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Name Release – Unexplained Death, Naenae
Friday, 16 October 2020, 10:05 am | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm the identity of the man who died at a property on Burke Grove, Lower Hutt on 12 October. He was 25-year-old Peti Asiata. Police extend their sympathies to his family and friends. Enquiries are ongoing into this matter, while the death ... More >>
Two Bodies Found Near Lake Taupo
Friday, 16 October 2020, 9:43 am | New Zealand Police
Police are making enquiries following two bodies found by a member of the public near Mere Road, Lake Taupo this morning just after 7am. At this stage, Police are working to establish the identities of the bodies, and a post mortem examination ... More >>
Police Seeking Witnesses To Fatal Papakura Crash
Friday, 16 October 2020, 8:28 am | New Zealand Police
Police investigating a fatal crash in Papakura last week are asking for the public’s assistance. At around 8:50pm on Monday 5 October 2020, two vehicles travelling on Karaka Road have collided near the intersection with Oira Road. 72-year-old Rachael ... More >>
Update: Suspicious Item On Waiwaka Terrace, New Plymouth Secured
Friday, 16 October 2020, 6:01 am | New Zealand Police
Taranaki Police can confirm that a suspicious object that was located earlier on Waiwaka Terrace in New Plymouth has been secured. Police were notified of the object just before 2pm and NZDF's EOD team was called to inspect it. Police cordoned off ... More >>
Police Release New Information Regarding Death Of Melissa Jones
Friday, 16 October 2020, 5:57 am | New Zealand Police
Melissa Jones Police investigating the death of Rotorua mother Melissa Jones are hopeful that new information released tonight on Police Ten 7 will prompt those who know what happened to Melissa to get in touch. Melissa, aged 25, was found deceased More >>
Police Responding To Suspicious Item On Waiwaka Terrace, New Plymouth
Thursday, 15 October 2020, 3:58 pm | New Zealand Police
Taranaki Police are currently responding to a report of a suspicious object located on Waiwaka Terrace, New Plymouth just before 2pm. Police are currently in attendance making enquiries. The NZDF EOD team have been advised and will be attending. Diversions ... More >>
Serious Crash, Ohaupo Road - Waikato
Thursday, 15 October 2020, 3:57 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are at the scene of a two car crash on State Highway 3 (Ohaupo Road) Rukuhia. Emergency services were alerted at around 3:09pm. One person is reported to be seriously injured and two others are said to have moderate injuries. The road is closed and ... More >>
Favona Homicide: Police Appeal For Information About Vehicle
Thursday, 15 October 2020, 1:47 pm | New Zealand Police
Counties Manukau Police are asking for the public’s assistance as we continue to investigate the tragic death of 57-year-old Meliame Fisi’ihoi. Mrs Fisi’ihoi was shot and killed in her home on Calthorp Close, Favona, on the 15th January this ... More >>
State Highway 35, Te Araroa - Eastern
Thursday, 15 October 2020, 10:45 am | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm one person has died following a single vehicle crash on State Highway 35 (Te Araroa Road) Te Araroa this morning. Emergency services were advised of the car vs tree crash near the Karakatuwhero Bridge at around 7:25am. The Serious ... More >>
Police Accept IPCA Findings
Thursday, 15 October 2020, 10:11 am | New Zealand Police
Police accept the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA), in relation to a fleeing driver incident that resulted in the death of Christchurch man Kenneth McCaul in October 2019. The IPCA found that officers should not have ... More >>
Look Out For Each Other On The Roads
Thursday, 15 October 2020, 9:20 am | New Zealand Police
Since September, 12 riders have lost their lives on New Zealand roads, five this month alone. That means there are 12 families and countless friends grieving for their loved ones. “Riders are some of our most vulnerable road users, as they don’t ... More >>
Police Ten 7 To Feature Investigation Into Death Of Rotorua Mother
Thursday, 15 October 2020, 8:19 am | New Zealand Police
Police investigating the death of Rotorua mother Melissa Jones will be releasing new information about the case on Police Ten 7 tonight. Melissa, aged 25, was last seen in Rotorua on the weekend of 7-8 September 2019. She was located deceased on ... More >>
Jellicoe Park Homicide: Police Make Four Arrests
Wednesday, 14 October 2020, 5:12 pm | New Zealand Police
Acting Detective Inspector Warrick Adkin, Counties Manukau Police: Four people have been arrested this week as the homicide investigation continues into the death of Nigel Fuatimu, who was killed at Jellicoe Park on Saturday 3rd October, 2020. Two ... More >>
Appeal For Information Following Richmond Robbery
Wednesday, 14 October 2020, 4:46 pm | New Zealand Police
Police investigating an aggravated robbery at the Railway Tavern in Richmond are appealing for the public to keep an eye out for the vehicle used during the incident. About 2:40pm on Monday 12 October a man entered the tavern and threatened a staff ... More >>
Name Release: Fatal Crash, State Highway 2, Waipawa
Wednesday, 14 October 2020, 4:01 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now confirm the name of the person who died following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2, Saturday the 10th of October in the Central Hawkes Bay. He was David Keith Rains, 60, of Napier. Police extend our sympathies to his family and ... More >>
Six Arrested, $5 Million In Assets Restrained In Major Money Laundering Investigation
Wednesday, 14 October 2020, 3:05 pm | New Zealand Police
Six people have been arrested and properties and vehicles totalling around $5 million has been seized following an ongoing investigation into alleged money-laundering activity. This morning, officers from the Financial Crime Group carried out search ... More >>
Fatal Crash - Springdale, Waikato
Wednesday, 14 October 2020, 12:32 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm one person has died following a truck vs motorcycle crash near Springdale on Monday 12 October. Emergency services were alerted to the crash at around 12:56pm on Monday at the intersection of No 1 and No 2 Roads, Springdale. ... More >>
Charges Laid Following Incidents At Managed Isolation Facility
Wednesday, 14 October 2020, 12:30 pm | New Zealand Police
A woman was arrested last night and taken into Police custody following an incident at a managed isolation facility in Auckland Central yesterday. She is facing two charges of failing to comply with requirements for isolation and a single charge ... More >>
Search For Melissa Ewings Suspended
Wednesday, 14 October 2020, 9:35 am | New Zealand Police
Police have officially suspended the search for missing Clarence woman Melissa Ewings. Melissa, 31, was reported missing on Monday 21 September in the Clarence area after she did not arrive at work. While we are no longer actively searching for Melissa, ... More >>
Update: Building Fire- Dundas Road, Sanson - Central
Tuesday, 13 October 2020, 6:57 pm | New Zealand Police
Diversions are now in place as a result of the building fire in Sanson. Northbound traffic is being diverted from SH1 and SH3 onto Penny Road, then Speedy Road, Fagan Road before turning back onto SH3. Southbound traffic heading towards Wellington ... More >>
