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Officer Injured Trying To Stop Fleeing Driver
Sunday, 14 April 2024, 1:46 pm | New Zealand Police
Waikato District Commander Superintendent Bruce Bird: An 18-year-old has been arrested and an officer treated for injuries after a serious incident in Waikato overnight. At 9.35pm on Norton Road, Police stopped a vehicle wanted in relation to a fleeing ... More >>
Fatal Water Incident, Whangārei
Sunday, 14 April 2024, 1:28 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a water incident at Whangārei Heads this morning. At 9.35am, emergency services received calls stating one person was in trouble in the water. Sadly, they were unable to be revived. The death will be referred to the ... More >>
Serious Crash, Bridge Street, Netherby, Ashburton - Canterbury
Saturday, 13 April 2024, 4:29 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are responding to a two vehicle crash at the intersection of Bridge Street and Seafield Road, Netherby, Ashburton. The crash was reported around 2:55pm. Initial indications suggest at least one person has serious injuries. The Serious Crash Unit ... More >>
Update: Arrest Made After Teenager Targeted And Run Over
Saturday, 13 April 2024, 3:29 pm | New Zealand Police
Waikato Police have arrested a 28-year-old man after a serious incident in which a 15-year-old was run over by a car multiple times. More >>
Police investigating New Market ram raid
Saturday, 13 April 2024, 11:23 am | New Zealand Police
Detective Sergeant Joseph Niupopo, Auckland City Crime Squad: Police are investigating the ram raid of a jewellers in New Market last night. About 8.55pm, a stolen Toyota Aqua reversed into the store on Broadway, while several staff were closing. The employees ... More >>
Iguana Returned To Reptile Park Following Burglary, Police Continue Appeal For Information
Saturday, 13 April 2024, 5:32 am | New Zealand Police
The Iguana previously stolen from a reptile park in Wellsford has been safely returned after it was snatched from its home last month. Sergeant Dan McDermott, Warkworth Police Station Officer in Charge, says: “On 25 March Police were alerted to a burglary ... More >>
Serious crash, Katikati - Bay of Plenty
Friday, 12 April 2024, 7:48 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists are asked to avoid an area of central Katikati following a crash involving a car and a pedestrian. It happened on Main Street (SH 2) near Beach Road about 6:15pm. The pedestrian is said to be in serious condition and the road will be closed while ... More >>
Road re-open, Whakatu Drive, Stoke - Tasman
Friday, 12 April 2024, 7:27 pm | New Zealand Police
Whakatu Drive has reopened following a multi-vehicle crash in the southbound lane near Annesbrook Drive, Stoke, Nelson. The crash was reported around 3:45pm. The road was blocked while it was cleared and the vehicles were towed from the scene. More >>
Third Person Charged For Murder Of Damon O'Rourke
Friday, 12 April 2024, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Police
A third man has been charged for the murder of Damon O’Rourke in Palmerston North earlier this year. Emergency services were called to a Coromandel Court address shortly before 7.30pm on Saturday 20 January, following reports of a man having been shot. ... More >>
Waikato Police Investigating After Teenager Targeted And Run Over
Friday, 12 April 2024, 1:13 pm | New Zealand Police
Waikato Police are investigating a serious incident where a teenager has been targeted and run over by a car multiple times. More >>
Police Make Arrest Following Vandalism In Auckland Central, Enquiries Continue
Friday, 12 April 2024, 9:44 am | New Zealand Police
Police investigating an alleged act of vandalism on the rainbow pedestrian crossing on Karangahape Road have made an arrest. More >>
Police Provide Toolkit You Need For Keeping Your Possessions Safe
Friday, 12 April 2024, 9:09 am | New Zealand Police
Waitematā North Area Prevention Manger, Senior Sergeant Roger Small, says Police in the area are receiving several reports of thefts targeting vehicles belonging to tradespersons. More >>
One Month On: Black Notice Completed In Gulf Harbour Homicide Investigation
Friday, 12 April 2024, 7:42 am | New Zealand Police
Police acknowledge today marks one month since the body of a woman was located off the water in Gulf Harbour. Acting Detective Inspector Tim Williams, Waitematā CIB, says the investigation team has been working hard since 12 March to identify the ... More >>
Fatal Water Incident, Manu Bay
Friday, 12 April 2024, 7:40 am | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm one person has died following a water related incident at Manu Bay last night. Emergency services were called at 6:24pm to a group of people in the water requiring assistance. Four people made it out of the water, with one person ... More >>
Name Release, Mount Richmond Forest Park, Nelson
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 2:52 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are now able to advise the name of the two women who died following a crash on an off-roading track in Mount Richmond Forest Park, Nelson on Monday 8 April. They were Joanna Lois Beach and Bondi Reihana Richmond, both 18 and of Waikawa, Marlborough. ... More >>
Bricks Fall On Pair’s Alleged Lego Spree
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 1:49 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have laid a brickload of charges after $20,000 worth of Lego was allegedly stolen from multiple retailers across Auckland. Sergeant Karen Tabb says Police have been building a case on the alleged actions of an Auckland pair. “The shoplifting ... More >>
Police Raise Warnings After String Of Thefts Of Rooftop-tents
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 12:59 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are pitching ideas on how to keep rooftop-tents safe after a concerning number of thefts on the North Shore. More >>
Road Closed Following Milk Tanker Crash, Gore - Southern
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 12:53 pm | New Zealand Police
A milk tanker is reported to have crashed on Glenkenich Road, Maitland, near Gardyne Road around 12pm. The vehicle is blocking both lanes and the road is expected to be closed for some time until it can be righted. The sole occupant is being assessed ... More >>
Man Charged With Arson Following Helensville Fire
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 12:09 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have charged a man in relation to a fire in Helensville overnight. Detective Senior Sergeant Adam Lough, Waitematā CIB, says a 25-year-old man, who was taken into custody near the scene of the fire, has this morning been charged with arson. ... More >>
Not our first rodeo: Arrest made in fleeing driver incident
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 10:57 am | New Zealand Police
Police have put an end to an alleged prolific offender’s actions after catching up with him in Helensville on Wednesday night. Waitematā North Area Prevention Manager, Senior Sergeant Roger Small, says Police responded to reports of a Holden Rodeo travelling ... More >>
