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New Plymouth Police Impound Vehicles After Labour Day Weekend Incidents
Wednesday, 10 November 2021, 5:37 pm | New Zealand Police
New Plymouth Police have impounded nine vehicles and issued fifteen traffic infringement notices following multiple incidents involving hundreds of anti-social drivers and violent behaviour during Labour Weekend. Police understand many of those involved ... More >>
Further Appeal In Search For Wayne Hammond
Wednesday, 10 November 2021, 12:25 pm | New Zealand Police
Police searching for missing man Wayne Hammond are making a further appeal to the public, for dashcam footage. Wayne's work vehicle was seen leaving his Henderson Drive address at about 7:30am on Monday 1 November. His vehicle was found in the ... More >>
Police Searching For Missing Sandringham Woman
Wednesday, 10 November 2021, 11:10 am | New Zealand Police
<img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2111/e6f86157ff267efdcc8f.jpeg" width="720" height="540"> Police are appealing to the public for sightings of missing woman Cindy Li, from Sandringham. Cindy, aged 70, ... More >>
Police Respond To IPCA Report
Wednesday, 10 November 2021, 10:01 am | New Zealand Police
Police disagrees with a ruling in an IPCA report which says that entry into a property in Palmerston North last year was unlawful, and therefore its subsequent ruling that use of force inside the property was also unlawful. Police went to the property early ... More >>
Update: Fatal Crash, Kuku
Wednesday, 10 November 2021, 8:38 am | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm four people died in yesterday’s fatal crash on State Highway 1, Kuku. Police are making enquiries to identify the individuals involved and have contacted their next of kin. Our thoughts are with them at this time. The investigation ... More >>
Operation Stack: Police charge man with murder
Tuesday, 9 November 2021, 9:00 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have now charged a 43-year-old man with murder in relation to the death of Connor Whitehead. More >>
Update - one lane open, State Highway 1, Kuku - Central
Tuesday, 9 November 2021, 7:25 pm | New Zealand Police
The southbound lane is now open on State Highway 1, Kuku, following a fatal crash this afternoon. More >>
Operation Stack - Police Locate Person They Were Seeking
Tuesday, 9 November 2021, 6:12 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Detective Senior Sergeant Nicola Reeves, Christchurch CIB. Police have this afternoon located a man they were seeking in relation to the death of Connor Whitehead. The man was taken into custody at a residential address in Avonside at ... More >>
Police Monitor Protests Across New Zealand
Tuesday, 9 November 2021, 4:48 pm | New Zealand Police
Police staff have been monitoring a range of protest activity across the country today. The New Zealand Police respects the right to lawful protest, and today’s activity was, for the most part, peaceful. However, it is disappointing that so many ... More >>
Operation Stack Statements
Tuesday, 9 November 2021, 4:37 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Nicola Reeves, Canterbury CIB Police have made significant progress in our investigation into Connor’s death and have already made a number of arrests, as you’ll be aware. A 32-year-old male has been charged with ... More >>
Update - State Highway 1, Kuku - Central
Tuesday, 9 November 2021, 3:33 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 1 is closed in both directions at the scene of a serious crash near Kuku. There are no diversions available. Motorists are asked to delay travel where possible or expect lengthy delays. An update will be provided as soon as one is available. More >>
Operation Metals Update - Name Release
Tuesday, 9 November 2021, 1:27 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are today releasing the name of the man who was shot and killed on Friday in New Lynn. He was Robert James Hart, aged 40, of Auckland. Robert was senselessly killed in a driveway at an address on Great North Road. He is survived by his two ... More >>
UPDATE: Protest Action At Auckland's Northern Boundary
Tuesday, 9 November 2021, 10:34 am | New Zealand Police
Police have cleared a group of protestors who were blocking a checkpoint operating at Auckland’s northern boundary this morning. Around 50 protestors arrived from the northern side of the boundary on State Highway 1 at Te Hana. Traffic in both ... More >>
Police Responding To Protest Action At Auckland's Northern Boundary
Tuesday, 9 November 2021, 8:02 am | New Zealand Police
Police are responding to protest action around Auckland’s northern boundary this morning. A large group of protestors have gathered around the northern side of the border. As a result the main northern border checkpoint located on State Highway ... More >>
Update – Operation Stack
Tuesday, 9 November 2021, 7:31 am | New Zealand Police
A 32-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of Connor Whitehead in Casebrook on Friday night. More >>
Palmerson Street, Riverton - road open - Southern
Monday, 8 November 2021, 7:22 pm | New Zealand Police
Police thank motorists for their patience and cooperation while the Serious Crash Unit worked at the scene. More >>
Fatality Confirmed In Riverton Crash
Monday, 8 November 2021, 3:14 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm one person died following a crash in Riverton this morning. The two-car crash on Palmerston Street happened shortly before 8:30am. Four people were also seriously injured as a result. Palmerston Street remains closed between Princess ... More >>
UPDATE – Serious Crash, Hastings
Monday, 8 November 2021, 12:43 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm that a 14-year-old girl has died following a serious crash in Hastings on 3 November. Five people were injured in the crash, which occurred on York Road at around 5:40pm. Sadly, the 14-year-old girl died in hospital on Saturday ... More >>
Police Announce New Unit To Focus On Repeat Retail Offending
Monday, 8 November 2021, 10:55 am | New Zealand Police
New Zealand Police has announced the establishment of a National Retail Investigation Support Unit to address patterns of high priority repeat retail offending across the country. Police Commissioner Andrew Coster made the announcement today at the ... More >>
Serious Crash, Riverton
Monday, 8 November 2021, 9:30 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are in attendance at a serious crash in Riverton. The two-car crash happened just before 8:30am on Palmerston Street, between Princess and Napier Streets. Palmerston Street is expected to be closed for some time, and traffic management ... More >>
