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Wairoa Police appeal for information on aggravated burglary
Thursday, 27 April 2023, 9:53 am | New Zealand Police
Detective Sergeant Sam Park, Wairoa CIB: Police are appealing to the public for any information in relation to aggravated burglary in Wairoa yesterday (26 April). At 2.25am yesterday, an unknown offender broke into a residential address on Brian ... More >>
Fatal crash - Domett Road, Hurunui District
Thursday, 27 April 2023, 6:08 am | New Zealand Police
Two people have died following a crash on Domett Road (State Highway 1) in Hurunui District last night. The crash was reported to Police at 9.15pm. A third person was seriously injured. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are under way. More >>
Police release ANPR audit findings
Wednesday, 26 April 2023, 3:27 pm | New Zealand Police
Police has completed an extensive audit into Police use of Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) through two provider platforms. ANPR is a technology Police uses to read motor vehicle number plates. It is an effective tool to support Police in ... More >>
Waikato Police seize six cars in response to illegal racing
Wednesday, 26 April 2023, 12:31 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have executed six search warrants, targeting the alleged offenders involved in the illegal street racing incident in Hamilton on Saturday, 15 April. The warrants have resulted in all six vehicles being seized. At around 12.50am on Saturday, 15 ... More >>
Police Acknowledge IPCA Findings Into Tokoroa Arrest
Wednesday, 26 April 2023, 11:28 am | New Zealand Police
Bay of Plenty District Commander Superintendent Tim Anderson: Police accept the findings of an Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) report which found that Police were justified in using force during the arrest of a youth in Tokoroa. On ... More >>
UPDATE - Serious crash, Kaipara Coast Highway
Wednesday, 26 April 2023, 5:26 am | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a single motorcycle crash on the Kaipara Coast Highway, near Kanohi Rd, Kaukapakapa. The crash was reported about 12.45pm today and the circumstances remain under investigation. The road reopened about 5pm. More >>
Crash: SH1, Winslow - Canterbury
Tuesday, 25 April 2023, 6:47 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are responding to a serious crash south of Ashburton. About 4.40pm, Police were alerted to a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 at Winslow, near the intersection of Winslow-Willowby Road. Two people have been injured, one seriously, and one moderately. ... More >>
Two Arrested After Shots Fired At Police
Tuesday, 25 April 2023, 6:43 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have arrested two men after an incident in Hamilton East overnight where shots were fired at Police. At 12.15am, officers responded to a report of an attempted vehicle theft on Beaumont Street. A vehicle of interest was located and allegedly ... More >>
Serious Crash State Highway 3, Hangatiki - Waikato
Tuesday, 25 April 2023, 6:03 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a two vehicle crash on State Highway 3 around 12:45pm. Initial indications suggest there are serious injuries. Serious Crash has been advised. The road is closed and there are diversions in place south of roundabout ... More >>
Serious Crash, Kaipara Coast Highway - Waitematā
Tuesday, 25 April 2023, 6:02 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are currently responding to a crash involving a single motorcycle on the Kaipara Coast Highway near Kanohi Road, Kaukapakapa. The crash was reported about 12.45pm. Initial indications are that one person has been seriously injured. ... More >>
Arrests Following Aggravated Robberies And Burglary
Tuesday, 25 April 2023, 6:02 pm | New Zealand Police
Rotorua and Taupō Area Police have arrested 12 young people in relation to three aggravated robberies and a ram-raid style burglary in the past week. About 7.15am on Monday 17 April, Police were called to Sunset Road, Sunnybrook, Rotorua, after ... More >>
Have you seen Daniel?
Tuesday, 25 April 2023, 5:30 am | New Zealand Police
24 April Police appealing for assistance from the public to locate 18-year-old Daniel Kelly, who has been reported missing. Police and Daniel's famiy have concerns for his welfare. Daniel's vehicle has been located near Kariotahi Beach today, and Police ... More >>
Police arrest 2 youth in relation to a number of burglaries
Tuesday, 25 April 2023, 5:28 am | New Zealand Police
Hawke’s Bay Police have arrested two youths, aged 14 and 15, in relation to several smash-and-grab burglaries in the Napier area over the past week. More >>
Man charged following wilful damage offences, Paeroa
Tuesday, 25 April 2023, 5:26 am | New Zealand Police
A man has been arrested and put before the courts following a string of offences in Paeroa earlier this month that left damage to several buildings and vehicles. More >>
Name Release, Mount Taranaki
Monday, 24 April 2023, 6:16 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now confirm the name of the person who died while tramping on Mount Taranaki on Sunday, 23 April. He was Christoph Heinrich Huelsmann, 57, of Lower Hutt. Police extend their condolences to his family and friends. Enquiries into the circumstances ... More >>
Further update - fatal Police shooting, Feilding
Monday, 24 April 2023, 4:33 pm | New Zealand Police
The man shot by Police in Feilding who later died from his injuries was known to local Police. Superintendent Scott Fraser says Police staff did everything they possibly could to bring yesterday’s incident in Seddon Street to a peaceful end. “Our ... More >>
Diesel spill - Southern Motorway - Auckland City
Monday, 24 April 2023, 11:49 am | New Zealand Police
Motorists are being advised to expect delays following a diesel spill on the Southern Motorway near the Market Rd off-ramp. Emergency services were notified of the spill just before 11.30am. One southbound lane has been closed while the spill is cleared. ... More >>
UPDATE - Fatal Police Shooting, Feilding
Monday, 24 April 2023, 11:18 am | New Zealand Police
Residents of Feilding can expect to see an increased Police presence today following the fatal Police shooting of a man in the town last night. Officers were initially called to the Seddon Street address shortly before 1pm, after reports a man had allegedly ... More >>
Fatality, Mount Taranaki
Monday, 24 April 2023, 10:34 am | New Zealand Police
A person has died while tramping on Mount Taranaki yesterday (23 April). About 4pm, Police were called after a person was critically injured on the mountain. Loose scree from the slopes dislodged a large boulder which struck the tramper. Unfortunately, ... More >>
Fatal Police Shooting - Feilding
Monday, 24 April 2023, 5:45 am | New Zealand Police
Superintendent Scott Fraser, Central District Commander: A man has died after being shot by Police at a house in Feilding tonight. Officers were initially called to a house in Seddon Street, Feilding shortly before 1pm today, after reports that a ... More >>
