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Update – Road Closure, State Highway 10, Kaeo - Northland
Thursday, 23 February 2023, 7:40 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 10 near Kaeo in the Far North has reopened following a crash earlier this afternoon. Police thank motorists for their patience. More >>
Uncontactable People Reports Following Cyclone Gabrielle
Thursday, 23 February 2023, 7:20 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have today narrowed the number of uncontactable people in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle to 56. More than 100 Police staff have been working on matching and verifying people reported as uncontactable, with those reported safe or found. All 56 people ... More >>
Serious Crash, State Highway 47, Tongariro National Park - Central
Thursday, 23 February 2023, 7:14 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are attending a serious crash on State Highway 47 in the Tongariro National Park. Police were notified of the two-vehicle crash at about 4pm. Initial indications suggest a number of people have sustained serious injuries. State Highway ... More >>
Road Closure, State Highway 10, Kaeo - Northland
Thursday, 23 February 2023, 7:12 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 10 near Kaeo in the Far North is closed due to a serious crash. There are no diversions in place and motorists are asked to avoid the area. A number of people have sustained injuries and are receiving medical treatment. Enquiries into ... More >>
Tairāwhiti Police Acknowledge Community Resilience
Thursday, 23 February 2023, 7:12 pm | New Zealand Police
Gisborne District Mayor Rehette Stoltz and Tairāwhiti Police Area Commander Sam Aberahama have rallied together to thank their community for the overwhelming support and collective effort they are putting into getting the people of Tairāwhiti through ... More >>
Waitematā Police seeking Mitchell Turner
Thursday, 23 February 2023, 3:18 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing to the public for assistance in locating Mitchell Turner, who is wanted to arrest. The 35-year-old is sought in relation to kidnapping and wounding with intent following an incident on Bentley Ave, Glenfield on 2 February 2023. Two ... More >>
Police Arrest A Pair Allegedly Responsible For More Than $300,000 In Theft From Businesses
Thursday, 23 February 2023, 1:32 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have arrested allegedly two of the most prolific retail crime offenders in the country. Eighty-two charges have been filed, and more could be on the way. Assistant Commissioner Sam Hoyle says Auckland Central frontline Police staff were called to More >>
Cyclone Gabrielle – Eastern District Update Thursday 23 February
Thursday, 23 February 2023, 11:48 am | New Zealand Police
In the 24 hours to 7pm, Police in Eastern District have conducted 507 prevention activities, including reassurance patrols and proactive engagements with storm-hit communities. Over the same period, Police have received 597 calls for service, including ... More >>
Fatal Train Incident- Aorangi, Manawatu
Thursday, 23 February 2023, 9:02 am | New Zealand Police
One person has died after being struck by a train in Aorangi, south of Fielding, yesterday. Emergency services responded to the incident, near Waughs Road, which was reported around 6 pm last night (23 February). Trains in the area were stopped ... More >>
Crash- Old Taupo Road - Bay of Plenty
Thursday, 23 February 2023, 7:35 am | New Zealand Police
Old Taupo Road is closed at the roundabout with Hemo Road/ State Highway 30. Police responded to a one-vehicle crash where a truck has rolled at the roundabout around 6am. More >>
Cyclone Gabrielle – Eastern District Update
Wednesday, 22 February 2023, 3:01 pm | New Zealand Police
In the 24 hours to midday today, Police in Eastern District conducted more than 600 prevention activities, including reassurance patrols and proactive engagements with storm-hit communities. Nineteen people were arrested and charged with 32 offences. ... More >>
Operation Cobalt: Cambridge police disrupt methamphetamine
Wednesday, 22 February 2023, 1:56 pm | New Zealand Police
Cambridge Police investigating the supply and manufacture of methamphetamine, as part of Operation Cobalt, have significantly disrupted the operations of drug suppliers in the township. Three men, aged 32, 34 and 55, have been arrested over the past ... More >>
Fatal House Fire - Christchurch
Wednesday, 22 February 2023, 6:36 am | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Damon Wells, Canterbury Police: At around 3.47am this morning, emergency services were called to a house fire in Camrose Place, Ilam. Emergency services have sadly located a person deceased inside the address. Police have an ... More >>
Cyclone Gabrielle – Police Highly Visible In Eastern District
Tuesday, 21 February 2023, 6:40 pm | New Zealand Police
Police in Eastern District remain highly visible in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle, conducting more than 500 proactive community-based jobs in one day. In the 24-hours to 8am today, Police conducted 523 reassurance activities - that’s officers out ... More >>
Drilling of additional boreholes at Pike River underway
Tuesday, 21 February 2023, 4:19 pm | New Zealand Police
Drilling is underway on a second series of boreholes at Pike River Mine. Equipment for building platforms and drilling rigs was flown in earlier this month after the Police executive approved plans to drill an additional 10 boreholes. Families of ... More >>
Hamilton Police Arrest Woman On Drug And Dishonesty Charges
Tuesday, 21 February 2023, 3:06 pm | New Zealand Police
A 35-year-old woman was arrested yesterday by the Waikato Tactical Crime Unit in relation to Operation Hermes. The operation was a 12-month long investigation into the supply of methamphetamine, the importation and supply of Gamma Butyrolactone ... More >>
Boaties Hypothermic After Failed Fishing Trip
Tuesday, 21 February 2023, 1:44 pm | New Zealand Police
Five people on board a small run-about were lucky to escape with their lives when their vessel ‘Hustler’, sunk between Matiu/Somes Island and Seaview Wharf at about 7pm on Sunday 19 February, leaving them treading water in the sea. Sergeant ... More >>
Cyclone Gabrielle – Additional Support
Tuesday, 21 February 2023, 5:34 am | New Zealand Police
An additional 145 Police staff are on the ground in Eastern District to assist with the cyclone response and provide reassurance to local communities. More >>
Person dies following water incident, Tauranga
Tuesday, 21 February 2023, 5:31 am | New Zealand Police
Police can advise a person has died following a water incident at Papamoa Beach, Tauranga this evening. More >>
Update - serious crash, Otapiri, Southland - Southern
Monday, 20 February 2023, 7:50 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now confirm one person has died following a single-vehicle crash on Otapiri Gorge Road. The crash was reported about 3pm. The road remains closed with diversions in place. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. The Serious ... More >>
