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Police make arrest following shooting in Manukau
Thursday, 15 June 2023, 1:11 pm | New Zealand Police
Acting Detective Inspector Michael Hayward, Counties Manukau CIB: Police have arrested a person following a shooting at a property on Jack Conway Avenue in Manukau on Sunday night. Emergency services responded to reports of a possible shooting at 6.05pm, ... More >>
Firearms seized in Ōpōtiki
Thursday, 15 June 2023, 11:56 am | New Zealand Police
Eastern Bay of Plenty Area Commander, Acting Inspector Tristan Murray: Police conducted a successful operation in Ōpōtiki last night that focussed on disrupting unlawful gang behaviour. Police seized three firearms and six offensive weapons. Eight gang-related ... More >>
Update – Ōpōtiki Homicide Investigation
Thursday, 15 June 2023, 11:53 am | New Zealand Police
Police are in a position to release further details about the ongoing homicide investigation into the death of Steven Taiatini. The burnt-out vehicle located on Waitohe Valley Road has been identified as a silver Holden Colorado 4x4. The investigation team ... More >>
Police, Customs, Alongside International Partners, Intercept Millions Worth Of Methamphetamine At The Border
Thursday, 15 June 2023, 11:45 am | New Zealand Police
A multi-million dollar international drug operation has been upended with New Zealand, Australian, and Canadian authorities working together to uncover an elaborate scheme to import methamphetamine hidden in maple syrup. In January, the shipment of maple ... More >>
Police accept IPCA findings
Thursday, 15 June 2023, 11:14 am | New Zealand Police
Police acknowledge and accept the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority into unjustified use of a Police dog in Foxton last year. The incident on 4 October saw a vehicle fleeing Police which contained two people, Ms X and Mr Y. While the ... More >>
Woman Charged In Relation To Death Of Richard Leman
Thursday, 15 June 2023, 9:43 am | New Zealand Police
A 38-year-old woman has been arrested and charged in relation to the murder of Richard Leman. She is due to appear in the Nelson District Court today and has been charged with accessory after the fact to murder. This is the second arrest in relation to ... More >>
Serious crash, Tuakau - Counties Manukau
Wednesday, 14 June 2023, 7:18 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are attending a serious crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian on Whangarata Road, Tuakau. Police were called about 5.45pm. One person is reported to be in a critical condition. The road is closed, with diversions in place, and ... More >>
Police investigating shots fired in Whakatāne, presence to remain across Ōpōtiki and wider region
Wednesday, 14 June 2023, 6:03 pm | New Zealand Police
Bay of Plenty District Commander, Superintendent Tim Anderson: Police are investigating reports of a number of shots being fired towards a vehicle in Whakatāne this afternoon near an area known as the hub. The reports came through just after 4pm. At this stage, ... More >>
Arrests Following Southland Operation
Wednesday, 14 June 2023, 6:02 pm | New Zealand Police
Months of investigative work has led to the arrest of more than 10 people with known gang links in Southland, for offences as serious as attempted murder. This week sees the termination of Operation Pakari, an investigation which began last year into ... More >>
Motorists reminded to take extra care this Winter
Wednesday, 14 June 2023, 5:26 pm | New Zealand Police
Road Policing Supervisor Bay of Plenty, Sergeant Russell Owen: Bay of Plenty Police are urging motorists to take extra care on our roads as we head into the winter months. With temperatures dropping we are seeing an increase in ice on our roads, low visibility, ... More >>
Significant Police presence during and following tangi
Wednesday, 14 June 2023, 1:36 pm | New Zealand Police
Eastern Bay of Plenty Area Commander, Acting Inspector Tristan Murray: Police are continuing to maintain a high presence and acting on unlawful behaviour as the tangi for Steven Taiatini gets under way. Police are out in large numbers stopping vehicles ... More >>
Eagle eyes in Mt Eden
Wednesday, 14 June 2023, 11:04 am | New Zealand Police
One man is facing charges after Police located a stolen vehicle in Mt Eden on Tuesday afternoon. The Police helicopter, Eagle, had been patrolling and identified a vehicle with stolen plates in the area at around 2.19pm. Auckland City West Area Commander, ... More >>
Serious Crash, Allanton-Waihola Road, Henley - Southern
Tuesday, 13 June 2023, 6:16 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a two-vehicle collision on Allanton-Waihola Road. The crash was reported around 5:15pm. Initial indications suggest two people are seriously injured. The Serious Crash Unit have been advised. Motorists are asked ... More >>
Serious Crash, Rangitata Highway, Rangitata - Canterbury
Tuesday, 13 June 2023, 5:04 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a three vehicle collision at the intersection of Clogstoun Street and Orari-Rangitata Highway. The crash was reported around 3:30pm. Initial indications suggest one person is seriously injured. The Serious Crash Unit ... More >>
Young People Caught After Dairy Robbery And Thefts From Cars In Levin
Tuesday, 13 June 2023, 4:15 pm | New Zealand Police
Inspector Ross Grantham, Area Commander Manawatu Two young people have been arrested after an aggravated robbery in Levin this morning, Tuesday 13 June. At about 7.15am, two young people entered a dairy on Winchester Street Levin on foot. They approached ... More >>
Arrest following escaped custody incident, Lower Hutt
Tuesday, 13 June 2023, 1:22 pm | New Zealand Police
Senior Sergeant Nigel Bullock Wellington District Command Centre A 45-year-old man has been arrested after fleeing police in Lower Hutt this morning. Shortly before 3.20am Police signalled for a vehicle to stop on Naenae Road. The male passenger ... More >>
Environment And Response Report 2021 Released Today
Tuesday, 13 June 2023, 11:05 am | New Zealand Police
Use of force by New Zealand Police remains low, despite an increasingly challenging environment and increased tendency for violence towards Police officers. The Environment and Response Annual Report 2021, released today, replaces the previously publicly ... More >>
Auckland City Police Make Multiple Arrests After Millions Lost Through Online Scams
Tuesday, 13 June 2023, 10:52 am | New Zealand Police
The Auckland City Financial Crime Unit are making arrests as investigations continue into reports of a scam type involving term deposits, duping victims out of millions of dollars. This month a third significant arrest has been made for Money Laundering. ... More >>
Southern Road Policing Operation Working To Keep Our Roads Safe
Tuesday, 13 June 2023, 9:31 am | New Zealand Police
Southern Police conducted 1,350 breath tests this weekend as part of an ongoing operation to disrupt illegal road-user behaviour. Checkpoints were in place on Friday and Saturday across the Otago and Southland area. Dunedin Police processed 15 drivers ... More >>
Ōpōtiki Homicide
Monday, 12 June 2023, 3:11 pm | New Zealand Police
Police investigating the death of Steven Taiatini continues today, with the support of investigative staff from across the country. Mr Taiatini died following an incident on Saint John Street in Ōpōtiki on 9 June. Police recognise the concern the public ... More >>
