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Serious Crash, Great South Road, Ellerslie - Auckland City
Friday, 9 June 2023, 8:25 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are currently responding to a serious crash on Great South Rd, Ellerslie. Police were called just before 7am following a collision between a car and pedestrian. The pedestrian has been taken to hospital in a critical condition. ... More >>
UPDATE – Shelly Bay Fire, Police Complete Initial Scene Examination
Thursday, 8 June 2023, 5:21 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have completed an initial scene examination at the Shelly Bay Road building which was subject to a fire on Wednesday morning. The scene has today been handed over to council who will clear the building over the coming days. Police are expected ... More >>
Two Youths Arrested Following Cambridge Burglary
Thursday, 8 June 2023, 4:34 pm | New Zealand Police
Waikato Volume Crime Group, Detective Senior Sergeant Terri Wilson: Two youths have been arrested following a burglary in Cambridge on Monday 5 June. About 5.50am, Police were called after reports of burglary at a commercial premises on ... More >>
Police seeking sightings of Shakira Sahib
Thursday, 8 June 2023, 1:31 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing to the public for assistance to locate Sahib, who is wanted to arrest. Sahib is believed to have ties across Tāmaki Makaurau and is actively avoiding Police. We would like to remind the public that anyone harbouring this offender ... More >>
Four Arrested In Ashburton After Youths Flee Christchurch
Thursday, 8 June 2023, 12:47 pm | New Zealand Police
Four youths have been arrested in Ashburton after an aggravated burglary in Christchurch. A Mazda Atenza was used to gain entry, by reversing into the shop front window, to a vape store on Columbo Street around 4:30am on Tuesday [6 June]. The occupants of ... More >>
Investigation Into The Death Of Richard Leman
Thursday, 8 June 2023, 11:25 am | New Zealand Police
Police investigating the death of Richard Leman are now in a position to release further details about his death. We are releasing these details in the hope that we can provide some closure for his family. Mr Leman was located deceased in the ... More >>
UPDATE - Investigation Following Fire, Shelly Bay
Thursday, 8 June 2023, 11:08 am | New Zealand Police
Shelly Bay Road remains closed following the large building fire that broke out early Wednesday morning. Police are continuing the scene examination today. At this time the cause of the fire cannot be determined due to the damage the building suffered. ... More >>
IPCA Find Use Of Force Against Man In Canterbury Justified
Thursday, 8 June 2023, 10:19 am | New Zealand Police
Attributable to Relieving Canterbury District Commander Corrie Parnell Police acknowledge the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) which found that Police were justified in using force when arresting a man in Rolleston in 2021. On ... More >>
UPDATE - Fire, Shelly Bay - Wellington
Wednesday, 7 June 2023, 9:30 pm | New Zealand Police
Shelly Bay Road will remain closed overnight following the large building fire that broke out early Wednesday morning. More >>
Homicide Investigation, Whakatāne, Update
Wednesday, 7 June 2023, 9:23 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Paul Wilson, Eastern Bay of Plenty CIB: Whakatāne Police have arrested two people in connection with the investigation into the death of a man in Whakatāne, Thursday 1 June. The men have been charged with two counts of ... More >>
Police continue to appeal for sightings of Veon Smith
Wednesday, 7 June 2023, 12:06 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are continuing to appeal to the public for assistance in locating 48-year-old Veon Smith. Veon was last seen at his central Whangārei home on Sunday 4 June. As previously advised, Veon’s vehicle was located the same afternoon parked at Mair ... More >>
Hutt-bound Lane Closed, SH58 Haywards Hill - Wellington
Wednesday, 7 June 2023, 8:08 am | New Zealand Police
The Hutt Valley-bound lane of State Highway 58, Haywards Hill is closed near Hugh Duncan Street, following a crash involving three vehicles, reported at 5.40am. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. More >>
Stolen Vehicle Located And Arrests Made
Tuesday, 6 June 2023, 6:44 pm | New Zealand Police
Three youths were located in a stolen vehicle on John Wilson Ocean Drive in Dunedin earlier today. Two of the youths were involved in multiple incidents across the Otago region over the weekend, including three burglaries, two unlawful vehicle takes, ... More >>
Arrests Following Manawatū Search Warrants
Tuesday, 6 June 2023, 6:25 pm | New Zealand Police
Nine men and two women have been arrested following a termination in the Manawatū. On 23 May, the Manawatū Organised Crime Unit executed a number of search warrants in the area. As a result, 11 people have been arrested and charged with a variety ... More >>
Three Arrested After Fleeing Driver Incident In Hawke’s Bay
Tuesday, 6 June 2023, 5:41 pm | New Zealand Police
Acting Senior Sergeant Scott Munro: Three youths aged 14, 15 and 16 have been arrested after a fleeing driver incident across the Hawke’s Bay area this morning. Police received a report of a Toyota vehicle driving erratically in Napier about 7am. The ... More >>
Operation Metallic Red: Police Operation Sees Arrests And Bikes Impounded
Tuesday, 6 June 2023, 5:39 pm | New Zealand Police
Police made numerous arrests and impounded vehicles as a result of an operation targeting illegal dirt bike activity during the long weekend. Across Sunday and Monday, five arrests were made along with five bikes and one motor vehicle being impounded ... More >>
Kaikohe homicide - arrest made
Tuesday, 6 June 2023, 3:57 pm | New Zealand Police
Northland Police have arrested and charged a male in connection with the death of Linda Woods in Kaikohe on Thursday last week. Police this morning conducted a search warrant at a nearby property in the area and located a 52-year-old male at ... More >>
Update - Investigation Into Kaikohe Homicide Progresses
Tuesday, 6 June 2023, 12:47 pm | New Zealand Police
The homicide investigation in Kaikohe is continuing to progress. Police are this morning executing a search warrant at an address in Taraire Street, Kaikohe in relation to the ongoing investigation. Police are currently speaking with a person of interest. ... More >>
Serious Crash, Aokautere
Tuesday, 6 June 2023, 12:36 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a vehicle collision at the intersection of State Highway 57 and Polson Hill Drive, Aokautere this morning. The crash was reported about 11.45am and involved a car and a bicycle. Initial reports suggest there are ... More >>
Have You Seen Veon?
Monday, 5 June 2023, 6:30 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing for sightings of 48-year-old Veon Smith. Veon was last seen at his Whangarei home on Sunday. His car was found parked at Mair Park yesterday afternoon, but he was not located with the vehicle. Police and Veon’s family have ... More >>
