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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 >>
Police Release Details Of Items Left At Kaikohe Homicide Address
Saturday, 3 June 2023, 6:40 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Detective Inspector Rhys Johnston, Northland CIB. Police investigating the death of Linda Woods in Kaikohe can now release details and images of items left at the Taraire Street address the night she died. We hope these details will jog ... More >>
Serious Crash, Little River - Canterbury
Saturday, 3 June 2023, 6:39 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash on Western Valley Road, Little River. Police were called about 11.25am. Initial reports suggest one person has been seriously injured. The road is closed, and motorists are advised ... More >>
Name Release And Update, Kaikohe Homicide
Saturday, 3 June 2023, 6:39 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Detective Inspector Rhys Johnston, Northland CIB. Police are now in a position to share details about the woman who was killed at her Taraire Street home on Thursday 1 June. She was Linda Woods, 71, of Kaikohe. We extend our sincere ... More >>
Waikato Police Arrest Four Youths Following Burglaries
Saturday, 3 June 2023, 6:38 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Inspector Willie Cuthers Four youths have been arrested following three burglaries in Thames, Patetonga and Tahuna this morning. Police were notified of the first burglary at a commercial premises on Pollen Street, Thames at about ... More >>
Man Charged With Murder In Relation To Death Of Richard Leman
Saturday, 3 June 2023, 6:36 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Daniel Overend of Canterbury CIB. Police have arrested and charged a man this morning in relation to the murder of Richard Leman in Rangiora on 11 April. Mr Leman was found deceased at a Tyler Street ... More >>
Fatal Crash, SH7, Lewis Pass
Saturday, 3 June 2023, 9:57 am | New Zealand Police
Police can now confirm one person has died following a two-vehicle collision on State Highway 7, Lewis Pass yesterday evening. The crash was reported at 4.45pm. Sadly, one person died at the scene. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash ... More >>
Investigation Into Kaikohe Homicide Continues
Friday, 2 June 2023, 6:16 pm | New Zealand Police
The Police investigation into the death of a woman at a property in Kaikohe overnight is progressing today. Police were called to a Taraire Street property at 11.41pm on Thursday 1 June, following reports of an intruder being located inside the property. ... More >>
Serious Crash, SH7, Lewis Pass - Canterbury
Friday, 2 June 2023, 6:15 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a two-vehicle collision on State Highway 7, Lewis Pass this evening. The crash was reported at 4.45pm. Initial reports suggest there are critical injuries. The road will be closed for several hours while emergency ... More >>
Update - Fatal Crash Botany: Second Person Dies
Friday, 2 June 2023, 6:01 pm | New Zealand Police
A second person involved in a serious crash in Botany on Wednesday has died. The person was the driver of one of the cars and passed away in hospital earlier today. The person was critically injured in the two car crash and was taken to hospital, ... More >>
Arrest Made - Operation Huhu, West Coast
Friday, 2 June 2023, 5:46 pm | New Zealand Police
Tasman Organsied Crime Unit Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Dye: One person has been arrested on drug and driving related charges as a part of Operation Huhu. Operation Huhu, led by the Tasman District Organised Crime Unit is focused on investigating ... More >>
Serious Charges Follow Simultaneous Searches By Operation Cobalt Teams
Friday, 2 June 2023, 5:26 pm | New Zealand Police
Operation Cobalt teams terminated simultaneous search warrants this morning, following an investigation into a serious incident in central Auckland last weekend. The warrants were conducted in different parts of Auckland, including an address linked to the ... More >>
Arrest Made - Firearms Related Incident, Taupō
Friday, 2 June 2023, 4:37 pm | New Zealand Police
Taupō Area Investigations Manager Detective Senior Sergeant Ryan Yardley: One person has been taken into custody following a firearms incident outside a premises on Rifle Range Road on Thursday evening. At around 8pm, Police received a report of a firearm ... More >>
Fatal Crash, SH 8B, Cromwell
Friday, 2 June 2023, 2:55 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now confirm one person has died following a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 8B, Cromwell this morning. Emergency services were called around 11.25am. Sadly, the sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene. Enquiries into the circumstances ... More >>
Homicide Investigation Launched, Whakatane
Friday, 2 June 2023, 2:17 pm | New Zealand Police
A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of a man in Whakatāne. Police were called to Matahi Valley Road yesterday (1 June), where they located a deceased man down a bank. Cordons remain in place at the scene as Police conduct ... More >>
Man Arrested And Charged For Unlawful Hunting, Hawkes Bay
Friday, 2 June 2023, 11:00 am | New Zealand Police
A 30-year-old man has been arrested and charged for unlawful hunting in Patoka, rural Hawkes Bay. The man was seen trespassing and illegally hunting on a property on Seaview Road. A deer carcass was located on the property and a report was made ... More >>
Police Green-lights Trial Of New Front Line Electric Vehicle (EV)
Friday, 2 June 2023, 10:30 am | New Zealand Police
New Zealand Police is rolling out a new electric vehicle to be trialled for operational needs over the next six months. The BMW i4 has been selected for the initial trial, successfully meeting most performance requirements for an operational ... More >>
Firearms Related Incident, Taupō
Friday, 2 June 2023, 10:06 am | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking witnesses to a firearms related incident outside a premises on Rifle Range Road on Thursday evening. At around 8pm, Police received a report of a firearm discharged in the carpark of a Four Square. Initial enquiries have established ... More >>
Homicide Investigation Launched In Kaikohe
Friday, 2 June 2023, 9:49 am | New Zealand Police
A homicide investigation has been launched and enquiries are underway following the death of a woman in Kaikohe overnight. Police were called to a Taraire Street property around 11.30pm on Thursday 1 June, following reports of an intruder being ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Wheki Valley
Friday, 2 June 2023, 7:12 am | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm two people have died following a serious crash on SH14, near the intersection of Otuhi Road, Wheki Valley this evening. Emergency services responded to the crash about 6pm. Sadly, two people died at the scene. The road remains closed ... More >>
