Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
New Zealand Police - Latest News [Page 520]
Police Seek Witnesses Following Serious Assault, Octagon
Monday, 31 October 2022, 5:47 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking witnesses to a serious assault that involved people fighting near the Dunedin Social Club about 3.30am on Saturday 29 October in the Octagon, Dunedin. CCTV footage shows several witnesses who may have taken video footage of ... More >>
Police Still Seeking Information Following Death Of Man At Sawpit Gully
Sunday, 30 October 2022, 7:08 pm | New Zealand Police
Police making enquiries on behalf of the Coroner into the death of Wai Ming Lai are appealing for the public's help locating items belonging to him. Mr Lai died on Saturday 22 October on a walking track in Sawpit Gully. Police have located his ... More >>
UPDATE - Fatal Crash, Shakespeare Road, Napier - Eastern
Sunday, 30 October 2022, 7:08 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm the vehicle involved in the fatal crash in Napier overnight had nine occupants. One person died at the scene on Shakespeare Road, one was uninjured, and seven were taken to hospital for treatment. Two people remain in a critical condition, ... More >>
UPDATE - Onerahi Homicide Investigation
Sunday, 30 October 2022, 7:06 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Detective Inspector Bridget Doell, Whangārei CIB. Police investigating the death of a man in Whangārei on 27 October are appealing for sightings of a dark-coloured 2021 Nissan Navara. The investigation team is particularly interested in the movements ... More >>
UPDATE: Road re-opened - SH1, Brynderwyn - Northland
Sunday, 30 October 2022, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 1 near Brynderwyn has re-opened, following a crash involving a single vehicle earlier today. More >>
Road closure - SH1, Bryderwyn - Northland
Sunday, 30 October 2022, 2:30 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 1 is closed near Brynderwyn, Kaipara while emergency services respond to a crash involving a single vehicle. More >>
Road Closure - Onehunga - Auckland City
Sunday, 30 October 2022, 2:27 pm | New Zealand Police
Several roads are closed in the Onehunga area, following a crash involving a single vehicle which brought down powerlines. More >>
Fatal Crash - Shakespeare Road, Napier
Sunday, 30 October 2022, 2:20 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm that one person has died following a crash involving a single vehicle on Shakespeare Road, Napier last night. Emergency services responded to the crash at 11.50pm Saturday 29 October. One person died at the scene and serious injuries ... More >>
Have You Seen Adrian?
Saturday, 29 October 2022, 1:25 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are asking for the community's help to find 59-year-old Adrian, who has been reported missing from Papatoetoe. Family and Police have concerns for his safety. He was last seen at his Romford Rd home in Papatoetoe at 9.30am today, 29 October. ... More >>
One Arrested After Collision With Police Car In Palmerston North
Friday, 28 October 2022, 7:43 pm | New Zealand Police
At about 2.45pm this afternoon, the driver of a vehicle has hit a Police car head-on at the intersection of Tremaine and Rangatikei Streets in Palmerston North. The offender did not stop and continued driving, fleeing the scene at speed towards Ruahine Street. ... More >>
Serious Crash, SH29, Kaimai Ranges - Waikato
Friday, 28 October 2022, 7:42 pm | New Zealand Police
Waikato and Bay of Plenty Police are responding to a serious crash on SH29, near the top of the Kaimai Ranges. Initial indications suggest there are serious injuries. There will be significant disruptions to traffic while emergency services attend. ... More >>
Update - Serious Crash, SH29, Kaimai Ranges - Waikato
Friday, 28 October 2022, 6:58 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following the earlier serious two-car crash on SH29. The road is expected to remain closed for some time while the Serious Crash Unit examines the scene. The diversions available will likely add significant travel time to anyone ... More >>
UPDATE - Cashel Street Incident
Friday, 28 October 2022, 3:38 pm | New Zealand Police
The 61-year-old man who was assaulted during an incident on Cashel Street on Tuesday, 18 October has sadly died. An 18-year-old man has previously appeared before the court regarding the matter, on a charge of wounding with intent to cause grievous ... More >>
Appeal for cellphone footage - St Lukes aggravated robbery
Friday, 28 October 2022, 12:20 pm | New Zealand Police
Police continue to make enquiries following an aggravated robbery at a jewellery store in St Lukes Mall on 20 September. Following Operation Rhino investigations, Auckland City Police charged six people in relation to the incident, including five ... More >>
Update - Crash, North Street, Timaru
Thursday, 27 October 2022, 8:42 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now confirm that a person has died following a crash involving a mobility scooter and a car on North Street, Timaru, on Monday 17 October. He was Thomas Patrick Casey, 95, of Timaru. Police wish to extend their condolences to his family and loved ... More >>
Serious Crash, Remuera - Auckland City
Thursday, 27 October 2022, 7:13 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are currently attending a serious two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Ladies Mile and Remuera Road, Remuera. Police were called about 6.25pm. Initial reports suggest there have been serious injuries. Road closures and diversions are ... More >>
Road Closed Following Serious Crash, Gisborne - Eastern
Thursday, 27 October 2022, 7:08 pm | New Zealand Police
Matawai Road at Te Karaka, Gisborne is closed following an earlier serious crash. The crash, involving two vehicles, was reported to Police at around 5:20pm. Initial indications suggest four people have been seriously injured. Matawai Road is expected ... More >>
Christchurch Arrest Youths In Relation To Vehicle Collision
Thursday, 27 October 2022, 6:25 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Metro Commander, Christchurch Superintendent Lane Todd. Christchurch Police have today arrested three youths in relation to the vehicle incident on Centaurus Rd on Tuesday 25 October where a cyclist was seriously injured. Police are following ... More >>
Search Warrants Executed In Relation To Serious Assault
Thursday, 27 October 2022, 3:50 pm | New Zealand Police
Southland Area Investigation Manager Detective Senior Sergeant Greg Baird: Police executed two search warrants today, 27 October, at addresses in Mavora Place and Mavora Crescent in Invercargill. These search warrants were in relation to an ongoing ... More >>
Operation Cobalt: Arrest Follows Seizure Of Drugs, Firearm And Ammunition In Auckland
Thursday, 27 October 2022, 2:49 pm | New Zealand Police
A concoction of illegal drugs was seized as part of a series of search warrants targeting a drug syndicate manufacturing and distributing the substances. Police also located a firearm, ammunition, and stolen property during their searches of ... More >>
