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UPDATE: Body Found In Khandallah
Wednesday, 8 June 2022, 7:40 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are now in a position to confirm the name of the man found deceased in Odell Reserve in Khandallah yesterday. He was 42-year-old Damian Peters of Khandallah. Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time as we continue to investigate ... More >>
Arrests after Nelson search warrants
Wednesday, 8 June 2022, 3:31 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector Mark Chenery: Three people have been arrested following a series of search warrants in the Nelson area. A 26-year-old man is face eight charges – two of aggravated robbery, one of kidnapping, unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful ... More >>
UPDATE: Khandallah Death
Wednesday, 8 June 2022, 2:03 pm | New Zealand Police
Police investigating the death of a man found in a reserve in Khandallah are appealing for information from the public. The man, in his 40s, was found by a member of the public in Odell Reserve around 4pm yesterday. A scene examination is ongoing in the ... More >>
UPDATE: Police shooting in Newlands
Wednesday, 8 June 2022, 12:20 pm | New Zealand Police
A number of investigations are underway following the Police shooting of a man at a Newlands house yesterday. These include a Police Critical Incident Investigation, and the Independent Police Conduct Authority has also been notified. Police remain ... More >>
UPDATE - Investigation Into Burglary Incident
Wednesday, 8 June 2022, 6:49 am | New Zealand Police
Superintendent Karyn Malthus, Auckland City District Commander: Police are in the process of contacting people impacted by the theft of Police property from the former Auckland Central Station. A criminal investigation into the burglary remains ongoing, ... More >>
UPDATE: Fatal Crash, SH 56, Palmerston North
Wednesday, 8 June 2022, 6:28 am | New Zealand Police
07 June Police can confirm that a motorcyclist has died following a crash on Pioneer Highway this afternoon. The crash occurred just before 6pm. Sadly, the rider passed away at the scene. Police are appealing for anyone travelling in the area at the ... More >>
Serious Crash, SH 56, Palmerston North - Central
Tuesday, 7 June 2022, 6:11 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are responding to a serious crash on SH 56 (Pioneer Highway) involving a car and a motorbike. The crash occurred just before 6pm. Initial indications suggest serious injuries. The road will be closed between Longburn-Rongotea Road and Te Wanaka ... More >>
Man Dies After Being Shot By Police In Wellington
Tuesday, 7 June 2022, 6:05 pm | New Zealand Police
A man has died after being shot by Police in Newlands, Wellington today. Police were called to a family harm incident on Kingsbridge Place about 3pm. On arrival Police made voice appeals to the man, who made threats to Police and attempted to ... More >>
Police Are Investigating A Body Found In Khandallah
Tuesday, 7 June 2022, 5:34 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are making enquiries after a man’s body was found in Odell Reserve on Punjab Street, Khandallah. The man was found deceased and Police were notified around 4pm. The death is being treated as unexplained at this stage and a scene examination will ... More >>
Serious incident, Newlands
Tuesday, 7 June 2022, 4:20 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are attending a serious incident in Newlands, Wellington. Cordons are in place and while there is no ongoing risk to the public, people are asked to avoid the Kingsbridge Place area. Further information will be released when available. More >>
Have You Seen Hazel?
Tuesday, 7 June 2022, 3:47 pm | New Zealand Police
16-year-old Hazel has been missing from her home in Upper Riccarton, Christchurch since Sunday 5 June. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2206/e8ba8a797a3bc028fec6.jpeg" width="720" height="540"> Police and Hazel’s family ... More >>
Homicide Investigation Launched In Onehunga
Tuesday, 7 June 2022, 3:18 pm | New Zealand Police
A homicide investigation has been launched after a woman was founded deceased at an Onehunga address on Sunday. She was 77-year-old Maria Brown of Onehunga. A previous statement incorrectly stated she was 65-years-old. Police were called to an address ... More >>
UPDATE – Operation Dell: Arrests Made In Homicide Investigation
Tuesday, 7 June 2022, 3:17 pm | New Zealand Police
A 31-year-old man and a 40-year-old man have been arrested and charged with murder following the death of Ryan Woodford earlier this year. Mr Woodford died at the Adelphi Motel in Taupō on Sunday 6 March. The 30-year-old, originally from Pahiatua, had ... More >>
Police Investigating Unexplained Death, Te Aro
Tuesday, 7 June 2022, 2:20 pm | New Zealand Police
Wellington Police are investigating after the body of a woman was found at a Webb Street, Te Aro address early this morning. Police were called to the property about 2.40am. Her death is currently being treated as unexplained and a scene examination ... More >>
Mount Albert homicide: Statement from family of Tom Coombes
Tuesday, 7 June 2022, 1:44 pm | New Zealand Police
From the family of Thomas Coombes: On Tuesday 31 May, 700 people gathered at Wainamu, Te Henga (Bethells Beach) to mourn the loss of Tom Coombes. Still image from a short film played at Tom’s funeral - Credit to Brendon Dixon Tom lived in Te Henga throughout ... More >>
Traffic management in place - Campbell St/Ingestre St
Tuesday, 7 June 2022, 1:17 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are asking Whanganui motorists and pedestrians to avoid the area around the intersection of Campbell Street and Ingestre Street. Emergency services are responding to reports of a possible gas leak at that location. Traffic management is in place ... More >>
Missing Fisherman, Waiinu Beach
Tuesday, 7 June 2022, 10:34 am | New Zealand Police
The body of a man has been found this morning near Waiinu Beach, where a fisherman went missing off the rocks on Saturday 4 June. While formal identification is yet to take place, Police believe the body is likely to be that of the missing man. Police ... More >>
Police Acknowledges IPCA Report
Tuesday, 7 June 2022, 10:11 am | New Zealand Police
Police acknowledges the findings of an Independent Police Conduct Authority report into the use of force by Police staff in a Christchurch Central Police Station holding cell overnight on June 4 2020. Police initially arrested a man (Mr X) for breaching ... More >>
Investigation Following Christchurch Firearms Incident
Tuesday, 7 June 2022, 5:51 am | New Zealand Police
Police are investigating a firearms incident in Bower Ave, North New Brighton, Christchurch this afternoon. Police attended following a report of gunshots in the area at about 3:25pm. On arrival Police located a man with non-life-threatening injuries. Officers ... More >>
Update on body located near Waimakariri River
Monday, 6 June 2022, 7:27 pm | New Zealand Police
The body of a person found on Old West Coast Road yesterday has now been recovered. More >>
