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Operation Weirton: Police Restrain Millions In Assets Following Record Interception At The Border
Monday, 28 March 2022, 2:49 pm | New Zealand Police
Properties, vehicles and bank account funds worth a combined value of more than seven million dollars has been restrained today by the Police Asset Recovery Unit, following ongoing enquiries related to Operation Weirton – the largest ever seizure ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Castle Downs
Monday, 28 March 2022, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Police
A man has died following a crash in Castle Downs, south of Lumsden, last night. Emergency services were called to Avondale Road around 9.40pm, where a man had come off a motorbike. Sadly, his injuries were not survivable. The Serious Crash Unit ... More >>
Tools And Vehicles Targeted In Building Site Burglaries
Monday, 28 March 2022, 12:35 pm | New Zealand Police
Tauranga Police Inspector Zane Smith: Police are warning contractors and tradesmen to secure valuable tools and equipment after an increase in thefts targeting construction sites and work vehicles across the Tauranga region. We are ... More >>
Update: Gisborne Homicide Investigation
Sunday, 27 March 2022, 6:46 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Area Manager Investigations Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Daniel Kirk. Police are now able to name the woman who died on Titoki Street, Gisborne on Friday night. She was Maraea Marata Smith of Gisborne. Sadly, Maraea died on her ... More >>
Further Update: Fatal Crash, Palmerston North - Central
Sunday, 27 March 2022, 2:05 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm a second person has died following the crash at the intersection of Roberts Line and Napier Road, Palmerston North, yesterday. Emergency services were called to the single-vehicle crash about 4pm. One person died at the scene. ... More >>
Fatal Crash Near Wellsford
Saturday, 26 March 2022, 7:25 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died in a crash west of Wellsford this afternoon. Emergency services were called to Run Road, Tapora shortly before 1:30pm, where a van had gone down a bank. The sole occupant was pronounced dead at the scene. The road is now clear. ... More >>
Update: Fatal Crash, Palmerston North
Saturday, 26 March 2022, 7:23 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm one person has died following a crash at the intersection of Roberts Line and Napier Road, Palmerston North. Emergency services were alerted to the single vehicle crash shortly before 4pm. One person died at the scene. Another ... More >>
Hokitika Missing Man Located
Saturday, 26 March 2022, 4:06 pm | New Zealand Police
The 41-year-old man missing from his Hokitika home has been located. He is safe and well. We thank the public for their assitance. More >>
Have you seen Dwayne?
Saturday, 26 March 2022, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Police
Dwayne, 41, has been reported missing from his Hokitika home, and Police and his family have concerns for his welfare. He was last seen at home by family on the morning of Friday 25 March. He left in his 1995 Toyota Hilux Surf station wagon, registration ... More >>
Update: Fatal crash, SH27 Tatuanui, Matamata - Waikato
Saturday, 26 March 2022, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now confirm one person has died following an earlier crash on SH27. Sadly one person died at the scene. Another person is in a serious condition and has been taken to hospital. The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing. More >>
Homicide Investigation Launched, Gisborne
Saturday, 26 March 2022, 2:07 pm | New Zealand Police
Area Manager Investigations Detective Sergeant Daniel Kirk: A homicide investigation has been launched after the death of a woman on Titoki Street, Gisborne. Gisborne Police were called to reports of an altercation on Titoki Street overnight. Upon ... More >>
Serious Crash, SH27 Tatuanui, Matamata - Waikato
Saturday, 26 March 2022, 2:05 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are currently in attendance at a two-vehicle crash on SH27, Tatuanui. Police were notified at 7:56am. Diversions will be in place at SH27/Cussen Road and SH27/Ngarua Road. The road will be closed for some time while the Serious Crash Unit ... More >>
UPDATE: Fatal Crash, Lake Rotoma - Bay Of Plenty
Saturday, 26 March 2022, 6:41 am | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm that one person has died following an earlier crash on SH30 near Lake Rotoma. Sadly one person died at the scene. The investigation into the cause the crash is ongoing. More >>
Man Dies At Whangamatā
Saturday, 26 March 2022, 6:40 am | New Zealand Police
Police and ambulance were called to Whangamatā Beach around 4:45pm today to reports a man was in trouble in the water. He was brought from the water by another person, and CPR was commenced. Unfortunately, he was not able to be revived. Police will ... More >>
Party Safely This Weekend
Friday, 25 March 2022, 5:26 pm | New Zealand Police
Canterbury Police want to remind people to keep themselves, their friends and their community safe when they are out drinking and socialising. Police have been aware of large gatherings in Riccarton and Ilam during weekend nights in March. Police ... More >>
UPDATE - Raglan homicide investigation
Friday, 25 March 2022, 1:41 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Ross Patterson: Waikato Police continue the homicide investigation into the death of Jade Pui, 42, who died in Raglan on 26 January. Police were called to Wainui Road where Mr Pui was located deceased in his vehicle under suspicious ... More >>
Crash, SH45, Manaia - Central
Friday, 25 March 2022, 7:23 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a two-vehicle crash near the intersection of SH45 and Ahipaipa Road, Manaia. The crash was reported to Police at about 6.30am. One person is reported to have injuries and a helicopter is en route to assist. Motorists ... More >>
SH 59 Paekakariki Reopens But Expect Delays - Wellington
Thursday, 24 March 2022, 7:00 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 59 near Paekakariki has reopened following an earlier crash. However, motorists are advised there is still a lot of congestion as the backlog clears. More >>
Road Blocked – State Highway 59, Paekakariki - Wellington
Thursday, 24 March 2022, 6:25 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists are advised that State Highway 59 is currently partially blocked near Paekakariki, while emergency services respond to a crash involving three vehicles reported at 4.20pm. Initial reports suggest one person has been injured. Motorists ... More >>
Police appeal for sightings of missing Weymouth man
Thursday, 24 March 2022, 3:25 pm | New Zealand Police
Counties Manukau Police are appealing to the public for any sightings of Nick Paul, aged 46, from Weymouth. Nick was last seen leaving his Weymouth address to go for a walk at around 2pm on Sunday 20th March. He last known movements were walking along ... More >>
