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Breakthrough In Homicide Investigation, Kaikohe
Monday, 5 June 2023, 5:20 pm | New Zealand Police
Police investigating the death of Linda Woods in Kaikohe on Thursday 1 June have made a breakthrough, having collected a DNA profile from the scene that is believed to be linked to the offender. "This is a significant piece of evidence, and ... More >>
Police Leaders Recognised In First King’s Birthday Honours
Monday, 5 June 2023, 4:31 pm | New Zealand Police
Three senior members of Police staff are today honoured for their services to New Zealand Police and the community. Mr Bruce Russell, a former Detective Senior Sergeant and now non-constabulary specialist investigator from the Bay of Plenty District, ... More >>
Road Closures, Clover Park - Counties Manukau
Monday, 5 June 2023, 5:50 am | New Zealand Police
Motorists are asked to avoid the intersection of Te Irirangi Drive and Hollyford Drive while emergency services respond to a crash involving two vehlcles reported at 5.42pm. Diversions are in place and motorists are asked to avoid the area and ... More >>
Investigation update – Kaikohe homicide
Sunday, 4 June 2023, 5:02 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are now in a position to release further details about the sequence of events that has led up to the death of Linda Woods at her Taraire Street home on Thursday 1 June. More >>
Take steps to prevent vehicle theft – Wairarapa
Sunday, 4 June 2023, 3:57 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are urging the public to take extra precautions to keep their vehicles safe after a recent increase in stolen vehicles reported across the Wairarapa area. More >>
Take steps to prevent vehicle theft – Wairarapa
Sunday, 4 June 2023, 3:41 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are urging the public to take extra precautions to keep their vehicles safe after a recent increase in stolen vehicles reported across the Wairarapa area. More >>
Serious crash, Ardmore - Counties Manukau
Sunday, 4 June 2023, 3:34 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are attending a serious single-vehicle crash at the intersection of Airfield Road and Mullins Road, Ardmore. More >>
Fatal Crash, Otaio
Sunday, 4 June 2023, 3:30 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm that a person has died following a crash involving a single vehicle, on private property on Stanleys Road, Otaio, Waimate. More >>
Fatal Crash, Pukenui
Saturday, 3 June 2023, 6:40 pm | New Zealand Police
A person has died following a single vehicle crash near Pukenui shortly after midday. Police were notified of the crash on No 2 Arterial Road at about 12.20pm. Sadly, one person died at the scene. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are underway. More >>
Police Release Details Of Items Left At Kaikohe Homicide Address
Saturday, 3 June 2023, 6:40 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Detective Inspector Rhys Johnston, Northland CIB. Police investigating the death of Linda Woods in Kaikohe can now release details and images of items left at the Taraire Street address the night she died. We hope these details will jog ... More >>
Serious Crash, Little River - Canterbury
Saturday, 3 June 2023, 6:39 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash on Western Valley Road, Little River. Police were called about 11.25am. Initial reports suggest one person has been seriously injured. The road is closed, and motorists are advised ... More >>
Name Release And Update, Kaikohe Homicide
Saturday, 3 June 2023, 6:39 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Detective Inspector Rhys Johnston, Northland CIB. Police are now in a position to share details about the woman who was killed at her Taraire Street home on Thursday 1 June. She was Linda Woods, 71, of Kaikohe. We extend our sincere ... More >>
Waikato Police Arrest Four Youths Following Burglaries
Saturday, 3 June 2023, 6:38 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Inspector Willie Cuthers Four youths have been arrested following three burglaries in Thames, Patetonga and Tahuna this morning. Police were notified of the first burglary at a commercial premises on Pollen Street, Thames at about ... More >>
Man Charged With Murder In Relation To Death Of Richard Leman
Saturday, 3 June 2023, 6:36 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Daniel Overend of Canterbury CIB. Police have arrested and charged a man this morning in relation to the murder of Richard Leman in Rangiora on 11 April. Mr Leman was found deceased at a Tyler Street ... More >>
Fatal Crash, SH7, Lewis Pass
Saturday, 3 June 2023, 9:57 am | New Zealand Police
Police can now confirm one person has died following a two-vehicle collision on State Highway 7, Lewis Pass yesterday evening. The crash was reported at 4.45pm. Sadly, one person died at the scene. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash ... More >>
Investigation Into Kaikohe Homicide Continues
Friday, 2 June 2023, 6:16 pm | New Zealand Police
The Police investigation into the death of a woman at a property in Kaikohe overnight is progressing today. Police were called to a Taraire Street property at 11.41pm on Thursday 1 June, following reports of an intruder being located inside the property. ... More >>
Serious Crash, SH7, Lewis Pass - Canterbury
Friday, 2 June 2023, 6:15 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a two-vehicle collision on State Highway 7, Lewis Pass this evening. The crash was reported at 4.45pm. Initial reports suggest there are critical injuries. The road will be closed for several hours while emergency ... More >>
Update - Fatal Crash Botany: Second Person Dies
Friday, 2 June 2023, 6:01 pm | New Zealand Police
A second person involved in a serious crash in Botany on Wednesday has died. The person was the driver of one of the cars and passed away in hospital earlier today. The person was critically injured in the two car crash and was taken to hospital, ... More >>
Arrest Made - Operation Huhu, West Coast
Friday, 2 June 2023, 5:46 pm | New Zealand Police
Tasman Organsied Crime Unit Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Dye: One person has been arrested on drug and driving related charges as a part of Operation Huhu. Operation Huhu, led by the Tasman District Organised Crime Unit is focused on investigating ... More >>
Serious Charges Follow Simultaneous Searches By Operation Cobalt Teams
Friday, 2 June 2023, 5:26 pm | New Zealand Police
Operation Cobalt teams terminated simultaneous search warrants this morning, following an investigation into a serious incident in central Auckland last weekend. The warrants were conducted in different parts of Auckland, including an address linked to the ... More >>
