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Further Appeal: Have You Seen Brent Falakino?
Wednesday, 10 August 2022, 6:05 pm | New Zealand Police
Police continue to ask for the public's help finding Brent Falakino, 60, who has been missing in the Waikanae Beach area since yesterday evening. Brent was sighted near Victor Weggery Reserve in the early hours of this morning, and Police and LandSAR ... More >>
Arrests And Seizure Of Firearms In Hawke’s Bay And Taupō
Wednesday, 10 August 2022, 5:44 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have seized firearms, drugs and cash after executing warrants in the Hawke’s Bay and Taupō areas today. The search warrants resulted from a two-month investigation focusing on the recruitment of legitimate firearms licence holders to purchase firearms ... More >>
Road Reopened, SH1, Sanson - Central
Wednesday, 10 August 2022, 5:43 pm | New Zealand Police
The road has now reopened following the earlier crash on SH1, Sanson. Police thank motorists for their patience. More >>
Arrest Made Over Recent Auckland Jewellery Store Robberies
Wednesday, 10 August 2022, 3:34 pm | New Zealand Police
Waitematā Police have made an arrest in connection with a number of incidents across the district recently. Police investigating a spate of aggravated robberies at jewellery stores executed a search warrant at an address in Henderson. During the search, Police ... More >>
Road Police Focus On Schools With Aim To Prevent Speeding, Marlborough
Wednesday, 10 August 2022, 2:12 pm | New Zealand Police
Marlborough Police are heading back to school this month to make sure drivers have learnt that they need to lower their speed in school zones. Speed is a significant factor in crashes where serious injury or death have occurred and Police are aiming ... More >>
Serious Crash, Conifer Grove - Counties Manukau
Tuesday, 9 August 2022, 7:48 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a serious crash near the intersection of Great South Road and Challen Close, Conifer Grove, involving a car and a pedestrian. Police were called about 6.30pm. Initial reports suggest one person has been seriously ... More >>
Road Open - SH8, Burkes Pass - Canterbury
Tuesday, 9 August 2022, 6:26 pm | New Zealand Police
The road has now reopened following the earlier fatal crash on SH8 at Burkes Pass. Police thank motorists for their patience. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. More >>
West Harbour Crash - Expect Delays - Waitematā
Tuesday, 9 August 2022, 5:39 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are advising motorists of delays following an earlier crash on Hobsonville Road, West Harbour, this afternoon. Hobsonville Road, between Fitzherbert Avenue and Cyril Crescent, is currently closed. The crash, involving two vehicles, was reported ... More >>
Seatoun Tunnel closed due to fallen tree - Wellington
Tuesday, 9 August 2022, 1:21 pm | New Zealand Police
The Seatoun Tunnel in Wellington has been closed until further notice, due to the risk of a tree falling on to the road. Police were notified at 12.40pm today that a large tree had come down and was posing a potential risk to motorists. Motorists ... More >>
Update: Murder charge following Cambridge homicide
Tuesday, 9 August 2022, 11:15 am | New Zealand Police
Police have charged a man with murder following the death of a woman in Cambridge yesterday. The 42-year-old man is due to appear in the Hamilton District Court today. Police wish to thank members of the public who provided information that assisted ... More >>
Arrests Made Following Gang-related Disorder Incident In Taupō
Tuesday, 9 August 2022, 9:51 am | New Zealand Police
Taupō Police have arrested and charged ten people following an alleged gang-related disorder incident in the township last month. On 5 July, Police were called to the altercation between rival gang members in the busy Taupō shopping centre. A firearm ... More >>
Serious Crash - Burkes Pass
Tuesday, 9 August 2022, 9:46 am | New Zealand Police
Police are attending a serious crash in Burkes Pass. Emergency services were alerted to the three truck crash at around 8:50am. An update on injuries will be provided when able. State Highway 8 is closed at the snow gates on either side of the pass. ... More >>
Arrests Made In Operation Polar, New Plymouth Homicide
Tuesday, 9 August 2022, 5:22 am | New Zealand Police
Police investigating the homicide of Rei Marshall in New Plymouth last week have arrested three men in relation to his death. Rei, 23, was brought to Taranaki Base Hospital by associates on the evening of Wednesday 3 August, but passed away from ... More >>
Update: Cambridge Homicide
Monday, 8 August 2022, 2:44 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have arrested a man in Te Aroha in relation to the Cambridge homicide. We are speaking with the man and an update on charges will be provided when able. Police are not seeking anyone else in relation to this incident. We know this was a distressing ... More >>
Ernest Rutherford Statue Recovered, Man Arrested
Monday, 8 August 2022, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Police
Some swift action by a local Wakefield officer has seen the Lord Ernest Rutherford statue recovered and a man held accountable for its theft. Police have arrested and charged a 35-year-old man in relation to the theft of the statue in Brightwater on ... More >>
Body Located - Cape Foulwind
Monday, 8 August 2022, 12:48 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm a body has been recovered from Cape Foulwind. We were alerted to a report of a body located on the beach at Cape Foulwind at around 4:30pm on Sunday. A post mortem examination as well as formal identification is underway. We are aware ... More >>
Homicide investigation, Cambridge
Monday, 8 August 2022, 10:38 am | New Zealand Police
A homicide investigation is underway following the death of a woman in Cambridge overnight. Emergency services were alerted to the woman’s death at around 1:20am. An address on Richmond Road was identified as an address of interest and on arrival, ... More >>
Ongoing incident, Te Aroha
Monday, 8 August 2022, 6:43 am | New Zealand Police
We are also advising people to avoid assisting anyone attempting to hitch-hike in the area this morning. More >>
Missing Man Located
Monday, 8 August 2022, 6:41 am | New Zealand Police
The man in his 80's missing from Fitzroy of New Plymouth has been located overnight. More >>
Have You Seen Leo?
Monday, 8 August 2022, 6:28 am | New Zealand Police
07 August Police are asking for the public's help finding Leo, in his 80s, who has been reported missing from the Fitzroy area of New Plymouth today. Leo was last seen about 3pm and was wearing a blue speckled jersey, blue jeans, and a black or beige ... More >>
