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UPDATE: Fatality Confirmed, Turua
Saturday, 11 December 2021, 7:11 am | New Zealand Police
The crash, between a tanker and a car, was initially reported to Police just after 6.30pm. More >>
Daily Compliance Update - 10 December 2021
Saturday, 11 December 2021, 7:07 am | New Zealand Police
Tāmaki Makaurau, Northland and part of Waikato compliance update: Since Alert Level 3 came into place, 71 people have been charged with 82 offences in Tāmaki Makaurau, Northland, and parts of the Waikato, as at 5pm yesterday (Thursday 2 December 2021). ... More >>
Serious Crash, Turua - Waikato
Friday, 10 December 2021, 7:02 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services at responding to a crash between a tanker and a car on Orchard East Road near Turua. The crash was reported to Police just after 6.30pm. Initial indications are there are serious injuries. Cordons are in place and motorists are ... More >>
Charges Filed Following Jewellery Store Aggravated Robbery
Friday, 10 December 2021, 7:00 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have arrested and charged a 22-year-old man following the alleged aggravated robbery of a Palmerston North jewellery store on 7 December. He is due to appear in the Palmerston North District Court tomorrow charged with a number of offences ... More >>
Child Dies Following Water Incident In Napier
Friday, 10 December 2021, 5:39 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm a young child has died in a water-related incident in Napier this afternoon. Emergency services were called at about 3.30pm after receiving a report a child was in difficulty in the sea off Marine Parade, Napier ... More >>
Crash, SH2, Brown Owl, Upper Hutt - Wellington
Friday, 10 December 2021, 2:53 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are in attendance at a crash involving a truck and another vehicle on SH2, near Brown Owl in Upper Hutt. The crash was reported to Police just after 2.30pm. Three people have minor injuries. The truck's load, including dirt, has spilled ... More >>
Statement Regarding Operation Wheaton Sentencing
Friday, 10 December 2021, 10:57 am | New Zealand Police
Police acknowledge the sentencing today for Eli Epiha, who is responsible for the murder of Constable Matt Hunt, attempted murder of Constable Dave Goldfinch and the injuring of a member of the public. Epiha was sentenced at the High Court in Auckland ... More >>
Name Release: Fatal Crash, Manawatū
Thursday, 9 December 2021, 4:46 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now name the person who died after falling from the back of a utility vehicle on Te Awa Road, in Pohangina, Manawatū on Saturday, December 4. She was 21-year-old Ashleigh Jeanette Knight of Kiwitea. Police extend their condolences ... More >>
Four Arrested As Police Target Drug Dealing In The Far North
Thursday, 9 December 2021, 4:28 pm | New Zealand Police
The Far North Organised Crime Unit have made multiple arrests as part of an operation targeting the sale and supply of methamphetamine in the region. Today, three search warrants were executed across the Mangōnui and Lake Ohia ... More >>
Police To Increase Night-time Presence In Auckland City In Lead Up To Xmas
Thursday, 9 December 2021, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Police
“Make your night out with your mates one to remember for the right reasons,” - that’s the message from Police to Aucklanders planning to head out and celebrate the festive season. Operation Summer is launching this week in the ... More >>
Police Acknowledge Sentencing Following Shooting Of Hamilton Officer
Thursday, 9 December 2021, 11:58 am | New Zealand Police
Police acknowledge the sentencing of the man who shot a Hamilton officer earlier this year. Shannon Henry (23) was today sentenced to a total of seven years and eight months in the Hamilton District Court today on charges of wounding with intent to ... More >>
Police Release Findings From Independent Expert Review Of Facial Recognition Technology
Thursday, 9 December 2021, 10:41 am | New Zealand Police
An independent review has provided Police with detailed advice on the opportunities and risks associated with the use of Facial Recognition Technology (FRT). In responding to the review Police has decided it will not use live Facial Recognition ... More >>
Use Of Police Dog In Gisborne Justified
Thursday, 9 December 2021, 9:59 am | New Zealand Police
Police acknowledge the Independent Police Conduct Authority’s findings into the use of a Police dog during an arrest of two youths in Gisborne last year. The authority found the deployment of the Police dog by its handler was lawful and reasonable under ... More >>
UPDATE: Chapel Street Incident, Tauranga - Bay Of Plenty
Wednesday, 8 December 2021, 7:24 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm one person has died following an incident on Chapel Street in Tauranga earlier this evening. Emergency services were called to a report of a vehicle in the water shortly after 5pm. Sadly, one person died at the scene. A second person ... More >>
Chapel Street Incident, Tauranga - Bay Of Plenty
Wednesday, 8 December 2021, 5:45 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are responding to an incident on Chapel Street in Tauranga, involving a vehicle in the water. The street is closed to allow emergency services to attend. Traffic management is being put in place and motorists are asked to avoid the area if possible. ... More >>
Operation Lake Alice Concluded - Criminal Charges Filed
Wednesday, 8 December 2021, 3:39 pm | New Zealand Police
Operation Lake Alice, the Police investigation into allegations of ill-treatment involving children and young people at Lake Alice Psychiatric Hospital in the 1970s, has concluded with criminal charges filed against a former staff member. An 89-year-old ... More >>
Operation Selena: 14 People Charged Today, 24 In Total, Following Months-long Investigation Into Drug Smuggling
Wednesday, 8 December 2021, 2:40 pm | New Zealand Police
An ongoing investigation into alleged drug smuggling offending at the New Zealand border has concluded today with a further 14 people arrested and charged, with millions of dollars’ worth of assets including houses, vehicles and bank accounts also seized. More >>
Update Into Fleeing Driver Incident Where An Officer Was Seriously Injured
Wednesday, 8 December 2021, 1:45 pm | New Zealand Police
Waitematā District Commander Superintendent Naila Hassan: Police have now made two arrests following a fleeing driver incident in New Lynn last week where an officer received serious injuries. The officer was in the process of ... More >>
Stolen Goods Recovered In Hawkes Bay
Wednesday, 8 December 2021, 9:40 am | New Zealand Police
Hawkes Bay Police executed a search warrant in the Fernhill area on Monday 6th December resulting in the recovery of tens of thousands of dollars worth of stolen property. Following a burglary in the Twyford Area and theft of a portaloo and trailer, enquiries ... More >>
Flooding On SH 1, Kuku - Central
Tuesday, 7 December 2021, 7:52 pm | New Zealand Police
Severe flooding has been reported on SH 1 at Kuku, between Ōhau and Ōtaki. The road remains open at the moment, however the water is reported to be rising, and there may be further delays or road closures. Motorists are asked to avoid or postpone ... More >>
