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Taranaki Police Locate Seven Youths Responsible For Car Thefts And Assaults
Tuesday, 23 May 2023, 2:46 pm | New Zealand Police
Taranaki police have arrested seven juveniles, aged between 13 and 17-years-old who are believed to have had a role in a series of unlawful takings, assaults, thefts, and multiple driving offences in Stratford. A stolen Toyota motor vehicle was sighted ... More >>
Thieves target Auckland icon
Tuesday, 23 May 2023, 12:42 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are asking for the public’s help following a burglary at one of Auckland’s astronomical icons. An investigation is underway after thieves stole sheets of copper from the dome of the Zeiss telescope at the Stardome Observatory and Planetarium ... More >>
Have you seen Troy Holland?
Tuesday, 23 May 2023, 12:40 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing to the public for assistance to locate 42-year-old Troy Holland, who has multiple warrants to arrest for several incidents of theft across Tāmaki Makaurau. Holland is understood to have ties across Waitematā and is actively avoiding ... More >>
Two men charged following serious assault, Hillsborough
Tuesday, 23 May 2023, 12:17 pm | New Zealand Police
Two men have been charged and are now before the Court following a serious assault in Hillsborough last month. Around 6.30am on Thursday 19 April, a member of the public located an unconscious male in a reserve on Orpheus Drive. Upon Police arrival, the ... More >>
Homicide Investigation Launched, Whakatane
Tuesday, 23 May 2023, 10:45 am | New Zealand Police
A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of a man in hospital on 21 May. 57-year-old George Maaka of Whakatane was found with serious injuries in a car park on Garaway Street, Whakatane, in the early hours of the morning, Thursday ... More >>
Newtown Fire - Update Monday 22 May
Monday, 22 May 2023, 6:29 pm | New Zealand Police
Inspector Dion Bennett, Acting Wellington District Commander: The scene examination has continued today at Loafers Lodge, Newtown, and progess continues to be made. No further significant discoveries have been made at the building today. It is expected ... More >>
Cambridge Police Arrest Eight People Following A Series Of Dishonesty Crimes
Monday, 22 May 2023, 2:16 pm | New Zealand Police
Eight people have been arrested and charged in relation to a series of burglaries and thefts in Cambridge recently. Since the beginning of May, Cambridge has experienced an increase in this type of offending. As the result of a thorough investigation, ... More >>
Workplace Death - Christchurch
Monday, 22 May 2023, 12:33 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services were called to the scene of a workplace incident at Hagley Park this morning. Sadly, one person died at the scene. Police were notified just after 9.50am. The matter has been referred to WorkSafe and the Coroner. No further information ... More >>
Appeal For Information - Burglary, Rangiora
Monday, 22 May 2023, 12:14 pm | New Zealand Police
North Canterbury Police have identified two young people in relation to a burglary at a Rangiora store earlier this month, however are appealing for information on two further offenders. Police were called about 4.35am on Wednesday 17 May after ... More >>
Police Arrest Three Teens Following Aggravated Robbery
Sunday, 21 May 2023, 5:37 pm | New Zealand Police
Waitematā West CIB Detective Senior Sergeant Megan Goldie: Waitematā and Auckland City Police have arrested three juveniles, aged 14, 15, and 16, who are believed to have had a role in a series of aggravated robberies. Police executed a search ... More >>
Newtown Fire - Sunday Update
Sunday, 21 May 2023, 5:20 pm | New Zealand Police
Inspector Dion Bennett, Acting Wellington District Commander: Progress is slow but ongoing today in the scene examination of the fire at Loafers Lodge, Newtown. Overnight weather has meant extra checks have been needed to ensure the safety of the building ... More >>
Incident – Memorial Park, Tauranga
Sunday, 21 May 2023, 5:01 pm | New Zealand Police
Police responded to an incident at Memorial Park in Tauranga today. At 9.50am a report was received of a drowning incident. Emergency services responded and a child was located unresponsive. CPR was commenced, but sadly the child was unable to be ... More >>
Drive To The Conditions If You Must Travel - Central
Sunday, 21 May 2023, 4:59 pm | New Zealand Police
Central District Police are responding to a number of weather-related callouts, and are warning motorists to slow down. A number of vehicles have lost traction in floodwater on State Highway 1 at Taihape, and slips continue to be reported across ... More >>
Fatal Collision, Southern Motorway, Ōtara - Counties Manukau
Sunday, 21 May 2023, 4:57 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are attending a serious crash on the Southern Motorway at Ōtara. About 3.50am, a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in the northbound lanes, near the Te Irirangi Overbridge. The person died at the scene. The Serious Crash Unit is investigating ... More >>
Slips, Flooding Affecting Roads, Motorists Urged To Take Care - Central
Sunday, 21 May 2023, 4:56 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists in Central District are asked to delay travel if possible, with weather-related incidents affecting roads in the region. Flooding and slips have been reported on a number of roads, and State Highway 3 is closed between Warrengate Road and Whanganui. ... More >>
Road Open Following Fatal Crash, Kawakawa - Northland
Saturday, 20 May 2023, 10:24 pm | New Zealand Police
Paihia Road (SH11) has now reopened after the earlier fatal crash. Police thank motorists for their patience. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. More >>
Update - Serious Crash, Kawakawa
Saturday, 20 May 2023, 9:41 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following the serious crash on Paihia Road (SH11), Kawakawa, about 4.40pm. The road remains closed while the Serious Crash Unit examines the scene. Please continue to avoid the area. More >>
Serious Crash, Kawakawa - Northland
Saturday, 20 May 2023, 5:21 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are currently attending a serious two-vehicle crash on Paihia Road (SH11), Kawakawa, near the bottom of Lemans Hill. Police were called about 4.40pm. One person is currently reported to be in critical condition. The road is closed, ... More >>
Update: Homicide Investigation, Palmerston North
Saturday, 20 May 2023, 4:46 pm | New Zealand Police
19 May Detective Inspector Craig Sheridan, District Manager Criminal Investigations: Police have completed the scene examination at a Dahlia Street property in Palmerston North after four days at the scene. The investigation team is working to piece together ... More >>
Newtown Fire - Fifth Victim Recovered
Saturday, 20 May 2023, 3:58 pm | New Zealand Police
Inspector Dion Bennett, Acting Wellington District Commander: Police have today recovered the fifth victim located at Loafers Lodge in Newtown following this week’s fire. As with the bodies of four other victims already recovered, the detailed process ... More >>
