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Crime prevention a priority in cyclone-hit Eastern district
Saturday, 18 February 2023, 8:12 pm | New Zealand Police
Police operating in flood-affected areas of the Eastern district are carrying out reassurance patrols day and night following Cyclone Gabrielle, as more officers are deployed to assist. More >>
Police Arrest Man In Relation To Mt Cook Intruder Incident
Saturday, 18 February 2023, 4:26 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Investigations Manager, Detective Senior Sergeant Tim Leitch. A 48-year-old man has appeared in court in relation to a residential burglary last week in Mt Cook, Wellington. The occupants of the home woke up early on Sunday morning to an intruder ... More >>
Arrest made in relation to assault and kidnapping- Gisborne
Saturday, 18 February 2023, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Police
Gisborne Police have arrested a 25-year-old man for kidnapping and serious assault of a woman overnight. More >>
Ashburton Police arrest man in relation to drug offences
Saturday, 18 February 2023, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Police
Ashburton Police arrested a 43-year-old man last night following a vehicle stop in the township. More >>
Fatality in Hawke's Bay
Saturday, 18 February 2023, 2:06 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are investigating a death in the Hawke's Bay region. The person is believed to have died in circumstances related to Cyclone Gabrielle. Further details will be provided when they become available. More >>
The search for missing hunter near Glenorchy continues
Saturday, 18 February 2023, 2:03 pm | New Zealand Police
Murray Horsfield went missing last weekend when he was hunting in the Dart River catchment. He was last heard from on Sunday afternoon. More >>
Fatal crash – Egmont Road, Hillsborough
Saturday, 18 February 2023, 7:01 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services were notified of a serious crash on Egmont Road at about 2.15am this morning. More >>
Name Release - Water-related Incident, Balclutha
Saturday, 18 February 2023, 7:01 am | New Zealand Police
Police can now name the man who died in the water in Balclutha on 26 January. More >>
Fatal Crash, Ashburton
Saturday, 18 February 2023, 6:44 am | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a two-vehicle crash early this morning at the intersection of Withells Road and Rangitata Highway, Ashburton. Police were called about 3.45am. Three other people were seriously injured. The road remains closed this morning, ... More >>
Cyclone Gabrielle - Police Continue Extra Support
Friday, 17 February 2023, 8:45 pm | New Zealand Police
Police continue to pour staff and resources into the Eastern District to assist local staff responding to Cyclone Gabrielle. In addition to approximately 100 extra staff, Police have deployed the Police Air Support Unit (known as Eagle helicopter) ... More >>
Police Acknowledge Sentencing Of Douglas Russell Buchanan
Friday, 17 February 2023, 7:03 pm | New Zealand Police
Police acknowledge the sentence handed down to Douglas Russell Buchanan today in the Wellington District Court for historic sexual offences. The 72-year-old Lower Hutt man has been sentenced to two years and nine months imprisonment for serious ... More >>
Motorists Asked To Avoid Northland Travel
Friday, 17 February 2023, 3:01 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are advising people in Auckland and Northland to avoid travel into and across the region if possible. Although the sun is out, the effects of Cyclone Gabrielle remain. The roading infrastructure has been affected by the weather, and may be unsafe ... More >>
Look After Each Other This O Week
Friday, 17 February 2023, 2:57 pm | New Zealand Police
Police want students to have fun but be safe this Orientation Week. We want parents and caregivers to take note of this advice too, so they can make sure their young people have the information they need to be safe while still having fun. “Our City ... More >>
Have you seen Daniel?
Friday, 17 February 2023, 12:49 pm | New Zealand Police
Daniel O'Connell, 48, was last seen in Gore on Wednesday morning. Police and Daniel's family are concerned for his safety. Daniel may have facial hair and may not be wearing glasses. Anyone with information on Daniel’s whereabouts is asked to contact Police ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Wharepapa South, Waikato
Friday, 17 February 2023, 11:25 am | New Zealand Police
Police are asking motorists to avoid the area of Wharepapa South in south Waikato. One person has died following a single vehicle crash. Emergency services were called to Wharepapa South Road in Waikato at about 9am today. The sole occupant of the vehicle ... More >>
Invercargill Police Seek Sightings Of Intruder
Friday, 17 February 2023, 2:06 am | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Detective Senior Sergeant Greg Baird. Invercargill Police are investigating an incident at a residential property on Conyers Street, Invercargill. The occupant of the address awoke to a male intruder inside the house at around 2am on 15 February. ... More >>
Cyclone Gabrielle – Police Prioritise Those Uncontactable, Isolated
Friday, 17 February 2023, 2:05 am | New Zealand Police
Police, including specialist Search and Rescue staff, continue to prioritise rescue and recovery efforts in Eastern District. Additional Police staff are already on the ground in Eastern District, with more to come in the days ahead. These officers ... More >>
Police file more than 70 charges in investigation into alleged historical offending
Thursday, 16 February 2023, 4:27 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have charged three people as part of an investigation into allegations of historical sexual and physical offending, committed by a contracted care provider in Auckland. Counties Manukau CIB began investigating after Oranga Tamariki notified ... More >>
Police Appeal For Witnesses To Suspicious Fire, Gore
Thursday, 16 February 2023, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Police
Southland Police are investigating a suspicious fire in Church St, Gore which occurred at about 1am on 15 February. Police and Fire investigators have conducted a scene examination. Police would like to speak to anybody who may have seen suspicious activity ... More >>
Police appeal for witnesses to suspicious fire, Gore
Thursday, 16 February 2023, 1:33 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Greg Baird Southland Police are investigating a suspicious fire in Church St, Gore which occurred at about 1am on 15 February. Police and Fire investigators have conducted a scene examination. Police would like to speak to anybody ... More >>
