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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 >>
UPDATE: Operation Polar, New Plymouth Homicide
Monday, 8 August 2022, 6:25 am | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Gerard Bouterey: Police investigating the homicide of a man in New Plymouth this week are seeking help from the public. Rei Marshall, 23, of Okato was brought to Taranaki Base Hospital by associates on the evening of Wednesday ... More >>
Have You Seen Amelia?
Sunday, 7 August 2022, 6:25 pm | New Zealand Police
Amelia, 14, is missing from her home in Kaitaia and is new to the area. She was last seen wearing a black top, black shorts and red shoes. Amelia also has family in the Ashburton area. Police and her family are concerned for her wellbeing and ... More >>
Further Arrests In Relation To Cambridge Cemetery Damage
Sunday, 7 August 2022, 1:00 pm | New Zealand Police
Cambridge Police have arrested another two people for the damage caused to the Hautapu Cemetery on Monday 1 August. A 24-year-old man is due to appear in the Hamilton District Court on Thursday 11 August on charges of intentional damage, interfering with a ... More >>
Fatal Crash - Mangere
Sunday, 7 August 2022, 6:33 am | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a crash on Massey Road, Mangere. Emergency services were alerted to a car that crashed into a bus stop shortly before 3am. One person sadly died and another person was transported to hospital in a critical condition. ... More >>
Body Of Deceased Man Recovered, Rāhui In Place, Mt Ngāuruhoe
Saturday, 6 August 2022, 6:45 pm | New Zealand Police
A rāhui is now in place on Mt Ngāuruhoe following the recovery of a deceased man. A group had been mountain climbing on Mt Ngāuruhoe, when one of them fell into a gully. Police were notified shortly after 5pm by Rescue Coordination Centre New Zealand ... More >>
Protest Activity In Central Auckland Concludes Without Issue
Saturday, 6 August 2022, 6:43 pm | New Zealand Police
Inspector Jim Wilson, Auckland City East Area Commander: Protesters involved in today’s gathering in central Auckland have now dispersed. Around 500 people congregated in Auckland Domain today to engage in protest activity. In general, this was a peaceful ... More >>
Tree Blocking Lanes, Christchurch - Canterbury
Saturday, 6 August 2022, 12:24 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists are advised the westbound lanes of Harper Ave, at the northern end of Hagley Park, are blocked due to a fallen tree. Contractors have been advised but the tree is likely to take some time to remove. Motorists are asked to take alternate ... More >>
Prepare For Traffic Disruption In Central Auckland Today
Saturday, 6 August 2022, 12:22 pm | New Zealand Police
Inspector Jim Wilson, Auckland City East Area Commander: Police and Waka Kotahi are advising motorists to be aware of the potential for planned protests to cause some disruption to traffic today in Tāmaki Makaurau. Locations that protesters are ... More >>
Update: Bledisloe Street, Levin
Saturday, 6 August 2022, 12:20 pm | New Zealand Police
There will be an active Police presence in Levin this weekend as we provide community reassurance and continue the investigation into the Bledisloe Street incident. The man involved remains in Palmerston North Hospital with moderate injuries. As previously ... More >>
Serious incident near Opua - Northland
Saturday, 6 August 2022, 6:24 am | New Zealand Police
A man was located on the road, about 1km south of the intersection with Te Raupo Road, in critical condition shortly before 4am. More >>
Update: Bledisloe Street, Levin
Saturday, 6 August 2022, 5:46 am | New Zealand Police
A man involved in an incident in Bledisloe Street, Levin has been transported to hospital in a critical condition and is being treated for smoke inhalation. Police would like to reassure residents impacted by the incident in Bledisloe Street that ... More >>
Update - Cordons Reduced In Levin, Residents Can Return Home
Saturday, 6 August 2022, 5:41 am | New Zealand Police
Police and partner agencies have now completed an inspection of a Bledisloe Street property, to ensure there is no ongoing risk to the community following the resolution of an incident at the property. More >>
Missing Man In Paraparaumu Beach Found
Friday, 5 August 2022, 8:12 pm | New Zealand Police
The 74-year-old man initially reported missing in the Paraparaumu Beach area has been found. He is safe and well. More >>
Have You Seen Russell Clark?
Friday, 5 August 2022, 7:15 pm | New Zealand Police
Russell, 74, has been missing in the Paraparaumu Beach area since around 4pm this afternoon. He was last seen wearing a cream-coloured tracksuit and walks with a cane. Russell does not know the area well. Police and his loved ones are concerned for ... More >>
UPDATE: Operation Polar, New Plymouth Homicide
Friday, 5 August 2022, 6:24 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have released the name of the man killed in a homicide in New Plymouth on Wednesday night. He was 23-year-old Rei Joseph Tumatauinga Maihi Marshall, known as Rei Marshall, of New Plymouth. “Rei was a young father and as you would imagine ... More >>
UPDATE: Ongoing incident in Levin: Bledisloe Street
Friday, 5 August 2022, 4:15 pm | New Zealand Police
On Thursday Police became aware of an incident involving a resident of a Bledisloe Street property, which has continued overnight and is ongoing today. A number of Police units, including a Police Negotiation Team, are at the scene and are speaking ... More >>
Police Urge Caution For Road Users In Southland Due To Wind
Friday, 5 August 2022, 3:32 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are advising road users around the Southern District to be aware while driving today due to the high winds currently affecting the area. A campervan has blown over on the Mossburn, Five Rivers Road at around 2pm today due to gale-force winds. The ... More >>
Southern Motorway Crash - Expect Delays - Counties Manukau
Friday, 5 August 2022, 6:50 am | New Zealand Police
Police are advising motorists of delays following an earlier crash on the Southern Motorway near Ōtara. The crash occurred just before 6am and involves a car which has rolled and is now blocking two southbound lanes. Emergency services are in attendance. ... More >>
Ongoing Incident In Bledisloe Street, Levin
Friday, 5 August 2022, 6:03 am | New Zealand Police
04 August This afternoon Police have cordoned Bledisloe Street, Levin following a report of a person threatening self-harm. Some residents in the street have been asked by Police to leave their homes as a precautionary measure. Inspector Sarah ... More >>
