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Police Operation In Henderson Concludes, With Cordons To Be Lifted
Friday, 24 February 2023, 7:15 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Detective Inspector Kevin McNaughton, Waitematā CIB. The ongoing Police operation in Henderson has concluded this evening. Police had arrived at the Newington Road address, at around 7am, in order to carry out a pre-planned search ... More >>
Operation Hydros: Final Analysis Brings Further Developments In Recovery Operation
Friday, 24 February 2023, 7:13 pm | New Zealand Police
New Zealand’s largest ever drugs seizure has got even bigger. This month, New Zealand Police, along with partners at New Zealand Customs Service and the New Zealand Defence Force announced Operation Hydros [1]. The shipment cocaine recovered in the ... More >>
Road Closed, Mangawhai Road - Waitematā
Friday, 24 February 2023, 7:09 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are advising motorists the intersection of State Highway 1 and Mangawhai Road is closed due to the weather conditions. Motorists are able to continue north on State Highway 1 but cannot access Mangawhai Road. As previously advised, a number ... More >>
Arrests Made In Relation To Assaults In Central Queenstown
Friday, 24 February 2023, 7:08 pm | New Zealand Police
Queenstown Police have arrested two men in relation to several assaults in the CBD early this morning. Police are still appealing for any further victims or witnesses to incidents to come forward. Detective Constable Tim Risstrom says the men, both ... More >>
Multiple Slips, Flooding In Waitematā North
Friday, 24 February 2023, 3:52 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are advising motorists to be cautious and consider their travel plans following reports of multiple slips and flooding in Waitematā North this afternoon. Due to heavy rain, a number of roads have been affected by slips and flooding in Mangawhai, ... More >>
Update, Henderson Incident
Friday, 24 February 2023, 2:07 pm | New Zealand Police
Cordons remain in place in Henderson as part of an ongoing Police operation. The Newington Road address that was subject of a pre-planned search warrant this morning remains contained and Police staff are communicating with an occupant inside the ... More >>
Police Seek Witnesses To Serious Assault In Queenstown
Friday, 24 February 2023, 12:00 pm | New Zealand Police
Queenstown Police are seeking the public’s assistance in its investigation into a serious assault early this morning. The incident occurred on Shotover Street at around 4.22am, with two people being hospitalised as a result. Detective Constable ... More >>
Cyclone Gabrielle – Eastern District update
Friday, 24 February 2023, 11:20 am | New Zealand Police
As at 9pm last night, the number of uncontactable people following Cyclone Gabrielle is now at 23. Getting touch with those remaining 23 remains a priority for Police and we are working as fast as we can, using a number of different methods. In the ... More >>
Roads Closed, Henderson - Waitematā
Friday, 24 February 2023, 11:11 am | New Zealand Police
Police have closed several roads around the Newington Road in Henderson as they respond to an incident. Motorists are asked to avoid the area. More >>
Update, Henderson Incident
Friday, 24 February 2023, 10:35 am | New Zealand Police
Police remain at a Newington Road, Henderson address as part of an ongoing pre-planned search warrant this morning. The address concerned has been contained and residents in the immediate vicinity are being evacuated as a precautionary measure. Cordons ... More >>
Update – Fatal Crash, State Highway 47, Tongariro National Park
Friday, 24 February 2023, 5:39 am | New Zealand Police
Two people have died following a crash on State Highway 47 in the Tongariro National Park this afternoon. Emergency services were notified of the two-vehicle crash at about 4pm. Sadly, two people died at the scene. State Highway 47 has now re-opened. ... More >>
Update – Road Closure, State Highway 10, Kaeo - Northland
Thursday, 23 February 2023, 7:40 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 10 near Kaeo in the Far North has reopened following a crash earlier this afternoon. Police thank motorists for their patience. More >>
Uncontactable People Reports Following Cyclone Gabrielle
Thursday, 23 February 2023, 7:20 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have today narrowed the number of uncontactable people in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle to 56. More than 100 Police staff have been working on matching and verifying people reported as uncontactable, with those reported safe or found. All 56 people ... More >>
Serious Crash, State Highway 47, Tongariro National Park - Central
Thursday, 23 February 2023, 7:14 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are attending a serious crash on State Highway 47 in the Tongariro National Park. Police were notified of the two-vehicle crash at about 4pm. Initial indications suggest a number of people have sustained serious injuries. State Highway ... More >>
Road Closure, State Highway 10, Kaeo - Northland
Thursday, 23 February 2023, 7:12 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 10 near Kaeo in the Far North is closed due to a serious crash. There are no diversions in place and motorists are asked to avoid the area. A number of people have sustained injuries and are receiving medical treatment. Enquiries into ... More >>
Tairāwhiti Police Acknowledge Community Resilience
Thursday, 23 February 2023, 7:12 pm | New Zealand Police
Gisborne District Mayor Rehette Stoltz and Tairāwhiti Police Area Commander Sam Aberahama have rallied together to thank their community for the overwhelming support and collective effort they are putting into getting the people of Tairāwhiti through ... More >>
Waitematā Police seeking Mitchell Turner
Thursday, 23 February 2023, 3:18 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing to the public for assistance in locating Mitchell Turner, who is wanted to arrest. The 35-year-old is sought in relation to kidnapping and wounding with intent following an incident on Bentley Ave, Glenfield on 2 February 2023. Two ... More >>
Police Arrest A Pair Allegedly Responsible For More Than $300,000 In Theft From Businesses
Thursday, 23 February 2023, 1:32 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have arrested allegedly two of the most prolific retail crime offenders in the country. Eighty-two charges have been filed, and more could be on the way. Assistant Commissioner Sam Hoyle says Auckland Central frontline Police staff were called to More >>
Cyclone Gabrielle – Eastern District Update Thursday 23 February
Thursday, 23 February 2023, 11:48 am | New Zealand Police
In the 24 hours to 7pm, Police in Eastern District have conducted 507 prevention activities, including reassurance patrols and proactive engagements with storm-hit communities. Over the same period, Police have received 597 calls for service, including ... More >>
Fatal Train Incident- Aorangi, Manawatu
Thursday, 23 February 2023, 9:02 am | New Zealand Police
One person has died after being struck by a train in Aorangi, south of Fielding, yesterday. Emergency services responded to the incident, near Waughs Road, which was reported around 6 pm last night (23 February). Trains in the area were stopped ... More >>
