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Road blocked – SH14, Tangiteroria - Northland
Friday, 29 April 2022, 6:31 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are advising motorists in the Tangiteroria area to expect significant delays, following an earlier crash, where a logging truck has rolled. More >>
Serious crash, SH1 Foxton - Central
Friday, 29 April 2022, 6:07 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services were called to a crash involving two vehicles at the intersection of State Highway 1 and Motuiti Road shortly before 5pm. More >>
Not your usual Friday floof
Friday, 29 April 2022, 6:06 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are urging potential new pet owners to be wary following an influx of scams involving fake puppies and cryptocurrency. More >>
Appeal For Information Following Assault
Friday, 29 April 2022, 4:53 pm | New Zealand Police
Southland Police are asking for the public's help after an assault in the Eastern Southland area on Wednesday, which left two men seriously injured. Police were notified of the incident after the men presented to Gore hospital about 6pm. They remain in ... More >>
Police ask Richmond residents to check properties
Friday, 29 April 2022, 4:08 pm | New Zealand Police
Invercargill Police investigating the death of Chad Parekura on Don Street last week are asking those in the Richmond area to please check their properties. Detective Senior Sergeant Greg Baird says it is thought an item of interest may have been disposed ... More >>
Youths caught breaking into vehicles in Kāpiti
Friday, 29 April 2022, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Police
Six young people, the youngest aged 12, are expected to be referred to Youth Aid following a series of vehicles being broken into and stolen in Kāpiti. Police received several calls from the public between around 12:15am and 1:15am this morning, reporting ... More >>
Arrest made in relation to Dixon Street firearms incident
Friday, 29 April 2022, 2:16 pm | New Zealand Police
A 21-year-old man is due to appear in the Porirua District Court this afternoon in relation to a firearms incident in Dixon Street, Wellington, last Saturday. He is charged with unlawful possession of a firearm and three charges of being a party ... More >>
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 >>
