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Arrest In Relation To Suspicious Fire
Thursday, 6 October 2022, 5:11 am | New Zealand Police
Police have charged a 41-year-old Rotorua man in relation to a suspicious fire involving a car and a building on Amohau Street, Rotorua, on Sunday. More >>
Torch Run For Special Olympics Heats Up In Christchurch
Wednesday, 5 October 2022, 6:47 pm | New Zealand Police
Police and Special Olympics New Zealand athletes are poised for a walk through central Christchurch on Sunday 9 October to support the nationwide Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR). The Freemasons New Zealand Special Olympics National Summer Games are ... More >>
Police Execute Search Warrants In Huntly
Wednesday, 5 October 2022, 6:45 pm | New Zealand Police
Two men have been arrested following search warrants in Huntly this morning. Waikato Police executed search warrants at two residential properties. A number of items of interest were seized, including a replica firearm, illicit drugs and utensils. ... More >>
Arrest Made In Gisborne Following Robberies
Wednesday, 5 October 2022, 6:32 pm | New Zealand Police
A 17-year-old has been arrested in Gisborne on multiple charges including robberies in other parts of the North Island. Police were alerted on Monday evening around 6:30pm to a vehicle being driven dangerously on Matawai Road towards Gisborne. The ... More >>
Police Disrupt Significant Stolen Property Ring
Wednesday, 5 October 2022, 6:32 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Anna Grant. Police in Wellington have disrupted a significant stolen property ring and recovered hundreds of thousands of dollars in illegally obtained property. More than 60 Police officers were involved ... More >>
Torch Run For Special Olympics Blazes Into Dunedin
Wednesday, 5 October 2022, 11:35 am | New Zealand Police
Police and Special Olympics New Zealand athletes are poised for a run through central Dunedin on Friday, 7 October to support the nationwide Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR). The Freemasons New Zealand Special Olympics National Summer Games are being ... More >>
Public Appeal Following Attempted Kidnapping, Christchurch
Wednesday, 5 October 2022, 11:29 am | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Damon Wells: Christchurch Police investigating an attempted kidnapping in Fendalton earlier this week are continuing to appeal to the public for help. An unknown man approached a woman who was out jogging on Kotare St at around ... More >>
Missing Man Found, King Country
Wednesday, 5 October 2022, 10:18 am | New Zealand Police
Police have found the man who was missing overnight on a Massey Ferguson tractor in King Country. Thanks to Waikato LANDSAR volunteers and the public who helped in the search. More >>
Missing Man On Tractor, King Country
Wednesday, 5 October 2022, 9:36 am | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing for sightings of a 20-year-old-man driving an old-style, red Massey Ferguson tractor in the Te Kuiti/ Waitomo/ Pomarangi area. The man was last seen driving on Oparure Rd, and is understood to be wearing a brown hoodie and grey ... More >>
Serious Crash, SH1, Cambridge Near Hickey Road - Waikato
Wednesday, 5 October 2022, 8:36 am | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a crash on SH1, near Hickey Road, Cambridge. The crash, which involved a truck and a van, occurred at around 4:53am. One person was located deceased at the scene. A second person has been taken to hospital with serious injuries. ... More >>
Missing 21-year-old Auckland Woman Located
Wednesday, 5 October 2022, 8:35 am | New Zealand Police
The 21-year-old woman reported missing from St Heliers on 30 September, has been located and is safe. Police would like to thank the community for their sup More >>
Serious Crash - SH1, Cambridge Near Hickey Road. - Waikato
Wednesday, 5 October 2022, 5:32 am | New Zealand Police
At 4:53am on Wednesday 5th October 2022, Emergency Services are currently responding to a serious motor-vehicle crash on SH1, near Hickey Road, Cambridge. Police advise that SH1 will be closed and all motorists are advised to avoid this area until further ... More >>
Attempted Kidnapping In Christchurch
Tuesday, 4 October 2022, 8:13 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Mark Burrett: Christchurch Police are requesting the public's help following an attempted kidnapping in Fendalton. A woman was approached while jogging on Kotare St at 6.20am, on 3 October 2022. The unknown man who approached her has attempted ... More >>
Arrest Made In Kaitaia
Tuesday, 4 October 2022, 6:53 pm | New Zealand Police
Constable Tui Baker, Kaitaia Police: One person has been arrested in relation to a vandalism incident that occurred in Kaitaia on Friday, 30 September. The incident was reported to Police around 3.15pm that day, when a pou orongo that was erected ... More >>
Police Seek Missing Whangaārei Man
Tuesday, 4 October 2022, 2:00 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are asking the community's help to locate 79-year-old Neville Hargreaves, who has been reported missing from Morningside in the Whangārei District. Neville was last seen at his Morningside Road address on the night of Monday, 3 October. ... More >>
Serious Crash, Napier - Eastern
Monday, 3 October 2022, 7:20 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash at the intersection of Douglas McLean Avenue and Herrick Street, Marewa. The crash, involving two vehicles, was reported around 5:10pm. Initial indications are that one person is seriously injured. ... More >>
Investigation Underway Following Robbery In Merivale
Monday, 3 October 2022, 7:19 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are investigating the aggravated robbery of a jewellery store on Papanui Road, Merivale. The incident, reported to Police at 11.48am, involved three offenders brandishing hammers who entered the store during opening hours and stole a number ... More >>
Delays On SH2 Near Wairoa - Eastern
Monday, 3 October 2022, 7:17 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists on State Highway 2 near Wairoa should expect delays after a truck rolled this afternoon. The crash happened about 3.45pm, and while there are no reports of injury, the road is down to one lane until the vehicle is cleared. Police would like ... More >>
Slip, SH5, Ngongotahā - Bay Of Plenty
Monday, 3 October 2022, 6:50 pm | New Zealand Police
A slip has blocked part of State Highway 5 at Ngongotahā, north of Rotorua this evening. Police was called about 6.25pm. The northbound lane is blocked to traffic between Paradise Valley Rd and Western Rd, and diversions are being put in place. ... More >>
Police Investigate Suspicious Fire
Monday, 3 October 2022, 3:14 pm | New Zealand Police
An investigation is underway after Police and FENZ responded to a suspicious fire involving a car and a building, on Amohau Street at around 5.45am yesterday. Police would like to hear from anyone who saw a person leaving the area of Rotorua Brass ... More >>
