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Fatal Crash - Botany
Wednesday, 31 May 2023, 5:29 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a crash in Botany this afternoon. Emergency services responded to reports of the two-vehicle crash, near the intersection of Botany Road and Golfland Drive, at 2.42pm. Sadly, one person died at the scene. A second person ... More >>
Lanes Blocked – Southwestern Motorway, Near Hillsborough - Auckland City
Wednesday, 31 May 2023, 5:10 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are advising motorists a section of the Southwestern motorway, near Hillsborough, is currently blocked while emergency services respond to an incident. Both northbound and southbound lanes are currently blocked. We ask motorists to avoid the area where ... More >>
Have You Seen Gerred?
Wednesday, 31 May 2023, 3:50 pm | New Zealand Police
<img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2305/cc0fd4ca5bf6ce117e6d.jpeg" width="720" height="540"> Police are appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 14-year-old Gerred who has been reported as missing. ... More >>
Serious Crash - Botany
Wednesday, 31 May 2023, 3:43 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are in attendance at a serious crash in Botany. The crash, on Botany Road, occurred around 2.52pm. Initial indications suggest there are critical injuries. Motorists are advised to avoid the area. Road closures currently include the following: ... More >>
Update – one person in custody following firearms incident
Wednesday, 31 May 2023, 1:23 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has been taken into custody following a firearms related incident at an address on Heriot Row, Dunedin this morning. About 10.10am, Police were called after reports of a possible firearm being presented at a person. Armed police responded ... More >>
Police seek information following burglary, Linwood
Wednesday, 31 May 2023, 1:15 pm | New Zealand Police
Christchurch Police are appealing for information following a burglary that occurred on Stanmore Road, Linwood. On Sunday 14 May, Police were called after an ATM and a large sum of money were stolen. The incident is believed to have occurred between ... More >>
Newtown Fire - Update
Wednesday, 31 May 2023, 12:13 pm | New Zealand Police
Everyone Police knows to have been resident in Loafers Lodge, Newtown at the time of the fire on May 16 has now been accounted for, and this number sits at 99. As stated on Saturday, Police can confirm the total number of deceased is five. The ... More >>
Firearms Incident, Dunedin
Wednesday, 31 May 2023, 11:23 am | New Zealand Police
About 10.10am, Police received a report of a potential firearms incident at an address on Heriot Row, Dunedin. As a precaution, armed police are responding and the area has been cordoned off. There are no reports of injuries. Enquiries to establish the ... More >>
Police Disturb Retail Offenders, Arrest The Entire Group
Wednesday, 31 May 2023, 10:49 am | New Zealand Police
Seven people were swiftly arrested following two burglaries on the North Shore overnight. The first incident occurred at around 3.15am, when the group broke into a supermarket in Long Bay. Waitematā East Area Commander, Inspector Stefan Sagar says the offenders ... More >>
Fatal Crash - Kaingaroa, Far North
Tuesday, 30 May 2023, 6:50 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm two people have died following a fatal crash in Kaingaroa in the Far North this afternoon. Police responded to the crash, on Pukewhai Rd, around 12.30pm. Sadly, one person received critical injuries and died at the scene. A second ... More >>
Four In Custody Following Burglary, Havelock North
Tuesday, 30 May 2023, 4:12 pm | New Zealand Police
About 2.10am, Police were called to a commercial premises after a group of people were sighted breaking into the premises. More >>
Information Sought Following Assault, Napier
Monday, 29 May 2023, 8:03 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Glen Yule, Eastern District Organised Crime Unit: Napier Police are appealing for information following an assault on Saturday 27 May. Police were called at about 10.30pm after three people were allegedly assaulted outside an event on Todd Street. ... More >>
Information Sought Following Aggravated Burglary, Oamaru
Monday, 29 May 2023, 6:31 pm | New Zealand Police
Constable Cory Anderson: Oamaru Police are investigating an aggravated burglary last night and are asking for anyone with information to come forward. At around 9pm, Police responded to a burglary at a residential address on Bulleid Road, Deborah. ... More >>
Three Men Arrested As Part Of Christchurch Drug Operation
Monday, 29 May 2023, 3:47 pm | New Zealand Police
Christchurch Police have arrested three men as part of Operation Munich, an operation focused on disrupting the importation and sale of illicit drugs in our community. The investigation, led by the National Organised Crime Group (NOCG), resulted in ... More >>
Fatal Crash – East Tamaki Heights
Monday, 29 May 2023, 12:20 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a fatal crash in East Tamaki Heights this morning. Police responded to the crash, on Kilkenny Drive, around 10.40am. Sadly one person received critical injuries and has since died at the scene. We extend our condolences ... More >>
Fleeing driver framework in place
Monday, 29 May 2023, 10:46 am | New Zealand Police
Police Commissioner Andrew Coster says Police’s refreshed fleeing driver policy, which comes into effect today, strikes a balance between the safety of all road users and ensuring offenders are held to account. Since the last policy change in December ... More >>
Two Arrests Following Hamilton Burglary
Sunday, 28 May 2023, 3:42 pm | New Zealand Police
Waikato Police have arrested two youths following a burglary in Hamilton in the early hours of this morning. At around 4.20am a commercial premises on Killarney Road was broken into and vape products were stolen. A vehicle used to gain entry ... More >>
Operation Elusive: 43-year-old Hutt Valley Man Arrested As Part Of Significant Methamphetamine Operation
Sunday, 28 May 2023, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Police
A 43-year-old Hutt Valley Man Was Arrested This Week In Relation To Operation Elusive, A National Organised Crime Group (NOCG) Investigation Into A Large-scale Methamphetamine Supply Business Operating Across The Lower North Island. The Man’s Vehicle Was ... More >>
Update – Newtown Fire, Saturday 27 May
Saturday, 27 May 2023, 3:03 pm | New Zealand Police
Inspector Dion Bennett, Acting Wellington District Commander: As a result of the detailed, methodical search, Police can confirm the total number of victims in the Loafers Lodge, Newtown fire on 16 May is five. Police has already released their ... More >>
Fatal Fleeing Driver Crash, Dunedin
Saturday, 27 May 2023, 2:30 pm | New Zealand Police
A man has died following a fleeing driver event after a commercial burglary in Dunedin overnight. Around 1:25am, Police were called to a liquor store in Hillside Street to reports of a burglary. Attending Police arrived, and located a vehicle of interest ... More >>
