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Police appeal for information, Leamington
Friday, 3 June 2022, 12:22 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Constable Jorg Nelson: Te Awamutu CIB are seeking information from anyone who was in the area of Burns Street, Leamington on the afternoon of Wednesday, 25 May. The investigation team is particularly interested in an interaction involving ... More >>
Ten vehicles impounded following driving offences over ANZAC
Friday, 3 June 2022, 11:10 am | New Zealand Police
This week Police have impounded 10 vehicles from illegal street racers for loss of traction offences following a meet in late April. Over Anzac weekend, several racers congregated in a commercial area of Lower Hutt and proceeded to do burnouts, ... More >>
Police recover body from Pelorus River, near Havelock
Friday, 3 June 2022, 11:07 am | New Zealand Police
Police have recovered the body of a man who was found submerged inside his vehicle in the Pelorus River yesterday afternoon. Police and Fire and Emergency New Zealand responded after receiving a report that a vehicle had been seen submerged in the ... More >>
Arrest made following death of a baby in Napier
Friday, 3 June 2022, 10:15 am | New Zealand Police
Eastern District Child Protection Team Detective Senior Sergeant Sally Patrick: Hawke’s Bay Police have charged a 27-year-old male in relation to the death of a 3-month-old child in 2021. The baby had been flown to Starship Children’s Hospital ... More >>
UPDATE: Arrest made in serious burglary investigation
Friday, 3 June 2022, 10:14 am | New Zealand Police
Hutt Valley Prevention Manager Inspector Haley Ryan: Hutt Valley Police have arrested a 34 year-old man in relation to an Aggravated Burglary where an excavator was used to gain entry into a service station in Wainuiomata. Police were notified of the ... More >>
Incident In Pakuranga
Friday, 3 June 2022, 5:34 am | New Zealand Police
02 June Inspector Kerry Watson: Police have taken 12 people into custody following a report of suspicious behavior at an address in Pakuranga. Police responded to the Swan Crescent area around 5:30pm. The suspicious activity was believed to involve ... More >>
Incident In Pakuranga
Friday, 3 June 2022, 5:33 am | New Zealand Police
02 June Inspector Kerry Watson: Police have taken 12 people into custody following a report of suspicious behavior at an address in Pakuranga. Police responded to the Swan Crescent area around 5:30pm. The suspicious activity was believed to involve ... More >>
Police Actively Target Harm On Our Roads
Thursday, 2 June 2022, 4:50 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Tasman Acting Road Policing Manager Senior Sergeant Hamish Chapman. Around 1000 vehicles were stopped at checkpoints in Tasman over the weekend, as part of an increased focus on drink driving. Staff processed 21 drivers for Excess Breath ... More >>
Police acknowledge IPCA findings
Thursday, 2 June 2022, 10:43 am | New Zealand Police
Police acknowledge the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA), in relation to the arrest of a youth in Porirua in October 2020.The arrest took place on 4 October 2020, after an officer found the youth to be in breach of his bail conditions. ... More >>
Police embark on new phase of research into Fair and Equitable policing
Thursday, 2 June 2022, 10:42 am | New Zealand Police
The New Zealand Police is announcing the commissioning process for the next three areas of research with the aim of ensuring fair and equitable policing for all communities. The research will involve working alongside communities and frontline police officers ... More >>
Kaiapo Pa carving found during search warrant
Thursday, 2 June 2022, 10:26 am | New Zealand Police
Waimakariri Police have found a large carving of historical and cultural significance that was stolen from the Kaiapoi Pa on Preeces Road last week. A search warrant executed by the Waimakariri Tactical Crime Unit at an address in Leithfield Beach yesterday ... More >>
Fatal crash, SH5 Waimangu, Rotorua - Bay of Plenty
Thursday, 2 June 2022, 6:44 am | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash on SH5 in Waimangu, Rotorua last night. More >>
Serious Crash, SH5 Waimangu, Rotorua - Bay Of Plenty
Thursday, 2 June 2022, 6:22 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services were alerted to the crash shortly before 10pm. The Serious Crash Unit are attending. More >>
UPDATE - Investigation into baby's death
Wednesday, 1 June 2022, 10:57 am | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector Warrick Adkin, Counties Manukau CIB: Police have made an arrest as part of the ongoing homicide investigation into the death of a baby in Ōtara on May 23, 2022. A 24-year-old man is due to appear in the Manukau District Court ... More >>
The Female Front Line: Wing Graduates On Wednesday
Tuesday, 31 May 2022, 6:28 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are reaching a new milestone with the graduation of 74 new constables on Wednesday – for the first time ever the proportion of female police officers across the Police workforce will reach 25 percent. “This shows how our focus on recruiting ... More >>
Cordons Stood Down, Allenton
Tuesday, 31 May 2022, 5:54 pm | New Zealand Police
The cordons in place on Elizabeth Street, Allenton have now been stood down. The New Zealand Defence Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal team removed the unexploded ordnance from the property. Police thank members of the public for their patience ... More >>
UPDATE: Ongoing enquiry into the whereabouts of Tom Phillips and his children
Tuesday, 31 May 2022, 2:46 pm | New Zealand Police
Waikato Police have continued to receive information from the community since the renewed public appeal via the recent Ten 7 Aotearoa programme. "This is extremely encouraging and we'd like to say a huge thank you to those who have come forward ... More >>
Appeal For Witnesses To Meeanee Ram Raid
Tuesday, 31 May 2022, 10:50 am | New Zealand Police
Hawke’s Bay Police want to hear from witnesses to a ram raid at the Meeanee Hotel early this morning. At around 5.30am today, a green Ford Courier was used to ram the front foyer entrance of the hotel, on Meeanee Road. An ATM machine was stolen, ... More >>
Update - Road Closures, Mount Maunganui
Monday, 30 May 2022, 6:42 pm | New Zealand Police
Experts examining the item found on Waimarie Street earlier have determined it does not pose a threat to safety and no longer deem it suspicious. All cordons have now been lifted. Police thank motorists and pedestrians for their patience. More >>
Have You Seen Johnette?
Sunday, 29 May 2022, 7:41 pm | New Zealand Police
Johnette, 15, has been missing since Wednesday 25 May. She was last seen in the Maraenui area, Napier. Police and her family have concerns for her welfare and would like to see her return home. If you have seen Johnette or have information regarding ... More >>
