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Emergency Services Chief Executives welcome the build phase of New Zealand’s new Public Safety Network
Thursday, 10 November 2022, 4:36 pm | New Zealand Police
Following is a joint statement from Andrew Coster, Commissioner, New Zealand Police; Kerry Gregory, Chief Executive, Fire and Emergency New Zealand; Peter Bradley, Chief Executive, Hato Hone St John; and Dave Robinson, Chief Executive, Wellington Free ... More >>
Taranaki SAR exercise
Thursday, 10 November 2022, 11:28 am | New Zealand Police
Police and LandSAR members will deploy to the Kaitake Ranges this weekend, as part of a planned search and rescue exercise. Teams from Taranaki, Tainui and Ruapehu LandSAR groups, AREC (Amateur Radio Emergency Communications), along with members ... More >>
Missing person, Manukau Harbour - Thursday morning update
Thursday, 10 November 2022, 10:33 am | New Zealand Police
Search and rescue operations have resumed today around the Manukau Harbour, as the missing person remains outstanding. Today's operations will be predominantly aerial based. Police would like thank volunteers who are co-ordinating with our Search and ... More >>
Police Officer Struck By Vehicle
Thursday, 10 November 2022, 8:58 am | New Zealand Police
One person has been charged following an incident in Auckland yesterday, where a fleeing driver has injured a police officer. A 37-year-old man has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, failing to stop a motor vehicle, ... More >>
One in custody after Police officer struck by vehicle
Thursday, 10 November 2022, 6:37 am | New Zealand Police
A Police officer is in a serious condition after being struck by a vehicle in Counties Manukau earlier this evening. More >>
Body Found In Water, Hobsonville
Thursday, 10 November 2022, 6:25 am | New Zealand Police
Police are making enquiries after a deceased person was located in the water, between Beach Haven and Herald Island, in Auckland’s North Harbour last night. Police were notified at around 8pm by a member of the public, after the person was discovered ... More >>
Update - Rāhui After Fatal Crash, Parua Bay
Wednesday, 9 November 2022, 7:00 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can advise that a group of local Iwi have placed down a rāhui on parts of Parua Bay, in Whangārei Heads. The rāhui is in place following a single-vehicle crash near Wharf Road, at 9.55am today. Sadly, one person died at the scene. It will ... More >>
Ōtara hit-and-run: Information sought
Wednesday, 9 November 2022, 1:36 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking the public's assistance in locating a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run incident in Ōtara last night. Around 11.12pm, a 16-year-old girl was hit by a car as she left her house on Cobham Crescent. The driver of the car has then driven away ... More >>
Manukau Harbour Incident – Update
Wednesday, 9 November 2022, 12:35 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can advise that a group of local Iwi have placed down a rāhui on water-based activities on parts of the Manukau Harbour. The rāhui is in place while search efforts remain underway and will remain in place until Tuesday 16 November. It extends across ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Parua Bay
Wednesday, 9 November 2022, 12:03 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a crash in Whangārei Heads this morning. The single-vehicle crash near Wharf Road, Parua Bay was reported to Police around 9.55am. One person has sadly died at the scene. The Serious Crash Unit is in attendance. There is a ... More >>
Firth Of Thames Missing Kayaker – Wednesday Morning Update
Wednesday, 9 November 2022, 10:15 am | New Zealand Police
Search and rescue operations will continue today for a kayaker missing from the Firth of Thames. Today's operations will include Coastguard's Air Patrol and the Police launch Deodar. Police will continue to provide updates as they become available. More >>
Manukau Harbour Incident – Wednesday Morning Update
Wednesday, 9 November 2022, 9:38 am | New Zealand Police
Search and rescue operations have resumed today around the Manukau Harbour, with the missing person still outstanding. Today's operations will again be predominantly aerial based. Police will continue to provide updates on this matter as they become ... More >>
Police Seek Information Following Stabbing In Nelson
Wednesday, 9 November 2022, 9:14 am | New Zealand Police
Nelson Police are appealing for witnesses after an assault in which two people have been seriously injured. The incident took place in Halifax Street at around 9pm last night (8 November 2022). A 20-year-old man and a 51-year-old man were stabbed and ... More >>
Update: Disappearance Of Anaru Moana
Tuesday, 8 November 2022, 7:46 pm | New Zealand Police
The homicide investigation into the death of South Canterbury man Anaru Moana has today focused on an area known as the Waihao Box. The Police National Dive Squad today began searching waterways in the Waitaki area, close to where a silver Subaru ... More >>
Police Acknowledge Sentencing In Relation To Death Of Dale Watene
Tuesday, 8 November 2022, 7:23 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Detective Inspector Stuart Harvey. Police acknowledge today’s sentencing in relation to the death of 40-year-old Dale Watene. I would like to acknowledge the immense impact this tragedy has had on the family involved with this incident. ... More >>
Waterways To Be Searched In Homicide Investigation
Tuesday, 8 November 2022, 5:48 pm | New Zealand Police
The Police National Dive Squad have been called into search an area as the homicide investigation into the death of Anaru Moana continues. The dive squad are expected to begin searching waterways in the Waitaki area today, close to where the silver ... More >>
Further Plea To Rugby League World Cup Supporters: Show Your Pride - Safely And Respectfully
Tuesday, 8 November 2022, 2:50 pm | New Zealand Police
That's the message from Counties Manukau West Area Commander Inspector Matt Srhoj as Rugby League World Cup supporters continue to celebrate across town centres around the district. Unfortunately, overnight one person has sustained serious injuries ... More >>
Arrests Following Pre-planned Search Warrants
Tuesday, 8 November 2022, 12:23 pm | New Zealand Police
Four men and two women have been arrested on methamphetamine-related charges this morning following pre-planned search warrants at a number of addresses in Palmerston North and Auckland City. The searches are ongoing, however no other people are currently ... More >>
Update: Missing Kayaker - Firth Of Thames
Tuesday, 8 November 2022, 12:12 pm | New Zealand Police
A search and rescue operation is resuming for a kayaker missing from the Firth of Thames. Today's search includes Coastguard's Air Patrol and Land SAR staff. Police will provide further updates about this incident as these become available. More >>
Update: Manukau Harbour incident
Tuesday, 8 November 2022, 11:15 am | New Zealand Police
A search and rescue operation is resuming on the Manukau Harbour. One person remains outstanding after a boat with five people onboard capsized around 7pm Sunday, near Clarks Beach. Today's search will predominantly be aerial based with the assistance ... More >>
