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Simon Bevers Homicide Investigation - $100,000 Reward Announced
Wednesday, 8 March 2023, 6:34 am | New Zealand Police
Tasman Police are today announcing a $100,000 reward for information relating to the murder of Simon Allan Bevers in Hope in March 2022. Simon, aged 56, was found dead in his tent at an apple orchard in Edens Road, Hope on 9 March 2022. It is believed ... More >>
Update, Incident In Northland, Wellington
Wednesday, 8 March 2023, 6:10 am | New Zealand Police
07 March Police attended reports of a suspicious package found on a bus on Glenmore St in Northland, Wellington at about 6pm today. Cordons were put in place while Police and NZDF personnel examined the package and found it to be harmless. Cordons were ... More >>
Fatal crash, Ferry Road, Christchurch
Tuesday, 7 March 2023, 7:47 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a crash on Ferry Road this afternoon. Emergency services attended a single-vehicle crash, near Richardson Terrace, at about 4.15pm. The occupant was unable to be resuscitated and sadly, died at the scene. The Serious Crash Unit ... More >>
Road closure, Northland, Wellington
Tuesday, 7 March 2023, 7:41 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have closed Glenmore Street near the Karori tunnel in Northland, Wellington while they attend an incident. Diversions are in place and motorists are asked to avoid the area. Police thank motorists for their patience. More >>
Public Urged To Report Suspicious Activity Around Power Lines
Tuesday, 7 March 2023, 2:22 pm | New Zealand Police
Canterbury Police are appealing to the public to report any suspicious activity around power poles and lines in their community. Senior Sergeant Roy Appley says, “Canterbury power company Orion is experiencing an increase in people intentionally ... More >>
Significant Haul Of Drugs, Firearms, And Cash Seized, As Northland Police Continue To Disrupt Gang Activity
Tuesday, 7 March 2023, 2:04 pm | New Zealand Police
Northland Police have uncovered a myriad of stolen property, firearms, and drugs, and more than 50 charges have been laid as work continues to disrupt gang activity as part of Operation Cobalt. Over the last week, Police from Northland’s Organised ... More >>
IPCA finds use of force on youth in Auckland justified
Tuesday, 7 March 2023, 10:15 am | New Zealand Police
Acting Superintendent Grant Tetzlaff, Relieving Auckland City District Commander: Police accept the findings of an IPCA report, which found Police actions were justified during an arrest in Auckland City in May 2022. In the afternoon of 30 May 2022, Police ... More >>
Have You Seen Geoffrey Painting?
Tuesday, 7 March 2023, 6:38 am | New Zealand Police
Geoffrey Painting (JP) was last seen on Sunday evening at his home in Sienna Place, Te Atatu Peninsula. Police and his family are very concerned for his well-being. Anyone with information that may help is asked to contact Police on 105 and quote ... More >>
Serious Crash - Manawaru, Matamata - Piako - Waikato
Monday, 6 March 2023, 7:47 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are responding to a two vehicle crash on the intersection of Mclaren Road and Alexandra Road, Manawaru, around 4:30pm. It appears one person has serious injuries and three people have minor to moderate injuries. A helicopter is enroute. The road ... More >>
Police Seek Victim And Witnesses - Mataura Assault
Monday, 6 March 2023, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are making enquiries into an alleged assault at Queens Garden in Mataura yesterday (Sunday 5 March). Police received calls from several members of the public at around 3.30pm, reporting that a man was being assaulted by two others in the park. ... More >>
Appeal For Information Following Man's Death In Wanaka
Monday, 6 March 2023, 3:07 pm | New Zealand Police
Police making inquiries into the death of a man at the start of a mountain-bike race in Wanaka over the weekend are seeking help from those who may have seen what happened. The 58-year-old was found on the side of Mototapu Road, Glendhu Bay shortly ... More >>
Police Investigating Death Of Napier Woman
Monday, 6 March 2023, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Police
Hawke’s Bay Police are investigating the death of a 46-year-old Napier woman. The woman was hospitalised on 20 February, after being taken to a local medical centre with serious injuries. The woman was initially treated at Hawke’s Bay Hospital, ... More >>
Police Appeal For Witnesses To Hamilton Assault
Monday, 6 March 2023, 11:26 am | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing for witnesses to a serious assault last week to come forward and share any information they have which may assist with our enquiries. The assault took place on the Hamilton River Path at the end of the walkway off Liverpool Street ... More >>
Arrest Made Following Incident In Morningside
Monday, 6 March 2023, 11:08 am | New Zealand Police
Whangārei Police have arrested a man after a person was seriously injured on Rawhiti Street, Morningside, on Sunday morning. About 4.20am, Police received a report of a pedestrian receiving injuries after an incident involving a blue Holden motor vehicle. ... More >>
Update – Rāhui in place following diver death
Sunday, 5 March 2023, 8:34 pm | New Zealand Police
Following the death of a diver this afternoon, iwi have put in place a seven-day rāhui, from Plimmerton to Mana Island. On behalf of iwi, Police ask members of the public to respect the rāhui, which prohibits the collection of fish and shellfish ... More >>
Witnesses Sought Following Assault, Hastings
Sunday, 5 March 2023, 5:50 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking witnesses to an assault at Cornwall Park, Hastings, yesterday afternoon. About 2.15pm, a man was assaulted and received facial injuries. Police are working to establish what exactly has occurred and to locate those responsible. ... More >>
Diver Located Deceased, Mana Island
Sunday, 5 March 2023, 5:50 pm | New Zealand Police
A person has died this afternoon while diving near Mana Island, Porirua. Emergency services were called about 3.05pm, after a diver failed to surface. The person was unable to be revived. Police are working to support the diver’s family. The death ... More >>
Name Release - Beach Haven Death
Sunday, 5 March 2023, 5:48 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now confirm the name of the person who died in a fatal assault at the intersection of Tramway Road and Beach Haven Road on Friday 3 March. He was Joshuah Tasi, 28, of Beach Haven. Police extend our condolences to Joshuah’s family and ... More >>
Name release – Crownthorpe fatality
Sunday, 5 March 2023, 1:35 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now confirm the name of the person located deceased in Crownthorpe on Saturday 18 February 2023, following Cyclone Gabrielle. More >>
Name release – Waiohiki fatality
Sunday, 5 March 2023, 1:34 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now confirm the name of the person located deceased in Waiohiki on Friday 17 February 2023, following Cyclone Gabrielle. More >>
