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Road Closed - Colombo Street - Canterbury
Thursday, 28 April 2022, 6:12 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are currently assisting contractors on Colombo Street, Beckenham, where a water main has burst and is causing flooding. More >>
Police patrol disturbs burglars, cigarettes recovered
Thursday, 28 April 2022, 3:28 pm | New Zealand Police
Sharp eyes and a timely drive-by saw five people taken into custody and a large amount of stolen property recovered in Auckland. Around 11.05pm on Sunday 24 April, Police patrolling in Grey Lynn noticed the front door of a dairy on Williamson Ave ... More >>
Youth behind Hamilton shopping centre burglary
Thursday, 28 April 2022, 3:27 pm | New Zealand Police
Hamilton City Area Commander Inspector Andrea McBeth: Police are shocked after four youths, one as young as seven, were caught attempting to steal from a Hamilton shopping centre overnight. Multiple alarm activations alerted Police to the break-in at Chartwell ... More >>
Arson arrest made by Wairarapa Police
Thursday, 28 April 2022, 2:30 pm | New Zealand Police
Wairarapa Police investigating a recent series of vehicle fires on private properties in Martinborough, Carterton and Masterton have charged a 63-year-old old Carterton man with offences including two arsons, an attempted arson, a $500,000 gold bullion ... More >>
A new location, a continued community presence
Thursday, 28 April 2022, 12:26 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are pleased to confirm details about a new premises for our Howick-based officers, seeing our longstanding presence in the community continue. A lease has been signed for a site in Howick which means our six staff will soon be based at ... More >>
UPDATE: Fatal Crash - River Road, Hamilton
Thursday, 28 April 2022, 6:16 am | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm one person has died following a two-car crash on River Road, Fairfield, Hamilton last night. More >>
Update - search for overdue fisherman, Torere
Tuesday, 26 April 2022, 11:34 am | New Zealand Police
Police Search and Rescue involved in the search for the overdue Torere fisherman are reviewing search activity to date and planning any next steps. The man failed to return from his fishing trip on Sunday 17 April. A wooden oar and a piece of rope ... More >>
Whanganui trailer owners reminded to keep security in mind
Tuesday, 26 April 2022, 11:04 am | New Zealand Police
Whanganui Police are reminding trailer owners to secure them and store them out of sight after a number of recent thefts. Trailers are vulnerable to theft as they are less likely to be afforded the same protection as motor vehicles, says Whanganui ... More >>
Heart-breaking Weekend On The Road, We All Need To Do Better
Tuesday, 26 April 2022, 6:53 am | New Zealand Police
Police and Waka Kotahi are reminding people it takes everyone to get to no one. After a horrific weekend where 11 people lost their lives on the road, Police and Waka Kotahi are reminding people they need to take responsibility and make good decisions ... More >>
Fatal Crash - Ngāruawāhia
Tuesday, 26 April 2022, 6:25 am | New Zealand Police
Police are now in a position to confirm that a person involved in a single vehicle crash on Saulbrey Road, Ngāruawāhia has died. Police were notified of the crash where the vehicle collided with a power line just before 8pm. Sadly, ... More >>
Serious Crash, Waterworks Road, Te Miro - Waikato
Monday, 25 April 2022, 7:25 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on Waterworks Road in Te Miro. Police were notified of a crash involving a single vehicle that had collided with a tree just after 6:30pm. The sole occupant has been transported to hospital via ... More >>
Arrests Made Following Burglary In Whitianga
Monday, 25 April 2022, 5:28 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Eastern Waikato Area Commander Inspector Dean Anderson. Hamilton Police have arrested three youths involved in a burglary in Whitianga this morning. The three young men used a stolen vehicle to gain entry to a shop on Albert Street, Buffalo ... More >>
Man Dies Following Water-related Incident, Piha
Monday, 25 April 2022, 5:05 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm that a man has died in a water-related incident at Piha. Emergency services attended following a report received at 8.15am of a person in difficulty in the water off Marine Parade South. Sadly, the man died at the scene. Police will ... More >>
Police Investigate Firearms Incident In Te Atatū South
Monday, 25 April 2022, 5:04 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are investigating a firearms incident in Royal View Road, Te Atatū South. Police were alerted to the incident just before 12.30am. Indications are that a firearm was discharged at a house from outside the property. A number of adults were in the ... More >>
Serious Crash, SH3, Te Kuiti - Waikato
Monday, 25 April 2022, 5:04 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are attending a crash at the intersection of Hospital Road and SH 3 (Te Kumi Road) in Te Kuiti. Police were notified of the crash involving two vehicles at 3:15pm. Five people were involved and initial indications suggest there ... More >>
UPDATE: Invercargill Homicide
Monday, 25 April 2022, 4:44 pm | New Zealand Police
Following search warrants at two Invercargill properties this morning, Police made an arrest in relation to the murder of Chad Parekura. A 26-year-old man has now been charged with murder and is due to appear in the Invercargill District Court tomorrow. ... More >>
Sudden Death, Lyttleton
Monday, 25 April 2022, 4:36 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm that one person has died following an incident in Lyttleton this morning. Emergency services were called to a vessel at Cashin Quay, shortly before 9.30am. Maritime New Zealand has been notified. Police will conduct enquiries in ... More >>
Update: Serious Crash, SH4 Raetihi - Central
Monday, 25 April 2022, 4:36 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following an earlier crash on State Highway 4 near Raetihi. The crash occurred between a car and a motorcycle at about 10am. Emergency services rendered medical attention, however the motorcyclist died at the scene. The road ... More >>
Fatal Incident, Palmerston North
Sunday, 24 April 2022, 7:28 pm | New Zealand Police
A person has died following a crash at the speedway in Palmerston North this evening. Emergency services were called to the track at around 6:15pm. Worksafe has been notified. Police will be investigating on behalf of the Coroner. More >>
Police Look To Identify Dog After Attack
Sunday, 24 April 2022, 5:30 pm | New Zealand Police
Police want the public's help to identify a pitbull terrier dog that attacked and killed another dog in Tairāwhiti this morning. The owners of 11-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Ruby were walking her near the corner of Frances Street and ... More >>
