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Firearms, drugs on Operation Cobalt’s list this Christmas
Friday, 23 December 2022, 3:15 pm | New Zealand Police
There won’t be a wind-down for Operation Cobalt teams this festive season. Detective Inspector Aaron Proctor says there will be a continued focus on proactive enforcement action throughout the summer period for Police. “Right around the country, Operation ... More >>
Wellington Police appeal for information
Friday, 23 December 2022, 1:49 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Sergeant Grant Carroll: Do you recognise these men? Police are asking for the public’s help after two incidents in which a Wellington woman found an unknown man in her home. Security camera photographs show two men in the area about ... More >>
Manawatū Police seize firearm and vehicles
Friday, 23 December 2022, 11:56 am | New Zealand Police
Sergeant Nick Lawton: Manawatū Police have seized a firearm, ammunition and three vehicles from an address in Feilding. On Thursday morning staff patrolling the Feilding area identified a stolen ute parked in the driveway of an address. While making enquiries ... More >>
Witnesses to fatal crash sought
Friday, 23 December 2022, 6:24 am | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking to establish the movements of a motorcyclist prior to yesterday's fatal incident on State Highway 6, the Cromwell-Luggate Highway. More >>
Operation Cobalt: Arrest Made, Vehicles Impounded
Thursday, 22 December 2022, 6:39 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Detective Senior Sergeant Kevan Verry, Northland CIB. Four vehicles have been impounded, and one person has been arrested, as Police continue to enforce a zero tolerance for gang activity in Northland as part of Operation Cobalt. The ... More >>
Families Of Hawke's Bay Homicide Victims Urge People To Come Forward
Thursday, 22 December 2022, 6:35 pm | New Zealand Police
The whānau of two Hawke’s Bay homicide victims are joining with Police to urge those who know what happened to their loved ones to come forward and share what they know. Eddie Peters was found bleeding on the driveway of a family member’s home ... More >>
Assistant Commissioner: Tāmaki Makaurau formally welcomed
Thursday, 22 December 2022, 12:13 pm | New Zealand Police
The first dedicated Assistant Commissioner for the country’s largest city has been formally welcomed into the role. The role of Assistant Commissioner: Tāmaki Makaurau has been established as part of the Tāmaki Makaurau: Policing for the Future ... More >>
Is Your Home ‘Alone’ These Holidays? - Ka Pōaha Tō Whare I Ēneihararei?
Thursday, 22 December 2022, 7:31 am | New Zealand Police
With Christmas and the summer break coming up, make sure your home and property is secure from burglars if you are leaving town. If you have crime or safety concerns about your neighbourhood then you should get in touch with your local Police, who ... More >>
Serious Crash, Selwyn - Canterbury
Thursday, 22 December 2022, 7:28 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious single-vehicle crash on West Coast Road (SH73), Selwyn. Police were called about 5.30am. Initial reports suggest there have been serious injuries. Traffic management is in place. Please avoid the area ... More >>
Name Release - Fatal Crash, State Highway 35
Thursday, 22 December 2022, 6:27 am | New Zealand Police
Police can now name the man who died in a crash on State Highway 35 on Monday 19 December. He was Herewini Reedy, aged 65, from Hicks Bay. Police extend their sympathies to his whānau and loved ones. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ... More >>
Arrests Made Following Aggravated Robberies In Hamilton
Thursday, 22 December 2022, 6:23 am | New Zealand Police
21 December Superintendent Bruce Bird, Waikato District Commander: Waikato Police today arrested nine people following the execution of a number of search warrants in relation to two recent aggravated robberies in Hamilton. Police arrested three ... More >>
Nine Apprehended Following Recent Offending In Tairāwhiti
Wednesday, 21 December 2022, 6:53 pm | New Zealand Police
Gisborne Police have apprehended nine youths, following multiple reports of vehicle break-ins over the past few days. Police were notified of a number of vehicles being broken into in Mangapapa on Sunday night and Fox Street early on Monday morning. ... More >>
Deaths And Serious Injuries Are Not Inevitable On New Zealand Roads
Wednesday, 21 December 2022, 6:41 pm | New Zealand Police
New Zealand’s road safety authorities are urging Kiwis to back the vision of an Aotearoa where deaths and serious injuries on our roads are not inevitable, and to support the changes being made to significantly reduce serious crashes and save lives. ... More >>
Canterbury Asset Recovery Unit continues to disrupt harm
Wednesday, 21 December 2022, 1:59 pm | New Zealand Police
Canterbury Police's Asset Recovery Unit has made a number of significant restraints recently, continuing its focus on those profiting from organised crime in the district. On 12 December, the High Court granted a forfeiture order in relation to property ... More >>
Update, Fatal Crash, SH3, Awahuri
Tuesday, 20 December 2022, 9:19 pm | New Zealand Police
A person involved in a crash in Awahuri, near Palmerston North, this afternoon has died. Police were notified of a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of State Highway 3 and Palmerston Street at about 3.20pm. One person died at the scene. State Highway ... More >>
Serious Crash On Te Atatū Road, Te Atatū Peninsula - Waitematā
Tuesday, 20 December 2022, 9:12 pm | New Zealand Police
A motorcyclist is in critical condition following a serious crash in Te Atatū Peninsula this evening. The crash, involving a motorbike and a vehicle, was reported at around 5.11pm on Te Atatū Road. Police and other emergency services are at the scene. Motorists ... More >>
Arrest made in Massey homicide investigation
Tuesday, 20 December 2022, 4:57 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Nick Poland, Waitematā CIB: Police have this afternoon arrested and charged a 30-year male in relation to the homicide in Massey yesterday evening. He will appear in the Waitākere District Court tomorrow, charged with murder. ... More >>
Update: Onerahi homicide investigation
Tuesday, 20 December 2022, 4:18 pm | New Zealand Police
Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer, Whangārei/Kaipara Area Investigations Manager: Police have today arrested and charged a second person as part of their investigation into a homicide in Onerahi earlier this year. A 32-year-old woman has ... More >>
Arrest made in relation to Invercargill firearms incident
Tuesday, 20 December 2022, 2:45 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Sergeant Mark McCloy Police have arrested a 23-year-old man in relation to a firearms incident on Earn Street, Invercargill on Saturday. The man has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, unlawfully possessing ... More >>
Homicide investigation - Massey
Tuesday, 20 December 2022, 10:09 am | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Nick Poland, Waitematā CIB: The homicide investigation in Massey is continuing today after the tragic death of a woman yesterday evening. The community can expect to see a continued Police presence in the area as a scene ... More >>
