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Arrests As Part Of Operation Cobalt
Friday, 4 November 2022, 7:38 pm | New Zealand Police
Nelson Police have arrested three men following an aggravated robbery as part of Operation Cobalt enforcement activity. On Sunday 23 October three men allegedly assaulted, threatened, and robbed a man after offering him a ride. Fortunately, the victim was ... More >>
Serious Crash SH 2, Katikati, BOP - Bay Of Plenty
Friday, 4 November 2022, 5:59 pm | New Zealand Police
State highway 2 south of Katikati is closed after a serious crash. Both lanes are blocked while emergency services respond. Police advise motorists to avoid the area if possible. The road will be closed for some time. More >>
Police operation at Mt Messenger
Friday, 4 November 2022, 4:42 pm | New Zealand Police
Police today took action to enforce a trespass notice issued by Waka Kotahi to a small group occupying a site on Mt Messenger, in northern Taranaki. The trespass notice was issued today, 4 November 2022. At midday, Police went to the Mt Messenger ... More >>
Arrests following aggravated robbery and kidnapping
Friday, 4 November 2022, 3:36 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are continuing to take enforcement action as part of Operation Cobalt to disrupt gang activity across the Waikato. Te Awamutu Police have arrested four Mongrel Mob members in relation to aggravated robbery and kidnapping that took place on Saturday ... More >>
Police Issue Warning After Barbiturate Stolen
Friday, 4 November 2022, 2:36 pm | New Zealand Police
Police investigating the theft of veterinary drugs in Palmerston North are issuing a warning to the community. Pentobarbitone, a drug used to euthanize animals, was taken from a vehicle overnight on Wednesday. This is a high-risk substance and can ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Mitimiti
Friday, 4 November 2022, 9:13 am | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a crash in the Far North this morning. The single-vehicle crash on West Coast Road, Mitimiti, was reported to Police around 7.22am. One person has sadly died at the scene and a second person has been airlifted to hospital with ... More >>
Drugs, firearms arrests in Ashburton
Thursday, 3 November 2022, 8:26 pm | New Zealand Police
Mid-Canterbury Police have arrested three people today at a rural Ashburton address. They face several charges relating to drugs and firearms. Senior Sergeant Leigh Jenkins, Sub-Area Commander for Ashburton, says the arrests were the result of a pre-planned ... More >>
Serious crash, Ardmore - Counties Manukau
Thursday, 3 November 2022, 8:26 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a fatal single-vehicle crash on Papakura-Clevedon Road, Ardmore. More >>
Fatal Crash, Sprinkbank Rd/SH10 Kerikeri - Northland
Thursday, 3 November 2022, 8:25 pm | New Zealand Police
Springbank Rd/State Highway 10 near Kerikeri is closed following a fatal two-vehicle crash. More >>
Power Lines Down – Warkworth - Waitematā - Waitematā
Thursday, 3 November 2022, 6:31 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are advising motorists to avoid part of Sandspit Road, Warkworth, following a single-vehicle collision. Around 4.12pm, Police received a report a truck had collided with a power pole. There are no reports of injuries, however there are some power ... More >>
Vehicle Fire, Transmission Gully - Wellington
Thursday, 3 November 2022, 6:29 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a vehicle fire northbound on Transmission Gully, near Mackays Crossing. There are no reported injuries however the incident has closed a lane, and traffic management is in place. Motorists travelling north ... More >>
Police Appeal For Assistance To Find Knife And Car In Homicide, Lower Hutt
Thursday, 3 November 2022, 6:26 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Todd. Police making inquiries into the death of Craig McKelvie are looking for a knife or similar sharp object in relation to the investigation. Mr McKelvie was located at a Mason Ave address in Lower Hutt ... More >>
Pegasus Bay Fire
Thursday, 3 November 2022, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Police
Police investigating following the fire last night at Pegasus Bay have spoken to two young people in relation to the incident. One of them has now been referred to Youth Aid. We are pleased to have been able to quickly identify those allegedly involved ... More >>
Police Still Seeking Footage Of Red Van - Miramar Hit And Run
Thursday, 3 November 2022, 2:07 pm | New Zealand Police
Wellington Police investigating a serious hit-and-run incident in Miramar are asking anyone who may have CCTV or dashcam footage of the incident or vehicle to come forward. A man was struck by a red van about 8.20pm on Sunday 16 October. He is in a serious ... More >>
Millions forfeited following investigation into fraud scheme
Thursday, 3 November 2022, 12:37 pm | New Zealand Police
New Zealand Police has successfully petitioned the High Court for the forfeiture of more than $2 million under the Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act, following an investigation into funds held in New Zealand by a Malaysian national. An investigation ... More >>
Arrests In Whangārei Following Commercial Burglaries
Thursday, 3 November 2022, 12:20 pm | New Zealand Police
Whangārei Police have located and arrested five people following two commercial burglaries overnight. Around 11.47pm on Wednesday evening, Police received a report of a burglary at a commercial premise in Maungakaramea. Upon arrival, Police identified ... More >>
Arrest made in 2013 homicide case
Thursday, 3 November 2022, 11:47 am | New Zealand Police
Eastern District Police have today arrested a 62-year-old woman and charged her with murder and arson, in relation to the death of Gisborne man Ronald Russell Allison in 2013. Known as Russell, the 88-year-old died in a suspicious fire at his home ... More >>
Body Found, Lake Rotorua
Thursday, 3 November 2022, 7:16 am | New Zealand Police
Rotorua Police have today located a body in Lake Rotorua. Police were alerted about 2.45pm by a member of the public who saw something of concern in the water. The body has been recovered and formal ID will now take place. We will release further details ... More >>
Appeal For Witnesses Following Fatal Crash, SH 39
Thursday, 3 November 2022, 7:15 am | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing to the community for any witnesses relating to the fatal vehicle crash on State Highway 39, between Pirongia and Ngahinapouri townships on 1 November at about 7.35am. The two vehicles involved in the crash were a Go Bus school bus ... More >>
Have You Seen Matasavii Levao?
Thursday, 3 November 2022, 7:04 am | New Zealand Police
Waitematā Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a 72-year-old man missing from the New Lynn area. Matasavii Levao left his address on Crown Lynn Place at around 7am on 1 November for a walk, but has not returned. He was wearing ... More >>
