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Cromwell Police Investigating Car Break-Ins Seeking Help
Friday, 30 October 2020, 7:09 pm | New Zealand Police
Cromwell Police investigating thefts from cars parked in recreational car parks are seeking help from the public. On Tuesday 27 October two cars parked at Nine Mile, Cromwell Gorge during the day had their windows smashed and tools stolen. Last night ... More >>
Arrest Made Following Richmond Aggravated Robbery
Friday, 30 October 2020, 4:36 pm | New Zealand Police
An arrest has now been made in relation to an aggravated robbery at the Railway Hotel in Richmond earlier this month. Police were called about 2.40pm on 12 October after a man allegedly entered the premises armed with a firearm. Cash was taken from ... More >>
Search For Bir Poudyel Continues
Friday, 30 October 2020, 4:03 pm | New Zealand Police
Manawatu Police continue to search for missing Bhutanese man Bir Poudyel. Police are actively searching the wider Manawatu area to locate Mr Poudyel who was last seen at his Milson, Palmerston North home on the morning of Friday 23 October. Our ... More >>
Police Acknowledge Sentencing Following Auckland Toddler’s Death
Friday, 30 October 2020, 11:25 am | New Zealand Police
Police acknowledge the sentencing today for Phillip John Welsh who pled guilty to the manslaughter of 17-month-old Malcolm Bell. He was sentenced to 5 years and 11 months in prison. Malcolm’s life was cruelly taken from him in June 2019. He was ... More >>
Trick Or Treat? Safety In The Street
Friday, 30 October 2020, 11:11 am | New Zealand Police
It’s Halloween tomorrow night and police are encouraging caregivers and parents to ensure their little devils, demons, dementors and dragons are well looked after while out trick-or-treating in neighbourhoods this weekend. Prevention Manager Superintendent ... More >>
Jellicoe Park Homicide: Two Men Charged With Murder
Friday, 30 October 2020, 10:32 am | New Zealand Police
Police have charged two people with murder in relation to the homicide investigation into the death of Nigel Fuatimu. Mr Fuatimu, 21, died after he was attacked at Jellicoe Park on the evening of October 3, 2020. Earlier this month the Operation Preston ... More >>
Invercargill Police Investigate Unexplained Death
Friday, 30 October 2020, 10:04 am | New Zealand Police
Police are investigating the death of a woman in Invercargill. Police were called to a Grace Street address at about 4.15pm yesterday where the body of the woman was discovered. We are currently treating her death as unexplained while we are working ... More >>
Crash, State Highway 26, Hikutaia - Waikato
Friday, 30 October 2020, 9:40 am | New Zealand Police
Police are responding to a crash involving a truck transporting a house which has struck powerlines on SH26, near the intersection of Corbett Road in Hikutaia. The northbound lanes are blocked and diversions are in place. There are no reports of ... More >>
Desert Road (SH1) Fatal Crash - Bay Of Plenty
Thursday, 29 October 2020, 5:30 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm a man has died following the motorcycle crash on SH1 (Desert Road), Turangi on Saturday morning. The rider was transported to Waikato Hospital where he died today. The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing. More >>
Further Appeal For Sightings Of Bir Poudyel
Thursday, 29 October 2020, 4:26 pm | New Zealand Police
Palmerston North Police are still seeking sightings of 69-year-old Bir Poudyel. Mr Poudyel was last seen at his Milson home on the morning of 23 October. Police enquiries have found that he may not be wearing the distinctive pink Bhutanese hat ... More >>
Three People Charged Over Bank Card Skimming In Auckland
Thursday, 29 October 2020, 3:01 pm | New Zealand Police
Three men have been charged following an investigation by Waitemata Police into skimming activity involving bank cards in Auckland. On Thursday 22nd October Police located a male using skimmed bank card at an ATM machine in Glen Eden and a 26-year-old ... More >>
Update: Operation Linen
Thursday, 29 October 2020, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Police
A 45-year-old man will appear in the Christchurch District Court this afternoon following four separate incidents in Upper Riccarton this morning. The Christchurch man will face three charges of assault with intent to commit rape on a female over ... More >>
Porsche, Properties And Pink Pills: Police Seize Over $10 Million In Assets And Drugs
Thursday, 29 October 2020, 2:06 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have arrested 26 people as part of a major operation targeting the importation, production and supply of illegal drugs, and have seized 10 million dollars in assets, including commercial drug making equipment. This week, more than 100 Police staff, ... More >>
26 Arrested In Major Operation Targeting Drug Syndicate
Thursday, 29 October 2020, 11:15 am | New Zealand Police
Police have arrested 26 people as part of a major operation targeting the importation, production and supply of illegal drugs, and have seized millions in assets. More than 100 Police staff carried out search warrants at a total of 34 properties throughout ... More >>
Police Acknowledge IPCA’s Findings Into Masterton Incident
Thursday, 29 October 2020, 10:11 am | New Zealand Police
Police acknowledge the Independent Police Conduct Authority’s findings that an incident in Masterton where officers entered a property to make an arrest was unlawful. On the evening of 12 March 2019, six officers arrived at an address to arrest a man ... More >>
Operation Linen: Appeal For Information
Thursday, 29 October 2020, 8:51 am | New Zealand Police
Statement to be attributed to Detective Senior Sergeant Colin Baillie: Christchurch Police are urging Upper Riccarton residents who may have had a prowler or noted any unusual activity in the area this morning to contact them. The request follows reports ... More >>
Appeal For Witnesses To Christchurch Assault
Wednesday, 28 October 2020, 4:02 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault on Deans Avenue, Christchurch on Sunday 11 October. The assault, between two men, occurred between 2:30pm and 3:30pm near Bartlett Street. The victim was injured and required medical attention. Police ... More >>
Police Search For Missing Man - Palmerston North
Wednesday, 28 October 2020, 4:01 pm | New Zealand Police
Manawatu Police are searching the wider areas around John F Kennedy Drive in their effort to locate missing man Bir Bahadur Poudyel who was reported missing on 24 October. Mr Poudyel was last seen at his home in Milson, Palmerston North on the morning of ... More >>
Crash- State Highway 29, Tauriko, Tauranga City - Bay Of Plenty
Wednesday, 28 October 2020, 12:41 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a three-vehicle crash on State Highway 29, Tauriko. Police were advised of the crash at about 12.20pm. There is currently no information available about possible injuries. Motorists are asked to avoid the area ... More >>
Police Investigating Death Seek Sightings
Wednesday, 28 October 2020, 9:50 am | New Zealand Police
Christchurch Police are investigating the death of a woman near Summit Road, Heathcote Valley, between Sunday 25 October and the early hours of Monday 26 October. At this time we are treating the woman's death as unexplained while we piece together a timeline ... More >>
