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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 >>
Update: Protest Activity
Wednesday, 23 February 2022, 1:18 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have noted a number of people and vehicles leaving the protest at Parliament in recent days. Overnight, Police spoke to a number of motorists on Molesworth Street, who then voluntarily moved their vehicles. A free Sky Stadium parking offer for protesters, ... More >>
Police Seeking To Identify Deceased Man
Wednesday, 23 February 2022, 11:01 am | New Zealand Police
Police are working to identify a man who was sadly found deceased in the walking tracks of Gittos Domain, Blockhouse Bay around 8pm on Monday, 21 February. Police have not been able to identify him at this stage and there are no reports of anyone ... More >>
Have You Seen Carey-Ann?
Wednesday, 23 February 2022, 10:07 am | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing for any sightings or information on the whereabouts of 14-year-old Carey-Ann. Her family and Police have concerns given her age and the length of time Carey-Ann hasn’t been in touch. Police are appealing to Carey-Ann to make contact ... More >>
Deaths And Serious Injuries On The Road Are Not Inevitable
Wednesday, 23 February 2022, 10:05 am | New Zealand Police
Mistakes on the road are inevitable, but deaths and serious injuries aren’t. That’s the message behind a new campaign launched today aimed at building public awareness and demand for the changes needed to drive deaths and serious injuries ... More >>
Fatality confirmed following Levin crash
Wednesday, 23 February 2022, 7:13 am | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm a person has died following a crash on Cambridge Street, Levin in the early hours of this morning. More >>
UPDATE - Missing person, Stokes Valley
Wednesday, 23 February 2022, 6:51 am | New Zealand Police
The 75 year old reported missing from Stokes Valley yesterday has been located and is safe. More >>
Update - Protest Activity
Wednesday, 23 February 2022, 6:35 am | New Zealand Police
22 February Police will continue a highly visible presence in and around the protest area this evening and overnight. There have been no further events of note since the operation to move concrete bollards this morning. Tomorrow, Police visibility ... More >>
