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Unexploded Ordnance Located In Epsom
Thursday, 8 September 2022, 7:34 pm | New Zealand Police
Earlier this afternoon Police received a report of an old mortar shell located at a residential property in Pukenui Road, Epsom. Nearby properties have been evacuated as a precaution and Police advise members of the public to avoid the area while the ... More >>
Update: Arrest In Relation To Sunnyvale Firearms Incident
Thursday, 8 September 2022, 6:06 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Megan Goldie, Waitematā CIB: This afternoon Police have conducted a pre-planned operation at an address in Henderson with the assistance of the Armed Offenders Squad. As a result, Police have arrested one person wanted ... More >>
Update - Mt Messenger Protest
Thursday, 8 September 2022, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have today taken action at Mt Messenger to enforce a trespass notice on behalf of Waka Kotahi. Today’s action followed regular engagement and attempts at mediation by Police between the unlawful occupiers and Waka Kotahi over the last month. The ... More >>
Investigation Continues Into Unexplained Death In Havelock North
Thursday, 8 September 2022, 1:59 pm | New Zealand Police
A team of detectives are continuing to investigate after the discovery of a woman’s body in a vehicle in Havelock North over the weekend. We are continuing to wait for post-mortem results and forensic tests as we seek to piece together what has occurred ... More >>
Operation Cobalt: Significant Drug Operation In Ashburton Results Puts Dent In Methamphetamine Dealing
Thursday, 8 September 2022, 1:50 pm | New Zealand Police
The biggest drugs operation in Ashburton in recent years has seen more than 160 charges filed against 18 people, following a series of search warrants in the area this week. And the officer in charge says it’s a huge blow for methamphetamine ... More >>
Police Response To Joint IPCA/OPC Investigation
Thursday, 8 September 2022, 10:40 am | New Zealand Police
Police has accepted the findings of a joint inquiry by the Independent Police Conduct Authority and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner into the photographing of rangatahi. Police also acknowledges the joint inquiry’s broader findings into practices and ... More >>
Arrest And Charges Laid Following Burglary
Wednesday, 7 September 2022, 8:12 pm | New Zealand Police
A 30 year old man has appeared in the Hutt Valley District Court today on charges related to the burglary of Michael Hill Jeweller in Lower Hutt on 25 August. The man has been remanded in custody on one charge of burglary and one charge of possession ... More >>
UPDATE - Homicide Investigation Launched Following Fatal Fire, Levin
Wednesday, 7 September 2022, 8:10 pm | New Zealand Police
A homicide investigation is underway following the death of a man in a house fire on Queenwood Road, Levin this morning. A 25-year-old man has been arrested and charged and no one else is being sought in relation to the death. The victim’s vehicle ... More >>
Police Issue Warning To Community After Serious Incidents Related To MDMA
Wednesday, 7 September 2022, 5:20 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Detective Senior Sergeant Malcolm Inglis. Police are issuing a warning to our communities after the tragic death of a Canterbury man over the weekend and two other serious incidents in Queenstown. Police are continuing to investigate the ... More >>
Update on body discovered in vehicle in Havelock North
Wednesday, 7 September 2022, 2:03 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective inspector Dave De Lange: Police are continuing to investigate after a body was discovered in a burnt out vehicle at Havelock North’s River Road Recreational Reserve over the weekend. Police can confirm the body is that of a woman’s but ... More >>
Northland man charged over baby's death
Wednesday, 7 September 2022, 12:06 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector Bridget Doell: Northland Police have charged a man in connection with the death of a baby boy in Ruakākā late last year. An investigation has been ongoing since Police were called to an address in the area early on 19 November 2021. ... More >>
Update - Sunnyvale firearms incident
Wednesday, 7 September 2022, 11:17 am | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Megan Goldie, Waitematā CIB: Police investigating a firearms incident in Sunnyvale last weekend are seeking the community's assistance. The incident occurred at a Wattle Road address shortly after 1pm on Sunday, 4 September. Enquiries ... More >>
Name Release - Fatal Crash, Heathcote Valley
Wednesday, 7 September 2022, 5:46 am | New Zealand Police
Police can now name the man who died following a crash on Martindales Road in Heathcote Valley on 27 August. He was Maxim Joseph Francis Huston, aged 77. Police extend their sympathies to his family and friends. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash ... More >>
UPDATE - Unexplained Death In Havelock North
Tuesday, 6 September 2022, 6:46 pm | New Zealand Police
Police investigating a body discovered in a burnt out vehicle at Havelock North’s River Road Recreational Reserve say it is too early to speculate about the identity of the person, or the cause of death. Investigations are now well under way with ... More >>
Vehicles Seized Across Wellington Following Warrants
Tuesday, 6 September 2022, 1:57 pm | New Zealand Police
Wellington Police and Ministry of Justice Bailiffs have seized nearly 20 vehicles across the Wellington district from gang members and associates. These seizures were conducted as part of Operation Nickel which is Wellington district’s effort to ... More >>
Unexplained Death In Havelock North
Tuesday, 6 September 2022, 1:42 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are continuing to investigate an unexplained death after a body was located in a vehicle in Havelock North yesterday. The vehicle was initially reported to Police around 10am on Saturday morning. Staff attended and due to the condition of the vehicle ... More >>
Police Continue To Seek Information On Missing Woman Breanna Muriwai
Tuesday, 6 September 2022, 12:29 pm | New Zealand Police
Police in Wellington and Central District are continuing to appeal to the public for any information relating to missing person Breanna Muriwai. Police have been piecing together Breanna’s movements prior to her last sighting at 4am on 28th ... More >>
Police appealing for witnesses to robbery in Kawerau
Tuesday, 6 September 2022, 11:58 am | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Paul Wilson Police investigating an aggravated robbery of a Kawerau ATM near a supermarket this morning and are following strong lines of enquiry. The aggravated robbery of security staff refilling cash from a security ... More >>
UPDATE- Missing man found deceased, Waitakaruru
Tuesday, 6 September 2022, 9:45 am | New Zealand Police
The 65-year-old man reported missing in the Waitakaruru area since 1 September, has sadly been located deceased. Police wish to extend their condolences to his family and friends at this distressing time. We would also like to thank the community for ... More >>
Avoid travel in Dunedin's hill suburbs - Southern
Tuesday, 6 September 2022, 5:52 am | New Zealand Police
Police advise motorists to avoid travel in Dunedin's hill suburbs unless absolutely necessary, because icy conditions are making driving treacherous. More >>
