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Homicide Investigation, Whakatāne, Update
Wednesday, 7 June 2023, 9:23 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Paul Wilson, Eastern Bay of Plenty CIB: Whakatāne Police have arrested two people in connection with the investigation into the death of a man in Whakatāne, Thursday 1 June. The men have been charged with two counts of ... More >>
Police continue to appeal for sightings of Veon Smith
Wednesday, 7 June 2023, 12:06 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are continuing to appeal to the public for assistance in locating 48-year-old Veon Smith. Veon was last seen at his central Whangārei home on Sunday 4 June. As previously advised, Veon’s vehicle was located the same afternoon parked at Mair ... More >>
Hutt-bound Lane Closed, SH58 Haywards Hill - Wellington
Wednesday, 7 June 2023, 8:08 am | New Zealand Police
The Hutt Valley-bound lane of State Highway 58, Haywards Hill is closed near Hugh Duncan Street, following a crash involving three vehicles, reported at 5.40am. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. More >>
Stolen Vehicle Located And Arrests Made
Tuesday, 6 June 2023, 6:44 pm | New Zealand Police
Three youths were located in a stolen vehicle on John Wilson Ocean Drive in Dunedin earlier today. Two of the youths were involved in multiple incidents across the Otago region over the weekend, including three burglaries, two unlawful vehicle takes, ... More >>
Arrests Following Manawatū Search Warrants
Tuesday, 6 June 2023, 6:25 pm | New Zealand Police
Nine men and two women have been arrested following a termination in the Manawatū. On 23 May, the Manawatū Organised Crime Unit executed a number of search warrants in the area. As a result, 11 people have been arrested and charged with a variety ... More >>
Three Arrested After Fleeing Driver Incident In Hawke’s Bay
Tuesday, 6 June 2023, 5:41 pm | New Zealand Police
Acting Senior Sergeant Scott Munro: Three youths aged 14, 15 and 16 have been arrested after a fleeing driver incident across the Hawke’s Bay area this morning. Police received a report of a Toyota vehicle driving erratically in Napier about 7am. The ... More >>
Operation Metallic Red: Police Operation Sees Arrests And Bikes Impounded
Tuesday, 6 June 2023, 5:39 pm | New Zealand Police
Police made numerous arrests and impounded vehicles as a result of an operation targeting illegal dirt bike activity during the long weekend. Across Sunday and Monday, five arrests were made along with five bikes and one motor vehicle being impounded ... More >>
Kaikohe homicide - arrest made
Tuesday, 6 June 2023, 3:57 pm | New Zealand Police
Northland Police have arrested and charged a male in connection with the death of Linda Woods in Kaikohe on Thursday last week. Police this morning conducted a search warrant at a nearby property in the area and located a 52-year-old male at ... More >>
Update - Investigation Into Kaikohe Homicide Progresses
Tuesday, 6 June 2023, 12:47 pm | New Zealand Police
The homicide investigation in Kaikohe is continuing to progress. Police are this morning executing a search warrant at an address in Taraire Street, Kaikohe in relation to the ongoing investigation. Police are currently speaking with a person of interest. ... More >>
Serious Crash, Aokautere
Tuesday, 6 June 2023, 12:36 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a vehicle collision at the intersection of State Highway 57 and Polson Hill Drive, Aokautere this morning. The crash was reported about 11.45am and involved a car and a bicycle. Initial reports suggest there are ... More >>
Have You Seen Veon?
Monday, 5 June 2023, 6:30 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing for sightings of 48-year-old Veon Smith. Veon was last seen at his Whangarei home on Sunday. His car was found parked at Mair Park yesterday afternoon, but he was not located with the vehicle. Police and Veon’s family have ... More >>
Breakthrough In Homicide Investigation, Kaikohe
Monday, 5 June 2023, 5:20 pm | New Zealand Police
Police investigating the death of Linda Woods in Kaikohe on Thursday 1 June have made a breakthrough, having collected a DNA profile from the scene that is believed to be linked to the offender. "This is a significant piece of evidence, and ... More >>
Police Leaders Recognised In First King’s Birthday Honours
Monday, 5 June 2023, 4:31 pm | New Zealand Police
Three senior members of Police staff are today honoured for their services to New Zealand Police and the community. Mr Bruce Russell, a former Detective Senior Sergeant and now non-constabulary specialist investigator from the Bay of Plenty District, ... More >>
Road Closures, Clover Park - Counties Manukau
Monday, 5 June 2023, 5:50 am | New Zealand Police
Motorists are asked to avoid the intersection of Te Irirangi Drive and Hollyford Drive while emergency services respond to a crash involving two vehlcles reported at 5.42pm. Diversions are in place and motorists are asked to avoid the area and ... More >>
Investigation update – Kaikohe homicide
Sunday, 4 June 2023, 5:02 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are now in a position to release further details about the sequence of events that has led up to the death of Linda Woods at her Taraire Street home on Thursday 1 June. More >>
Take steps to prevent vehicle theft – Wairarapa
Sunday, 4 June 2023, 3:57 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are urging the public to take extra precautions to keep their vehicles safe after a recent increase in stolen vehicles reported across the Wairarapa area. More >>
Take steps to prevent vehicle theft – Wairarapa
Sunday, 4 June 2023, 3:41 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are urging the public to take extra precautions to keep their vehicles safe after a recent increase in stolen vehicles reported across the Wairarapa area. More >>
Serious crash, Ardmore - Counties Manukau
Sunday, 4 June 2023, 3:34 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are attending a serious single-vehicle crash at the intersection of Airfield Road and Mullins Road, Ardmore. More >>
Fatal Crash, Otaio
Sunday, 4 June 2023, 3:30 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm that a person has died following a crash involving a single vehicle, on private property on Stanleys Road, Otaio, Waimate. More >>
Fatal Crash, Pukenui
Saturday, 3 June 2023, 6:40 pm | New Zealand Police
A person has died following a single vehicle crash near Pukenui shortly after midday. Police were notified of the crash on No 2 Arterial Road at about 12.20pm. Sadly, one person died at the scene. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are underway. More >>
