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Police accept IPCA findings
Thursday, 5 May 2022, 10:25 am | New Zealand Police
Police accept the IPCA's findings into two incidents in the Bay of Plenty in 2018 and 2019 involving the same officer. The officer is referred to as Officer A in both of the authority's findings. In the first case, in September 2018, an allegation ... More >>
UPDATE: Person charged following Cambridge serious incident
Thursday, 5 May 2022, 10:09 am | New Zealand Police
One person has been charged following a serious incident at a Cambridge restaurant on Campbell Street last night. A 31-year-old person is due to appear in the Hamilton District Court today charged with three counts of wounding with intent to cause grievous ... More >>
Serious Incident, Cambridge
Thursday, 5 May 2022, 6:14 am | New Zealand Police
04 May Detective Sergeant Anthony Hodgson: Police are speaking with a person, following a serious incident in Cambridge this evening. At around 8:45pm emergency services were called to a commercial premises on Campbell Street in Leamington following a ... More >>
Update: Body Recovered, Waitara Crash
Wednesday, 4 May 2022, 7:46 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm the body of one person has been recovered from the car that went into Waitara River. More >>
Wing To Graduate From The Royal New Zealand Police College On Thursday
Wednesday, 4 May 2022, 6:42 pm | New Zealand Police
New constables from Wing 353 will graduate on Thursday 5 of May and join the front line on Monday 16 May. Police Minister Poto Williams, Wing Patron Lil Anderson, and Commissioner Andrew Coster will attend the ceremony. Recruit Jordan Broderick has ... More >>
Waitara Bridge Is Currently Closed Following A Serious Crash
Wednesday, 4 May 2022, 4:58 pm | New Zealand Police
Serious crash, Waitara Bridge, Waitara - Central. Waitara Bridge is currently closed following a serious crash. A car went into the river about 10:15am and emergency services are working to recover the vehicle. Motorists are asked to use alternate ... More >>
Road Closure - SH 16, Henderson - Waitematā
Wednesday, 4 May 2022, 7:08 am | New Zealand Police
Police are in attendance at an incident near Royal Rd, Henderson. As a precaution we have closed a section of State Highway 16. Motorists are advised diversions are in place. No further updates are available at this time. More >>
Serious Crash, Taramakau Highway (SH6), Kumara - Tasman
Wednesday, 4 May 2022, 7:07 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on Taramakau Highway (SH6), Kumara. The single-vehicle crash was reported to Police just before 5.20am. The vehicle has gone down a bank and indications are there are injuries. The Serious Crash Unit ... More >>
Serious Crash, Whakatu Drive (SH6), Nelson - Tasman
Wednesday, 4 May 2022, 7:06 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on Whakatu Drive (SH6) Stoke in Nelson. The single-vehicle crash was reported to Police at about 4.55am. The vehicle is reported to have come off the Nayland Bridge and crashed on to Whakatu Drive. ... More >>
Serious crash, Timaru - Canterbury
Tuesday, 3 May 2022, 7:00 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are currently attending a serious crash on SH 1, in Timaru where a vehicle has collided with a cyclist. More >>
Police Acknowledge Sentencing In Dunedin Countdown Attack
Tuesday, 3 May 2022, 6:59 pm | New Zealand Police
Police acknowledge the sentencing of Luke Lambert, following the attack at a Countdown supermarket in Dunedin last year. Lambert, 43, was sentenced today to 13 years in prison for four counts of attempted murder. The afternoon of 10 May last year was ... More >>
Police accept IPCA findings on use of force
Tuesday, 3 May 2022, 11:24 am | New Zealand Police
Police accept the IPCA’s finding that an officer from the Canterbury District in Christchurch was justified in using force against a youth, referred to in the report as Mr Z, during his arrest. On 7 November 2020 two officers attended a family ... More >>
Arrests follow Auckland burglaries overnight
Tuesday, 3 May 2022, 9:16 am | New Zealand Police
Police have made three arrests and commenced investigations in relation to a number of burglaries across Tāmaki Makaurau overnight. Assistant Commissioner Richard Chambers says Police continue to maintain a high visibility with patrolling across communities ... More >>
Wellingtonians Urged To Keep Their Vehicles Safe
Monday, 2 May 2022, 5:13 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are urging the public to take precautions to keep their vehicles safe after a spike in stolen vehicles across the Wellington region since February. “The most commonly targeted vehicles continue to be the Mazda Demio, the Nissan Tiida and the ... More >>
UPDATE: Missing woman in Hamilton found
Monday, 2 May 2022, 9:24 am | New Zealand Police
The 67-year-old woman initially reported missing in the Hamilton area has been found. She is safe and well and being assessed by paramedics. Police would like to thank the public for their assistance. More >>
Update: Crash – SH1, Transmission Gully - Wellington
Monday, 2 May 2022, 8:20 am | New Zealand Police
All lanes of State Highway 1, Transmission Gully have now re-opened following a crash involving a car and a motorcycle. Police thank motorists for their patience while emergency services responded to the crash. More >>
Serious Crash - Tāneatua Road, Tāneatua - Bay Of Plenty
Monday, 2 May 2022, 8:19 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are currently responding to a serious crash on Tāneatu Road, Tāneatua. Police received a report of a crash involving two vehicles at 3pm. The road is closed and Serious Crash Unit have been notified. Motorists are advised to ... More >>
Update - Fatal Crash, Weber Road, Dannevirke
Monday, 2 May 2022, 5:18 am | New Zealand Police
01 May Police can confirm that a person involved in a serious crash on Weber Road, Dannevirke has died. Emergency services were called to the crash involving a vehicle and a bicycle at 4.45pm. Sadly, the cyclist died at the scene. Serious Crash Unit ... More >>
Warrant To Arrest: Police Seek Mana Lawson
Monday, 2 May 2022, 5:10 am | New Zealand Police
01 May Detective Senior Sergeant Tim Leitch: Police investigating the shooting of three people in Dixon Street, Wellington on 23 April 2022 are seeking 29-year-old Mana Lawson. A warrant to arrest Lawson has been issued for being unlawfully ... More >>
6-year-old Located, Christchurch
Sunday, 1 May 2022, 7:42 pm | New Zealand Police
The 6-year-old boy who was reported missing in Bexley has been located safe and well. Police wish to thank people who reported sightings of the boy. More >>
