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Police agree with IPCA findings
Tuesday, 24 May 2022, 10:37 am | New Zealand Police
Northland District Commander Superintendent Tony Hill: Police agree with the findings of an IPCA report, which concluded a Police officer was justified in using force against a man during an arrest in Northland. On 27 May 2021, Police were witness ... More >>
Police appeal for help to identify man in Nelson
Tuesday, 24 May 2022, 10:07 am | New Zealand Police
Nelson Police appealing for information to assist them in identifying a man who did an indecent act on a walkway on Wednesday 11 May. The incident occurred on a walkway on Annesbrooke Drive, Nelson near the Annesbrooke roundabout around 8am that ... More >>
Caution Advised Around Cryptocurrency Investment Schemes
Monday, 23 May 2022, 4:06 pm | NZ Police
Police are reminding potential investors to be wary following numerous reports in recent weeks of people falling victim to a cryptocurrency investment scams. Detective Sergeant James Robson, of the Auckland City Financial Crime Unit, says Police have ... More >>
Nearly $245,000 to be forfeited to Crown following Christchurch investigation
Monday, 23 May 2022, 10:01 am | New Zealand Police
The Christchurch High Court has ordered the forfeiture of nearly $245,000 following an investigation into the drug-related business dealings of Daren Standen. Standen, aged 60, initially came to Police attention after officers were called to a family ... More >>
Four charged, 29 non-compliant cars located during Invercargill operation
Monday, 23 May 2022, 9:51 am | New Zealand Police
Four people were charged, 21 cars ordered off the road, and three vehicles impounded following an operation in Invercargill targeting anti-social driving behaviours and unsafe modified vehicles. “There had been a noticeable increase in the number of ... More >>
Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel Defeated Splice Construction Magic 68-57 In Invercargill
Sunday, 22 May 2022, 8:13 pm | New Zealand Police
22 May, 2022 Playing for their season, the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel rose to the occasion to complete the job with a comfortable 68-57 win over Splice Construction Magic in Invercargill on Sunday. Left looking over their shoulders during a threatening ... More >>
Road Closed Following Crash, SH26 - Waikato
Sunday, 22 May 2022, 8:10 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are currently in attendance at a single-vehicle crash on SH26 near Platt Road, Newstead. Police were called about 5.06pm. There are no reports of serious injuries however a power pole has been affected and lines are down. A ... More >>
Appeal For Witnesses Following Robbery, Nile Street, Nelson
Saturday, 21 May 2022, 7:09 pm | New Zealand Police
Nelson Police are asking for witnesses to come forward after a robbery in Nelson this afternoon. Police were called about 3.15pm after a man allegedly entered a commercial premises on Nile Street and demanded items, before fleeing on a motorbike along with ... More >>
Update - Serious Crash, Karangahake - Waikato
Saturday, 21 May 2022, 5:18 pm | New Zealand Police
One lane has now been opened on SH2, Karangahake, where a serious crash occurred earlier this afternoon. One person reportedly sustained serious injuries. Traffic control remains in place and Police thank motorists in advance for their patience. More >>
Protesters Arrested On Auckland Harbour Bridge
Saturday, 21 May 2022, 5:17 pm | New Zealand Police
Police made 11 arrests today after protesters reneged on an agreement not to march over the Auckland Harbour Bridge. Police had previously been made aware the protest group planned to cross the Harbour Bridge on foot. “We engaged with this group ... More >>
Serious Crash, SH2, Karangahake - Waikato
Saturday, 21 May 2022, 2:43 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious two-car crash on SH2 near the intersection of School Road, Karangahake. Police were called about 2.20pm. Initial indications are that there have been serious injuries. The road will be closed and a diversion ... More >>
Auckland Harbour Bridge Protest
Saturday, 21 May 2022, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Police
Superintendent Naila Hassan, Waitematā District Commander, will be available to speak to media on protest activity on the Auckland Harbour Bridge today. Media are asked to gather at Auckland Harbour Bridge Police Station, Sulphur Beach Road, Northcote, ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Meeanee
Saturday, 21 May 2022, 7:00 am | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm a man has passed away following a single vehicle fatal crash on Willowbank Road, Meeanee. Police received a report of the crash just before 4:30am after a car crashed into a pole. Sadly, the sole occupant of the vehicle died at ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Otaki
Saturday, 21 May 2022, 6:59 am | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm that a man has died following a single vehicle fatal crash on Convent Road, Otaki early this morning. Police were notified of the crash around 1:15am when a car went off the road. Sadly, one person died at the scene and two ... More >>
Operation Ball - Arrests made for Mt Roskill shooting
Friday, 20 May 2022, 12:32 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Steve Salton, Auckland City CIB: Police have arrested three people in relation to a firearms incident that occurred on Morrie Laing Ave, Mount Roskill on 8 October 2021. The innocent victim in this incident suffered serious ... More >>
Witnesses Sought Following Fatal Crash - Ohaupo Road
Friday, 20 May 2022, 10:50 am | New Zealand Police
Waikato Police are asking for information after a person died following a serious crash last week. Emergency services were called to State Highway 3, just north of West Road, Ohaupo, shortly before 4pm after a two-vehicle crash. The vehicles involved ... More >>
Weather event - Levin
Friday, 20 May 2022, 9:26 am | New Zealand Police
Police will be providing community reassurance in Levin today following the major weather event. We are aware of a tornado that occurred in Levin this morning. We are also aware of surface flooding and powerlines down following the event. SH1, ... More >>
Serious Crash, Ngauranga Gorge - Wellington
Friday, 20 May 2022, 6:40 am | New Zealand Police
Police are at the scene of a serious crash at the Ngauranga Gorge. Emergency services were alerted to the single vehicle crash, on the Hutt Road off ramp, under the SH2 bridge, at around 4:30am. An update on injuries will be provided when able. The Serious ... More >>
Police Continue To Suppress Gun Violence In Northland
Friday, 20 May 2022, 6:27 am | New Zealand Police
Northland District Investigations Manager Detective Inspector Bridget Doell: As part of ongoing work to suppress firearms-related violence in Northland, Whangārei Police have executed two search warrants this afternoon in relation to a drive-by ... More >>
UPDATE - Missing Person, Hamilton
Thursday, 19 May 2022, 4:44 pm | New Zealand Police
The 15-year-old previously reported missing from her home in Nawton, Hamilton has been found. Police would like to thank the public for their assistance and support. More >>
