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Serious Crash, Waikato Expressway - Waikato
Saturday, 23 July 2022, 7:08 am | New Zealand Police
A pedestrian has serious injuries after being hit by vehicle on Waikato Expressway at Horsham Downs just after 12.15am. The road was closed while an examination of the area was carried out. The road is now open. Enquiries are ongoing to establish ... More >>
Update - Serious Crash, SH 2, Bethlehem
Saturday, 23 July 2022, 5:28 am | New Zealand Police
22 July Police can confirm two people have died following the serious crash on SH 2, Bethlehem earlier this evening. The crash, involving a motorcycle and two pedestrians occurred at around 8:30pm. Sadly, the two pedestrians died at the scene. Two other ... More >>
Incident Waikato Expressway - Waikato
Saturday, 23 July 2022, 5:26 am | New Zealand Police
‘Police are currently dealing with a incident northbound on the Waikato Express way, (SH 1) at Horsham Downs. Approximately one kilometre north of the Lake Road Overbridge. Commuters are asked to avoid the area or expect significant delays.’ ... More >>
Update - Fatal House Fire, Cobden
Friday, 22 July 2022, 7:32 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing for information from the public regarding a fatal house fire in Cobden early this morning. Emergency services were called to the fire on Peel Street at 5:35am. Sadly, one person was found deceased at the scene. An investigation ... More >>
Update: Unexplained Death Dunedin
Friday, 22 July 2022, 7:30 pm | New Zealand Police
The cordons on Eglinton Road, Dunedin will remain in place overnight as Police continue the scene examination into the death of a man on Thursday evening. Police are working hard to provide the community with the answers they need and piece together what ... More >>
Police Recruitment Community Event In Eastern - Tairāwhiti Follows Puhikura Launch
Friday, 22 July 2022, 5:41 pm | New Zealand Police
In June, Police launched Puhikura, a campaign which has been created to attract more wāhine Māori to join police. The candid documentary series shows wāhine Māori police applicants telling their honest stories of what has held them back from being ... More >>
Police Investigating Death In Dunedin
Friday, 22 July 2022, 6:40 am | New Zealand Police
21 July A man has died following an incident involving a vehicle in Dunedin this evening. Emergency services were called to Eglinton Road near Unity Park around 7:30pm. There are some cordons in place while Police conduct a scene examination, the cordons ... More >>
Police Recruitment Community Event In Whakatane Follows Puhikura Launch
Thursday, 21 July 2022, 6:28 pm | New Zealand Police
In June, Police launched Puhikura, a campaign which has been created to attract more wāhine Māori to join Police. The candid documentary series shows wāhine Māori police applicants telling their honest stories of what has held them back from being ... More >>
East Coast police arrest three and solve 20 burglaries in pr
Thursday, 21 July 2022, 2:01 pm | New Zealand Police
On the night of the 12 July this year, approximately 20 burglaries occurred in the Mahia area with the offenders targeting tools and outdoor equipment. Yesterday two search warrants were conducted in the Wairoa area and three people were arrested ... More >>
Willis St reopens - Wellington
Thursday, 21 July 2022, 11:54 am | New Zealand Police
Willis Street in Wellington has reopened to traffic and pedestrians. The window that was causing concern has been repaired and stabilised. More >>
Arrest and seizure of firearm and drugs
Thursday, 21 July 2022, 11:46 am | New Zealand Police
Police have arrested a man and seized a firearm, ammunition and cannabis as part of ongoing Operation Cobalt targeting organised crime groups. On Wednesday 20 July 2022 Police arrested a 38-year-old man associated with the Killer Beez gang at a ... More >>
Willis Street, Wellington partly closed - Wellington
Thursday, 21 July 2022, 11:26 am | New Zealand Police
Willis Street in Wellington is closed between Mercer Street and Boulcott Street, due to concerns regarding the stability of a window in a building. Motorists and pedestrians are asked to follow the directions of emergency services staff. More >>
Road closed due to weather, Eastbourne - Wellington
Thursday, 21 July 2022, 10:55 am | New Zealand Police
Motorists are advised to delay travel or avoid travelling on Marine Drive in the Eastbourne area. The road has been closed due to waves breaking over the road. More >>
Fourth Arrest Following Whakatāne Homicide
Wednesday, 20 July 2022, 8:44 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Paul Wilson: Police have today arrested a fourth man for the murder of 48-year-old Mark Hohua in Whakatāne. Mr Hohua died in hospital early on June 19 from injuries sustained the previous evening. The 43-year-old man is due ... More >>
Appeal For Information On Historic Sexual Offending On West Coast
Wednesday, 20 July 2022, 4:10 pm | New Zealand Police
Greymouth Police are seeking information in relation to historic sexual offending against boys on the West Coast. Allan William Walton, an 87-year-old West Coast man, today pleaded guilty to charges of multiple historic sexual offences against young ... More >>
Seizure and arrest by Police and Customs
Wednesday, 20 July 2022, 3:00 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Sergeant Dave Kennelly, Southland Police Organised Crime Group: A successful joint operation by NZ Police and Customs has resulted in the seizure of a significant quantity of methamphetamine and an arrest for importation. Half-a-kilogram of methamphetamine ... More >>
Invercargill Police seek help to find burglars
Tuesday, 19 July 2022, 9:49 am | New Zealand Police
Invercargill Police are appealing for the public's help to find out who was responsible for stealing from a local charitable organisation. At about 6pm on Sunday, 17 July, Police were alerted to a vehicle fire at Sandy Point past the Te Ara Oue Track. The ... More >>
Update - Fatal Crash, Fruitlands-Roxburgh Road, Central Otago - Southern
Tuesday, 19 July 2022, 5:42 am | New Zealand Police
18 July One lane has now reopened following the earlier fatal crash on the Fruitlands-Roxburgh Road. The other lane will remain closed overnight. Police thank motorists for their patience. More >>
Man Shot By Police In Grey Lynn Following Firearms Incident
Tuesday, 19 July 2022, 5:36 am | New Zealand Police
18 July Police have shot and injured a 32-year-old man following an armed incident in Grey Lynn earlier this evening. The man is now in a critical condition in hospital. “Police staff were initially called to Wallingford Street in Grey Lynn just after ... More >>
Grey Lynn: Police Shooting
Monday, 18 July 2022, 8:35 pm | New Zealand Police
A person has been shot and seriously injured by Police following an armed incident on Wallingford Street in Grey Lynn early this evening. More >>
