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UPDATE: Stabbing, Palmerston North
Saturday, 12 March 2022, 7:45 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have finished a forensic scene examination of Pinedale Parade in Milson after a man was seriously assaulted there early this morning. The victim was located on the footpath by Police with a stab wound at around 2am. He was taken to hospital ... More >>
UPDATE: Serious Crash, Halswell
Saturday, 12 March 2022, 2:49 pm | New Zealand Police
The female cyclist seriously injured in a crash in Halswell, Christchurch on March 1 has died. The crash at the intersection of Whincops Road and Richmond Ave involved the cyclist and a bus. The cyclist, 81-year-old Gabrielle Bolt, was taken to Christchurch ... More >>
Serious Crash, Puketaha, Hamilton - Waikato
Saturday, 12 March 2022, 2:44 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious single-vehicle crash involving a milk tanker on SH1B near Holland Road. The crash occurred around 12:30pm when the vehicle rolled off the road. Initial indications are that one person has serious ... More >>
Update - Disorder Incident, Waikato Expressway
Saturday, 12 March 2022, 2:38 pm | New Zealand Police
The investigation into an incident on the Waikato Expressway yesterday afternoon that left a man in critical but stable condition continues today. Police responded to the Expressway south of Rangiriri around 4:45pm following multiple reports of ... More >>
Stabbing, Palmerston North
Saturday, 12 March 2022, 2:25 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are making inquiries after a man was found with a serious stab wound in Palmerston North early this morning. Officers were called to Pinedale Parade, Milson around 2am. On arrival they found the man injured on the footpath. He was taken to hospital ... More >>
Incident, Sandringham
Saturday, 12 March 2022, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Kathy Bostock: Police are making inquiries into an incident in Sandringham last night in which several people were injured. Officers were called to Sandringham Road Extension, near the Wesley Community Centre, around 10:30pm to ... More >>
Update - Disorder Incident, Waikato Expressway
Friday, 11 March 2022, 7:47 pm | New Zealand Police
An investigation has been launched after an incident on the Waikato Expressway this afternoon that has left a man in critical condition. Police were called about 4.45pm to the Expressway south of Rangiriri following multiple reports of an altercation ... More >>
Nelson Homicide - Victim Named
Friday, 11 March 2022, 6:06 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Detective Senior Sergeant Anthony McCoy. Police can now name the man who was found dead at a rural property in Hope on Wednesday. He was 56-year-old Simon Allan Bevers. Mr Bevers' family have been advised. The forensic examination at the ... More >>
Unmarked Police Motorcycle Being Trialled In Canterbury
Friday, 11 March 2022, 6:04 pm | New Zealand Police
Canterbury’s efforts to improve road safety have been boosted by a new addition to the fleet – an unmarked Police motorcycle. Sergeant Lachy Garrick and Senior Constable Mark Middleton are trialling an unmarked Yamaha MT09TRAP (900cc). The motorcycle ... More >>
Disorder Incident, Waikato Expressway - Waikato
Friday, 11 March 2022, 6:03 pm | New Zealand Police
Police were called about 4.45pm to the Waikato Expressway, south of Rangiriri, following a report of a disorder incident involving a number of people and vehicles. One person has been seriously injured. The road is currently closed northbound between the Ohiniwai ... More >>
UPDATE: Operation Dell - Taupō Homicide
Friday, 11 March 2022, 2:52 pm | New Zealand Police
Taupō Police are seeking information about a silver sedan in relation to homicide investigation Operation Dell. Operation Dell was launched following the death of Ryan Woodford at the Adelphi Motel in Taupō on Sunday, 6 March. A team of investigators ... More >>
Ensure The Safety Of You And Others This Roar
Friday, 11 March 2022, 10:37 am | New Zealand Police
As we head into Roar season, hunters are reminded of looking after the safety of themselves and their mates, and always be well prepared for each hunt. See here for the Game Animal Council’s (GAC)(link is external) guidance to help ensure the safety ... More >>
Search For Missing Swimmer In Waikato River
Friday, 11 March 2022, 9:06 am | New Zealand Police
Police are co-ordinating a search for a swimmer missing in the Waikato River. Emergency services were called at around 6:30pm on Thursday after the man failed to resurface. Initial reports indicate the man had been on the river bank with two others before ... More >>
Information Sought In Relation To Whanganui Aggravated Burglary
Thursday, 10 March 2022, 2:27 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking information from the public in relation to an aggravated burglary at an address in Whanganui on Sunday. Two masked men entered an Alma Road property between 4:45pm and 5:10pm on Sunday 6 March. The two occupants were home at the time ... More >>
New Police Dog Teams Set For ‘pawtrol’
Thursday, 10 March 2022, 1:54 pm | New Zealand Police
Five new Police dog teams are ready for operational duties after graduating from the New Zealand Police Dog Training Centre in Trentham today. They’ll be working in Tāmaki Makaurau (2), Wellington (2) and Tairāwhiti (Gisborne). The new teams ... More >>
Homicide Investigation Launched, Nelson
Thursday, 10 March 2022, 11:40 am | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Anthony McCoy: A homicide investigation, has been launched after the death of a man at a rural property in Hope yesterday. Tasman Police arrived at the property on Edens Road at 7:30am on Wednesday. A 56-year-old man was located ... More >>
Police Acknowledge Findings Of IPCA Into Use Of Force During Arrest
Thursday, 10 March 2022, 10:25 am | New Zealand Police
Police acknowledge the Independent Police Conduct Authority’s (IPCA) findings relating to the arrest of a man in Rotorua in 2019. On 18 November 2019 Police stopped and arrested a man riding his bicycle without a helmet. ... More >>
UPDATE - Appeal For Witness Following Serious Crash On North Road, Dunedin
Wednesday, 9 March 2022, 7:21 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing for information following a serious crash on North Road near Northumberland Street, Dunedin. Police are aware that a man in a silver vehicle spoke to the driver of the vehicle after witnessing the crash and believe he can assist ... More >>
Serious Crash, North Road, Dunedin - Southern
Wednesday, 9 March 2022, 6:06 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian on North Road near Northumerland Street, Dunedin. The crash occurred at about 4:15pm. Initial indications are that one person has serious injuries. The road ... More >>
Name Release - Elgin Crash
Wednesday, 9 March 2022, 5:57 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now name the man killed in a crash on Beach Road East in Elgin on 5 March. He was Blair Duncan Spain, aged 51, of Wakanui. Our thoughts are with his whānau and loved ones. An investigation into the circumstances of the crash is ongoing. More >>
