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Serious Incident In Auckland’s CBD Contained
Thursday, 20 July 2023, 10:03 am | New Zealand Police
Police have contained a serious incident that unfolded at a construction site in Auckland’s CBD this morning. Multiple injuries have been reported and at this stage we can confirm two people have died. The male offender is also deceased. This incident ... More >>
Cordons Stood Down, Hamilton - Waikato
Wednesday, 19 July 2023, 6:57 pm | New Zealand Police
Cordons have been stood down in Frankton, Hamilton following an earlier incident. Police can confirm there is no risk to the public. More >>
Cordons In Place, Hamilton - Waikato
Wednesday, 19 July 2023, 6:41 pm | New Zealand Police
Cordons are in place in central Hamilton as Police respond to an incident in Frankton. The area affected includes Bandon Street west of Greenwood Street – including Smith Street and Allen Street. People are asked to avoid this area and obey any instruction ... More >>
Auckland City Police Issue Warning: Scam Targeting International Students In New Zealand
Wednesday, 19 July 2023, 1:52 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are warning the community of a sophisticated overseas scam targeting international students in New Zealand, which just last month has almost cost someone more than $600,000. Auckland City Police are currently investigating three reports of a ‘Chinese ... More >>
Quick thinking in Pokeno leads to numerous arrests overnight
Wednesday, 19 July 2023, 10:57 am | New Zealand Police
Police put the brakes on a group of offenders after a series of incidents in Pokeno overnight. Four youth offenders will now be held to account after being arrested near Huntly. Counties Manukau South Area Commander, Inspector Joe Hunter says the ... More >>
Delays on SH20 following crash - Counties Manukau
Wednesday, 19 July 2023, 7:11 am | New Zealand Police
Commuters are advised to expect delays travelling south on the South-Western Motorway this morning. A crash on southbound lanes of State Highway 20, near Mahunga Drive, was reported at around 6.40am. It involves at least two vehicles. While no serious ... More >>
Fatality on Southern Motorway
Wednesday, 19 July 2023, 6:47 am | New Zealand Police
One person has died following an incident on the Southern Motorway overnight. The incident occurred at around 3.35am involving a pedestrian and a truck, just south of the Alfriston Road overbridge. The pedestrian has died at the scene. Southbound ... More >>
Glenmore Street closed - Wellington
Wednesday, 19 July 2023, 6:40 am | New Zealand Police
Glenmore Street near Kelburn Viaduct is closed currently following an incident. Police advise motorists to avoid the area and take an alternate route. More >>
Fatal Vehicle Incident– Frederick Street, Mahora, Hastings
Tuesday, 18 July 2023, 7:20 pm | New Zealand Police
A person has been found deceased following a single vehicle crash on Frederick Street, Mahora, Hastings around 4:55pm this afternoon. The road was closed but will reopen soon. The Serious Crash Unit has attended the scene. Police are seeking information ... More >>
Gang member sought by Police arrested - Invercargill
Tuesday, 18 July 2023, 1:24 pm | New Zealand Police
An Invercargill gang member sought by Police has been arrested and is facing several charges. More >>
Police accept IPCA finding following arrest and search
Tuesday, 18 July 2023, 10:44 am | New Zealand Police
Acting District Commander Detective Inspector Craig Sheridan: The Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) has found that police were justified in their use of force during the arrest of an 18-year-old man in Manawatu, 2022. The Authority also concluded ... More >>
Third Man Arrested For Murder Of Claude Takao
Tuesday, 18 July 2023, 6:22 am | New Zealand Police
A third man has been arrested for the murder of Claude Takao. Mr Takao, 47, of Nukuhou, was located deceased down a bank in Whakatāne on Thursday 1 June. A 34-year-old man is due to appear in Rotorua District Court today [Tuesday] on charges ... More >>
Investigations Underway Following Commercial Burglaries In Christchurch
Monday, 17 July 2023, 6:49 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Superintendent Lane Todd, Christchurch Metro Area Commander. Police are investigating following a number of commercial burglaries in Christchurch this morning. Between 2.45am and 6.10am Police received seven reports of commercial burglaries, ... More >>
Update: Titahi Bay Death Being Treated As Homicide
Monday, 17 July 2023, 6:46 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Detective Senior Sergeant Peter Middlemiss. Police can now advise that the death of Barry Hall in Titahi Bay on 7 July is being treated as a homicide. Mr Hall, aged 44, died at an Owhiti Street address and enquiries in relation to the ... More >>
Update - Missing men located, Akatarawa Forest
Monday, 17 July 2023, 11:15 am | New Zealand Police
Constable Selena Blaney The two men reported missing in Akatarawa Forest have been located and are safe and well. The men were located at around 9.30am after an extensive land search in the area. They have been assessed by ambulance and are reported to ... More >>
Name Release – Fatal Crash, McLeans Island
Monday, 17 July 2023, 8:11 am | New Zealand Police
Police can now release the name of the young man who died following a single-vehicle crash on McLeans Island Road on Saturday 8 July. More >>
Search And Rescue Operation, Akatarawa Forest
Monday, 17 July 2023, 7:20 am | New Zealand Police
Wellington Search and Rescue teams have been deployed after two people were reported overdue from an off-road motorcycle ride in Akatarawa Forest, Upper Hutt last night. Police were called at around 9.40pm after the pair failed to return at the expected ... More >>
Road blocked - Great North Rd, Glen Eden - Waitematā
Monday, 17 July 2023, 6:25 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a crash between a truck and vehicle on Great North Rd, Glen Eden. The incident was reported to Police at about 5.12am. One person has received moderate injuries and been transported to hospital. Motorists are advised ... More >>
Man Dies Following Water-related Incident, Kaiaua
Sunday, 16 July 2023, 1:14 pm | New Zealand Police
A man has died following a water-related incident in Kaiaua this morning. Police were called at around 5.10am after a man was located deceased. The man and a dingy were recovered from the water. The death will be referred to the Coroner. More >>
Update: Search, Mavora Lakes
Sunday, 16 July 2023, 1:05 pm | New Zealand Police
Inspector Mike Bowman, Area Commander Southland Police: The two children reported missing in Mavora Lakes area have been located and are safe and well. At around 10am today searchers located the two children, one-and-a-half kilometres from the campground ... More >>
