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Arrest Made - Firearms Related Incident, Taupō
Friday, 2 June 2023, 4:37 pm | New Zealand Police
Taupō Area Investigations Manager Detective Senior Sergeant Ryan Yardley: One person has been taken into custody following a firearms incident outside a premises on Rifle Range Road on Thursday evening. At around 8pm, Police received a report of a firearm ... More >>
Fatal Crash, SH 8B, Cromwell
Friday, 2 June 2023, 2:55 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now confirm one person has died following a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 8B, Cromwell this morning. Emergency services were called around 11.25am. Sadly, the sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene. Enquiries into the circumstances ... More >>
Homicide Investigation Launched, Whakatane
Friday, 2 June 2023, 2:17 pm | New Zealand Police
A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of a man in Whakatāne. Police were called to Matahi Valley Road yesterday (1 June), where they located a deceased man down a bank. Cordons remain in place at the scene as Police conduct ... More >>
Man Arrested And Charged For Unlawful Hunting, Hawkes Bay
Friday, 2 June 2023, 11:00 am | New Zealand Police
A 30-year-old man has been arrested and charged for unlawful hunting in Patoka, rural Hawkes Bay. The man was seen trespassing and illegally hunting on a property on Seaview Road. A deer carcass was located on the property and a report was made ... More >>
Police Green-lights Trial Of New Front Line Electric Vehicle (EV)
Friday, 2 June 2023, 10:30 am | New Zealand Police
New Zealand Police is rolling out a new electric vehicle to be trialled for operational needs over the next six months. The BMW i4 has been selected for the initial trial, successfully meeting most performance requirements for an operational ... More >>
Firearms Related Incident, Taupō
Friday, 2 June 2023, 10:06 am | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking witnesses to a firearms related incident outside a premises on Rifle Range Road on Thursday evening. At around 8pm, Police received a report of a firearm discharged in the carpark of a Four Square. Initial enquiries have established ... More >>
Homicide Investigation Launched In Kaikohe
Friday, 2 June 2023, 9:49 am | New Zealand Police
A homicide investigation has been launched and enquiries are underway following the death of a woman in Kaikohe overnight. Police were called to a Taraire Street property around 11.30pm on Thursday 1 June, following reports of an intruder being ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Wheki Valley
Friday, 2 June 2023, 7:12 am | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm two people have died following a serious crash on SH14, near the intersection of Otuhi Road, Wheki Valley this evening. Emergency services responded to the crash about 6pm. Sadly, two people died at the scene. The road remains closed ... More >>
Arrest Made Following Serious Assault, Moerewa
Friday, 2 June 2023, 7:06 am | New Zealand Police
A man has been arrested this evening after an assault at a Moerewa property which left two men seriously injured. Police were called to the Ngapipito Road address about 3.30pm after a report of a stabbing. When emergency services arrived, two men ... More >>
Serious Crash, Pakuranga Road, Howick - Counties Manukau
Thursday, 1 June 2023, 7:47 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are currently attending a serious crash on Pakuranga Road, Howick, which involved a car and a pedestrian. Police were called about 6.10pm. One person has reportedly sustained serious injuries. A partial road closure is in place, with ... More >>
Serious Crash, SH1, Ashley Downs - Southern
Thursday, 1 June 2023, 7:00 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are currently responding to a two-vehicle collision near the intersection of State Highway 1 and Black Bridge Road, Ashley Downs. The crash was reported at 5.40pm. Initial reports suggest one person is in a critical condition. ... More >>
Serious Crash, Wheki Valley - Northland
Thursday, 1 June 2023, 6:54 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash on SH14, near the intersection of Otuhi Road, Wheki Valley. Police were called about 6pm. The road is expected to remain closed for some time, and there are currently ... More >>
Newtown Fire – Murder Charges Filed
Thursday, 1 June 2023, 5:14 pm | New Zealand Police
Inspector Dion Bennett, Acting Wellington District Commander: Wellington Police have today filed five murder charges in relation to the fatal fire at Loafers Lodge, Newtown on May 16. The 48-year-old man already remanded in custody on two counts ... More >>
Police Are Following Positive Lines Of Enquiry Into A Serious Assault In Newtown
Thursday, 1 June 2023, 4:38 pm | New Zealand Police
Police responded to reports of an assault on Hutchinson Road around 3pm yesterday, where it appears a weapon was used. One person was transported to hospital in a serious condition where they remain. Cordons were in place today as Police conducted a scene ... More >>
King’s Birthday Weekend
Thursday, 1 June 2023, 2:20 pm | New Zealand Police
The message remains the same - we urge every road user to drive carefully and stay patient on the roads this long weekend, and every other day of the year. Many Kiwis will be making the most of the King’s Birthday weekend and we want everyone travelling ... More >>
Aladdin's Cave of stolen goods found in Sunnynook search
Thursday, 1 June 2023, 1:41 pm | New Zealand Police
Waitematā Police have uncovered an Aladdin’s Cave of stolen property at a search warrant in Sunnynook on Wednesday. Stolen tools, drugs, cash and a firearm were recovered at the address yesterday by the Waitematā East Tactical Crime Unit. A 38-year-old ... More >>
Sixty-two new cops for the front line
Thursday, 1 June 2023, 12:11 pm | New Zealand Police
This morning 62 new officers celebrated their success with whānau and friends at the 366 Police wing graduation at the Te Rauparaha Arena in Porirua. Attending the ceremony was Commissioner Andrew Coster; Prime Minister, Right Honourable Chris Hipkins; ... More >>
Operation Lavender: Arrest Made Over Young Man’s Death
Thursday, 1 June 2023, 11:27 am | New Zealand Police
Police have made an arrest in connection with a young man’s death, which sparked a wider investigation into an alleged methamphetamine importation operation. Twenty-one-year-old Aiden Sagala died on 7 March 2023 in Auckland City Hospital. Aiden had innocently ... More >>
Police Acknowledge IPCA Findings
Thursday, 1 June 2023, 10:55 am | New Zealand Police
Police acknowledge the IPCA’s findings into an incident in Whanganui, in which a Police dog was used to effect an arrest. The IPCA found Police were justified in deploying the dog against a man who was threatening Police, but unjustified deploying ... More >>
Southwestern Motorway Reopens - Counties Manukau
Wednesday, 31 May 2023, 5:36 pm | New Zealand Police
The Southwestern motorway near Hillsborough has reopened, after an incident on an overbridge was resolved safely. Police would like to thank motorists who were impacted by the closure, for their patience and cooperation. More >>
