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Operation Victoria: Arrests Made Following Serious Assaults
Friday, 7 May 2021, 10:35 am | New Zealand Police
Christchurch Police have today made arrests in relation to three serious assaults in the central city on 21 March. The three arrests follow a number of early morning search warrants at addresses associated to the King Cobras gang. The addresses targeted ... More >>
Police Acknowledge Sentencing In Relation To Operation Lion
Friday, 7 May 2021, 10:23 am | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Albie Alexander, Counties Manukau Police: Police acknowledge the sentencing today for the two men responsible for the murder of Chris Bush and aggravated robbery at the Red Fox Tavern during Labour weekend, 1987. This concludes ... More >>
Serious Crash - River Road, Ngāruawāhia - Waikato
Friday, 7 May 2021, 6:09 am | New Zealand Police
May 6, 2021 Police can now confirm that one person has died following a crash between a car and a truck on River Road, near Ngāruawāhia this afternoon. Emergency services were advised of the crash just after 3pm. The Serious Crash Unit attended however ... More >>
Update - Firearms Incident, Christchurch
Friday, 7 May 2021, 6:03 am | New Zealand Police
May 6, 2021 Superintendent Lane Todd, Canterbury Metro Area Commander: The 23-year-old man who was being sought by Police in relation to a firearms related event in Burnside today has now been located by Police. The man will appear in the Christchurch District ... More >>
One Person Injured In Crash - Wellington
Thursday, 6 May 2021, 5:52 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has serious injuries in the multi-car crash on Wellington's motorway north of the Aotea Quay on-ramp. Southbound traffic remains down to one lane. More >>
Wellington Motorway - Wellington
Thursday, 6 May 2021, 5:37 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services in Wellington are attending a multi-car crash that has brought the motorway down to one lane. It happened around 5:15pm about 500m north of the Aotea Quay off-ramp, southbound. Injury status of those involved is unclear at this ... More >>
Firearms Incident, Christchurch
Thursday, 6 May 2021, 5:31 pm | New Zealand Police
Brandon Jarden Police are appealing for sightings of 23-year-old Brandon Jarden, who is actively being sought by Police in relation to a firearms related event which occurred in Burnside, Christchurch shortly before 12pm today. He is considered dangerous ... More >>
Update: Taranaki Maunga - Family Statement
Thursday, 6 May 2021, 4:31 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have today recovered the bodies of two men who died while climbing Taranaki Maunga on Tuesday night. The formal identification process is still underway to confirm the men's identities, however Police believe them to be missing men Peter Kirkwood ... More >>
Rodney - Waitematā
Thursday, 6 May 2021, 4:30 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are in attendance at a single-vehicle crash on Annandale Road in Taupaki involving a motorcyclist. The crash was reported at around 3.45pm. The motorcyclist has died at the scene. Cordons are being put in place at the intersection of Annandale ... More >>
Man Sought For Sofitel Shooting Incident Arrested
Thursday, 6 May 2021, 4:05 pm | New Zealand Police
Police searching for a wanted man who was sought in relation to the firearms incident at the Sofitel Hotel in Auckland last month have arrested him today. The man was arrested this afternoon by Armed Offenders Squad members executing a search warrant ... More >>
Serious Crash - Waikato - Waikato
Thursday, 6 May 2021, 3:37 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash involving a car and a truck on River Road, near Ngāruawāhia. One person is reported to be seriously injured. The road is closed while emergency services are at the scene. Motorists are advised ... More >>
Expert Panel On Technology Confirms Terms Of Reference
Thursday, 6 May 2021, 3:00 pm | New Zealand Police
A newly established independent expert panel, set up to advise Police on technology matters, has confirmed the way it will operate. As announced in March , the panel has been formed to provide advice and oversight of Police’s use of emergent technologies ... More >>
New Mobile Road Safety Bases In Eastern Makes District More Accessible
Thursday, 6 May 2021, 1:59 pm | New Zealand Police
The arrival of a new Mobile Road Safety Base will allow Eastern Police to access more remote parts of the district to stop drink drivers and reduce trauma on the roads. The six-metre-long VW Crafter van is one of two that will be based in the ... More >>
Grafton - Auckland City
Thursday, 6 May 2021, 12:38 pm | New Zealand Police
All lanes are now clear following an incident on the Northwestern Motorway at Grafton. One person has been transported to hospital in a moderate condition. More >>
Incident - Auckland City
Thursday, 6 May 2021, 12:18 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are currently responding to an incident where a person has fallen from the Grafton Bridge onto the North Western motorway. The person has serious injuries and will be transported to hospital. One lane is currently blocked on the North Western ... More >>
Update: Bodies Recovered From Taranaki Maunga
Thursday, 6 May 2021, 9:53 am | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm the bodies of the two climbers on Taranaki Maunga have been recovered. The men's bodies were recovered shortly after 8am this morning with the assistance of the Taranaki Rescue Helicopter and Police Search and Rescue and Alpine Cliff Rescue ... More >>
Whakarongo Pīkari Top Of Newly Appointed Central District Commander’s Agenda
Thursday, 6 May 2021, 5:10 am | New Zealand Police
Superintendent Scott Fraser (right) with Taranaki Area Commander Inspector Belinda Dewar Superintendent Scott Fraser was welcomed into his new position as Central District Commander with a pöwhiri at the Te Rangimarie Marae in Rangiotu on Wednesday. He ... More >>
Serious Crash In Waiohau - Bay Of Plenty
Wednesday, 5 May 2021, 5:19 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are responding to a crash between a truck and a car on Galatea Road in Waiohau at 4.30pm this afternoon. One person has serious injuries and the crash is blocking parts of the road. Motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible. More >>
Update: Recovery Operation Underway On Taranaki Maunga
Wednesday, 5 May 2021, 4:42 pm | New Zealand Police
Due to the conditions encountered today on Taranaki Maunga, the teams deployed to recover the bodies of two climbers have not been successful. All Police and Alpine Cliff Rescue personnel have now left the mountain for the night. It is expected the ... More >>
Arrest Following Incident On Crown Range In March
Wednesday, 5 May 2021, 4:18 pm | New Zealand Police
A man has been arrested following a reported assault on the Crown Range in late March. Detective Senior Sergeant Malcolm Inglis says a 21-year-old man reported being flagged down by a stranded motorist about 10pm on Friday 26 March. “He reported ... More >>
