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Arrest Made Following Serious Assault, Moerewa
Friday, 2 June 2023, 7:06 am | New Zealand Police
A man has been arrested this evening after an assault at a Moerewa property which left two men seriously injured. Police were called to the Ngapipito Road address about 3.30pm after a report of a stabbing. When emergency services arrived, two men ... More >>
Serious Crash, Pakuranga Road, Howick - Counties Manukau
Thursday, 1 June 2023, 7:47 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are currently attending a serious crash on Pakuranga Road, Howick, which involved a car and a pedestrian. Police were called about 6.10pm. One person has reportedly sustained serious injuries. A partial road closure is in place, with ... More >>
Serious Crash, SH1, Ashley Downs - Southern
Thursday, 1 June 2023, 7:00 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are currently responding to a two-vehicle collision near the intersection of State Highway 1 and Black Bridge Road, Ashley Downs. The crash was reported at 5.40pm. Initial reports suggest one person is in a critical condition. ... More >>
Serious Crash, Wheki Valley - Northland
Thursday, 1 June 2023, 6:54 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash on SH14, near the intersection of Otuhi Road, Wheki Valley. Police were called about 6pm. The road is expected to remain closed for some time, and there are currently ... More >>
Newtown Fire – Murder Charges Filed
Thursday, 1 June 2023, 5:14 pm | New Zealand Police
Inspector Dion Bennett, Acting Wellington District Commander: Wellington Police have today filed five murder charges in relation to the fatal fire at Loafers Lodge, Newtown on May 16. The 48-year-old man already remanded in custody on two counts ... More >>
Police Are Following Positive Lines Of Enquiry Into A Serious Assault In Newtown
Thursday, 1 June 2023, 4:38 pm | New Zealand Police
Police responded to reports of an assault on Hutchinson Road around 3pm yesterday, where it appears a weapon was used. One person was transported to hospital in a serious condition where they remain. Cordons were in place today as Police conducted a scene ... More >>
King’s Birthday Weekend
Thursday, 1 June 2023, 2:20 pm | New Zealand Police
The message remains the same - we urge every road user to drive carefully and stay patient on the roads this long weekend, and every other day of the year. Many Kiwis will be making the most of the King’s Birthday weekend and we want everyone travelling ... More >>
Aladdin's Cave of stolen goods found in Sunnynook search
Thursday, 1 June 2023, 1:41 pm | New Zealand Police
Waitematā Police have uncovered an Aladdin’s Cave of stolen property at a search warrant in Sunnynook on Wednesday. Stolen tools, drugs, cash and a firearm were recovered at the address yesterday by the Waitematā East Tactical Crime Unit. A 38-year-old ... More >>
Sixty-two new cops for the front line
Thursday, 1 June 2023, 12:11 pm | New Zealand Police
This morning 62 new officers celebrated their success with whānau and friends at the 366 Police wing graduation at the Te Rauparaha Arena in Porirua. Attending the ceremony was Commissioner Andrew Coster; Prime Minister, Right Honourable Chris Hipkins; ... More >>
Operation Lavender: Arrest Made Over Young Man’s Death
Thursday, 1 June 2023, 11:27 am | New Zealand Police
Police have made an arrest in connection with a young man’s death, which sparked a wider investigation into an alleged methamphetamine importation operation. Twenty-one-year-old Aiden Sagala died on 7 March 2023 in Auckland City Hospital. Aiden had innocently ... More >>
Police Acknowledge IPCA Findings
Thursday, 1 June 2023, 10:55 am | New Zealand Police
Police acknowledge the IPCA’s findings into an incident in Whanganui, in which a Police dog was used to effect an arrest. The IPCA found Police were justified in deploying the dog against a man who was threatening Police, but unjustified deploying ... More >>
Southwestern Motorway Reopens - Counties Manukau
Wednesday, 31 May 2023, 5:36 pm | New Zealand Police
The Southwestern motorway near Hillsborough has reopened, after an incident on an overbridge was resolved safely. Police would like to thank motorists who were impacted by the closure, for their patience and cooperation. More >>
Fatal Crash - Botany
Wednesday, 31 May 2023, 5:29 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a crash in Botany this afternoon. Emergency services responded to reports of the two-vehicle crash, near the intersection of Botany Road and Golfland Drive, at 2.42pm. Sadly, one person died at the scene. A second person ... More >>
Lanes Blocked – Southwestern Motorway, Near Hillsborough - Auckland City
Wednesday, 31 May 2023, 5:10 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are advising motorists a section of the Southwestern motorway, near Hillsborough, is currently blocked while emergency services respond to an incident. Both northbound and southbound lanes are currently blocked. We ask motorists to avoid the area where ... More >>
Have You Seen Gerred?
Wednesday, 31 May 2023, 3:50 pm | New Zealand Police
<img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2305/cc0fd4ca5bf6ce117e6d.jpeg" width="720" height="540"> Police are appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 14-year-old Gerred who has been reported as missing. ... More >>
Serious Crash - Botany
Wednesday, 31 May 2023, 3:43 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are in attendance at a serious crash in Botany. The crash, on Botany Road, occurred around 2.52pm. Initial indications suggest there are critical injuries. Motorists are advised to avoid the area. Road closures currently include the following: ... More >>
Update – one person in custody following firearms incident
Wednesday, 31 May 2023, 1:23 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has been taken into custody following a firearms related incident at an address on Heriot Row, Dunedin this morning. About 10.10am, Police were called after reports of a possible firearm being presented at a person. Armed police responded ... More >>
Police seek information following burglary, Linwood
Wednesday, 31 May 2023, 1:15 pm | New Zealand Police
Christchurch Police are appealing for information following a burglary that occurred on Stanmore Road, Linwood. On Sunday 14 May, Police were called after an ATM and a large sum of money were stolen. The incident is believed to have occurred between ... More >>
Newtown Fire - Update
Wednesday, 31 May 2023, 12:13 pm | New Zealand Police
Everyone Police knows to have been resident in Loafers Lodge, Newtown at the time of the fire on May 16 has now been accounted for, and this number sits at 99. As stated on Saturday, Police can confirm the total number of deceased is five. The ... More >>
Firearms Incident, Dunedin
Wednesday, 31 May 2023, 11:23 am | New Zealand Police
About 10.10am, Police received a report of a potential firearms incident at an address on Heriot Row, Dunedin. As a precaution, armed police are responding and the area has been cordoned off. There are no reports of injuries. Enquiries to establish the ... More >>
