palmerston North overnight. Between 1am and 6am on Friday June 16, three vehicles were stolen from Manawatū Toyota on Walding Street. A 40-year-old man has been arrested and charged in relation ... More >>
Man Arrested In Greymouth For Supplying Methamphetamine
Friday, 16 June 2023, 7:12 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Dye, Tasman Organised Crime unit: Police have arrested a man for his involvement in supplying methamphetamine throughout the West Coast. The 37-year-old man was arrested yesterday following a search warrant at an address ... More >>
UPDATE - Serious Crash, Waimakariri - Canterbury
Friday, 16 June 2023, 6:49 pm | New Zealand Police
Two people have died following a crash in Waimakariri this afternoon. The crash involved a school bus and a car. The two occupants of the car died at the scene. There are no reports of serious injuries to passengers on the school bus. The intersection ... More >>
Police To Maintain A Presence Following Gang Convoy
Friday, 16 June 2023, 4:11 pm | New Zealand Police
Inspector Matt Srhoj, Relieving Counties Manukau District Commander: There have been no significant issues reported following today's tangi in Counties Manukau, however Police will maintain a strong presence in the hours to come. Officers have ... More >>
Mongrel Mob member arrested for methamphetamine supply
Friday, 16 June 2023, 1:15 pm | New Zealand Police
Acting Detective Sergeant Alex Simister, Precision Targeting Team, Hawke’s Bay Police: Hawke’s Bay Police this morning arrested a 60-year-old patched Mongrel Mob member for methamphetamine-related offending. The arrest follows the execution ... More >>
Have you seen Edward?
Friday, 16 June 2023, 12:48 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing for the public’s help to locate 19-year-old Edward Fifita. Edward was last seen at his home address in Onehunga yesterday, 15 June at around 8.30am and was believed to be travelling to the Onehunga Library. Police and Edward’s ... More >>
Police Monitoring Gang Movements, Tangi, In Counties Manukau
Friday, 16 June 2023, 12:27 pm | New Zealand Police
Police will be monitoring gang movements through the Counties Manukau district for a tangi today. We have set clear expectations around the behaviour of those involved. They have been advised that Police will have no tolerance for driving behaviour that ... More >>
Te Pae Oranga Expands To Help More Waikato Communities
Friday, 16 June 2023, 12:25 pm | New Zealand Police
A successful way of responding to offending that also helps people in trouble to turn their lives around is expanding to help more communities in Waikato. Police welcomes Te Pae Oranga west of Kirikiriroa to Raahui Pookeka Huntly, where panels ... More >>
Fatality, Great Barrier Island Incident
Friday, 16 June 2023, 12:19 pm | New Zealand Police
A child has died following a tragic accident at a beach on Sunday afternoon. Emergency services were called to an incident on Sandhills Rd, Great Barrier Island at about 4.30pm on Sunday. Two children were flown to hospital in a critical condition. Sadly, ... More >>
Police Acknowledge Sentencing In MegaUpload Case
Thursday, 15 June 2023, 7:27 pm | New Zealand Police
Police acknowledge the sentencing of Mathias Ortmann and Bram van der Kolk for their involvement in the reproduction and distribution of millions of copyrighted works through MegaUpload.com. The pair were sentenced in the High Court in Auckland today ... More >>
Huge Improvements To Firearms Licence Processing
Thursday, 15 June 2023, 7:21 pm | New Zealand Police
A project to clear thousands of dated firearms licence applications has successfully concluded with the average age of the remaining licence applications now slashed, says Te Tari Pūreke – Firearms Safety Authority. In mid-2022 Te Tari Pūreke ringfenced ... More >>
Police make arrest following shooting in Manukau
Thursday, 15 June 2023, 1:11 pm | New Zealand Police
Acting Detective Inspector Michael Hayward, Counties Manukau CIB: Police have arrested a person following a shooting at a property on Jack Conway Avenue in Manukau on Sunday night. Emergency services responded to reports of a possible shooting at 6.05pm, ... More >>
Firearms seized in Ōpōtiki
Thursday, 15 June 2023, 11:56 am | New Zealand Police
Eastern Bay of Plenty Area Commander, Acting Inspector Tristan Murray: Police conducted a successful operation in Ōpōtiki last night that focussed on disrupting unlawful gang behaviour. Police seized three firearms and six offensive weapons. Eight gang-related ... More >>
Update – Ōpōtiki Homicide Investigation
Thursday, 15 June 2023, 11:53 am | New Zealand Police
Police are in a position to release further details about the ongoing homicide investigation into the death of Steven Taiatini. The burnt-out vehicle located on Waitohe Valley Road has been identified as a silver Holden Colorado 4x4. The investigation team ... More >>
Police, Customs, Alongside International Partners, Intercept Millions Worth Of Methamphetamine At The Border
Thursday, 15 June 2023, 11:45 am | New Zealand Police
A multi-million dollar international drug operation has been upended with New Zealand, Australian, and Canadian authorities working together to uncover an elaborate scheme to import methamphetamine hidden in maple syrup. In January, the shipment of maple ... More >>
Police accept IPCA findings
Thursday, 15 June 2023, 11:14 am | New Zealand Police
Police acknowledge and accept the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority into unjustified use of a Police dog in Foxton last year. The incident on 4 October saw a vehicle fleeing Police which contained two people, Ms X and Mr Y. While the ... More >>
Woman Charged In Relation To Death Of Richard Leman
Thursday, 15 June 2023, 9:43 am | New Zealand Police
A 38-year-old woman has been arrested and charged in relation to the murder of Richard Leman. She is due to appear in the Nelson District Court today and has been charged with accessory after the fact to murder. This is the second arrest in relation to ... More >>
Serious crash, Tuakau - Counties Manukau
Wednesday, 14 June 2023, 7:18 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are attending a serious crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian on Whangarata Road, Tuakau. Police were called about 5.45pm. One person is reported to be in a critical condition. The road is closed, with diversions in place, and ... More >>
Police investigating shots fired in Whakatāne, presence to remain across Ōpōtiki and wider region
Wednesday, 14 June 2023, 6:03 pm | New Zealand Police
Bay of Plenty District Commander, Superintendent Tim Anderson: Police are investigating reports of a number of shots being fired towards a vehicle in Whakatāne this afternoon near an area known as the hub. The reports came through just after 4pm. At this stage, ... More >>
