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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 >>
Update - Protest Activity
Wednesday, 23 February 2022, 6:34 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 >>
Missing Man Wayne Taylor
Tuesday, 22 February 2022, 9:44 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking sightings of Wayne Taylor, who was reported missing this morning (22 February). The 54-year-old was last seen in Blenheim on Sunday 20 February, wearing dark blue jeans and a dark blue polo, and had been expected to drive to Christchurch. ... More >>
Homicide Investigation Launched, Nelson
Tuesday, 22 February 2022, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Police
A homicide investigation, Operation Fossa, has been launched after the death of a man at a Washington Road address in Nelson today. Police were called to the address about 1.15pm following a report of a man being shot. Emergency services conducted ... More >>
Warning For Auckland Motorists Following Congestion Near Covid Testing Centres
Tuesday, 22 February 2022, 1:42 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are advising the public that there is significant traffic congestion near covid testing sites across Tamaki Makaurau. Congestion is particularly bad at: • Takanini Community Testing Centre at 8 Great South Road, Takanini. • The Whanau ... More >>
Update: Protest Activity
Tuesday, 22 February 2022, 11:33 am | New Zealand Police
Police continue to be extremely appalled by the behaviour exhibited by protesters at Parliament. Three officers were taken to hospital for a medical assessment this morning after being sprayed with a stinging substance that is still to be determined. ... More >>
Update: Protest Activity
Tuesday, 22 February 2022, 7:38 am | New Zealand Police
Police this morning have been working to further reduce the perimeter around Parliament, by moving concrete barriers further into areas currently occupied by protesters. Some officers are equipped with shields, in order to protect themselves from objects ... More >>
Homicide Investigation Launched In Hamilton
Tuesday, 22 February 2022, 6:34 am | New Zealand Police
Hamilton Police have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a man at a Vernall Street address. More >>
Police Will Continue Work To Return The Streets To Wellingtonians
Monday, 21 February 2022, 7:47 pm | New Zealand Police
Assistant Commissioner Richard Chambers: Today’s traffic management operation continues Police’s commitment to de-escalate the protest at Parliament grounds. Operations today have allowed us to close the area to any further vehicles. It has ... More >>
Meremere Homicide: Police Seek Information On Alleged Offender's Movements
Monday, 21 February 2022, 2:41 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector Daryl Smith: Police investigating the murder of Abdul Kareem are seeking information from the public regarding the movements of the alleged offender. Our enquiries indicate the alleged offender had travelled to Port Waikato and Police ... More >>
Police Update: Protest Traffic Management Operation
Monday, 21 February 2022, 1:48 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now confirm that eight people were arrested during this morning’s operation at locations around the perimeter of Parliament. Seven people were arrested for disorderly behaviour and one for obstruction. Two of those arrested ... More >>
UPDATE - Protest Activity, Parliament Grounds
Monday, 21 February 2022, 7:49 am | New Zealand Police
Police have this morning installed hard concrete barriers at key roads around the perimeter of Parliament, containing protest activity in Wellington’s CBD. At around 3:30am staff began installing the barriers at eight locations around Parliament. ... More >>
Fatal Crash – Northern Motorway, Auckland
Monday, 21 February 2022, 7:02 am | New Zealand Police
Police and emergency services are in attendance at a fatal crash on the Northern Motorway, Auckland. The incident occurred at 6am in the northbound lanes just past Constellation Drive where a vehicle has collided with a truck. Sadly, the driver ... More >>
Fatal Crash – Northern Motorway, Auckland
Monday, 21 February 2022, 7:01 am | New Zealand Police
Police and emergency services are in attendance at a fatal crash on the Northern Motorway, Auckland. The incident occurred at 6am in the northbound lanes just past Constellation Drive where a vehicle has collided with a truck. Sadly, the driver ... More >>
UPDATE – Fatal Crash, Owhiro Bay
Sunday, 20 February 2022, 6:51 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now confirm one person has died following a serious crash on Happy Valley Road in Owhiro Bay this morning. Emergency services were alerted to the single-vehicle crash at around 6:30am. The driver of the vehicle died at the scene. The three occupants ... More >>
UPDATE - Rimutaka Prison Escapee Arrested
Sunday, 20 February 2022, 6:51 pm | New Zealand Police
Just after 1pm, Police arrested Rimutaka Prison escapee John Douglas Willis in central Masterton. Police are now investigating where he has been since escaping on Friday. Willis has been charged with escaping custody and will appear in court tomorrow morning. More >>
UPDATE: Protest Activity, Parliament Grounds
Sunday, 20 February 2022, 6:50 pm | New Zealand Police
Police is strengthening its traffic management and road safety controls around the perimeter of the protest activity at Parliament and the policing of intimidating and abusive behaviour towards members of the public. Police continue to prioritise ... More >>
UPDATE - Rimutaka Prison Escapee
Sunday, 20 February 2022, 2:03 pm | New Zealand Police
Police continue to make ongoing enquiries to locate John Douglas Willis, who escaped from Rimutaka Prison on Friday afternoon. During the escape, Willis stole a white Toyota Hiace van (pictured) which has distinctive spray paint marks on the rear door. ... More >>
