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Road Closed, State Highway 1, Whakapapa
Tuesday, 27 June 2023, 2:45 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are currently responding to a two vehicle collision on State Highway 1 near Puhipuhi Rd. The crash was reported just after 2pm. Initial reports suggest multiple people have been injured. Motorists are advised to avoid the area ... More >>
Kerikeri Police Uncover Prehistoric Find Amongst Cars, Cash, And Cannabis
Tuesday, 27 June 2023, 1:45 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have made a larger-than-life discovery and reunited a local business with their prized companions following a number of search warrants this month. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2306/bbbec7333e4c92cfe1d1.jpeg" ... More >>
Police Acknowledge IPCA’s Findings On Death In Custody
Tuesday, 27 June 2023, 10:06 am | New Zealand Police
Police acknowledge the findings of an Independent Police Conduct Authority report into the death of Jaye Taueli while in Police custody in August 2021. Firstly, Police would again like to extend our sincere condolences to Mr Taueli’s family and friends. ... More >>
Group Arrested At CBD Construction Site
Tuesday, 27 June 2023, 9:35 am | New Zealand Police
Police disrupted a group vandalising part of a construction site in central Auckland over the weekend. Acting Auckland Central Area Commander, Inspector Dave Christoffersen, says frontline staff responded to the site in midtown on Queen Street. “The group ... More >>
UPDATE – Mount Maunganui Crash - Bay Of Plenty
Monday, 26 June 2023, 11:05 pm | New Zealand Police
A person has been taken into custody after a fleeing driver incident in Mount Maunganui this evening. Shortly after 7.30pm, Police received a report of a stolen vehicle driving dangerously near Ngatai Road. Police sighted the vehicle in the Mount Maunganui ... More >>
Road Closed - Mount Maunganui - Bay Of Plenty
Monday, 26 June 2023, 10:07 pm | New Zealand Police
Ocean Beach Road, Marine Parade, and Tweed Street in Mount Maunganui are closed following a crash. Power lines are reported to be down across the roads. Motorists will not be able to pass through the area until the scene has been cleared. One person ... More >>
UPDATE - Second Arrest In Korrey Whyman Homicide
Monday, 26 June 2023, 10:04 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector Lindsay Pilbrow: A second person has been arrested for the murder of a woman in the Bay of Plenty in September 2022. Korrey Whyman was shot inside a vehicle as it travelled on State Highway 33 towards Mourea on the morning of 25 ... More >>
Update – Investigation Into Carterton Homicide Continues
Monday, 26 June 2023, 10:00 pm | New Zealand Police
Area Commander, Inspector Scott Miller: Police have arrested a man on charges of assault, as enquiries continue into the Carterton homicide investigation. Police were called to Te Kopi Road at around 9am on Sunday after a man was located deceased ... More >>
Information Sought - Man Found Injured, SH2, Greytown
Monday, 26 June 2023, 5:45 am | New Zealand Police
Police are asking for the public's help after a man was found injured on SH2 early this morning. Police were called to SH2 between North Street and Ahikōuka Road around 7am. The man was transported to hospital and remains there in a stable condition. ... More >>
Homicide Investigation Launched, Carterton
Sunday, 25 June 2023, 4:17 pm | New Zealand Police
A homicide investigation is underway in Te Whiti, Carterton following a man’s death this morning. Police were called to Te Kopi Road at around 9am after a man was located deceased outside an address. A scene guard is in place and the road is ... More >>
Delays Following Crash, Ngongotahā - Bay Of Plenty
Sunday, 25 June 2023, 4:15 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are currently responding to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Central Road and State highway 36, Ngongotahā. The crash was reported about 11.40am. Initial reports suggest two people are in a serious condition. Motorists are advised ... More >>
Unexplained Death, Carterton
Sunday, 25 June 2023, 4:10 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are making enquiries after a sudden death on Te Kopi Road, Te Whiti this morning. About 9am, Police were called after a man was located deceased outside an address. An investigation into the circumstances of the death is underway and at ... More >>
Appeal For Sightings Of Missing Palmerston North Woman
Sunday, 25 June 2023, 4:09 pm | New Zealand Police
Palmerston North Police are appealing for sightings of Paula Justine Harris, who has been reported missing. Paula, aged 49, was last seen at about 9.30pm on Thursday 22 June, and there are concerns for her welfare. Her vehicle was located in the suburb ... More >>
Hamilton Police Arrest Three Youths For Aggravated Robberies
Sunday, 25 June 2023, 4:09 pm | New Zealand Police
Hamilton Police have arrested three youths in relation to three aggravated robberies in the city last night. At 6.05pm, Police received a report that a group of youths in a maroon car had threatened a teenage male in Pukete, and stolen his cellphone ... More >>
Sudden Death - Auckland City
Sunday, 25 June 2023, 4:08 pm | New Zealand Police
At 5.45pm yesterday (Saturday 24 June), Police were called to reports of a van parked in the middle of the intersection of Mt Albert Road and Dominion Road. Callers also advised that a man was walking on the road and had been attempting to open the doors ... More >>
Road Closed After Man Found Injured, SH2, Ahikōuka
Sunday, 25 June 2023, 9:00 am | New Zealand Police
State Highway 2 between North Street and Ahikōuka Road has been closed while emergency services attend an incident. Police were called to State Highway 2 at around 7am after a man was found injured. The man has been airlifted to hospital in a critical ... More >>
Body Located Following Water-related Incident, Orewa
Sunday, 25 June 2023, 8:59 am | New Zealand Police
A man has been located deceased following a water-related incident at Orewa Beach. Police were called at around 2.30pm yesterday after a man in a dingy was reported overdue from his trip. At around 11.45pm, the body of the man was located on the ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Kinleith
Saturday, 24 June 2023, 3:06 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a serious single-vehicle crash in Kinleith last night. Police were called to Smythe Road about 7.50pm. Sadly, one person died at the scene. One other person was airlifted to hospital in a serious condition. Enquiries into ... More >>
Firearms Registry To Stop Criminals And Gangs Getting Guns
Saturday, 24 June 2023, 3:02 pm | New Zealand Police
With law-abiding firearms licence holders filling in the new digital Firearms Registry, it will make it much harder for gangs and criminals to acquire guns, says Police. Police Commissioner Andrew Coster says the Firearms Registry launched today [Sat ... More >>
Operation Cobalt Search Warrants Result In Arrest, Bikes Impounded And Drugs Located
Friday, 23 June 2023, 5:13 pm | New Zealand Police
Police made an arrest, impounded bikes and located numerous items of interest during Operation Cobalt enforcement action against the Head Hunters this morning. Search warrants got underway in darkness this morning at properties on View Road and Cranwell ... More >>
