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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 >>
Treasure trove of stolen tools uncovered in Massey
Monday, 12 June 2023, 1:26 pm | New Zealand Police
Auckland City Police uncovered a treasure trove of stolen tools at a search warrant in Massey yesterday. Stolen tools, methamphetamine paraphernalia and a weapon were recovered at the address yesterday by the Avondale Tactical Crime Unit. Two men, ... More >>
Aggravated Robbery, Lower Hutt
Monday, 12 June 2023, 12:34 pm | New Zealand Police
Hutt Valley Police are appealing for information following an aggravated robbery in Naenae on Sunday. At around 9.30pm a man entered the Naenae Hotel and presented a weapon at bar staff. The man threatened staff and demanded money, before exiting ... More >>
Sixteen too many: Drink drivers stopped
Monday, 12 June 2023, 11:15 am | New Zealand Police
Tasman Road Policing Manager Hamish Chapman: Police are disappointed after a Tasman Road Policing operation in Nelson identified 16 people drink driving. Ten checkpoints were conducted over the course of last week with 1,170 vehicles stopped and breath ... More >>
Name release and update, Ōpōtiki homicide
Sunday, 11 June 2023, 7:58 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector Lew Warner: Police are now in a position to name the man who was killed on Saint John Street in Ōpōtiki on Friday night. He was Steven Rota Taiatini, 45, of Ōpōtiki. Police are expected to complete the scene examination ... More >>
Police urge caution with TXT scam circulating
Sunday, 11 June 2023, 7:55 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are aware of a new TXT scam campaign circulating that references NZ Police. The TXT will try to get you to click on a link that looks similar to the official NZ Police site but isn’t real. This is a scam and anyone who receives it should ... More >>
Firearms Incidents, Otara
Sunday, 11 June 2023, 7:53 pm | New Zealand Police
Acting Detective Inspector Michael Hayward, Counties Manakau CIB: Investigations are underway into two firearms incidents over the weekend. Police responded to reports of shots being fired at two residential addresses over the weekend. The incidents ... More >>
Fatal crash, Riverhead - Waitematā
Sunday, 11 June 2023, 7:33 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm one person has died following a single-vehicle crash in Riverhead last night. Police responded to the crash on the Coatesville-Riverhead Highway at around 11pm. One person died at the scene and two other people were transported to ... More >>
Update - Serious crash, Whangārei
Saturday, 10 June 2023, 7:41 pm | New Zealand Police
A man has died following a crash in Whangārei this morning. The crash, at the intersection of Western Hills Drive and Percy Street, was reported to Police at 9.50am. A man involved in the crash was transported to Whangārei Hospital in ... More >>
Name Release - Fatal Crash, Cromwell
Saturday, 10 June 2023, 7:39 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are now in a position to release the name of the person who died in a crash on SH 8B, Cromwell on Friday 2 June. She was Isabel Mary Pairman, 85, of Cromwell . Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this difficult time. Enquiries ... More >>
Homicide Investigation Launched, ŌPōtiki
Saturday, 10 June 2023, 2:16 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector Lew Warner: A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of a man in Ōpōtiki last night. Police were called to a disorder related incident on Saint John Street at about 11.05pm on Friday. A man was located with ... More >>
Serious Crash, Western Hills Drive, Kensignton - Northland
Saturday, 10 June 2023, 2:13 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a two vehicle crash at the intersection of Kensington Drive and Percy Street. The crash was reported around 9:50am. One person has received serious injuries and is being transported to Whangerei hospital. The ... More >>
Witnesses Sought Following Crash, Porirua
Saturday, 10 June 2023, 2:12 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking witnesses to a crash that occurred on Thursday 27 April 2023, opposite Pak’n Save on Parumona Street, Porirua. At around 8.20pm, emergency services were called after a vehicle hit and seriously injured a pedestrian. The driver failed ... More >>
Update - Fatal Crash, State Highway 1, Mata
Friday, 9 June 2023, 10:54 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now advise that one person has died in a crash on State Highway 1 near Mata, south of Whangārei. The crash, involving two cars, was reported to Police at 7.10pm. Two other people were injured in the crash – one critically and one ... More >>
Serious Crash - State Highway 1, Mata - Northland
Friday, 9 June 2023, 10:45 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on State Highway 1 near Mata, south of Whangārei. The crash was reported to Police at 7.10pm. Initial information from the scene is that at least one person is seriously injured. State Highway 1 ... More >>
Serious Crash Involving A Police Vehicle, Central Auckland
Friday, 9 June 2023, 4:58 pm | New Zealand Police
Acting Inspector Greg Brand, Auckland City Road Policing Manager: Two Police staff have been injured in crash in central Auckland this afternoon, while they were responding to an incident. The crash occurred at around 3.20pm at the intersection of Beach ... More >>
RNZPC Independent Advisory Board
Friday, 9 June 2023, 3:26 pm | New Zealand Police
The Royal New Zealand Police College (RNZPC) is the heart of New Zealand Police. It is where our people begin their journey in policing and where they come back to refresh and renew their training and professional development throughout their careers. ... More >>
Arrest Following Fleeing Driver Incident, Christchurch
Friday, 9 June 2023, 2:07 pm | New Zealand Police
A 28-year-old man has been arrested after a fleeing driver incident in Mairehau, Christchurch this morning. Shortly before 9am Police signalled for a vehicle to stop on Cranford Street, due to its manner of driving. The driver fled and Police did ... More >>
Have you seen Michael James Hill?
Friday, 9 June 2023, 1:18 pm | New Zealand Police
Taupō Police are appealing for assistance from the public to locate 49-year-old Michael James Hill. Mr Hill was last seen on Wairakei Drive at about 11.30pm last night (8 June). He was walking north towards the intersection of State Highway 1 ... More >>
Missing Whangārei Man Located Deceased
Friday, 9 June 2023, 11:05 am | New Zealand Police
Police can advise a man previously reported as missing has been located deceased at Parihaka Reserve, Whangārei. The body was discovered by a member of the public on the evening of Thursday 8 June. He has been identified as 48-year-old Veon Smith, ... More >>
