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Police Disturb Retail Offenders, Arrest The Entire Group
Wednesday, 31 May 2023, 10:49 am | New Zealand Police
Seven people were swiftly arrested following two burglaries on the North Shore overnight. The first incident occurred at around 3.15am, when the group broke into a supermarket in Long Bay. Waitematā East Area Commander, Inspector Stefan Sagar says the offenders ... More >>
Fatal Crash - Kaingaroa, Far North
Tuesday, 30 May 2023, 6:50 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm two people have died following a fatal crash in Kaingaroa in the Far North this afternoon. Police responded to the crash, on Pukewhai Rd, around 12.30pm. Sadly, one person received critical injuries and died at the scene. A second ... More >>
Four In Custody Following Burglary, Havelock North
Tuesday, 30 May 2023, 4:12 pm | New Zealand Police
About 2.10am, Police were called to a commercial premises after a group of people were sighted breaking into the premises. More >>
Information Sought Following Assault, Napier
Monday, 29 May 2023, 8:03 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Glen Yule, Eastern District Organised Crime Unit: Napier Police are appealing for information following an assault on Saturday 27 May. Police were called at about 10.30pm after three people were allegedly assaulted outside an event on Todd Street. ... More >>
Information Sought Following Aggravated Burglary, Oamaru
Monday, 29 May 2023, 6:31 pm | New Zealand Police
Constable Cory Anderson: Oamaru Police are investigating an aggravated burglary last night and are asking for anyone with information to come forward. At around 9pm, Police responded to a burglary at a residential address on Bulleid Road, Deborah. ... More >>
Three Men Arrested As Part Of Christchurch Drug Operation
Monday, 29 May 2023, 3:47 pm | New Zealand Police
Christchurch Police have arrested three men as part of Operation Munich, an operation focused on disrupting the importation and sale of illicit drugs in our community. The investigation, led by the National Organised Crime Group (NOCG), resulted in ... More >>
Fatal Crash – East Tamaki Heights
Monday, 29 May 2023, 12:20 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a fatal crash in East Tamaki Heights this morning. Police responded to the crash, on Kilkenny Drive, around 10.40am. Sadly one person received critical injuries and has since died at the scene. We extend our condolences ... More >>
Fleeing driver framework in place
Monday, 29 May 2023, 10:46 am | New Zealand Police
Police Commissioner Andrew Coster says Police’s refreshed fleeing driver policy, which comes into effect today, strikes a balance between the safety of all road users and ensuring offenders are held to account. Since the last policy change in December ... More >>
Two Arrests Following Hamilton Burglary
Sunday, 28 May 2023, 3:42 pm | New Zealand Police
Waikato Police have arrested two youths following a burglary in Hamilton in the early hours of this morning. At around 4.20am a commercial premises on Killarney Road was broken into and vape products were stolen. A vehicle used to gain entry ... More >>
Operation Elusive: 43-year-old Hutt Valley Man Arrested As Part Of Significant Methamphetamine Operation
Sunday, 28 May 2023, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Police
A 43-year-old Hutt Valley Man Was Arrested This Week In Relation To Operation Elusive, A National Organised Crime Group (NOCG) Investigation Into A Large-scale Methamphetamine Supply Business Operating Across The Lower North Island. The Man’s Vehicle Was ... More >>
Update – Newtown Fire, Saturday 27 May
Saturday, 27 May 2023, 3:03 pm | New Zealand Police
Inspector Dion Bennett, Acting Wellington District Commander: As a result of the detailed, methodical search, Police can confirm the total number of victims in the Loafers Lodge, Newtown fire on 16 May is five. Police has already released their ... More >>
Fatal Fleeing Driver Crash, Dunedin
Saturday, 27 May 2023, 2:30 pm | New Zealand Police
A man has died following a fleeing driver event after a commercial burglary in Dunedin overnight. Around 1:25am, Police were called to a liquor store in Hillside Street to reports of a burglary. Attending Police arrived, and located a vehicle of interest ... More >>
Fatal Crash, State Highway 1, Ward
Friday, 26 May 2023, 10:43 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm a person has died following a crash between a car and motorbike near Ward this evening. The crash was reported about 6pm, on State Highway 1, between Wests and Ure roads. Sadly, one person died at the scene. Five other people suffered ... More >>
Man Arrested Following Christchurch Assault
Friday, 26 May 2023, 10:31 pm | New Zealand Police
A man has been arrested and charged after an alleged one-punch assault in Christchurch last night that has left a man in a critical condition. Police were called about 11.45pm to an Ilam Road premises following a report of an assault. The victim was ... More >>
Serious Crash, State Highway 1, Ward
Friday, 26 May 2023, 10:24 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are responding to a serious crash between a car and motorbike, which has closed State Highway 1 at Ward. The crash was reported about 6pm, between Wests and Ure roads. The Serious Crash Unit has been notified and traffic management is being ... More >>
Oh Baby! Police Assist In A Very Special Delivery
Friday, 26 May 2023, 6:04 pm | New Zealand Police
A quick-thinking Police officer has helped a couple get to hospital for the arrival of their first child, despite gridlock traffic nearly forcing a motorway birth. Constable Shaw was returning to Orewa Station via the Northern Motorway yesterday afternoon ... More >>
Arrests Made In West Auckland As Part Of Operation Cobalt
Friday, 26 May 2023, 4:02 pm | New Zealand Police
Five people have been put before the Court following four search warrants carried out in the West Auckland area yesterday and this morning. Acting Detective Inspector Tim Williams, Waitematā CIB says the warrants were executed by Operation Cobalt ... More >>
Witnesses Sought Following Serious Crashes In Northland
Friday, 26 May 2023, 3:23 pm | New Zealand Police
Investigations into a number of serious crashes in the Far North are underway, and Police are asking for the public’s help. Police are seeking witnesses following four serious crashes in Northland between 19 – 25 May. The first crash happened ... More >>
Police acknowledge the sentencing for baby Arapera's murder
Friday, 26 May 2023, 11:12 am | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector Warrick Adkin, Counties Manukau CIB: Police acknowledge the sentencing of Tyson Brown in the Auckland High Court for the murder of 2-year-old Arapera Fia. Children are amongst some of the most vulnerable people in our community, ... More >>
Arrests after series of burglaries at Papakura school
Friday, 26 May 2023, 10:41 am | New Zealand Police
Police have arrested a man for a series of burglaries at Papakura High School in the past six months. The Counties Manukau South Tactical Crime Unit has been investigating several burglaries between December 2022 and May 2023. Detective Sergeant Allan Nixon ... More >>
