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Police seeking sightings of man in relation to burglary
Thursday, 4 May 2023, 12:06 pm | New Zealand Police
Police investigating a burglary at a residential address in Northcote are seeking assistance from the public to identify and locate the male pictured. The incident, which occurred sometime between 10pm on Friday 28 April and 9am on Saturday 29 April ... More >>
Have you seen Matthew Dodds?
Thursday, 4 May 2023, 11:21 am | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 42-year-old Matthew Dodds, who has a warrant to arrest. Dodds is known to frequent Waitematā, however has ties across Tämaki Makaurau. He is considered dangerous and should not be approached. ... More >>
More Women Than Ever Before Choose Policing As A Career
Wednesday, 3 May 2023, 6:20 pm | New Zealand Police
This week 76 new officers celebrate their success with whānau and friends. The 365, Kura Moeahu wing includes 22 newly graduating policewomen. Prior to the graduation of the 365 wing the number of sworn policewomen had grown by 986 since 2017, an increase ... More >>
Police make arrest following Western Springs robbery
Wednesday, 3 May 2023, 3:19 pm | New Zealand Police
An arrest has been made over an aggravated robbery at a Western Springs petrol station early this morning. Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Friend, of Auckland City CIB, says the investigation has progressed since the incident occurred just after midnight ... More >>
Further arrest in Tauranga homicide investigation
Wednesday, 3 May 2023, 3:05 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector Craig Rawlinson: A 25-year-old man has been charged in relation to the death of Mitchell Te Kani in Tauranga last year. The man has been charged with murder and assaulting other people present at the Maungatapu Road address on ... More >>
Operation Cobalt: A million worth of drug harm prevented
Wednesday, 3 May 2023, 2:01 pm | New Zealand Police
Northland Police are keeping illegal gang activity in rural communities firmly in its sights, with one Kawakawa property being paid a visit this week. Police have arrested a man while seizing methamphetamine, cash and a firearm in the process. ... More >>
Manurewa Homicide: Additional Charge Laid
Wednesday, 3 May 2023, 1:02 pm | New Zealand Police
Acting Detective Inspector Mike Hayward, Counties Manukau CIB: Counties Manukau Police have charged a man with manslaughter in relation to an incident in Manurewa on 17 April. A 48-year-old man is currently before the Court on separate charges ... More >>
UPDATE - Unexplained Death, Palmerston
Tuesday, 2 May 2023, 7:14 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are continuing to investigate a death that occurred in Palmerston, Otago on Saturday. Police were called to a Mull Street address about 12.15am. Police are continuing to treat the death as unexplained and enquiries remain ongoing. As part ... More >>
Police Crack Down On Boy Racers In Whangārei
Tuesday, 2 May 2023, 3:04 pm | New Zealand Police
Northland Police targeted boy racers and illegally modified cars had huge success during the weekend. Thirteen unsafe vehicles with significant vehicle faults were ordered off the road, and another three impounded by Police in Whangārei on Friday ... More >>
Arrest made following Wairoa aggravated burglary
Tuesday, 2 May 2023, 10:21 am | New Zealand Police
Detective Sergeant Sam Park, Wairoa CIB: Wairoa Police have arrested a man in relation to an aggravated burglary at a residential address on Brian Avenue, Wairoa on Wednesday 26 April. At 2.25am, an unknown offender broke into the address and assaulted the ... More >>
Police No Longer Seek Vessel, Hauraki Gulf
Monday, 1 May 2023, 7:36 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are no longer seeking a vessel that was the subject of a search in the sea area between Maraetai and Waiheke yesterday, after being advised that a vessel matching the description had returned to shore. Yesterday Maritime Police led a search for ... More >>
Hawke’s Bay Police Appeal For Information Following Aggravated Burglary
Monday, 1 May 2023, 4:39 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Sergeant Darren Pritchard says - Police are appealing to the public for any information in relation to an aggravated burglary in Hastings over the weekend. At 2.15pm on Sunday, a stolen grey Nissan Tiida drove up onto the footpath and parked ... More >>
Tramper rescued lost, cold and dehydrated
Monday, 1 May 2023, 2:42 pm | New Zealand Police
A man was located cold and dehydrated after becoming lost in the Lake Hauroko area over the weekend. At around 8pm on Saturday, the Rescue Coordiation Centre NZ was notified of a personal locator beacon activation in the area of the Teal Bay Hut ... More >>
Have You Seen Jan?
Monday, 1 May 2023, 10:19 am | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing for any sightings of Jan, who has been reported missing yesterday. The 66-year-old was last seen on High Street Rangiora, around 3pm. He was last seen wearing a khaki jacket and dark-coloured jeans (an image is attached at the bottom ... More >>
Serious Crash - State Highway 1, Sefton - Canterbury
Sunday, 30 April 2023, 7:31 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious two vehicle crash on State Highway 1 near Amesbury Road. The crash was reported around 3:15pm. Initial indications suggest there are serious injuries. The Serious Crash Unit have been advised. The Road is ... More >>
Devon Road Reopens - Central
Sunday, 30 April 2023, 7:29 pm | New Zealand Police
Devon Road (SH3) near Brixton has reopened following an earlier serious crash. Motorists are thanked for their patience. More >>
Serious Crash, SH3 Near Brixton - Central
Sunday, 30 April 2023, 7:27 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are attending a two-vehicle crash on Devon Road (SH3), near Brixton. Police were called about 1.20pm. Initial indications are that three people have been seriously injured. The road is expected to remain closed for some time, with diversions ... More >>
Update - Fatal crash, State Highway 1, Sefton
Sunday, 30 April 2023, 7:25 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now confirm one person has died following the earlier crash involving a motorbike on State Highway 1. A second person was seriously injured and has been transported to Christchurch Hospital. Our thoughts and sympathies are with their ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Ohinewai
Sunday, 30 April 2023, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm the single-vehicle crash on Tahuna Road, Ohinewai, earlier today was fatal. The road is expected to remain closed for a number of hours. Please continue to avoid the area. More >>
Serious Crash, Ohinewai - Waikato
Sunday, 30 April 2023, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious single-vehicle crash on Tahuna Road, Ohinewai. Police were called about 12.50pm. The road will be closed, with diversions in place. Please avoid the area. More >>
