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UPDATE - Body Found Following Wairoa River Search
Sunday, 4 December 2022, 6:40 pm | New Zealand Police
Police searching for a man in the Wairoa River have found a body. A dinghy capsized near the river mouth on Wednesday evening, and one of the two people on board did not make it to shore. Today, the body of a man has been recovered, upstream from ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Takanini
Sunday, 4 December 2022, 2:45 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are making inquiries into a fatal crash in Takanini involving a motorcyclist that had earlier fled Police. Around 11:50pm last night the motorcyclist was signalled by Police to stop on Takanini School Road due to excessive speed. The rider did not ... More >>
Serious Crash,Te Puke - Bay Of Plenty
Sunday, 4 December 2022, 9:05 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on Number 2 Road, Te Puke reported around 3:40 am. Four people have been transported to hospital with serious injuries. The road is closed, and diversions are in place at the scene. Motorists are advised ... More >>
Homicide Investigation launched in Taranaki
Saturday, 3 December 2022, 2:43 pm | New Zealand Police
A homicide investigation has been launched after the death of a man at an address on Albion Street, Hawera. More >>
SH 29A, road reopens - Bay of Plenty
Saturday, 3 December 2022, 2:41 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 29A is about to reopen following a fatal crash this morning. Police thank motorists for their patience. The investigation into the crash is ongoing. More >>
Man arrested following burglary in Feilding
Saturday, 3 December 2022, 2:40 pm | New Zealand Police
A man in his 30s is due to reappear in court in January in relation to a commercial burglary in Feilding this week. More >>
One Person Has Died Following A Serious Crash In Tauranga This Morning
Saturday, 3 December 2022, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Police
The two-vehicle crash on State Highway 29A was reported to Police shortly after 6:35am. One person died at the scene and a second person has been transported to hospital in a moderate condition. There are diversions in place and motorists are ... More >>
Road blocked, Putaruru - Bay of Plenty
Saturday, 3 December 2022, 2:27 pm | New Zealand Police
Arapuni Street in Putaruru is currently blocked after a car collided with a power pole. More >>
Serious crash, Maungatapu - Bay of Plenty
Saturday, 3 December 2022, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Police
It happened shortly after 6:35am and involved two cars, about 1km north of the Maungatapu roundabout, which is where traffic is being diverted. More >>
Correction - Damage To Te Teko Kiwifruit Vines
Friday, 2 December 2022, 5:54 pm | New Zealand Police
A media release issued yesterday regarding damage to Gold Kiwifruit vines at an orchard in Te Teko said the vines were cut between 24 and 26 October. This was incorrect - the vines were cut between 24 and 26 November. Anyone with information which could ... More >>
Police Seek Information Of Vehicle's Movements In Lower Hutt Homicide
Friday, 2 December 2022, 3:08 pm | New Zealand Police
“Police investigating the death of Craig McKelvie have located the vehicle sought in previous appeals to the public. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2212/39d852263cf4f5566718.jpeg" width="720" height="540"> Mr McKelvie died from his injuries ... More >>
Police Investigating Gun City Ram Raid
Friday, 2 December 2022, 11:55 am | New Zealand Police
Police are following strong lines of enquiry after this morning’s ram raid in Christchurch, Detective Senior Sergeant Damon Wells says. About 3.20am, offenders used a stolen green-coloured Mazda Demio to break through the roller door at Gun ... More >>
Police Appeal For Information In Relation To Te Teko Incident
Friday, 2 December 2022, 11:36 am | New Zealand Police
Te Teko Police are currently investigating an incident in which 150 Gold Kiwifruit vines were cut at an orchard in Te Teko, sometime between 24 and 26 October. Te Teko Rural Liaison Officer, Constable Wayne Lawrence says the damage caused to the vines ... More >>
Special Olympics Flame of Hope: Blazes Into Wellington
Friday, 2 December 2022, 11:08 am | New Zealand Police
Wellington District Police will join some of the region’s Special Olympics athletes on Saturday 3 December from 9.30am in Lower Hutt to carry the Special Olympics Flame of Hope. They will ‘walk’ the flame from Lower Hutt to Wellington, via the Lady ... More >>
Invercargill Police Continue To Investigate Two Shootings
Friday, 2 December 2022, 10:05 am | New Zealand Police
Invercargill Police are continuing to investigate two shootings from early this year, which we believe involve the Mongrel Mob and are asking for assistance from the public. The first shooting occurred at around 1am on 31 January 2022 where an ... More >>
Arrest Following Assault In Lambton Quay
Friday, 2 December 2022, 5:45 am | New Zealand Police
01 December Police have taken a 23-year-old man into custody following an assault on Lambton Quay this evening, reported to Police just before 8pm. The victim was transported to hospital in a serious condition with stab wounds. Police were able ... More >>
Search For Man Missing In The Water Underway
Thursday, 1 December 2022, 7:45 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are searching for a person outstanding in the water off Pukerewa Road following a report around 3:30pm. Three men had been fishing in the area when one slipped on the rocks and fell into the water. A helicopter was initially dispatched but was ... More >>
UPDATE - Fatal Crash, SH 2, Whirinaki
Thursday, 1 December 2022, 7:05 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm a person has passed away following a crash on SH 2, Tangoio on Tuesday 29 November. They were transported to hospital in a critical condition and have died from their injuries. An investigation into the crash remains ongoing. More >>
Police Stem Massive Organised Crime Operation
Thursday, 1 December 2022, 12:13 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have seized millions of dollars’ worth of cannabis plants, taking them out of the hands of gangs and organised crime, and restrained a significant haul of assets as part of two major investigations by Police's Money Laundering Team and the Auckland-based ... More >>
15 Properties Restrained On The Back Of Operation Trump Card
Thursday, 1 December 2022, 11:36 am | New Zealand Police
The Police Asset Recovery Unit has restrained 15 properties belonging to two of those allegedly involved in the recent Operation Trump Card sting in Wellington District. Operation Trump Card saw three people arrested for their alleged involvement in an ... More >>
