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Operation Kōtare: Arrest Made In Relation To Firearms Incident
Wednesday, 22 March 2023, 8:20 pm | New Zealand Police
Gisborne Police arrested a 30-year-old man today following a search warrant at a residential address in Gisborne. The man, who has gang affiliations, has been charged with aggravated burglary, threatening to kill and unlawful possession of a firearm. ... More >>
Name Release - Fatal Crash, Lochiel
Wednesday, 22 March 2023, 6:07 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now release the name of the woman who died following a fatal crash on SH6, Lochiel, on Saturday 25 February. She was Dorothy Violet Roberts, 75, of Winton. Police extend their condolences to her family and friends. More >>
Wairarapa Police Seize Significant Quantity Of Methamphetamine
Tuesday, 21 March 2023, 7:59 pm | New Zealand Police
Wairarapa Police’s Precision Targeting Team arrested a woman this morning in relation to the supply of methamphetamine. The 24-year-old woman was located at a gang-affiliated address in Carterton during a pre-planned search warrant. The woman is due to appear ... More >>
Police Seeking To Identify Man Following Queenstown Assault
Tuesday, 21 March 2023, 2:43 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are asking for the community's assistance following a violent assault at a bar on Church Street, Queenstown in the early hours of this morning. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2303/448aca83899ccee22e7e.jpeg" ... More >>
Police accept IPCA report into incident at Tauranga Court
Tuesday, 21 March 2023, 10:32 am | New Zealand Police
Bay of Plenty District Commander Superintendent Tim Anderson: Police accept the findings by the Independent Police Conduct Authority into an incident involving an officer who tasered a man in the cells at Tauranga District Court in February 2019. ... More >>
North-western Motorway Reopens Following Crash - Auckland City
Monday, 20 March 2023, 7:23 pm | New Zealand Police
All lanes on the North-Western Motorway have reopened following a crash earlier this evening. Motorists are thanked for their patience and cooperation while the road was blocked. More >>
Delays On North-Western Motorway - Auckland City
Monday, 20 March 2023, 6:57 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services were called to a crash on the North-Western Motorway, near the St Lukes offramp just before 5.30pm. It appears a motorcyclist has come off his bike and is being treated at the scene for moderate injuries. Two westbound lanes are ... More >>
Pandora/ Hyderband Road Roundabout Closed, Ahuriri - Eastern
Monday, 20 March 2023, 6:52 pm | New Zealand Police
Police responded to a one vehicle crash where a truck has rolled at the roundabout of Pandora Road and Hyderabad Road, around 4pm. It doesn’t appear anyone was injured; However, the road is blocked and motorists are advised to avoid the area or expect ... More >>
Update - Serious Crash, Miranda
Monday, 20 March 2023, 6:51 pm | New Zealand Police
A man has sadly died following a serious crash between a car and a truck on Miranda Rd, Hauraki District. He was the driver of the car. Police’s thoughts are with his family and friends at this tragic time. His death has been referred to the Coroner. ... More >>
Police Investigating Drive-by Shooting In New Plymouth
Monday, 20 March 2023, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are investigating a drive-by shooting on Penrod Drive, New Plymouth which took place at around 4.30am on Sunday 19 March 2023. It is believed at least two shots were fired at the address and a vehicle in the driveway. Thankfully, no one ... More >>
Have you seen Frederick?
Monday, 20 March 2023, 1:12 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking the public’s help to locate Frederick, also known as Ricky. Fredrick, 15, was reported missing on 14 March and was last seen by his family on 10 March in the Papakura area. Police have been making enquiries as to his whereabouts ... More >>
Police appeal for information following firearms incident, Titahi Bay
Monday, 20 March 2023, 10:28 am | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Peter Middlemiss: Police are seeking 36-year-old Sam Murray, who is wanted to arrest in relation to a violent incident in Owhiti St, Titahi Bay, on 17 March. “The victim suffered a gunshot wound to their leg and remains in a ... More >>
Update- Fatality, Henderson
Sunday, 19 March 2023, 8:41 pm | New Zealand Police
The man found deceased in Henderson earlier today has now been formally identified. Police would like to thank the Public who came forward and assisted Police in identifying the man. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. Enquiries continue to determine ... More >>
Appeal For Information To Identify Fatality, Henderson
Sunday, 19 March 2023, 2:32 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant (Acting) Ben Bergin: Police are appealing for help to identify a person located deceased in a waterway near Edmonton Road, Henderson shortly before 10am yesterday. At this time the death is being treated as unexplained and ... More >>
Delays – State Highway 1, Karapiro - Waikato
Sunday, 19 March 2023, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists travelling on State Highway 1 near Karapiro may experience delays following a single vehicle crash. The crash is not blocking the road, but motorists slowing to look at the crash are causing traffic disruption. Three people have been transported ... More >>
Road Closure, Queenstown - Southern
Sunday, 19 March 2023, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have closed Stanley Street, Queenstown while emergency services attend a fire. The fire was reported about 7am. Diversions are in place on Hallenstein Street. The road is expected to be closed for several hours. Heavy vehicles are asked to ... More >>
Police Praise Pair Rescued From Bush
Saturday, 18 March 2023, 9:27 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Search and Rescue Duty Officer Detective Constable Ilisa Higgins Police have rescued two men, aged 32 and 37, who got into difficulties in the Akatarawa Forest yesterday. The men had intended to ride their motorcycles from Karapoti Road ... More >>
Crash, Southern Motorway, Remuera - Auckland City
Saturday, 18 March 2023, 8:00 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are responding to a crash on the Southern Motorway, at Remuera, involving two vehicles and motorcycle. The crash happened in the southbound lanes, between Market Road off-ramp and the Green Lane East off-ramp. The south-bound section of ... More >>
Update: Investigation into serious incident, Henderson
Saturday, 18 March 2023, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Police
Investigations are ongoing following the incident in Henderson yesterday in which a man was shot by Police and subsequently died. More >>
Incident in Quay Street, Auckland City
Saturday, 18 March 2023, 2:23 pm | New Zealand Police
Quay Street in Auckland City is blocked while emergency services respond to a report of a car on fire, received at 11.40am. More >>
