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Statement On Behalf Of The Millane Family
Friday, 18 December 2020, 11:19 am | New Zealand Police
The following is a statement from the family of Grace Millane: We are pleased at the outcome that has been reached today and would like to take this opportunity once again to thank: Justice Stephen Kos, Justice Patricia Courtney and Justice Mark Cooper; ... More >>
Operation Antioch: Police Make Appeal For Information
Friday, 18 December 2020, 10:27 am | New Zealand Police
In March this year Police arrested and charged a Wellington man in relation to alleged historic sexual offences involving children. Six people have come forward to provide Police with information. As a consequence, the man is facing seven charges of unlawful ... More >>
Make The Right Choices To Stay Safe On The Road These Holidays – Arrive Alive
Friday, 18 December 2020, 10:10 am | New Zealand Police
With the holidays just around the corner Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency and Police are urging drivers to make safe driving decisions on the roads over the summer break. “We’re coming to the end of what has been a long and difficult year for many, ... More >>
Investigation Update Into Complaint Re Unsolicited Images
Friday, 18 December 2020, 9:49 am | New Zealand Police
Police has completed a thorough investigation into allegations raised by the Leader of the National Party in July 2020, and by the initial complainant, relating to the sending of unsolicited images. Whilst we acknowledge that the material sent was distressing ... More >>
Operation Grad: Arrest Following Threat To University Of Otago Graduation Ceremonies
Friday, 18 December 2020, 8:42 am | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Southern District Commander Superintendent Paul Basham: Police has now made an arrest in relation to the recent threat targeted at the University of Otago graduation ceremonies. A 22-year-old woman has been charged with threatening ... More >>
Kuaotunu Wharekaho Road (SH 25) Re-open After Crash - Waikato
Friday, 18 December 2020, 5:55 am | New Zealand Police
17 December Kuaotunu Wharekaho Road has re-opened following the serious motorcycle crash at around 5pm. Police thank motorists for their patience while the road was closed. The circumstances of the crash will be investigated. More >>
Name Release – Water Incident, Anaura Bay
Thursday, 17 December 2020, 7:00 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now release the name of the man who died following a water incident at Anaura Bay north of Gisborne on Sunday 13 December. He was 48-year-old Temanawa Wiremu Peawini of Gisborne. Our thoughts are with his whānau and friends at this time. ... More >>
Serious Crash - Kuaotunu Wharekaho Road, Wharekaho, Thames-Coromandel District - Waikato
Thursday, 17 December 2020, 6:04 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash involving a motorcycle on Kuaotunu Wharekaho Road (between School of Mines Lane and Wharekaho Road), Wharekaho. Police were alerted to the crash at about 5pm. One person has serious injuries. The road ... More >>
Police Seek Information After Woman Hit By Vehicle
Thursday, 17 December 2020, 11:34 am | New Zealand Police
Police are investigating an incident last night where a woman was hit by a vehicle at a residential address on Eureka Street, Aranui, Christchurch. Police were alerted to the incident at around 8pm. The woman was transported to Christchurch Hospital ... More >>
Auckland Police Remind The Public To Think Of Safety And Their Responsibilities When Using Dating Apps This Summer
Thursday, 17 December 2020, 10:24 am | New Zealand Police
Swiping right this weekend? Have fun but remember to be safe. Auckland Police are reminding the public to be vigilant when meeting new people online this summer. Detective Inspector Scott Beard, who oversees Auckland City’s Adult Sexual Assault Team, ... More >>
Police Accepts IPCA Report Into Tauranga Shooting
Thursday, 17 December 2020, 10:05 am | New Zealand Police
Police accepts an IPCA report released today that found the Police shooting of a man in Tauranga in 2019 was justified. “This was an incredibly difficult situation for all those involved and officers did everything they could to resolve this situation ... More >>
Update: Charges Laid, Hamilton Homicide
Thursday, 17 December 2020, 9:50 am | New Zealand Police
Police have charged a man in relation to the homicide in Hamilton overnight. The 34-year-old man is due to appear in the Hamilton District Court this morning, charged with murder and wounds with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. Police are not ... More >>
Homcide Investigation, Hamilton
Thursday, 17 December 2020, 8:12 am | New Zealand Police
Police have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a woman in Hamilton last night. Police were called to a report of an assault at a Kentucky Crescent address at around 11:15pm. On arrival, a 30-year-old woman was located seriously ... More >>
Serious Two-vehicle Crash, Auckland - Auckland City
Thursday, 17 December 2020, 6:05 am | New Zealand Police
16 December Police are responding to a serious two-vehicle crash on SH1, near the Khyber Pass Road off ramp, Auckland. The crash occurred about 7.05pm. One person has been seriously injured. Two lanes are closed on the northbound side and motorists ... More >>
Summer Water Safety
Wednesday, 16 December 2020, 6:34 pm | New Zealand Police
Get on board with our water safety messaging “If you are going to the river, lake or beach these holidays you need to take time to check out our safety messages. Water safety is so important and some simple common sense checks can prevent needless tragedies,” ... More >>
Name Release - Nelson Pedestrian Death
Wednesday, 16 December 2020, 4:39 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now release the name of the woman who died after being struck by a car at the intersection of Trafalgar Street and Bridge Street in Nelson on 3 December. She was Joan Todd, 85, of Nelson. Our sympathies are with her family and loved ones ... More >>
Update - Serious Crash, Depot Road, Waimakariri - Canterbury
Wednesday, 16 December 2020, 4:29 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following the serious crash on Depot Road, View Hill, earlier this afternoon. Another person has reportedly sustained serious injuries. The road will remain closed while the Serious Crash Unit examines the scene. Motorists should ... More >>
Update: Serious Crash - Depot Road,View Hill, Waimakariri - Canterbury
Wednesday, 16 December 2020, 3:07 pm | New Zealand Police
Diversions are now in place as a result of the serious crash on Depot Road, View Hill, Waimakariri District ( between Harmans Gorge Road and Watsons Reserve Road). The two-vehicle crash was reported to Police at about 1.50pm. Initial indications ... More >>
Operation Hare Sees Drugs Seized And Three Arrested
Wednesday, 16 December 2020, 3:03 pm | New Zealand Police
New Zealand Police have arrested three people on drug-related charges following search warrants executed in Northland, Auckland, Waikato and Queenstown. The warrants were the conclusion of a two-month investigation run by Police’s National Organised ... More >>
Serious Crash- Depot Road,View Hill, Waimakariri - Canterbury
Wednesday, 16 December 2020, 2:36 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on Depot Road, View Hill, Waimakariri District ( between Harmans Gorge Road and Watsons Reserve Road). The two-vehicle crash was reported to Police at about 1.50pm. Initial indications are that people ... More >>
