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Update over fraud allegation at an Auckland hospital
Thursday, 18 August 2022, 1:25 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Veronica McPherson, Counties Manukau CIB: Police have arrested and charged a man as part of an investigation into allegations of fraud at an Auckland hospital. Today, a 30-year-old man has been charged with forgery. ... More >>
Appeal For Information Following Assault, Feilding
Thursday, 18 August 2022, 10:03 am | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing for information following an assault that took place on North Street, Feilding on Friday 12 August around 6:30pm. A student was assaulted, and his vehicle was badly damaged by a group of four people who ran off and left in a ... More >>
Update - Severe Weather Event
Thursday, 18 August 2022, 6:02 am | New Zealand Police
17 August Tasman District Police will continue to assist local Civil Defence Emergency Management teams with the district-wide response to the current severe weather event. Police staff have travelled from other areas to assist their colleagues in the areas ... More >>
Police Commissioner Pays Tribute To Tā Toby Curtis
Wednesday, 17 August 2022, 5:41 pm | New Zealand Police
Police Commissioner Andrew Coster has paid tribute to kaumātua Tā Toby Curtis, a member of the Commissioner’s Māori Focus Forum, who died today. “I and Commissioners before me, and many others in Police, have benefited from Tā Toby’s wise counsel. ... More >>
Nelson–Tasman Motorists Advised To Avoid Travel Unless Essential
Wednesday, 17 August 2022, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Police
Tasman District Police advise motorists to limit their travel to essential travel only, as the current severe weather event has closed several roads in the region with more closures likely. More >>
Police continue to investigate homicide in Manurewa
Wednesday, 17 August 2022, 1:34 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector Tofilau Faamanuia Vaaelua, Counties Manukau District Crime Manager: Police continue to investigate the discovery of human remains in Manurewa on Thursday 11 August. A homicide investigation has been underway after the occupants of the ... More >>
Update - Woman Missing From Maraetai Found
Tuesday, 16 August 2022, 6:43 pm | New Zealand Police
The 25-year-old reported missing yesterday, August 15, from her house in Maraetai has been found. She is safe and is being reunited with her family. Police would like to thank the public for providing information and for sharing the initial notice. More >>
Homicide Investigation, Eglinton Road, Dunedin
Tuesday, 16 August 2022, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Police
Police working investigating the death of Sean Buis on 21 July have recovered a 2003 Red Ford Falcon they believe was involved in his death. Police have completed an examination of the vehicle with forensic scientists and have recovered a number ... More >>
Operation Kian: Update Into Investigation Of Pauline Hanna's Death
Tuesday, 16 August 2022, 11:03 am | New Zealand Police
Police can now provide a brief update in relation to the investigation of Pauline Hanna’s death reported to Police on 5 April 2021. Today, a 69-year-old male has been arrested and charged with murder. He is due to appear in the Auckland District ... More >>
Fatal House Fire, Thames
Tuesday, 16 August 2022, 6:26 am | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a house fire in Thames overnight. Police and FENZ were called to the property on Paeroa Kopu Road about 12.30am. Sadly, one person was found deceased at the scene. A scene guard is in place. The death will be referred ... More >>
Operation Cobalt- Charges Follow Mataura Arrests
Monday, 15 August 2022, 6:50 pm | New Zealand Police
Three Mongrel Mob members were arrested in Mataura on Friday, following the execution of a search warrant at the gang’s headquarters in Albion Street. The search warrant was undertaken by Southland Police and Southern District’s Organised Crime Group, ... More >>
Police Acknowledge One-year Anniversary Of Baby Doe
Monday, 15 August 2022, 3:48 pm | New Zealand Police
I would like to acknowledge that tomorrow marks the one-year anniversary of the discovery of Baby Doe's body at a recycling facility in Onehunga. Some members of the community have chosen to name the baby Anahera. Police have continued to make ... More >>
Information sought following fleeing driver incident
Monday, 15 August 2022, 1:29 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are asking members of the public in the Lake Rotoraira area to be on the lookout today as we work to locate the occupants of a vehicle after an incident overnight. A Police dog handler is currently working to track the occupants, who had been travelling ... More >>
Police Make Three Arrests Following North Shore Aggravated Robbery
Monday, 15 August 2022, 12:29 pm | New Zealand Police
Swift apprehensions have been made following an aggravated robbery on the North Shore over the weekend. Police have been investigating the incident at a Glenfield liquor store on Target Road that occurred on Saturday night. Three youths have now ... More >>
Serious Crash, Kopu-Hikuai Road - Waikato
Sunday, 14 August 2022, 8:13 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious single-vehicle crash on the Kopu-Hikuai Road (SH 25A), near the Tairua River bridge. The exact status of those involved is not confirmed at this stage. The road is being closed and motorists are asked to ... More >>
Sunday Update: Missing Kayaker, Lake Rotorua
Sunday, 14 August 2022, 8:12 pm | New Zealand Police
Navy divers using sonar equipment have been working at Lake Rotorua today in the search for a missing kayaker. Unfortunately, nothing of interest has yet been located. The search will be reviewed this evening and next steps considered. Some shoreline ... More >>
Update - Serious Crash, Waimakariri - Canterbury
Sunday, 14 August 2022, 1:17 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following the earlier single-vehicle crash near the intersection of Tram Road and North Eyre Road, West Eyreton, Waimakariri. The road is due to reopen shortly. Police thank motorists for their patience. Enquiries into the circumstances ... More >>
Serious Crash, Waimakariri - Canterbury
Sunday, 14 August 2022, 1:14 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious single-vehicle crash near the intersection of Tram Road and North Eyre Road, West Eyreton, Waimakariri. Police were called about 8am. The road will be closed while staff attend the scene, and diversions will be ... More >>
Update - Missing Kayaker, Lake Rotorua
Sunday, 14 August 2022, 5:10 am | New Zealand Police
Police, LandSAR teams, Coastguard, Navy and Police dive teams have completed a further full day of searching for a kayaker missing on Lake Rotorua. More >>
Police Seeking Driver Involved In Hit-and-run In Christchurch
Saturday, 13 August 2022, 9:11 pm | New Zealand Police
Police investigating a hit-and-run in Christchurch are seeking help from the public. Just after 8:20pm yesterday, Friday 12 August, a woman in her 50s was crossing Marshlands Road at the intersection with Voss Street when she was struck by a white van. The ... More >>
