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Police Find Beds For Stranded Tourists - Marae Answers Call
Tuesday, 28 February 2023, 8:18 pm | New Zealand Police
A late-night fire at a Kirikiriroa (Hamilton) hostel left 47 tourists stranded on a street overnight on Monday, leaving Police to try and find beds for them for the night. Police staff made several attempts at finding accommodation, with no luck. ... More >>
Hawke’s Bay Police impound 42 cars in a week
Tuesday, 28 February 2023, 10:47 am | New Zealand Police
Eastern District Road Policing Manager, Inspector Matt Broderick: Hawke’s Bay Police have been busy keeping the region’s roads safe from anti-social driver behaviours (street racers) and drink drivers. Forty-two cars were impounded by Hawke’s Bay ... More >>
Five youths arrested in relation to burglary
Tuesday, 28 February 2023, 10:20 am | New Zealand Police
Five people are being put before the Court after being taken into custody by Police in Takanini this morning. Around 1.30am, Police responded to reports of a burglary at a supermarket on Periko Way. The group allegedly broke into the premises and took ... More >>
Arrest Made Following Increase In Burglaries & Theft, Nelson
Tuesday, 28 February 2023, 9:59 am | New Zealand Police
Detective Constable Matthew Walker: Police are aware of an increase in burglaries and theft in the Nelson and Stoke area over the month of January. A 35-year-old male has been charged with 13 related offences committed over this period and he is now ... More >>
Name Release, Kayaker, Haast
Tuesday, 28 February 2023, 6:46 am | New Zealand Police
Police can now confirm the name of the person who died while kayaking near Jackson Bay/Okahu on Saturday 25 February. He was Jeremy Norbury, 24, of Queenstown. Our thoughts are with his whānau and friends. An investigation into the circumstances ... More >>
Cyclone Gabrielle – Further Detail On Uncontactable People
Monday, 27 February 2023, 3:54 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now advise that five people are uncontactable in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle. The updated figure includes one report which was made after a media release was issued this morning. Police are still in the early stages of assessing that report. ... More >>
Have You Seen Maia?
Monday, 27 February 2023, 3:27 pm | New Zealand Police
Maia Prebble, 32, is missing from her home in Waihi. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2302/dc44ba4c3e90cfbe71a8.jpeg" width="720" height="540"> Police and her family are concerned for her welfare and would like to see her return home. If you have any information ... More >>
Two arrested in relation to aggravated robbery, Mangakakahi
Monday, 27 February 2023, 1:56 pm | New Zealand Police
Two people have been arrested following an aggravated robbery at a service station on Edmund Road on Tuesday 31 January. At 7am on 31 January, three offenders armed with weapons broke into the premises and stole a quantity of items. They fled the ... More >>
Cyclone Gabrielle – Eastern District Update, Monday 27 February
Monday, 27 February 2023, 11:51 am | New Zealand Police
The number of uncontactable people following Cyclone Gabrielle has further reduced to four. Police will be in a position to provide further detail regarding those who remain uncontactable later today. In the 24 hours to 7pm yesterday, Police in Eastern ... More >>
Man Critically Injured In Whangārei Assault
Monday, 27 February 2023, 2:09 am | New Zealand Police
Whangārei Police are appealing for information after a 36-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries in an assault this morning. The incident involved a group of males and occurred on Water Street, about 2.45am. The victim suffered a serious ... More >>
Arrests Following Disorder, Wairoa
Sunday, 26 February 2023, 3:16 pm | New Zealand Police
Tairāwhiti Police are investigating an incident in which a patrol car was damaged in Wairoa last night. Police responded to a report of a breach of the peace in Churchill Avenue, Wairoa at around 10.30pm and while there, a headlight on a patrol car was ... More >>
Cyclone Gabrielle – Eastern District Update
Sunday, 26 February 2023, 3:12 pm | New Zealand Police
As at 9pm last night, the number of uncontactable people following Cyclone Gabrielle is now at eight. The remaining number of people includes those who, for a variety of reasons, do not engage with authorities. Regardless, getting in touch with those ... More >>
Name Release, Fatal Crash, Ashburton
Sunday, 26 February 2023, 3:06 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are now in a position to release the name of the person who died in a crash at the intersection of Withells Road and Rangitata Highway on 18 February. She was Carla Murray, 37, of Christchurch. Our thoughts are with her family and friends at ... More >>
Kayaker Death – Haast
Sunday, 26 February 2023, 5:47 am | New Zealand Police
25 February A person has died while kayaking near Jackson Bay/Okahu, in Haast. Emergency services were alerted about 2pm. The individual was part of a group kayaking on the river. Police will make enquiries on behalf of the Coroner. More >>
Police Seek Offenders In Relation To Lake Puketirini Robberies
Saturday, 25 February 2023, 2:44 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Sergeant Simon Evans, CIB Waikato West: Waikato Police are investigating two separate robberies in the area of Lake Puketirini, near Huntly and are asking people in the area to remain vigilant. The first robbery occurred on 18 February, ... More >>
Reminder to keep property secure
Saturday, 25 February 2023, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Police
Taranaki Police are aware of an increase in burglaries and theft across the Hāwera area and urge the community to take preventative measures and continue to report criminal activity. More >>
Fatal crash, State Highway 6, Lochiel
Saturday, 25 February 2023, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a crash on State Highway 6, Lochiel, early this morning. More >>
Arrest following suspicious fire, Ngongotaha
Saturday, 25 February 2023, 2:23 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have arrested and charged a person in relation to a suspicious fire in Ranginui Street, Ngongotaha on Wednesday 22 February. A 30-year-old man is due to appear in Rotorua District Court today, facing a charge of arson. Police are interested in ... More >>
Weather-related incident in Seaforth Road, Waihi Beach
Saturday, 25 February 2023, 2:11 pm | New Zealand Police
Police advise members of the public to avoid Seaforth Road in Waihi Beach while emergency services respond to a weather-related incident in the area. More >>
Cyclone Gabrielle – Eastern District Update
Saturday, 25 February 2023, 2:05 pm | New Zealand Police
As at 9pm last night, the number of uncontactable people following Cyclone Gabrielle is now at 13. Getting in touch with those remaining 13 remains a priority for Police and we are working as fast as we can, using a number of different methods. In the ... More >>
