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Aggravated Robbery To Be Included In The Retail Crime Prevention Programme
Friday, 9 December 2022, 2:04 pm | New Zealand Police
Work has begun to include small retailers who have been the victim of aggravated robbery within the past 12 months as part of the expanded Retail Crime Prevention programme from January 2023 following the Government announcement. “Police understands ... More >>
Arrests Follow Firearms, Drug Seizures In Northland
Friday, 9 December 2022, 1:54 pm | New Zealand Police
A homicide investigation launched in Northland nearly two months ago has sparked further enquiries, resulting in firearms and drug seizures. Police launched the initial investigation into the death of Bob Kleiman in Onerahi on 27 October. While a person ... More >>
Operation Cobalt: Investigation Continues After Methamphetamine Precursors Located
Thursday, 8 December 2022, 7:40 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have come across the hallmarks of a methamphetamine operation north of Auckland, as efforts continue to disrupt organised crime’s operations. The discovery was made as part of a search warrant underway this week at a rural property in Warkworth. ... More >>
Update: Serious Crash, Karaka
Thursday, 8 December 2022, 7:38 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a serious crash in Karaka this afternoon. A second person has been transported to hospital in a moderate condition. The crash on Karaka Road was reported to Police around 2.35pm. The Serious Crash Unit is in attendance ... More >>
Police Opens Consultation On Changes To Firearms Fees
Thursday, 8 December 2022, 1:24 pm | New Zealand Police
A consultation process regarding firearms licencing fees, which haven’t changed in more than 20 years despite rising costs, opens today. Other than GST adjustments, firearms licencing fees have remained static since 1999. The cost of delivering arms ... More >>
National Police Dive Squad Assists In Lower Hutt Homicide Investigation
Thursday, 8 December 2022, 10:41 am | New Zealand Police
Police investigating the death of Craig McKelvie are this morning using the National Police Dive Squad to complete a search of the Petone foreshore. Mr McKelvie died from his injuries in hospital following an assault in Morea, Lower Hutt on Friday ... More >>
Police seeking to identify man - Barrington Park assault
Wednesday, 7 December 2022, 12:44 pm | New Zealand Police
Christchurch Police are asking for the public's help to identify the man pictured. Officers would like to speak to him as part of our enquiries into a serious assault in Barrington Park last week. A woman was assaulted at around 9pm on Saturday 3 December, ... More >>
New Development In Stolen Lindauer Paintings Investigation
Wednesday, 7 December 2022, 10:12 am | New Zealand Police
Two valuable paintings stolen during a burglary five years ago have been recovered. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2212/30af28363d8bb5ccc293.jpeg" width="720" height="540"> It brings new avenues of enquiry ... More >>
Police Target Sale Of MDMA And Cocaine, Taupō
Tuesday, 6 December 2022, 6:44 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed statement to Senior Sergeant Andy Livingstone. Taupō Police are actively focusing on minimising the harm of MDMA and cocaine across its community and through its hospitality industry. Taupō and Turangi Area Response Manager Senior Sergeant ... More >>
Farewell To Dunedin's Oldest Police Dog
Tuesday, 6 December 2022, 12:24 pm | New Zealand Police
<img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2212/34bc65815c6c411e0bd0.jpeg" width="720" height="540"> Gill ready to lead the 2020 Christmas parade. Photo: Constable Delaine Patterson There’s an empty kennel and ... More >>
Police acknowledge IPCA findings into use of force
Tuesday, 6 December 2022, 10:20 am | New Zealand Police
Inspector Matt Srhoj, Acting District Commander, Counties Manukau: Police acknowledge the findings of an Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) review into the use of force following an incident in Counties Manukau last year. A criminal investigation ... More >>
Police are steering towards a more electric future
Tuesday, 6 December 2022, 10:18 am | New Zealand Police
Police are steering towards a more electric future, with a further roll-out of electric pool vehicles advancing the commitment to reduce the organisation’s carbon footprint. A trial of 38 EVs began at the end of November, using Hyundai Konas, which have a ... More >>
UPDATE - Missing diver located, Karaka Bay
Tuesday, 6 December 2022, 9:52 am | New Zealand Police
A diver who was reported missing yesterday in Karaka Bay has been located deceased. The diver was reported missing yesterday at around 6pm. An extensive air and water search was carried out yesterday, involving the Maritime Unit and Police National ... More >>
Mongrel Mob associate charged over fleeing driver incident
Tuesday, 6 December 2022, 9:47 am | New Zealand Police
The alleged offender at the centre of a fleeing driver incident [1] in Auckland early on Monday morning will now face court. Overnight, the 37-year-old has been discharged from hospital and is currently in Police custody. Detective Senior Sergeant ... More >>
Eight apprehended following burglaries overnight
Tuesday, 6 December 2022, 9:23 am | New Zealand Police
Police have made numerous arrests following offending at retail businesses in Counties Manukau overnight. The first series of incidents occurred in Pukekohe at 2.55am. Detective Senior Sergeant Dave Paea says a group offenders exited a stolen vehicle ... More >>
Man In Hospital, Firearm Recovered Following Fleeing Driver Incident
Monday, 5 December 2022, 9:26 am | New Zealand Police
An offender has suffered serious injuries and a firearm has been located following a fleeing driver incident in Auckland early this morning. The incident began just before 5am in Epsom, when the offender has unsuccessfully attempted to steal a vehicle ... More >>
Western Road Closure - Waitematā
Monday, 5 December 2022, 5:38 am | New Zealand Police
Lincoln Road off-ramp city bound and west bound are closed due to a traffic incident. More >>
Fatal crash, Stanley St, Central Auckland
Monday, 5 December 2022, 5:34 am | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on Stanley St, Central Auckland. More >>
Arrests following Karangahape Road Aggravated Robbery
Monday, 5 December 2022, 5:32 am | New Zealand Police
Police have arrested two people following an aggravated robbery at a store on Karangahape Road that took place around 4pm. More >>
Road Closure, SH 1, Taihape - Central
Sunday, 4 December 2022, 6:40 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a single vehicle crash on SH 1, Taihape where a caravan and trailer has rolled. Reported around 4pm, the road is due to be closed while oil that has leaked from the vehicle is cleared. The occupants have moderate ... More >>
