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UPDATE: Serious Crash, Invercargill - Southern
Friday, 22 April 2022, 6:55 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector Stuart Harvey: Police can now confirm that a number of people have lost their lives in a crash near Queens Park this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash, involving a heavy motor vehicle and a motor ... More >>
UPDATE – Search For Overdue Fisherman, Tōrere
Friday, 22 April 2022, 6:45 pm | New Zealand Police
Sergeant Nigel Forsyth: The search for a man who failed to return from a fishing trip on Sunday afternoon has been suspended for the weekend. Members of Whakatane Land Search and Rescue undertook an extensive land based search of the coastline ... More >>
Two people charged following Edgecumbe serious assault
Friday, 22 April 2022, 11:18 am | New Zealand Police
Kawerau and Edgecumbe Police have charged two Edgecumbe men in relation to a serious assault in the town earlier this month. Two victims were assaulted at an Edgecumbe bar on 9 April, with one suffering serious facial injuries. A 31-year-old man and ... More >>
Two men charged for unlawful hunting near Kawerau
Friday, 22 April 2022, 10:17 am | New Zealand Police
Senior Sergeant Tristan Murray, Rural Response Manager: Two men have been arrested and charged in relation to unlawful hunting on a forestry block near Kawerau on Wednesday 20 April. The men were found hunting on Tui Glen Farm. One of the men was a firearms ... More >>
UPDATE - Search For Overdue Fisherman, Tōrere
Thursday, 21 April 2022, 8:06 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are continuing the search for a missing fisherman in Tōrere. On Thursday a Coastguard aircraft conducting an aerial search of the area spotted an item of interest on Whale Island. A 100 litre white chilly bin had washed up on the shoreline ... More >>
UPDATE - SH 1 Reopen, Levin - Central
Thursday, 21 April 2022, 7:35 pm | New Zealand Police
SH 1 has reopened following an earlier serious crash in Levin this afternoon. The two-vehicle crash, involving a car and a motorcycle, occurred at around 2:45pm. The motorcyclist was flown to hospital with serious injuries. Police thank motorists ... More >>
New Plymouth fatal shooting — Police release further details
Thursday, 21 April 2022, 4:56 pm | New Zealand Police
Assistant Commissioner Sandra Venables: Police investigating the fatal shooting of Kaoss Price between New Plymouth and Waitara last week are appealing for potential witnesses to come forward. Police would like to speak to anyone with information ... More >>
Man arrested after traffic offending in Timaru
Thursday, 21 April 2022, 3:57 pm | New Zealand Police
Sergeant Warwick Worth: A 34-year-old man has been taken into custody following a crash in central Timaru, and multiple reports of unsafe driving. The crash happened at the intersection of Theodosia and Arthur Streets around 11:45am. Before this, ... More >>
Appeal for sightings of car in Nelson
Thursday, 21 April 2022, 12:39 pm | New Zealand Police
Nelson Police are appealing for sightings of a white Toyota Corolla, registration number MNT296, following an incident at Nelson Airport this morning. The car was seen leaving the airport shortly after 11am today. Police have concerns for the welfare ... More >>
Arrest made after Hamilton assault
Thursday, 21 April 2022, 12:08 pm | New Zealand Police
A woman has appeared in court in relation to an assault at the Kmart store in central Hamilton on Saturday. A 24-year-old woman was arrested by Waikato Police on Wednesday. She is facing charges of aggravated assault, aggravated injury, shoplifting and theft. ... More >>
Manawatū Police continue to investigate incident in Shannon
Thursday, 21 April 2022, 11:44 am | New Zealand Police
Police continuing to investigate an incident in Shannon yesterday are seeking sightings of a man north of the town in the early evening. A man was transported to Palmerston North Hospital shortly after 6:30pm with moderate injuries. A scene examination is ... More >>
Further appeal for information to help identify woman
Thursday, 21 April 2022, 10:32 am | New Zealand Police
Work is continuing to identify a woman found deceased near Charleston on Tuesday 19 April. Police are grateful to everyone who has gotten in touch with us since our appeal for information yesterday. The information provided so far has given us ... More >>
Police accept IPCA findings into mishandling during arrest
Thursday, 21 April 2022, 10:28 am | New Zealand Police
Superintendent Karyn Malthus, Auckland City District Commander: Police acknowledge and accept the findings of an Independent Police Conduct Authority report into mishandling during an arrest in Auckland last year. Just after 3.30am on 29 March 2021, Police ... More >>
Further arrests in Operation Shadow
Thursday, 21 April 2022, 10:04 am | New Zealand Police
Waikato Police undertook a significant operation focusing on illegal street racing activity across the Waikato district on Thursday 14 April. “The operation involved Police staff from all over the North Island and vehicle inspectors from Waka Kotahi,” ... More >>
Blenheim Police arrest man following operation targeting supply of methamphetamine
Thursday, 21 April 2022, 10:01 am | New Zealand Police
Blenheim Police have arrested and charged a 41-year-old man following a three month-long investigation into the supply of methamphetamine, known as Operation DES. The operation focused on suspected methamphetamine dealing near a school in Blenheim. Early on ... More >>
UPDATE: Search For Overdue Fisherman, Tōrere
Wednesday, 20 April 2022, 6:32 pm | New Zealand Police
The Police search for a fisherman overdue from Tōrere will resume tomorrow. At first light on Thursday 21st a Coastguard aircraft will conduct an aerial search of the coast from the northern end of Waihi beach to the Motu River mouth. It will ... More >>
Update: Residential fire - Ōtāhuhu
Wednesday, 20 April 2022, 4:33 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has sadly died following a fire at a property on Mangere Road, Ōtāhuhu, this morning. Emergency services responded to the residential fire at about 10.15am. We can now confirm a body has been located inside the house. Police, alongside Fire ... More >>
Take action to prevent car theft
Wednesday, 20 April 2022, 4:32 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Damon Wells, Canterbury Police: Canterbury Police are advising owners of Mazda Demios and Toyota Aquas to be vigilant, following a series of thefts targeting these car models across the wider Canterbury area. Detective ... More >>
Have you seen Isobelle?
Wednesday, 20 April 2022, 12:33 pm | New Zealand Police
Isobelle, 14, has been missing from an address in the Southbridge, Selwyn District since Saturday 16 April. More >>
UPDATE: Torere fisherman
Wednesday, 20 April 2022, 10:31 am | New Zealand Police
Police are today reassessing the search for the fisherman missing at Torere, Bay of Plenty. Weather conditions are not expected to be favourable, and to date, nothing of interest has been located. Police continue to ask members of the public who may ... More >>
