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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 >>
Have You Seen Matasavii Levao?
Thursday, 3 November 2022, 7:03 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 >>
Police Urge Caution With Scam Email Circulating
Wednesday, 2 November 2022, 2:57 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are aware of an email scam circulating that references Police and other justice sector partners. The email claims authorities have done a search of the email recipient’s computer and located explicit illegal material. The recipient is directed to reply ... More >>
Murder Charge Laid Following Investigation Into Child's Death
Wednesday, 2 November 2022, 12:35 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have arrested an 18-year-old woman following the death of a 2-year-old girl in Hamilton in April. The woman has been charged with murder and will appear in the Hamilton District Court today. This follows an extensive investigation into the child's ... More >>
Police Recruitment Event In The Hawke’s Bay
Wednesday, 2 November 2022, 7:08 am | New Zealand Police
Have you considered a career with the New Zealand Police? Hawke’s Bay Police are hosting a recruitment day on Saturday, 12 November, and invite anyone interested in joining the NZ Police whānua, including those in neighbouring provinces, to come ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Christchurch
Tuesday, 1 November 2022, 8:06 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm a person has died following a crash on Halswell Junction Road. The crash, involving a single cyclist, was reported around 2:20pm. An investigation into the crash remains on going. More >>
Update: Unexplained Death, Matipo Street, Riccarton
Tuesday, 1 November 2022, 8:01 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are aware of the deep sense of grief in the Christchurch community following this morning's unexplained death of a person in Matipo Street, Riccarton. This is especially true of the family and friends of the person who has died, who need space ... More >>
Police Appeal For Witnesses
Tuesday, 1 November 2022, 7:50 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing to the community for any witnesses relating to the fatal vehicle crash on Shakespeare Road Napier which occurred at 11.50pm on Saturday 29 October. We are particularly interested in any information about a vehicle driving at speed ... More >>
Fatal Workplace Incident, Timaru
Tuesday, 1 November 2022, 3:10 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm a 23-year-old man has died in a workplace accident at a commercial premises on Racecourse Road, Timaru. Enquiries into the circumstances of the incident are underway and WorkSafe has been notified. More >>
Police Acknowledges IPCA Finding
Tuesday, 1 November 2022, 10:26 am | New Zealand Police
Police acknowledges the IPCA’s finding that Police responded appropriately to 111 calls received from a woman in rural Bay of Plenty in 2020. The woman made five 111 calls on the afternoon of 24 December, stating she had been assaulted and raising ... More >>
Fatal Crash - SH39, Ngāhinapōuri
Tuesday, 1 November 2022, 9:49 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a crash involving a car and a bus on State Highway 39, Ngāhinapōuri, reported at 7.37am. The driver of the car is confirmed to have died at the scene. The driver of the bus is reported to have received moderate ... More >>
Name Release, Fatal Crash, SH 29, Kaimai Ranges
Monday, 31 October 2022, 5:50 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now name the person who died in a vehicle crash on SH29 on 28 October. He was 19-year-old Thomas Pukepuke of Whatawhata, Waikato. Our thoughts are with his friends and family. Enquiries into the incident are ongoing. More >>
