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Public's Information Aids Quick Arrests On The Shore
Tuesday, 25 July 2023, 6:14 pm | New Zealand Police
Quick reports meant quick response across parts of the North Shore in recent days. In the process Police have held offenders to account for serious matters, including a robbery. Waitematā East Area Commander, Inspector Stefan Sagar says Police quickly ... More >>
Police Appeal For Sightings And Information Of Stolen Bikes And Scooters
Tuesday, 25 July 2023, 6:13 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing to the public to assist in locating a number of stolen e-bikes and scooters in the Tauranga area. The vehicles were taken during two separate burglaries, on Thursday 13 and Friday 21 July from a local business. Police are seeking any information ... More >>
Partnerships Help With Swift Response To Ram Raid
Tuesday, 25 July 2023, 3:47 pm | New Zealand Police
Another joint effort between Police and camera operators for Hamilton City Council has resulted in the early detection of a ram raid style burglary overnight resulting in four arrests. Police responded to the incident at a commercial premises in Barton ... More >>
Pair Arrested Within Minutes, Enquiries Continue Following Fight At Shopping Mall
Tuesday, 25 July 2023, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Police
Two men were promptly taken into custody after a fight took place at Sylvia Park Shopping Centre this afternoon. The pair are members or associates of the Rebels gang. Police responded to multiple reports of a fight taking place just before 1pm. ... More >>
Police Arrest Patched Head Hunter, Drugs Found
Tuesday, 25 July 2023, 10:50 am | New Zealand Police
A patched gang member is facing charges after illicit drugs and a firearm were recovered in connection with a vehicle of interest. On Monday evening, Counties Manukau Police became aware of a vehicle of interest travelling through the district. The offender, ... More >>
Nelson Police Appeal For Assistance To Identify Dirt Bike Riders
Monday, 24 July 2023, 6:34 pm | New Zealand Police
Nelson Police are seeking public assistance to identify dirt bike rider/s in Nelson and Richmond area. They ride Kawasaki dirt bikes which are a distinctive bright green in colour with black and white trim. One of the bikes has the racing number ‘888’ ... More >>
Monday update: Investigation update and name release
Monday, 24 July 2023, 4:31 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Superintendent Ross McKay: Police have now completed a forensic examination of the downtown building site where a shooting occurred on Thursday morning. Preparation work will now get underway to ensure the site can be handed back to the construction ... More >>
Police Appeal For Sightings After Man Located Deceased At Whirinaki Beach, Hawke's Bay
Monday, 24 July 2023, 3:38 pm | New Zealand Police
The death of a man located deceased at Whirinaki Beach in Hawke’s Bay yesterday is being treated as unexplained. Rowen Aupouri, aged 32, from Napier, was found by a member of the public at 8.25am yesterday (Sunday 24 July). Our thoughts are with ... More >>
Serious Crash, State Highway 8, Roxburgh, Central Otago
Monday, 24 July 2023, 2:12 pm | New Zealand Police
Police responded to a two vehicle crash at the intersection of Scotland Street and Ferry Road, Roxburgh. The crash was reported around 12:40pm. One person was transported to hospital by helicopter in a moderate to serious condition. The Serious Crash unit ... More >>
Police’s ‘Offbeat’ approach to recruitment marketing
Monday, 24 July 2023, 11:07 am | New Zealand Police
Policing is not all about wearing a blue uniform and driving a patrol car, and that’s evident in a new recruitment campaign aimed to get more people to join up and Police are using a new approach to do so. Released today, the ‘Offbeat’ podcast series ... More >>
Road blocked, Great South Road, Takanini - Counties Manukau
Monday, 24 July 2023, 6:35 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a building fire on Great South Road, Takanini, this morning. The incident was reported to Police around 4am. Motorists are advised a section of Great South Road, near the intersection of Taka St and Walter Strevens ... More >>
Fatal crash, SH3, Bulls
Monday, 24 July 2023, 6:27 am | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm two people have died following a crash near the intersection of Mchardie Road and State Highway 3, Bulls this afternoon. Police were called to the three-vehicle crash at around 4.25pm. Sadly, two people died at the scene. The ... More >>
Serious Crash, SH3, Bulls - Central
Sunday, 23 July 2023, 6:17 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a three-vehicle collision near the intersection of Mchardie Road and State Highway 3, Bulls this afternoon. Police were called at around 4.25pm. Initial reports suggest there are serious injuries. The road is closed ... More >>
Person Arrested In Relation To Missing Person Yanfei Bao
Sunday, 23 July 2023, 1:17 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector Nicola Reeves: A man has been charged with kidnapping in relation to the ongoing investigation into missing person Yanfei Bao. He has been remanded in custody and is due in the Christchurch District Court tomorrow. The investigation ... More >>
Name release, Auckland CBD shooting
Sunday, 23 July 2023, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Superintendent Ross McKay: Formal identification processes have been completed for the two victims of Thursday’s shooting in Auckland, and Police can now name them. They are Solomona Tootoo, 45, of Manurewa and Tupuga Sipiliano, 44, of Wattle ... More >>
State Highway 75 closed, Little River - Canterbury
Sunday, 23 July 2023, 6:11 am | New Zealand Police
State Highway 75 near Little River is closed due to a slip. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and use an alternate route. Police would like to thank motorists for their patience. More >>
Update, Investigation Into Missing Person, Yanfei Bao
Saturday, 22 July 2023, 7:06 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective inspector Nicola Reeves: This afternoon the investigation into missing person Yanfei Bao has resulted in a vehicle of interest being seized and search warrants being executed at two addresses, one in Bryndwr and one in Wigram. As a result, several ... More >>
Serious Crash, Piha - Waitematā
Saturday, 22 July 2023, 6:47 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a two-vehicle collision on Piha Road, Piha this evening. Police were called at around 5.15pm. Initial indications suggest one person is in a critical condition and two people are in serious conditions. The road ... More >>
Update: Incident At Auckland Ferry Building
Saturday, 22 July 2023, 6:30 pm | New Zealand Police
The two people at the top of the Auckland Ferry Building yesterday have been charged and are appearing in court. The pair are both charged with Being Unlawfully in a Building. A 65-year-old man has been bailed and is due in Auckland District Court ... More >>
Saturday update: Auckland CBD shooting
Saturday, 22 July 2023, 2:42 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Superintendent Ross McKay: A forensic scene examination of the downtown building site continues today, following Thursday’s shooting in Auckland’s CBD. Investigation staff are working through a large number of witness and general enquiries. ... More >>
