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Update on Rotorua homicide plus photo of victim
Friday, 30 September 2022, 2:45 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector Lindsay Pilbrow: Police are continuing to investigate the tragic death of Korrey Whyman who was shot and killed in Rotorua early on Sunday morning. On behalf of Korrey’s family, we have released the attached photo of her. They ... More >>
Update - Stancombe Road fatal crash
Friday, 30 September 2022, 1:08 pm | New Zealand Police
Counties Manukau District Commander, Jill Rogers. One person has been charged in relation to a fatal crash involving a vehicle and cyclist on 17 September. The incident occurred on Stancombe Road in Flat Bush. An off-duty Police officer involved in the ... More >>
Rise in sextortion cases involving young victims
Friday, 30 September 2022, 12:33 pm | New Zealand Police
New Zealand Police are warning of increasing incidents of ‘sextortion’ where local young people are targeted by offshore offenders. “This is a global issue where offshore offenders target young victims by tricking them into sending sexually ... More >>
Police Announce Further Borehole Drilling At Pike River Mine
Friday, 30 September 2022, 10:22 am | New Zealand Police
Police this week advised the families of the 29 Pike River mine victims that planning is under way to drill a further 10 boreholes at the mine. The decision to undertake further drilling at the mine follows Police consultation with an expert mine panel, ... More >>
Missing woman located
Thursday, 29 September 2022, 8:06 pm | New Zealand Police
The 21-year-old woman reported missing, and last seen at St Lukes Mall yesterday, has been located and is safe. More >>
Can You Help?
Thursday, 29 September 2022, 7:36 pm | New Zealand Police
The 21-year-old was observed leaving St Lukes Mall yesterday (Wednesday) around 4:30pm (as per the image on the left) More >>
Name Release - Fatal Crash, Levin
Thursday, 29 September 2022, 5:53 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now name the woman who died following a crash at the intersection of Queen Street East and Oxford Street in Levin on 27 September. She was Jennifer Katherine O’Neill, aged 81, of Levin. Police extend their sympathies to her loved ones. Enquiries ... More >>
Torch Run For Special Olympics National Summer Games Starts In Invercargill
Thursday, 29 September 2022, 11:22 am | New Zealand Police
Police and Special Olympics New Zealand athletes are poised for a run through central Invercargill on Saturday 1 October to kick off the nationwide Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) supporting the Freemasons New Zealand Special Olympics National Summer ... More >>
Homicide Investigation Launched, Arrest Made, Following Death Of Baby
Thursday, 29 September 2022, 11:14 am | New Zealand Police
A homicide investigation has been launched and one person has been arrested following the death of a baby in Starship Hospital this morning. Police were making enquiries after a three-month-old baby was taken to Middlemore Hospital on Sunday 18 September ... More >>
Investigation into Gisborne shooting continues
Thursday, 29 September 2022, 10:53 am | New Zealand Police
Enquiries to identify those responsible for a shooting in Totara Street, Gisborne on 27 September are ongoing. While Police have arrested an 18-year-old man for possession of an offensive weapon, we can confirm there is no evidence that the man was involved ... More >>
Investigation Into Disappearance Of Anaru Moana Continues
Thursday, 29 September 2022, 10:51 am | New Zealand Police
The investigation into the disappearance of Anaru Moana is continuing. The 37-year-old was reported missing in December 2021 and has not been seen since. The investigation team has spoken to a number of Mr Moana’s associates and narrowed ... More >>
Man comes forward in hit-and-run investigation
Thursday, 29 September 2022, 10:30 am | New Zealand Police
Detective Sergeant Scott MacKenzie: A man has come forward in the investigation of a serious hit-and-run incident in Invercargill on Sunday morning (25 September 2022). A 19-year-old male was struck by a vehicle about 6:15am on Marama Avenue South, ... More >>
SH - Bay Of Plenty
Thursday, 29 September 2022, 6:35 am | New Zealand Police
State Highway 2 near Ōpōtiki is closed following a crash earlier today. The road is closed between Paerata Ridge Road and Woodlands Road One person was critically injured in the crash, which was reported to Police at 3.10am. Diversions are in place, ... More >>
Appeal For Information Following Masterton Assault
Wednesday, 28 September 2022, 8:42 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Tim Leitch, Investigations Manager, Wairarapa CIB: Police are appealing to the public for any information that might help our investigation into an assault in Masterton earlier this week. Shortly before 10pm on Monday 26 ... More >>
Update - Serious Crash, Taupo - Bay Of Plenty
Wednesday, 28 September 2022, 6:18 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following the serious crash on Broadlands Road, Tauhara Forest, earlier today. The road is expected to remain closed for some time while the Serious Crash Unit examines the scene. Diversions are in place. Motorists should take SH5 ... More >>
Arrest Following Incident In Totara Street, Gisborne
Wednesday, 28 September 2022, 6:18 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Inspector Sam Aberahama, Tairāwhiti Area Commander. Gisborne Police have made an arrest after two youths and a young woman were injured in a shooting in Gisborne last night. Police received multiple calls from around 9:45pm last night, ... More >>
Gone But Never Forgotten
Wednesday, 28 September 2022, 6:16 pm | New Zealand Police
On 29 September each year New Zealand Police commemorates Police Remembrance Day, when we honour and remember colleagues now lost to us. This date is the feast day of the Archangel Michael, patron saint of police. Each year a national service is ... More >>
Police update on action to address retail crime
Wednesday, 28 September 2022, 3:33 pm | New Zealand Police
The Retail Crime Prevention Programme is well underway with good progress being made by the teams working to support the retail community, including a continued focus on arresting those responsible. Police is identifying eligible retailers through ... More >>
Bystander Sought, Courtenay Place Incident
Wednesday, 28 September 2022, 3:22 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are investigating a serious stabbing incident on Courtney Place, Wellington, over the weekend and are looking to identify a bystander we believe can assist us. The incident occurred on Sunday morning (25 September 2022) around 4.10am. A man ... More >>
Homicide Investigation Launched - Rotorua
Wednesday, 28 September 2022, 1:09 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector Lindsay Pilbrow: Police have launched a homicide investigation after a woman died in the early hours of this morning following an incident in Rotorua on Sunday morning. The victim was Korrey Rose Whyman aged 28 of Kawerau. Police and ... More >>
