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Fatality, Henderson
Saturday, 18 March 2023, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Police
Police responded to a report received shortly before 10am, of a body in a waterway near Edmonton Road, Henderson. More >>
Crash – Waikato Expressway, Horsham Downs - Waikato
Saturday, 18 March 2023, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists are asked to avoid the motorway north around Horsham Downs until congestion has cleared. More >>
Witnesses Sought Following Fatal Crash, Te Awamutu
Saturday, 18 March 2023, 2:16 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing for witnesses to a fatal crash on Sloane Street, Te Awamutu last night. The crash occurred about 9.04pm. A person was struck by a vehicle while crossing the street on a pedestrian crossing. Sadly, the person died at the scene. ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Te Awamutu
Saturday, 18 March 2023, 5:49 am | New Zealand Police
17 April One person has died following a serious crash involving a car and a pedestrian in Te Awamutu tonight. Emergency services were called to Sloane Street about 9.15pm. The person sadly died at the scene. The Serious Crash Unit will examine the scene. ... More >>
Further Update On Serious Incident In Henderson
Friday, 17 March 2023, 9:48 pm | New Zealand Police
Superintendent Naila Hassan, Waitematā District Commander: Police can advise that the offender in critical condition following the serious incident in Henderson earlier today has died. The man had undergone surgery and was in a critical condition at ... More >>
Police Issue Update On Serious Incident In Henderson
Friday, 17 March 2023, 3:23 pm | New Zealand Police
Statement attributable to Superintendent Naila Hassan, Waitematā District Commander: An armed offender has been shot by Police following a serious incident that unfolded in Henderson this morning. Just after 10am a man has approached a cash-in-transit ... More >>
Further Arrest In Dunedin Firearms Incident
Friday, 17 March 2023, 2:03 pm | New Zealand Police
Dunedin Police have made another arrest in relation to a firearms incident in the city last week. A 25-year-old man is already before the courts for attempted murder in relation to the drive-by shooting of an occupied vehicle on Thomas Burns Street ... More >>
Invercargill Man Charged With Manslaughter
Friday, 17 March 2023, 11:58 am | New Zealand Police
Invercargill Police have today charged a 44-year-old man with manslaughter. The charge relates to an altercation with a 78-year-old man in the car park of a local licenced premises on Saturday 28 January. The older man died on Wednesday 1 February. ... More >>
Serious Incident In Henderson
Friday, 17 March 2023, 11:36 am | New Zealand Police
Police are responding to a serious incident in Henderson this morning. This matter is still unfolding so further details will be provided once they are available. After 10am, a man has attempted a robbery at Henderson Valley petrol station ... More >>
Grafton Homicide: Woman To Appear In Court
Thursday, 16 March 2023, 2:55 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can advise that the woman sought in connection with the homicide investigation in Grafton is now in custody. The 32-year-old woman had a warrant to arrest and presented at the Manukau Police Station this afternoon. Police can also formally release the ... More >>
Update: Search for Joseph Ahuriri
Thursday, 16 March 2023, 1:06 pm | New Zealand Police
Inspector Martin James, Hawke’s Bay Police: Police are aware of false speculation that a second person can be seen with Joseph Ahuriri in a CCTV recording from Waitomo Fuel Stop at Bay View at 5.46am on 14 February. The investigation team has extensively ... More >>
Man Arrested For Commercial Burglaries In Thames
Thursday, 16 March 2023, 10:32 am | New Zealand Police
A 39-year-old man has been arrested following a series of commercial burglaries in Thames. The incidents occurred between 25 February and 14 March at four locations in the town. Sergeant Martin Tomkins hopes the arrest will help provide some reassurance ... More >>
Police acknowledge IPCA findings
Thursday, 16 March 2023, 10:22 am | New Zealand Police
Inspector Matt Srhoj, Relieving Counties Manukau District Commander: Police acknowledge the findings of an Independent Police Conduct Authority report into the use of force by a custody officer in the Counties Manukau Custody Unit in August 2021. In the ... More >>
Arrests Made, Kihikihi Incident
Thursday, 16 March 2023, 9:46 am | New Zealand Police
Three men have been arrested in relation to a serious incident involving a meter reader in Kihikihi in January. Emergency services were called to Oliver Street on 5 January where the victim was found with serious head injuries. Detective Sergeant ... More >>
Arrest Made - Ngaruawahia
Thursday, 16 March 2023, 9:36 am | New Zealand Police
A 23-year-old man is due to appear in Hamilton District Court today charged with murder following the death of a woman in Ngaruawahia last night. Police were called to reports of a serious assault at a Cavan Street address shortly before 9:30pm. ... More >>
Fatality, Ngaruawhia
Thursday, 16 March 2023, 6:31 am | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm that a person has died following an incident in Ngaruawahia this evening. More >>
Search Area Extended In Search For Joseph Ahuriri
Thursday, 16 March 2023, 6:29 am | New Zealand Police
15 March Inspector Martin James, Hawke’s Bay Police: The investigation into missing Gisborne man Joseph Ahuriri is entering a new phase, with Police Search and Rescue (SAR) personnel extending their search into remote areas north of Bay View. Joseph ... More >>
Marine Search And Rescue Exercise, Taranaki
Wednesday, 15 March 2023, 9:20 am | New Zealand Police
Taranaki Police, alongside marine rescue agencies, will take part in a marine search and rescue exercise on March 17 and 18. The search and rescue exercise will take place between Port Taranaki and Cape Egmont. Participating agencies include Police, ... More >>
Witnesses Sought Following Serious Crash, Gore
Wednesday, 15 March 2023, 7:11 am | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing for witnesses to a serious crash on Main Street, Gore on Saturday 11 March. The crash was reported about 5.40pm. One person was transported to hospital in a serious condition and three other people received minor injuries. Enquiries ... More >>
Road closures following crash, Mount Wellington - Auckland City
Tuesday, 14 March 2023, 9:21 pm | New Zealand Police
Sylvia Park Road and Great South Road are currently closed following a vehicle collision. The crash was reported about 7.20pm. Initial reports suggest three people are in a moderate condition. Both roads have been closed while the scene is cleared. Motorists ... More >>
