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Man who escaped custody in Levin arrested
Monday, 27 June 2022, 7:09 am | New Zealand Police
A 41-year-old man who escaped from custody in Levin on 18 June has been located. Palmerston North Police arrested the man at a Highbury address this afternoon. He is scheduled to appear in Palmerston North District Court on Monday 27 June. More >>
Unprecedented result in National Race Unity Speech Awards
Monday, 27 June 2022, 7:05 am | New Zealand Police
For the first time in 22 years, two speakers have been named joint national champions in the annual Race Unity Speech Awards. Chief judge NZ Police Deputy Commissioner Wally Haumaha says it was impossible to choose a single national champion. “There ... More >>
Update: Police shooting Kaiapoi
Monday, 27 June 2022, 7:03 am | New Zealand Police
Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances after a man was shot by Police in Kaiapoi last night. More >>
Update: Sockburn homicide
Monday, 27 June 2022, 7:02 am | New Zealand Police
Police can now confirm a 37-year-old man has been charged with murder after the death of a woman in Sockburn yesterday afternoon. More >>
Man injured after Police shooting in Kaiapoi
Monday, 27 June 2022, 7:01 am | New Zealand Police
Police were alerted to a report of a man who was allegedly threatening a member of the public with a metal bar and a knife on Williams Street near Ohoka Road at around 7:20pm. More >>
Update – Search for swimmer, Maruia Falls
Monday, 27 June 2022, 7:00 am | New Zealand Police
The Police National Dive Squad completed a thorough search of the area today including the falls, the pool of water between the falls and the rivers edge and the river itself. More >>
Fatal crash, Northland
Monday, 27 June 2022, 6:58 am | New Zealand Police
One person has died in a motorcycle crash in Northland this afternoon.The crash, on Mangakahia Road, Nukutawhiti, was reported to Police at 4.40pm.There do not appear to have been any other vehicles involved in the crash. Enquiries into the circumstances ... More >>
2 men taken into custody following woman's death in Sockburn
Monday, 27 June 2022, 6:57 am | New Zealand Police
Christchurch Police have taken two men into custody following the death of a woman in Sockburn this afternoon. Emergency services responded to reports of a potential stabbing on Cheyenne Street at 4.20pm. On arrival, a woman was located critically ... More >>
Fatal crash - Karioitahi
Monday, 27 June 2022, 6:53 am | New Zealand Police
One person has died in a crash in Karioitahi, near Waiuku, today. At 8.30am today a caller reported seeing a car submerged in water near the intersection with Awhitu Road and Mayhead Road. Emergency services found a woman deceased in the car. Enquiries ... More >>
Building fire, Motueka
Monday, 27 June 2022, 6:52 am | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing for information from the public, following a building fire on Greenwood Street, Motueka yesterday morning. More >>
Two Arrested, Drugs, Firearms, Stolen Property Seized In Hikurangi Search Warrant
Thursday, 23 June 2022, 8:58 pm | New Zealand Police
Acting Detective Inspector Kevan Verry, Northland Field Crime Manager: Northland Police have arrested two people, and seized firearms, cannabis, and stolen property, following a search warrant in the Far North this week. A warrant was executed on ... More >>
Four Arrested, Firearms And Drugs Seized In Far North Search Warrants
Thursday, 23 June 2022, 5:10 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Dalzell, Northland CIB. Northland Police have arrested four people and seized a raft of firearms, ammunition, and drugs following multiple search warrants in the Far North overnight. Police executed five searches, ... More >>
Update - Serious incident at Murrays Bay
Thursday, 23 June 2022, 4:29 pm | New Zealand Police
Police responded quickly to reports several people had been stabbed in Murrays Bay earlier today, with a man currently in custody. More >>
Four arrests following Rototuna incident
Thursday, 23 June 2022, 12:54 pm | New Zealand Police
Four people have been arrested in a stolen vehicle in Pukekohe following an aggravated robbery in Rototuna, Hamilton on Tuesday afternoon. The incident occurred when an alleged offender was interrupted while interfering with a vehicle in a supermarket ... More >>
Man Charged With Murder Following Sudden Death In Ranui
Thursday, 23 June 2022, 11:43 am | New Zealand Police
Police investigating the death of a man on Sunday in Ranui have today charged a man with murder. Emergency services were called around 10.06pm on Sunday 19 June to a Ranui Station Road, Ranui, address following a sudden death. Police can now ... More >>
UPDATE - Investigation Into Baby's Death In Ōtara
Thursday, 23 June 2022, 8:40 am | New Zealand Police
Police have laid a murder charge as part of a homicide investigation into the death of a baby in Ōtara on May 23. A 24-year-old man previously charged by Police will now face an upgraded charge of murder. Police note suppression orders are in place ... More >>
Police Seeking Information On Whakatāne Hit-and-run
Wednesday, 22 June 2022, 6:23 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Paul Wilson: Police investigating a hit-and-run, which left a person with critical injuries are seeking help from the public. The person was struck by a white sedan travelling at speed on Matirerau Street at around 7:20pm ... More >>
Parliament Occupation Investigators Seek Public Assistance
Wednesday, 22 June 2022, 1:33 pm | New Zealand Police
Police investigating criminal activity on the final day of the occupation at Parliament grounds earlier this year are appealing for the public’s help to identify 15 people. To date, the investigation phase has led to nine prosecutions and a supported resolution ... More >>
Two Charged With Murder In Tauranga Homicide Investigation
Wednesday, 22 June 2022, 12:48 pm | New Zealand Police
A 40-year-old man and 40-year old woman have been charged with the murder of 51-year-old Mitchell Te Kani in Tauranga. The pair were previously charged with aggravated burglary in relation to an incident at the same address earlier in the night. They are due ... More >>
Multiple arrests, cash & drugs seized in Wairoa search
Wednesday, 22 June 2022, 11:01 am | New Zealand Police
Senior Sergeant Maui Aben, Officer in Charge of Wairoa Police Station: Three people have been arrested following search warrants in Wairoa over the past week. On Tuesday, staff executed warrants at two separate addresses and two men, aged 37 and 56, and ... More >>
