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Fatal Crash – Western Bay Of Plenty - Bay Of Plenty
Saturday, 13 March 2021, 2:25 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a single vehicle crash in Western Bay of Plenty overnight. The crash was reported shortly before 2am this morning and occurred on Work Road, Aongatete. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. More >>
Update: Serious Crash SH2, Diversions In Place - Bay Of Plenty
Saturday, 13 March 2021, 7:35 am | New Zealand Police
Diversions are now in place at the Athenree Gorge following an earlier crash on State Highway 2. Northbound traffic are advised to divert down Athenree Road and southbound traffic are advised to divert down Waihi Beach Road. State Highway 2 will ... More >>
Serious Crash, SH2, Athenree Gorge - Bay Of Plenty
Saturday, 13 March 2021, 7:34 am | New Zealand Police
Police are at the scene of a serious crash on State Highway 2, Athenree Gorge, Bay of Plenty. Emergency services were alerted to the truck v car crash between Arden and Mathers Roads at around 6:37am. An update on injuries will be provided when able. ... More >>
Update - Crash, Western Hutt Road - Wellington
Saturday, 13 March 2021, 6:36 am | New Zealand Police
12 March 2021 The northbound lanes on Western Hutt Road have partially reopened following a crash earlier tonight. Motorists are asked to take care when passing the crash scene. More >>
Crash - Western Hutt Road, Wellington - Wellington
Saturday, 13 March 2021, 6:33 am | New Zealand Police
12 March 2021 Emergency services are responding to a single vehicle crash on Western Hutt Road in Wellington. The crash occurred just after 10pm near the Belmont Domain turn off. Initial reports are that one person has moderate injuries. The northbound More >>
Four Overnight Burglaries, Hamilton
Friday, 12 March 2021, 5:46 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are making enquiries following four burglaries in Hamilton overnight. The burglaries occurred at local dairies and convenience stores between 2.30am and 6.30am, with vehicles used to gain entry. Cash was stolen from each location. Initial enquires ... More >>
Statement On Behalf Of King Tūheitia
Friday, 12 March 2021, 4:45 pm | New Zealand Police
In 2018 the Maori King unveiled the launch of Te Pae Oranga (Iwi Panels) as a model way of addressing the significant issues experienced by Maori in the Criminal Justice System. “The King has spoken through the COVID Response that the wellbeing of the ... More >>
Flat Bush Death: Update
Friday, 12 March 2021, 4:24 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Natalie Nelson, Counties Manukau Police: Police are not treating the death of Kunal Khera as suspicious. The 26-year-old was found deceased in his vehicle in Flat Bush on Saturday evening. Following extensive enquiries which ... More >>
Crash – Central Hawke’s Bay - Eastern
Friday, 12 March 2021, 2:00 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a vehicle collision on Porangahau Road, Wallingford, central Hawke’s Bay. Initial reports suggest a single car has rolled and that two people have been injured between Bush Rd and Ugly Hill Rd. A helicopter has been ... More >>
More Charges Laid After West Quay Shooting In Napier
Friday, 12 March 2021, 9:01 am | New Zealand Police
On 28 February shots were fired from a vehicle as it drove up to the Thirsty Whale on West Quay Napier. A man standing outside the bar sustained an injury to his hand and a bar staff member sustained an injury to their groin. Police can advise that ... More >>
Fresh Sets Of Paws On Police Dog Section Beat
Friday, 12 March 2021, 7:04 am | New Zealand Police
Minister of Police Hon Poto Williams and Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming with new Police dog teams (left to right) Senior Constable Sam Bennett and Nizmo, Const Michael Lamb and Griffen, Const Josh Yeoman and Lenix, Const Mat Morris and Dane, ... More >>
Further Arrest In Relation To Death Of Jamaine Wharton
Thursday, 11 March 2021, 6:44 pm | New Zealand Police
Whakatāne Area Investigations Manager, Detective Senior Sergeant Paul Wilson: Police investigating the death of Jamaine Wharton have today made a further arrest. A 41-year-old man has been charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice. He is scheduled ... More >>
Fatal Crash - Bickerstaffe Road, Maungaturoto
Thursday, 11 March 2021, 5:12 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are in attendance at a single vehicle crash on Bickerstaffe Road, Maungaturoto. Emergency services were alerted to the vehicle that rolled at around 3:17pm. Police can now confirm one person has died at the scene with one other person sustaining ... More >>
Homicide Investigation Launched Following Incident At Pukekohe Property
Thursday, 11 March 2021, 2:43 pm | New Zealand Police
Homicide investigation launched following incident at Pukekohe property Police have launched a homicide investigation following an incident at a Pukekohe address yesterday. Just after 9am on Wednesday, Police attended the McNally Road property to conduct ... More >>
Te Pae Oranga Programme Expands To Include Taranaki
Thursday, 11 March 2021, 1:22 pm | New Zealand Police
A successful initiative for dealing with crime and preventing reoffending has been launched in Taranaki. Te Pae Oranga Iwi Community Panels are a partnership between Police and iwi/Māori around the country. The new panel in Taranaki is the 16th in ... More >>
Two Arrested After Aggravated Burglaries In Gore
Thursday, 11 March 2021, 1:19 pm | New Zealand Police
Eastern Southland Police with assistance from Gore CIB and Invercargill Armed Offender Squad executed several search warrants in the Gore area last night in relation to a incident that occurred at a residential Gore address over the weekend. As a result ... More >>
Police Seek Information Following SH35 Incidents
Thursday, 11 March 2021, 11:39 am | New Zealand Police
Gisborne Police are seeking help from the community regarding several incidents that occurred on State Highway 35 between Ruatoria and Gisborne on Thursday 25 February 2021. A group of gang members and their vehicles travelled between Ruatoria and Gisborne ... More >>
Police Response To IPCA Report Regarding Threatening Behaviour
Thursday, 11 March 2021, 10:15 am | New Zealand Police
Police acknowledge the Independent Police Conduct Authority’s conclusion that a claim of officers threatening and intimidating a man in Dunedin in May 2019 was unfounded. The officers’ conduct aligned well with Police values – in particular, ... More >>
Police Appeal For Information Following Invercargill Burglary
Thursday, 11 March 2021, 9:33 am | New Zealand Police
Invercargill Police are seeking help from the public following a burglary at a commercial premise on Leet Street just after 4am on Wednesday 10 March. A person or persons have broken into the premises and stolen a sum of money, including a large amount ... More >>
Next Steps In Police’s Commitment To The Safe And Responsible Use Of Emergent Technologies"
Thursday, 11 March 2021, 9:20 am | New Zealand Police
Technology is rapidly evolving and emergent technologies have an increasingly important part to play in modern policing. Today, Police announces its next step in ensuring that any potential significant new technology is well considered first – through ... More >>
