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Fatal Police shooting, New Plymouth
Sunday, 17 April 2022, 5:39 am | New Zealand Police
A person has died after being shot by Police in New Plymouth tonight. The incident occurred while Police were conducting a vehicle stop on Devon Road at around 9.30pm. The person shot by Police was critically injured. Medical assistance was immediately ... More >>
Fatal crash, Waimate
Sunday, 17 April 2022, 5:37 am | New Zealand Police
The driver of a milk tanker has died following a crash this morning in Waimate District. More >>
UPDATE - Arrest Made In Bromley Homicide Investigation
Saturday, 16 April 2022, 7:18 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Nicola Reeves: Christchurch Police have arrested a 42-year-old man in relation to the investigation into the murder of Val Heaney in Bromley, Christchurch. The man, who was known to Val, has been charged with murder and will appear in Christchurch ... More >>
Enforcement Action Taken Against Gang Members And Associates On Tāmaki Makaurau Roads
Saturday, 16 April 2022, 5:54 pm | New Zealand Police
Police in Tāmaki Makaurau have been monitoring a number of gang movements on roads across the region today. We are aware of several planned events involving gang members and associates over the long weekend, including a drag meet at Meremere, attended ... More >>
Police Appeal For Witnesses To Queentown Crash
Saturday, 16 April 2022, 6:49 am | New Zealand Police
Queenstown Police would like to hear from anyone who witnessed a fatal crash on Kingston Road (State Highway 6) last night. The crash involved two vehicles and was reported to emergency services at 6.10pm. One person died following the crash and ... More >>
Fatal Crash - Kingston Road, Jacks Point
Friday, 15 April 2022, 8:12 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died and one person has been critically injured in a crash on Kingston Road, Jacks Point, near Queenstown this evening. Police were advised of the crash, involving two cars, at 6.10pm. Emergency services remain at the scene and traffic ... More >>
Firearms Incident, Blockhouse Bay
Friday, 15 April 2022, 6:38 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are investigating following a firearms incident in Exminster Street, Blockhouse Bay this afternoon. About 1:15pm Police were called to the address after neighbours reported hearing loud bangs. Shortly afterward, a man presented himself to an Avondale ... More >>
Water-related Fatality, Cape Palliser
Friday, 15 April 2022, 6:37 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm that a 63-year-old man has died in a water-related incident in the sea off Cape Palliser Road, Wairarapa. At 10.30am Police received a report of a person in difficulty after a small boat over-turned with two people onboard. Emergency ... More >>
Drugs, Cash And Ammunition Seized And Arrest Made Following Search Warrant
Friday, 15 April 2022, 6:36 pm | New Zealand Police
A 26-year-old Te Teko man is facing numerous charges following the execution of a search warrant at a Te Teko house yesterday. Police located more than 3,000 bags of synthetic drugs, packaged and ready for sale, along with a further 115 grams of ... More >>
Crash, Southern Motorway, Otara - Counties Manukau
Friday, 15 April 2022, 6:32 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists are asked to avoid the area or expect delays following a three-car crash in the southbound lanes of the Southern Motorway in Otara. The crash occurred about 10:30am near the Te Irirangi Drive off-ramp. One person is trapped in a vehicle and ... More >>
Police Search In Tauhara Forest, Taupō Following Firearms Incident
Friday, 15 April 2022, 6:26 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Superintendent Andy McGregor, Bay of Plenty District Commander Police are searching for a man after a firearm was discharged at Police officers conducting a routine vehicle stop in Taupō earlier today. No one was injured in the early morning ... More >>
Appeal For Information Following Christchurch Crash
Friday, 15 April 2022, 6:26 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking information from the public following a crash between a car and a cyclist at the intersection of Peer Street and Yaldhurst Road, Sockburn, shortly after midnight on 10 April. The driver of the car failed to stop to check on the ... More >>
Person Dies Following Fleeing Driver Incident, Takanini
Friday, 15 April 2022, 6:19 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died in Takanini after a fleeing driver incident. At 10:07pm a suspicious vehicle stopped on Clevedon Road, Papakura. When Police stopped to make enquiries with the driver, the vehicle accelerated away. No pursuit was initiated. Several ... More >>
Crash, SH 2, Pakipaki - Road Closed - Eastern
Thursday, 14 April 2022, 7:59 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are in attendance at a crash on State Highway 2 near Pakipaki in Hawke’s Bay. Three cars were involved in the crash, which was reported to Police at 7pm. There are no reports of serious injuries as a result of the crash. ... More >>
Heavy Traffic Across Tāmaki Makaurau - Auckland City
Thursday, 14 April 2022, 6:32 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are advising motorists to be aware there is heavy traffic across the Auckland region this evening. More >>
Police warrant nets a large haul for Auckland schools
Thursday, 14 April 2022, 3:50 pm | New Zealand Police
A burglary investigation has led Police to a significant discovery of around $40,000 worth of electronic devices allegedly stolen from schools across Auckland. In the process Police have also disrupted an allegedly lucrative avenue where stolen electrical ... More >>
Fourth person arrested in relation to Te Awamutu robbery
Thursday, 14 April 2022, 3:04 pm | New Zealand Police
Waikato Police have made a further arrest in relation to the aggravated robbery of a commercial premises in Te Awamutu on 23 March. Officers were called to the premises about 4.15am. On arrival they found a security guard had been assaulted, and a vehicle ... More >>
Missing man located, Auckland
Thursday, 14 April 2022, 11:27 am | New Zealand Police
The 53-year-old man reported missing from the New Lynn area has been located. More >>
Police acknowledge IPCA review into officer’s handling of theft allegation against another officer
Thursday, 14 April 2022, 10:37 am | New Zealand Police
Superintendent Naila Hassan, Waitematā District Commander: Police acknowledge and accepts the Independent Police Conduct Authority’s (IPCA) report into the handling of an allegation of theft against a Police officer. In 2021 Police were notified ... More >>
Recovery of stolen car leads Police to bigger find
Thursday, 14 April 2022, 10:28 am | New Zealand Police
Inspector Glen Baldwin, Auckland City West Area Prevention Manager: Sharp eyes and quick action have led to the recovery of an $80,000 vehicle, a firearm, and a cache of assorted ammunition. Earlier this week Avondale’s Tactical Crime Unit recovered ... More >>
