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Road Closed, Taneatua - Bay Of Plenty
Friday, 10 March 2023, 6:46 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 2 at Taneatua is closed following a crash where a single-vehicle hit a bridge. It happened about 5:45pm on the Whakatāne River Bridge, White Pine Bush Road. There are no injuries, however, the road will be closed while contractors assess ... More >>
Arrests Follow Series Of Auckland Burglaries
Friday, 10 March 2023, 6:42 pm | New Zealand Police
Two teenagers have been arrested and charged following a spate of commercial burglaries across Tāmaki Makaurau in the past week. Police executed two search warrants at two properties in West Auckland this morning in relation to an aggravated robbery ... More >>
Missing Man Located Deceased
Friday, 10 March 2023, 6:41 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can advise the 46-year-old man previously reported as missing has been located deceased in bush area near Albany. Police extend their condolences to his family and friends at this time. The death has been referred to the Coroner. More >>
Fatal Quad-bike Crash, Kaiwaka
Friday, 10 March 2023, 6:37 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a quad-bike crash at a private property in Kaiwaka this afternoon. Emergency services responded to reports of the crash around 3.26pm. Sadly, the person was confirmed deceased at the scene. The Serious Crash Unit is ... More >>
Land Transport (Drug Driving) Amendment Act
Friday, 10 March 2023, 3:39 pm | New Zealand Police
New infringements and tougher penalties are in line for drivers found to be driving while impaired when the new Land Transport (Drug Driving) Amendment Act comes into effect tomorrow (11 March 2023). For the first time, drugs that impair the ability ... More >>
Woman Arrested Following Ramming Of Police Vehicle
Friday, 10 March 2023, 1:55 pm | New Zealand Police
Waikato Police arrested a 26-year-old woman near Te Awamutu yesterday after she allegedly rammed a Police vehicle while fleeing from Police. She is due to appear in the Hamilton District Court today on a range of charges including shoplifting, ... More >>
Property Related To Burglaries Seized After Search Warrant, Porirua
Friday, 10 March 2023, 1:36 pm | New Zealand Police
Wellington Police have seized a large amount of property and firearms during a search warrant in Porirua yesterday. Following a number of reported burglaries in Porirua, the search warrant was executed at a residential address on Commerce Crescent. Police ... More >>
Fatal Crash - Miranda Road, Hauraki District
Friday, 10 March 2023, 6:45 am | New Zealand Police
The Serious Crash Unit are in attendance and the road will be closed while they examine the crash scene. More >>
Police acknowledge anniversary of missing Tauranga man
Thursday, 9 March 2023, 4:08 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing to the public for new information on Tauranga man, David Holland, as we approach the first anniversary of his disappearance. David was last seen at his Papamoa Beach home on the evening of Friday 11 March 2022. When David failed ... More >>
Have You Seen Huriwaka Rore?
Thursday, 9 March 2023, 1:42 pm | New Zealand Police
Huriwaka Rore has warrants for his arrest. He has connections on the East Coast and in Waikato. If you know his wherabouts, please call 105, or go online to https://www.police.govt.nz/use-105 'Update Report'. Please reference file number 230304/9726 More >>
Road Closed Following Crash, Raukawa - Eastern
Thursday, 9 March 2023, 7:16 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a crash on Maraekakaho Road. The crash was reported about 6.30am. Initial reports suggest one person is in a moderate condition. The road is currently closed and diversions are in place on Ngatarawa Road. Motorists ... More >>
Delays, Transmission Gully, Wellington - Wellington
Wednesday, 8 March 2023, 9:40 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists are advised to expect delays northbound onto Transmission Gully following a vehicle collision. Emergency services are attending a multiple-car collision on the Johnsonville Porirua section of SH1 just south of Transmission Gully. There are ... More >>
Trio Apprehended After Hamilton Incident
Wednesday, 8 March 2023, 9:34 pm | New Zealand Police
Three people have been apprehended following a fleeing driver incident in Hamilton central this afternoon. The incident began about 2.45pm, following a report of suspicious activity. Enquiries led Police to a vehicle of interest, which failed to stop when ... More >>
Man Charged Following Firearms Incident
Wednesday, 8 March 2023, 9:32 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Todd Police have charged a 24-year-old Moera man in relation to a shooting near Randwick Road, Lower Hutt, early on Saturday 4 March. Police responded to a report of a number of shots being fired at that location ... More >>
New Images Obtained From Pike River Mine
Wednesday, 8 March 2023, 9:30 pm | New Zealand Police
New images have been obtained from the latest boreholes drilled at Pike River Mine. Work began on the first two of 10 additional boreholes in late January. Drilling was completed just over a week ago and good images were obtained from both holes. ... More >>
Police And Paramedics Team Up For Weekend Patrols
Wednesday, 8 March 2023, 8:27 pm | New Zealand Police
Wellington Free Ambulance (WFA) paramedics are deploying with Police on Friday and Saturday nights to the city’s entertainment precinct. Through combined public safety patrols, the emergency services are working to ensure the safety and care of people ... More >>
A Bucket Containing Methamphetamine, Located During A Search Warrant
Wednesday, 8 March 2023, 2:48 pm | New Zealand Police
Seven men between the ages of 33 and 57 are before the courts following a series of search warrants across the North Island. The warrants - in Whanganui, Hamilton, and Auckland - were the culmination of Operation Gallium, a long-term investigation ... More >>
Help Sought For Missing Auckland Man
Wednesday, 8 March 2023, 12:08 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking the public’s help to locate 46-year-old Yue Qi, who was last seen by friends in Rosedale, Auckland, on Saturday 4 March 2023. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2303/566c0bf46241f589e9de.jpeg" width="720" height="540"> Police have serious concerns ... More >>
Update - Uncontactable People Now Accounted For
Wednesday, 8 March 2023, 8:20 am | New Zealand Police
The number of people recorded with Police as uncontactable following Cyclone Gabrielle is now officially at zero with all those previously listed now accounted for. Hundreds of staff across the country worked tirelessly to contact and locate more than 6000 ... More >>
Southern Motorway Closed Northbound Following Truck Fire
Wednesday, 8 March 2023, 6:36 am | New Zealand Police
Police spokesperson: At around 3am this morning, Police were advised by Fire and Emergency New Zealand of a truck fire on the shoulder of the Southern Motorway, northbound just past the Papakura on-ramp. The truck was carrying highly flammable gas in cannisters ... More >>
