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Whanganui man arrested following family harm-related incident
Saturday, 22 April 2023, 5:14 am | New Zealand Police
21 April Whanganui Police have this evening arrested a 43-year-old man, following a family harm-related incident in the Parikino area this morning. Police were called to the Parikino area at 10.40am today, after reports of a family harm-related assault. ... More >>
Missing man located deceased
Friday, 21 April 2023, 6:57 pm | New Zealand Police
A man reported missing in Wellington this week has been located deceased. He was found by search teams in Wellington Harbour late this afternoon. Police extend our sympathies to his family and loved ones at this difficult time. The matter will be ... More >>
Waikato Police arrest 10 in relation to recent burglaries
Friday, 21 April 2023, 6:57 pm | New Zealand Police
North Waikato Police have arrested and charged 10 people for separate burglaries over the last fortnight. More >>
Eastern District crime data following Cyclone Gabrielle
Friday, 21 April 2023, 1:16 pm | New Zealand Police
Eastern District Commander Superintendent Jeanette Park has today released data which shows crime largely returned to normal levels within a week after Cyclone Gabrielle hit. Police deployed an extra 145 staff to the district* to support the initial response, ... More >>
Arrests made in Raumanga homicide investigation
Friday, 21 April 2023, 6:13 am | New Zealand Police
20 April Four men have been arrested in the ongoing homicide investigation into the murder of Shayden Perkinson in Raumanga. Detective Inspector Dene Begbie says Police located the men at an address in South Auckland this afternoon. "Two ... More >>
Motorists Reminded To Take Care This Anzac
Thursday, 20 April 2023, 9:43 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to National Road Policing Centre Director Superintendent Steve Greally. Many people will be looking forward to an extended weekend this Anzac. But before you start your journey, please remember to wear your seatbelt, don’t drive under ... More >>
Serious crash, Whataroa - Tasman
Thursday, 20 April 2023, 7:22 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 6, Whataroa. The crash was reported about 3.15pm. One person has been airlifted to hospital in a serious condition. The road will be closed for several hours while emergency ... More >>
Gas leak - Marua Road, Mt Wellington - Auckland City
Thursday, 20 April 2023, 4:29 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are advising that a section of Marua Road in Mt Wellington is closed due to a gas leak. Fire and Emergency staff are at the scene, with Police assisting with road closures. Marua Road is currently closed between the intersections with Lunn ... More >>
Police Arrest Two In Relation To Methamphetamine Distribution
Thursday, 20 April 2023, 2:44 pm | New Zealand Police
The Taranaki Organised Crime Squad arrested two men on April 18 following the execution of a number of search warrants in relation to Operation Seconds in New Plymouth. Operation Seconds is an investigation into the supply of methamphetamine in the Taranaki ... More >>
Charges following protest, Adelaide Road
Thursday, 20 April 2023, 1:09 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have arrested five people following protest action on Adelaide Road near the Basin Reserve this morning. They occupied the road about 8.05am, and the road had been cleared by 8.45am. Those arrested are three women, aged 56, 63 and 72, and ... More >>
IPCA Finds Police Served The Public Well Overall During 2022 Parliament Protest
Thursday, 20 April 2023, 10:01 am | New Zealand Police
Police has today welcomed the release of the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) review into the Police management of the protest and occupation of Parliament grounds in 2022. The review took a comprehensive look into Police’s management ... More >>
Road Cleared, Adelaide Road Near Basin Reserve - Wellington
Thursday, 20 April 2023, 8:45 am | New Zealand Police
Adelaide Road near the Basin Reserve has re-opened following protest action this morning. Five people are assisting Police with their enquiries and charges are being considered. Police wish to thank motorists for their patience while the issue was ... More >>
Road Blocked By Protest Action – Adelaide Road, Basin Reserve, Wellington
Thursday, 20 April 2023, 8:11 am | New Zealand Police
Motorists travelling through Adelaide Road towards Wellington City via the Basin Reserve are asked to use alternative routes, while Police respond to a protest blocking the intersection. Police advise motorists to avoid the area and expect delays. More >>
Appeal for information in Rangiora Homicide
Thursday, 20 April 2023, 5:18 am | New Zealand Police
19 April Inspector Joel Syme: Police investigating the death of a man in Rangiora are seeking sightings of a vehicle. The man was located deceased at a Tyler Street address on Monday evening. A vehicle, similar to the one pictured, is ... More >>
Joint Police And Customs Investigation Disrupts Gang’s Importation Operation; Seven Arrested And Methamphetamine Seized
Wednesday, 19 April 2023, 7:00 pm | New Zealand Police
An illegal operation has been shut down by a joint investigation targeting logistics sector insiders allegedly working with the Killer Beez gang to import drugs into the country. Seven arrests have been made as warrants were executed across the Auckland ... More >>
Arrest Made - Cambridge Burglaries And Theft
Wednesday, 19 April 2023, 6:25 pm | New Zealand Police
Cambridge Sergeant Benjamin Joll: A 33-year-old Cambridge man is before the courts on burglary and theft charges following a series of incidents in the town. He was arrested Thursday 13 April after local Police executed two search warrants at two ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Hawera - Central
Wednesday, 19 April 2023, 6:15 pm | New Zealand Police
19 April One person has died following the crash on State Highway 3/Waihi Road in Hawera. The crash involving two vehicles happened around 4:15pm. The circumstances of the crash remain under investigation. More >>
Raumanga homicide: Name release, enquiries ongoing
Wednesday, 19 April 2023, 3:53 pm | New Zealand Police
Northland District Crime Manager Detective Inspector Dene Begbie: Police are continuing to make positive progress into the homicide investigation in Raumanga, after a man died in the evening of Saturday 15 April. Police can now formally release the name ... More >>
Significant Commercial Drug Operation Interrupted: 21 Firearms Recovered, Arrests Made
Wednesday, 19 April 2023, 12:06 pm | New Zealand Police
A significant Police operation has dealt a blow to a Central Otago-based syndicate accused of both producing commercial-scale quantities of cannabis in south Westland, and bringing methamphetamine into Cromwell. Three people face 28 charges following ... More >>
New Zealand Police Statement On End-to-End Encryption
Wednesday, 19 April 2023, 11:59 am | New Zealand Police
New Zealand Police, as part of the Virtual Global Taskforce (VGT), is today releasing a joint statement highlighting the devastating impact End-to-End Encryption may have on the ability to identify sex offenders online and protect children. The Virtual ... More >>
