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Appeal For Information Following Disorder Event, Rotorua
Monday, 7 February 2022, 5:45 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Rotorua Field Crime Manager Inspector Lindsay Pilbrow. Rotorua Police were called to a disorder event on Tania Crescent, Western Heights around 2:30am on Sunday morning. On arrival Police established there were multiple areas where ... More >>
Far North Police Make A Number Of Arrests And Seize Methamphetamine And Cash
Monday, 7 February 2022, 5:42 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Northland District Organised Crime Co-Ordinator Detective Senior Sergeant Kevan Verry. Police in Kaitaia have arrested eight people and seized a quantity of methamphetamine and cash following an incident in Allen Bell Drive yesterday. Shortly ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Bald Hill, Southland
Monday, 7 February 2022, 5:27 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a crash involving a dirt bike on Knutsford Road, Bald Hill in Southland. The crash was reported to Police just before 3.30pm. The person died at the scene. Police enquiries are underway to establish what occurred. More >>
UPDATE – Two Arrested In Riccarton Aggravated Robbery
Monday, 7 February 2022, 7:05 am | New Zealand Police
Police arrested two people yesterday in relation to an aggravated robbery, which occurred at the Growers Direct Market on Yaldhurst Road in Riccarton on 23 January. The two men will appear in Christchurch District Court today on charges relating ... More >>
Road Closure, Trees And Power-lines Down, SH39, Ngahinapouri, Waipa District. - Waikato
Monday, 7 February 2022, 6:14 am | New Zealand Police
Trees and power-lines are down blocking both lanes on SH39, Kakaramea Rd, Ngahinapouri, Waipa District. Diversions are in place at the following locations: (1) SH39 and Koromatua Road intersection and (2) SH39 and Tuhikaramea Road intersection. Police ... More >>
Update - Partial Road Closure, SH 54 - Central
Sunday, 6 February 2022, 9:14 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 54 at Ōhingaiti remains under traffic management with speed restrictions following slips today. Motorists are advised to take extra care or choose an alternate route if possible. More >>
UPDATE - Western Hills Drive Partially Reopened - Northland
Sunday, 6 February 2022, 8:33 pm | New Zealand Police
Western Hills Drive (SH1) between Selwyn Street and the Kensington roundabout in Whangārei has been partially reopened, following a crash earlier today. Traffic is able to pass through this section of the road, but only on one of the two northbound ... More >>
Partial Road Closure - Western Hills Drive, Whangārei - Northland
Sunday, 6 February 2022, 6:31 pm | New Zealand Police
The northbound lanes on Western Hills Drive (SH1) between Selwyn Street and the Kensington roundabout in Whangārei are currently blocked following a car crash. There are diversions in place. A car had crashed into a power pole at about 5.20pm ... More >>
Missing Person - Auckland Central
Sunday, 6 February 2022, 6:29 pm | New Zealand Police
Have you seen Taehyeon? The 22-year-old was last seen at his central Newmarket flat on Friday evening, wearing a black top and black pants. He is autistic and there are concerns for his welfare. Taehyeon does not have a car and usually gets around ... More >>
Partial Road Closure - SH54, Ohingaiti - Central
Sunday, 6 February 2022, 3:37 pm | New Zealand Police
A major slip is blocking the southbound lane of State Highway 54 at Ohingaiti, just south of the Vinegar Hill campground. There are also a number of lesser slips along the road. Motorists should exercise caution if using this route, or choose an alternative ... More >>
Northland Police Seeking Michael Tautari
Sunday, 6 February 2022, 2:54 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing to the public for sightings of Michael Tautari. Police were notified by Corrections that the 24-year-old prisoner, who was granted absence by the Court to attend a funeral in Kawakawa and failed to return. We are are making ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Alfriston - Counties Manukau
Sunday, 6 February 2022, 7:35 am | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm that one person has died following a serious crash on Mill Road, Alfriston last night. Emergency services were notified of the two vehicle crash at around 10:50pm. One person died at the scene. Two others received serious injuries ... More >>
Crash, State Highway 1, Foxton - Central
Saturday, 5 February 2022, 2:32 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are in attendance at a crash on Johnston St, State Highway 1 in Foxton. A vehicle has crashed into a powerpole and lines are down on the road. There are no reported injuries. Diversions are in place as crews work to restore the powerlines. More >>
Fatality Confirmed Following Picton Crash - Tasman
Saturday, 5 February 2022, 2:30 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm a person has died following a crash on a section of State Highway 1, Picton on Friday. The single vehicle crash was reported to Police at around 10:15am, between Wairau Road and Lindens Road. The vehicle’s sole occupant was taken to ... More >>
Police Investigate Damage To Historic Flagpole
Friday, 4 February 2022, 7:01 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are investigating after someone has caused serious damage to an area that holds significant history in New Zealand. Unknown offenders have damaged the support structures of the historic flagpole on Te Maiki Hill (Russell), as well as damaged ... More >>
New Director Of Training At RNZPC/He Kaiwhakahaere Hou Ki RNZPC
Friday, 4 February 2022, 5:21 pm | New Zealand Police
Nō te wehenga o Warwick Morehu i Te Kura Pirihimana, koni atu i te toru tekau tau ki muri, i tīmata ai tōna mahi hei pirihimana hou ki Rotorua. I tēnei wiki, kua hoki mai, kua pōwhiritia hei Hupiritene Morehu - te Kaiwhakahaere Whakangungu hou ... More >>
Five Charged Following Methamphetamine Investigation
Friday, 4 February 2022, 2:16 pm | New Zealand Police
Five people have been charged following a five month-long investigation into the importation of methamphetamine in Wellington. The Wellington Drugs and Organised Crime team led the investigation, code named Operation Trout. The joint NZ Police ... More >>
Police Seek Information Following Car Fire, Roxburgh
Friday, 4 February 2022, 9:20 am | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking information from the public following a car fire in the Gorge Creek rest area on Fruitlands-Roxburgh Road earlier this week. A vehicle was left in the rest area overnight on Wednesday due to mechanical issues, and about 4:45am ... More >>
Name Release – Missing West Coast Tramper
Thursday, 3 February 2022, 7:11 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm the identity of the missing tramper whose body was found in the Mt Adams wilderness area on Tuesday. He was Ian Michael Harvey, 48, of Greymouth. The death has been referred to the Coroner. More >>
Name Release – Leithfield Beach Human Remains
Thursday, 3 February 2022, 3:33 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Sergeant Dan Isherwood: Police can confirm that the remains of an individual located on Leithfield Beach on 6 January 2022 are those of Lewis Jarred Robertson, aged 37. Significant investigative work has been carried out by North Canterbury ... More >>
