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Arrest Following Investigation Into Aggravated Robberies
Saturday, 15 April 2023, 12:57 pm | New Zealand Police
A 50-year-old man has been arrested and charged with aggravated robbery, after Police executed a search warrant at a residential address in James Drive, Woodend on Friday 14 April. More >>
Update: Serious Crash, South Taranaki
Friday, 14 April 2023, 3:31 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now confirm one person has died following an earlier serious crash in Normanby today. The two-vehicle crash occurred on Mawhitiwhiti Road about 10.40am. One person died at the scene. Diversions remain in place at Katene Road and Gore ... More >>
Two Charged Following Driving Related Incidents, Otago
Friday, 14 April 2023, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Police
A vehicle driving in an unsafe manner was identified and stopped by Police on Bruce Street, Dunedin around 4.10pm on Thursday. The driver underwent an excess breath alcohol test and returned a reading of over 1,400 micrograms - almost six times the ... More >>
Firearms Licence Extensions For Those Hit Hardest By Cyclones
Friday, 14 April 2023, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Police
People in areas impacted by Cyclones Hale and Gabrielle with expiring firearms licences have been given more time to get them renewed. Executive Director of Te Tari Pūreke – Firearms Safety Authority, Angela Brazier, said many people have been suffering ... More >>
Arrests Made In Tikipunga Following Aggravated Robbery
Friday, 14 April 2023, 12:04 pm | New Zealand Police
Two people have been arrested and charged in relation to an aggravated robbery in Tikipunga earlier this week. Police responded to reports of a robbery at a commercial address on Paramount Parade, Tikipunga, around 5.20pm on Monday 10 April. Yesterday, ... More >>
Missing Richmond Man Located
Friday, 14 April 2023, 5:01 am | New Zealand Police
The man previously reported missing from the Richmond area since yesterday has now been located safe and well. More >>
Police Concerned For Missing Richmond Man
Thursday, 13 April 2023, 6:20 pm | New Zealand Police
It's been more than 24 hours since John Doyle was seen, and there are serious concerns for his well-being. John was last seen leaving his residence on Wensley Road, Richmond, about 9am on Wednesday. He wearing a jacket, black shoes and was using two hiking ... More >>
Police Appeal For Information Relating To Aggravated Robbery, Rangiora
Thursday, 13 April 2023, 3:11 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are investigating an aggravated robbery at a bank in Rangiora yesterday afternoon, Wednesday 12 April. At around 4:10pm yesterday a man entered a bank on High Street armed. No-one was injured in the incident. Cordons were placed on High Street while ... More >>
Putting The Brakes On Anti-social Behaviour In Southern Auckland Communities
Thursday, 13 April 2023, 2:45 pm | New Zealand Police
Information from the public is continuing to assist Police in holding people to account for anti-social driving behaviour across southern Auckland communities. Inspector Joe Hunter, Counties Manukau South Area Commander, says over Easter Police responded ... More >>
Police Acknowledge IPCA Report
Thursday, 13 April 2023, 12:28 pm | New Zealand Police
Police acknowledge the IPCA report into an officer’s arrest of Peter Tuhi, who subsequently died from his injuries, in Levin in December 2021. Firstly, Police would again like to extend our sincere condolences to Mr Tuhi’s whānau and friends. ... More >>
Charges Laid Following Operation Cobalt Warrant In Massey
Wednesday, 12 April 2023, 8:44 pm | New Zealand Police
Two men will appear in the Waitakere District Court tomorrow following a search warrant carried out in the Massey area today. Detective Inspector Lloyd Schmid says the warrant was executed by Operation Cobalt and Waitemata District staff, assisted ... More >>
Man Arrested Following Kidnapping In Ngāruawāhia
Wednesday, 12 April 2023, 2:36 pm | New Zealand Police
Waikato Police have today arrested one person in relation to an incident that occurred on Great South Road, around 8:45 pm Saturday 8 April. Police made extensive enquiries to locate the offender. A 28-year-old Waikato man has today been arrested on charges ... More >>
Police Commissioner Welcomes The Appointment Of New Statutory Deputies
Wednesday, 12 April 2023, 5:23 am | New Zealand Police
Police Commissioner Andrew Coster has welcomed the appointment of Tania Kura and Jevon McSkimming as new statutory Deputy Commissioners, confirmed this evening. Both already hold deputy commissioner rank as internal appointments. The statutory deputy ... More >>
Road Closed Following Crash - SH 45, South Taranaki
Tuesday, 11 April 2023, 7:36 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 45 in South Taranaki is closed near the intersection with Batten Road, following a crash this evening. More >>
Police Investigate Sudden Death, Hei Hei
Tuesday, 11 April 2023, 5:47 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Colin Baillie: Police are investigating a sudden death at a residential address on Gilberthorpes Road, Hei Hei, reported at around 12.30pm today. At this time the death is being treated as unexplained. ... More >>
Serious Crash - Intersection Of SH 5 And SH 28
Tuesday, 11 April 2023, 3:23 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash near the intersection of State Highway 5 and State Highway 28 (Whites Road), in South Waikato. The crash, involving two cars, was reported to Police just after 3pm. Initial information from the scene ... More >>
Latest Controlled Purchase Operation In Kaipara Brings Disappointing Result
Tuesday, 11 April 2023, 2:20 pm | New Zealand Police
Police and Ngā Tai Ora - Public Health Northland carried out a Controlled Purchase Operation recently, leaving staff disappointed at the result. During the operation underage volunteers, aged 17, attempted to purchase alcohol from licensed premises ... More >>
Fatality - State Highway One, Manurewa
Tuesday, 11 April 2023, 8:23 am | New Zealand Police
A man has died following a crash on the Southern Motorway, State Highway One, Manurewa just after 2pm on 7 April. It appears the rider collided with a slow moving car. The 68-year-old male was taken to hospital in a critical condition, but sadly died ... More >>
Serious Crash, SH32, Tihoi - Bay Of Plenty
Monday, 10 April 2023, 7:24 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash near the intersection of SH32 and Whangamata Road, Tihoi. Police were called about 12.15pm. Initial reports suggest one person has been seriously injured. The road is closed with diversions ... More >>
Update - Serious Assault, Linwood Avenue
Sunday, 9 April 2023, 11:07 pm | New Zealand Police
The victim of an assault on Linwood Avenue on Friday evening has now sadly died. Our thoughts are with their family and friends at this difficult time. A 31-year-old man was arrested and charged with grievous bodily harm in relation to the incident. ... More >>
