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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 >>
Arrest made during Hawke's Bay search warrant
Thursday, 14 April 2022, 10:10 am | New Zealand Police
Eastern District Crime Services Manager Detective Inspector Dave de Lange: Hawke's Bay Police arrested a 37-year-old man on Wednesday 13th April following a search warrant at a Napier address, targeting criminal offending in the region. The search ... More >>
Firearms, Drugs And Cash Seized During Search Warrants In The Far North
Wednesday, 13 April 2022, 5:14 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Christian Fouhy, Far North Investigations Manager. Police have made arrests and seized a number of drugs and firearms following a search warrant targeting associates of the Tribesman Motorcycle Gang. The search ... More >>
Fatal Workplace Incident, Gisborne
Wednesday, 13 April 2022, 4:51 pm | New Zealand Police
A man has died following a workplace incident in Awapuni, Gisborne today. Emergency services were called to an address on Stanley Road at around 11:15am. Worksafe has been notified. Police will be investigating on behalf of the Coroner. More >>
Operation Tauwhiro: Number Of Firearms, Drugs, Seized In Central Auckland
Wednesday, 13 April 2022, 4:46 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Detective Superintendent Greg Williams, National Organised Crime Group Director. Police have seized a cache of firearms and illegal drugs and arrested a 37-year-old male following information revealed in an ongoing investigation into ... More >>
Spate of Vehicle Thefts Causing Concern
Wednesday, 13 April 2022, 2:42 pm | New Zealand Police
Bay of Plenty Police are concerned about a spate of vehicle thefts across the wider BOP and Waikato areas. More >>
UPDATE - Arrests made in Gisborne homicide investigation
Wednesday, 13 April 2022, 2:11 pm | New Zealand Police
Tairāwhiti CIB, in conjunction with Tāmaki Makaurau CIB, have arrested two people in relation to the Murder of Maraea Smith on the 25 March 2022 in Tairāwhiti. More >>
Keep Safe This Easter On Tasman Roads
Wednesday, 13 April 2022, 11:41 am | New Zealand Police
Tasman District Acting Road Policing Manager Senior Sergeant Hamish Chapman: Tasman Police are urging motorists to take extra care over Easter to avoid any tragedy on our roads throughout this long weekend. So far this calendar year, ... More >>
Keep each other safe on the road this Easter
Wednesday, 13 April 2022, 9:37 am | New Zealand Police
Police and Waka Kotahi are asking drivers to slow down and be patient over Easter. “Wouldn’t it be amazing if everybody got where they were going on the road this holiday without incident and without injury? And most importantly, alive,” asks ... More >>
UPDATE - Missing person, Wellington
Wednesday, 13 April 2022, 6:19 am | New Zealand Police
12 April The man in his 20’s initially reported missing in Wellington has been found. Police would like to thank the public for their assistance and support this evening. More >>
UPDATE - Fatal Crash, Lewis Pass Road
Wednesday, 13 April 2022, 6:00 am | New Zealand Police
Police are now in a position to confirm that the motorcyclist involved in a serious crash on Lewis Pass Road this afternoon has died. More >>
Have You Seen Isaac?
Tuesday, 12 April 2022, 8:19 pm | New Zealand Police
Isaac Andrews is missing and was last seen around Te Papa in Central Wellington at around 1:30pm this afternoon. He is believed to be wearing a blue knitted jumper, blue pants, blue raincoat, brown boots and a black backpack. Police and Isaac’s ... More >>
Continued Investigations Into Ram-raid Style Burglaries Seeing Results
Tuesday, 12 April 2022, 5:12 pm | New Zealand Police
Several arrests have been made overnight following ram-raid incidents at business across the Upper North part of the country. Assistant Commissioner Richard Chambers says Police continue to remain focused on investigating and preventing this sort ... More >>
Police Pull The Handbrake On Alleged Test Drive Car Thief
Tuesday, 12 April 2022, 4:54 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are urging people to take care before allowing others to test drive their vehicles, following the arrest of a man allegedly involved in a spate of theft of cars listed for sale on social media. Police have been receiving reports of motorbikes ... More >>
