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Police continue to urge people not to travel to Wellington
Saturday, 26 February 2022, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Police
Police continue to urge people not to travel to Wellington this weekend if they are thinking of participating in the unlawful protest. We are aware of a number of protesters planning to join the protest this weekend and urge people to stay away ... More >>
Police Appeal For Information Following An Aggravated Robbery At Ocean Beach
Friday, 25 February 2022, 5:53 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing for information about an incident that took place at Ocean Beach in Hawke’s Bay, at around 12pm on 24 February. The victim was drying his kite surfing gear on the beach when he was approached by two men. One of the men ... More >>
Update: Protest Activity
Friday, 25 February 2022, 5:51 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have serious concerns for the children involved in the protest and are urging Wellington protesters to take them home with them. Police is working with Oranga Tamariki to ensure children are at the forefront of planning and response decisions. ... More >>
Auckland Motorists Warned To Expect Delays On Saturday Following Planned Protest
Friday, 25 February 2022, 4:53 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are warning Auckland motorists of the potential for traffic disruption around the Harbour Bridge and the motorway network tomorrow in light of planned protest action. A group of protestors are planning to unlawfully cross the Harbour Bridge ... More >>
Update: Protest Activity
Friday, 25 February 2022, 3:13 pm | New Zealand Police
There were no significant incidents overnight as Police continue to monitor protest activity at Parliament. Police will continue to provide reassurance into the weekend to local residents and businesses. Police would like to reiterate the warning to ... More >>
Information Sought On Vehicles Reported Stolen - Brockville, Dunedin
Friday, 25 February 2022, 12:12 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking information on two vehicles that were reported stolen from an address in Brockville, Dunedin. Both were reportedly stolen from a property in Turnbull Street at some stage between 11 or 12 February. The first, a silver 2009 BMW 525i ... More >>
UPDATE – Missing 14-year-old, Auckland
Friday, 25 February 2022, 9:47 am | New Zealand Police
A 14-year-old recently reported missing from the Auckland area, has been located and is safe. More >>
Arrest Following Aggravated Robbery And Burglary
Friday, 25 February 2022, 7:02 am | New Zealand Police
Police in Hamilton have arrested a 45-year-old man following the aggravated robbery of a Hamilton pharmacy and burglary of a Hamilton gas station and earlier this week. At about 4.20pm on Tuesday, February 22 a man walked into the pharmacy in Hamilton ... More >>
Update: Protest Activity
Thursday, 24 February 2022, 8:40 pm | New Zealand Police
A traffic management operation this afternoon has successfully repositioned and reinforced the concrete bollard road blocks around the perimeter of the protest area in Wellington. This work is part of our ongoing efforts to reduce the impact of the ... More >>
Come To Wellington For The Right Reasons – Not To Protest
Thursday, 24 February 2022, 6:38 pm | New Zealand Police
Police is warning those thinking about travelling to Wellington to participate in the unlawful protest this weekend – don’t. Assistant Commissioner Richard Chambers says, “While the vast majority of Wellington is open for business and functioning ... More >>
Newmarket Welcomes New Police Base
Thursday, 24 February 2022, 2:01 pm | New Zealand Police
Newmarket’s brand new Police base has officially opened its doors to the public today. The base was officially unveiled this morning in a private ceremony led by Auckland District Commander Superintendent Karyn Malthus. Superintendent ... More >>
Nelson Homicide - Name Release
Thursday, 24 February 2022, 1:47 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector Mark Chenery: Police are now in a position to release the name of the man who died in Nelson on Tuesday 22 February. He was Lake Arizona Takimoana, aged 22 years of Nelson. Police extend our condolences to Mr Takimoana’s friends ... More >>
Update: Protest Activity
Thursday, 24 February 2022, 1:19 pm | New Zealand Police
Police continue to be concerned at the level of aggressive behaviour from protestors in Wellington. About 9pm yesterday, protesters moved bollards at the intersection on Lambton Quay and Bowen Street, letting about 20 vehicles into the protest ... More >>
Charges Laid – School Burglaries, Southland
Thursday, 24 February 2022, 8:18 am | New Zealand Police
Police spokesperson: Southland Police executed a search warrant on Tuesday morning at an Invercargill address in relation to three school burglaries, which happened on 2 January 2022. The burglaries occurred at Rimu, Woodlands and Wyndham Primary ... More >>
Road Closed - SH1, Parnassus - Canterbury
Thursday, 24 February 2022, 8:18 am | New Zealand Police
State Highway 1 is blocked at Parnassus, Hurunui District following a crash involving two vehicles, reported to Police shortly before 4am. Police, Fire and Ambulance have responded. At this stage only minor injuries have been reported. Diversions are in ... More >>
Update - Protest Activity
Thursday, 24 February 2022, 8:03 am | New Zealand Police
23 February Police have continued to see a decrease in the number of vehicles and people at the protest area today. More people have chosen to relocate their vehicles to Sky Stadium. We want to reiterate the free parking there will end after today. ... More >>
UPDATE - Fatal Crash, Waihaha, Taupo
Wednesday, 23 February 2022, 9:27 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm one person has died in a crash on Western Bay Road, Waihaha, earlier today. Another person in the single-car involved was airlifted to hospital with critical injuries. The road has reopened and the circumstances of the crash ... More >>
Road Reopens - SH 29, Kaimai - Waikato
Wednesday, 23 February 2022, 4:56 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 29, the Waikato side of the Kaimai Ranges, has reopened following an earlier crash involving two trucks. Police thank motorists for their patience. More >>
Serious Crash, SH29 Kaimai Ranges
Wednesday, 23 February 2022, 3:28 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a crash involving two trucks, one of which was carrying logs, on the Waikato side of the Kaimai Ranges, State Highway 29. It appears one truck has clipped the other while trying to overtake, resulting in some ... More >>
UPDATE – Missing Person, Wayne Taylor
Wednesday, 23 February 2022, 3:25 pm | New Zealand Police
Today Police and family members of missing man Wayne Taylor have conducted extensive searches of the area where his car was found, north of Kaikoura. Wayne was reported missing on 22 February after last being seen in Blenheim on Sunday 20 February. His ... More >>
