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Police acknowledge anniversary of missing Tauranga man
Thursday, 9 March 2023, 4:08 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing to the public for new information on Tauranga man, David Holland, as we approach the first anniversary of his disappearance. David was last seen at his Papamoa Beach home on the evening of Friday 11 March 2022. When David failed ... More >>
Have You Seen Huriwaka Rore?
Thursday, 9 March 2023, 1:42 pm | New Zealand Police
Huriwaka Rore has warrants for his arrest. He has connections on the East Coast and in Waikato. If you know his wherabouts, please call 105, or go online to https://www.police.govt.nz/use-105 'Update Report'. Please reference file number 230304/9726 More >>
Road Closed Following Crash, Raukawa - Eastern
Thursday, 9 March 2023, 7:16 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a crash on Maraekakaho Road. The crash was reported about 6.30am. Initial reports suggest one person is in a moderate condition. The road is currently closed and diversions are in place on Ngatarawa Road. Motorists ... More >>
Delays, Transmission Gully, Wellington - Wellington
Wednesday, 8 March 2023, 9:40 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists are advised to expect delays northbound onto Transmission Gully following a vehicle collision. Emergency services are attending a multiple-car collision on the Johnsonville Porirua section of SH1 just south of Transmission Gully. There are ... More >>
Trio Apprehended After Hamilton Incident
Wednesday, 8 March 2023, 9:34 pm | New Zealand Police
Three people have been apprehended following a fleeing driver incident in Hamilton central this afternoon. The incident began about 2.45pm, following a report of suspicious activity. Enquiries led Police to a vehicle of interest, which failed to stop when ... More >>
Man Charged Following Firearms Incident
Wednesday, 8 March 2023, 9:32 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Todd Police have charged a 24-year-old Moera man in relation to a shooting near Randwick Road, Lower Hutt, early on Saturday 4 March. Police responded to a report of a number of shots being fired at that location ... More >>
New Images Obtained From Pike River Mine
Wednesday, 8 March 2023, 9:30 pm | New Zealand Police
New images have been obtained from the latest boreholes drilled at Pike River Mine. Work began on the first two of 10 additional boreholes in late January. Drilling was completed just over a week ago and good images were obtained from both holes. ... More >>
Police And Paramedics Team Up For Weekend Patrols
Wednesday, 8 March 2023, 8:27 pm | New Zealand Police
Wellington Free Ambulance (WFA) paramedics are deploying with Police on Friday and Saturday nights to the city’s entertainment precinct. Through combined public safety patrols, the emergency services are working to ensure the safety and care of people ... More >>
A Bucket Containing Methamphetamine, Located During A Search Warrant
Wednesday, 8 March 2023, 2:48 pm | New Zealand Police
Seven men between the ages of 33 and 57 are before the courts following a series of search warrants across the North Island. The warrants - in Whanganui, Hamilton, and Auckland - were the culmination of Operation Gallium, a long-term investigation ... More >>
Help Sought For Missing Auckland Man
Wednesday, 8 March 2023, 12:08 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking the public’s help to locate 46-year-old Yue Qi, who was last seen by friends in Rosedale, Auckland, on Saturday 4 March 2023. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2303/566c0bf46241f589e9de.jpeg" width="720" height="540"> Police have serious concerns ... More >>
Update - Uncontactable People Now Accounted For
Wednesday, 8 March 2023, 8:20 am | New Zealand Police
The number of people recorded with Police as uncontactable following Cyclone Gabrielle is now officially at zero with all those previously listed now accounted for. Hundreds of staff across the country worked tirelessly to contact and locate more than 6000 ... More >>
Southern Motorway Closed Northbound Following Truck Fire
Wednesday, 8 March 2023, 6:36 am | New Zealand Police
Police spokesperson: At around 3am this morning, Police were advised by Fire and Emergency New Zealand of a truck fire on the shoulder of the Southern Motorway, northbound just past the Papakura on-ramp. The truck was carrying highly flammable gas in cannisters ... More >>
Simon Bevers Homicide Investigation - $100,000 Reward Announced
Wednesday, 8 March 2023, 6:34 am | New Zealand Police
Tasman Police are today announcing a $100,000 reward for information relating to the murder of Simon Allan Bevers in Hope in March 2022. Simon, aged 56, was found dead in his tent at an apple orchard in Edens Road, Hope on 9 March 2022. It is believed ... More >>
Update, Incident In Northland, Wellington
Wednesday, 8 March 2023, 6:10 am | New Zealand Police
07 March Police attended reports of a suspicious package found on a bus on Glenmore St in Northland, Wellington at about 6pm today. Cordons were put in place while Police and NZDF personnel examined the package and found it to be harmless. Cordons were ... More >>
Fatal crash, Ferry Road, Christchurch
Tuesday, 7 March 2023, 7:47 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a crash on Ferry Road this afternoon. Emergency services attended a single-vehicle crash, near Richardson Terrace, at about 4.15pm. The occupant was unable to be resuscitated and sadly, died at the scene. The Serious Crash Unit ... More >>
Road closure, Northland, Wellington
Tuesday, 7 March 2023, 7:41 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have closed Glenmore Street near the Karori tunnel in Northland, Wellington while they attend an incident. Diversions are in place and motorists are asked to avoid the area. Police thank motorists for their patience. More >>
Public Urged To Report Suspicious Activity Around Power Lines
Tuesday, 7 March 2023, 2:22 pm | New Zealand Police
Canterbury Police are appealing to the public to report any suspicious activity around power poles and lines in their community. Senior Sergeant Roy Appley says, “Canterbury power company Orion is experiencing an increase in people intentionally ... More >>
Significant Haul Of Drugs, Firearms, And Cash Seized, As Northland Police Continue To Disrupt Gang Activity
Tuesday, 7 March 2023, 2:04 pm | New Zealand Police
Northland Police have uncovered a myriad of stolen property, firearms, and drugs, and more than 50 charges have been laid as work continues to disrupt gang activity as part of Operation Cobalt. Over the last week, Police from Northland’s Organised ... More >>
IPCA finds use of force on youth in Auckland justified
Tuesday, 7 March 2023, 10:15 am | New Zealand Police
Acting Superintendent Grant Tetzlaff, Relieving Auckland City District Commander: Police accept the findings of an IPCA report, which found Police actions were justified during an arrest in Auckland City in May 2022. In the afternoon of 30 May 2022, Police ... More >>
Have You Seen Geoffrey Painting?
Tuesday, 7 March 2023, 6:38 am | New Zealand Police
Geoffrey Painting (JP) was last seen on Sunday evening at his home in Sienna Place, Te Atatu Peninsula. Police and his family are very concerned for his well-being. Anyone with information that may help is asked to contact Police on 105 and quote ... More >>
