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Cyclone Gabrielle – Eastern District Update
Sunday, 26 February 2023, 3:12 pm | New Zealand Police
As at 9pm last night, the number of uncontactable people following Cyclone Gabrielle is now at eight. The remaining number of people includes those who, for a variety of reasons, do not engage with authorities. Regardless, getting in touch with those ... More >>
Name Release, Fatal Crash, Ashburton
Sunday, 26 February 2023, 3:06 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are now in a position to release the name of the person who died in a crash at the intersection of Withells Road and Rangitata Highway on 18 February. She was Carla Murray, 37, of Christchurch. Our thoughts are with her family and friends at ... More >>
Kayaker Death – Haast
Sunday, 26 February 2023, 5:47 am | New Zealand Police
25 February A person has died while kayaking near Jackson Bay/Okahu, in Haast. Emergency services were alerted about 2pm. The individual was part of a group kayaking on the river. Police will make enquiries on behalf of the Coroner. More >>
Police Seek Offenders In Relation To Lake Puketirini Robberies
Saturday, 25 February 2023, 2:44 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Sergeant Simon Evans, CIB Waikato West: Waikato Police are investigating two separate robberies in the area of Lake Puketirini, near Huntly and are asking people in the area to remain vigilant. The first robbery occurred on 18 February, ... More >>
Reminder to keep property secure
Saturday, 25 February 2023, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Police
Taranaki Police are aware of an increase in burglaries and theft across the Hāwera area and urge the community to take preventative measures and continue to report criminal activity. More >>
Fatal crash, State Highway 6, Lochiel
Saturday, 25 February 2023, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a crash on State Highway 6, Lochiel, early this morning. More >>
Arrest following suspicious fire, Ngongotaha
Saturday, 25 February 2023, 2:23 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have arrested and charged a person in relation to a suspicious fire in Ranginui Street, Ngongotaha on Wednesday 22 February. A 30-year-old man is due to appear in Rotorua District Court today, facing a charge of arson. Police are interested in ... More >>
Weather-related incident in Seaforth Road, Waihi Beach
Saturday, 25 February 2023, 2:11 pm | New Zealand Police
Police advise members of the public to avoid Seaforth Road in Waihi Beach while emergency services respond to a weather-related incident in the area. More >>
Cyclone Gabrielle – Eastern District Update
Saturday, 25 February 2023, 2:05 pm | New Zealand Police
As at 9pm last night, the number of uncontactable people following Cyclone Gabrielle is now at 13. Getting in touch with those remaining 13 remains a priority for Police and we are working as fast as we can, using a number of different methods. In the ... More >>
Police Operation In Henderson Concludes, With Cordons To Be Lifted
Friday, 24 February 2023, 7:15 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Detective Inspector Kevin McNaughton, Waitematā CIB. The ongoing Police operation in Henderson has concluded this evening. Police had arrived at the Newington Road address, at around 7am, in order to carry out a pre-planned search ... More >>
Operation Hydros: Final Analysis Brings Further Developments In Recovery Operation
Friday, 24 February 2023, 7:13 pm | New Zealand Police
New Zealand’s largest ever drugs seizure has got even bigger. This month, New Zealand Police, along with partners at New Zealand Customs Service and the New Zealand Defence Force announced Operation Hydros [1]. The shipment cocaine recovered in the ... More >>
Road Closed, Mangawhai Road - Waitematā
Friday, 24 February 2023, 7:09 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are advising motorists the intersection of State Highway 1 and Mangawhai Road is closed due to the weather conditions. Motorists are able to continue north on State Highway 1 but cannot access Mangawhai Road. As previously advised, a number ... More >>
Arrests Made In Relation To Assaults In Central Queenstown
Friday, 24 February 2023, 7:08 pm | New Zealand Police
Queenstown Police have arrested two men in relation to several assaults in the CBD early this morning. Police are still appealing for any further victims or witnesses to incidents to come forward. Detective Constable Tim Risstrom says the men, both ... More >>
Multiple Slips, Flooding In Waitematā North
Friday, 24 February 2023, 3:52 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are advising motorists to be cautious and consider their travel plans following reports of multiple slips and flooding in Waitematā North this afternoon. Due to heavy rain, a number of roads have been affected by slips and flooding in Mangawhai, ... More >>
Update, Henderson Incident
Friday, 24 February 2023, 2:07 pm | New Zealand Police
Cordons remain in place in Henderson as part of an ongoing Police operation. The Newington Road address that was subject of a pre-planned search warrant this morning remains contained and Police staff are communicating with an occupant inside the ... More >>
Police Seek Witnesses To Serious Assault In Queenstown
Friday, 24 February 2023, 12:00 pm | New Zealand Police
Queenstown Police are seeking the public’s assistance in its investigation into a serious assault early this morning. The incident occurred on Shotover Street at around 4.22am, with two people being hospitalised as a result. Detective Constable ... More >>
Cyclone Gabrielle – Eastern District update
Friday, 24 February 2023, 11:20 am | New Zealand Police
As at 9pm last night, the number of uncontactable people following Cyclone Gabrielle is now at 23. Getting touch with those remaining 23 remains a priority for Police and we are working as fast as we can, using a number of different methods. In the ... More >>
Roads Closed, Henderson - Waitematā
Friday, 24 February 2023, 11:11 am | New Zealand Police
Police have closed several roads around the Newington Road in Henderson as they respond to an incident. Motorists are asked to avoid the area. More >>
Update, Henderson Incident
Friday, 24 February 2023, 10:35 am | New Zealand Police
Police remain at a Newington Road, Henderson address as part of an ongoing pre-planned search warrant this morning. The address concerned has been contained and residents in the immediate vicinity are being evacuated as a precautionary measure. Cordons ... More >>
Update – Fatal Crash, State Highway 47, Tongariro National Park
Friday, 24 February 2023, 5:39 am | New Zealand Police
Two people have died following a crash on State Highway 47 in the Tongariro National Park this afternoon. Emergency services were notified of the two-vehicle crash at about 4pm. Sadly, two people died at the scene. State Highway 47 has now re-opened. ... More >>
