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New Porirua Police Hub Officially Opened For Community
Wednesday, 10 February 2021, 6:04 pm | New Zealand Police
Police and members of the community attended the official opening of the new Porirua Police Hub today. Police Minister Poto Williams officially opened the 19 Heriot Drive station, previously a lighting business, in front of a large gathering of police ... More >>
Have You Seen Sam?
Wednesday, 10 February 2021, 5:30 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking sightings of 41-year-old Sam Brown. Sam was last seen in Rangiora on Wednesday 3rd of February. Sam has connections across the South Island and Police are making enquiries into his whereabouts. Police believe he may have travelled in More >>
Two Arrested, Firearms And Meth Seized During Search Warrants In Manurewa
Wednesday, 10 February 2021, 4:19 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Kepal Richards, Counties Manukau CIB: Counties Manukau Police have arrested two men and seized methamphetamine, firearms and cash during search warrants today. A number of properties in Manurewa were searched this morning ... More >>
Update: Serious Crash - Paraonui Road, Wiltsdown - Bay Of Plenty
Wednesday, 10 February 2021, 12:29 pm | New Zealand Police
Paraonui Road has now reopened following the earlier crash. The single-occupant of the vehicle was airlifted to Waikato Hospital by helicopter. More >>
Police Seek Information In Relation To Hastings Disorder Incident
Tuesday, 9 February 2021, 5:56 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking information from members of the public in relation to a disorder/assault incident in Hastings yesterday. Police were called to reports of the incident on Ormond Road at about 4:30pm yesterday. It is believed weapons (not firearms) were ... More >>
Second Person Charged Following Tairua Wharf Incident
Tuesday, 9 February 2021, 5:45 pm | New Zealand Police
Please attribute to Sergeant Will Hamilton: Whangamata Police have charged a second person in relation to an incident at Tairua Wharf on Saturday 23 January. The 52-year-old woman was this afternoon charged with common assault and is due to appear in Thames ... More >>
Karori Homicide - Fourth Person Charged
Tuesday, 9 February 2021, 4:36 pm | New Zealand Police
Wellington Police have made a fourth arrest in relation to Operation Skyline, the investigation into the death of Rau Tongia in Karori on 20 December 2020. A 19-year-old man has been charged with accessory after the fact to murder and is due to appear ... More >>
Police Update On Westmere Sudden Death
Tuesday, 9 February 2021, 3:49 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Glenn Baldwin, Auckland City West CIB: Police investigating the death of a man in Westmere are not treating the matter as suspicious. The man was located unresponsive at Meola Creek at around 7am on Monday February 8. A post-mortem ... More >>
Police Seek Assistance In Identifying Person - Hataitai Beach
Tuesday, 9 February 2021, 9:54 am | New Zealand Police
Wellington Police are seeking assistance from members of the public to identify the owner of clothing left on Hataitai Beach yesterday evening. A Search and Rescue operation is underway after the clothing was found on the beach near Evans Bay Parade ... More >>
Update - Sudden Death, Westmere
Monday, 8 February 2021, 4:29 pm | New Zealand Police
The body of a man found early this morning at Meola Creek, Westmere, has now been removed from the scene and cordons have been stood down. Police are now working to identify him and establish the circumstances surrounding his death. We would still ... More >>
Sudden Death, Westmere
Monday, 8 February 2021, 4:12 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are currently attending a sudden death at Meola Creek, Westmere, where a man was found unresponsive in the water about 7am. Enquiries are being made to establish the circumstances of the death, which is currently being treated as unexplained. ... More >>
Road Now Open - Eastern
Sunday, 7 February 2021, 4:54 pm | New Zealand Police
The road is now open following the crash on SH 51 near Awatoto. Police thanks motorists for their patience. More >>
Man Charged Following Firearms Incident, Massey
Sunday, 7 February 2021, 4:22 pm | New Zealand Police
A 38-year-old man has been charged following a firearms incident in Massey overnight. The man has been charged with one count of threatens to kill, and a number of firearms offences. Police would again like to thank the public for their patience and co-operation ... More >>
Update - Serious Crash, Awatoto - Eastern
Sunday, 7 February 2021, 4:22 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following the earlier crash on SH51 near Awatoto. The road remains closed while the Serious Crash Unit examines the scene. Motorists should continue to avoid the area. More >>
Further Update - Serious Crash, Whenuapai - Waitematā
Sunday, 7 February 2021, 4:21 pm | New Zealand Police
Trig Road has now reopened after the fatal crash earlier. Police thank motorists for their patience. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. More >>
Serious Crash, Awatoto - Eastern
Sunday, 7 February 2021, 4:20 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash involving three motorcycles on SH51, near Awatoto. Police were called about 11.45am. Initial reports indicate one person may be seriously injured, and two others may have moderate injuries. The ... More >>
Firearms Incident, Massey
Sunday, 7 February 2021, 11:49 am | New Zealand Police
Police have now taken a man into custody following a firearms incident in Massey. Police were called to an address on West Coast Road at 10:44pm last night following reports of an altercation. Information received reported one of those involved to ... More >>
Serious Crash, Whenuapai - Waitematā
Sunday, 7 February 2021, 11:48 am | New Zealand Police
One person has died following the earlier two-vehicle crash on Trig Road, Whenuapai. The road remains closed while the Serious Crash Unit examines the scene. Motorists should continue to avoid the area. ENDS More >>
Reassurance For Mt Roskill Community After Quick Arrest
Saturday, 6 February 2021, 2:48 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Glenn Baldwin: Police have arrested a man following a firearms incident in Mt Roskill early this morning. Shortly after 4am, Police received calls from concerned members of the public regarding a shot being fired at an address ... More >>
Update - Waimakariri River Swimmer
Saturday, 6 February 2021, 1:45 pm | New Zealand Police
The body of a man has today been found in the Waimakariri River, near Kairaki. Police were called to area about 6.30am. While formal identification is yet to take place, Police believe the body to be that of 38-year-old Kapuaiwaho "Kapu" Waretini, ... More >>
