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Police Acknowledge And Accept IPCA Findings
Tuesday, 29 September 2020, 10:12 am | New Zealand Police
Police acknowledge and accept the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) in relation to the use of force against a woman in police custody in Tauranga in June 2019. The IPCA found that a woman (referred to in the IPCA report as Ms X) ... More >>
Name Release - Ashburton Fatal Crash
Tuesday, 29 September 2020, 9:26 am | New Zealand Police
Police can now confirm the name of the man who died following a crash in Ashburton on Saturday. He was Robert William Kauika, 69, of Ashburton. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing. More >>
Hamilton Police Disappointed After Weekend Alcohol-Related Disorder
Tuesday, 29 September 2020, 6:16 am | New Zealand Police
28 September Hamilton Police are disappointed after widespread alcohol-related disorder incidents in the city centre in the early hours of Sunday morning. There were large numbers of people out and about and Police attended several incidents, including ... More >>
Police Seeking Sam Sulusi
Monday, 28 September 2020, 5:06 pm | New Zealand Police
Hawke's Bay Police are making enquiries to locate Sam Sulusi, 27, who has a warrant to arrest. He has distinctive facial tattoos. If you see him, he should not be approached. Anyone who has any information about his whereabouts or possible sightings is asked ... More >>
Police Investigating SH 6 Whangamoa Crash Requesting Help From Public
Monday, 28 September 2020, 4:12 pm | New Zealand Police
Tasman Police investigating the fatal crash on SH 6 Whangamoa yesterday afternoon are asking for help from the public. One person died in the crash, with two other people suffering serious to critical injuries. It was reported to Police around 3:35pm ... More >>
Divers Lucky To Be Alive
Monday, 28 September 2020, 10:47 am | New Zealand Police
Two divers are lucky to be alive after drifting far off shore near Gisborne on Sunday morning. The father and son were a part of a party of three divers who were diving north of Tatapouri just north of Gisborne shortly after 9am. The trio had tied their ... More >>
Investigation Continues Into Woman's Death In Manurewa
Monday, 28 September 2020, 10:16 am | New Zealand Police
Counties Manukau Police is continuing its investigation into the death of a woman in Manurewa on Sunday morning. Detective Senior Sergeant Albie Alexander, Counties Manukau CIB, says a post mortem examination is due to be completed today. "Police ... More >>
Update - Serious Crash, SH6 - Tasman
Monday, 28 September 2020, 5:28 am | New Zealand Police
27 September The road is now open after the serious crash on SH6, Whangamoa earlier. Police thank motorists for their patience. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. More >>
Update - Serious Crash, SH6 - Tasman
Sunday, 27 September 2020, 8:32 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following the serious crash on SH6 near Kokorua Road, Whangamoa. Others are reported to have sustained injuries. The road remains closed, and motorists are advised to continue to avoid the area and delay travel, if possible. More >>
Serious Crash, SH6, Delaware Bay - Tasman
Sunday, 27 September 2020, 4:15 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash on SH6, Delaware Bay. Police were called about 3.35pm. Initial reports suggest there have been injuries. The road will be closed with diversions in place. Motorists should avoid the area if possible. More >>
Police Seek Witnesses To Invercargill Aggravated Robbery
Sunday, 27 September 2020, 3:57 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking witnesses to an aggravated robbery at the Pomona Street Discount Dairy, Invercargill on Saturday night. At around 8:45pm, two men have approached the store and one man presented a metal bar at the store worker, who has run away ... More >>
Person Dies After Climbing Incident On Mt Ruapehu
Sunday, 27 September 2020, 3:55 pm | New Zealand Police
Police and LandSAR have today recovered a body after a climber fell on Mount Ruapehu yesterday. The party of nine was headed up the eastern side of the mountain and traversing Cathedral Rocks when, about 12:30pm, one member of the party slipped and fell down ... More >>
Appeal For Information After Masterton Crash
Sunday, 27 September 2020, 1:13 pm | New Zealand Police
About 7:10am Police received a report of a car crashing into the Waipoua River off Chapel Street in Masterton. On arrival emergency services located the car partially submerged and it appeared there was no one in the vehicle. A Life Flight helicopter ... More >>
Unexplained Death, Manurewa
Sunday, 27 September 2020, 7:17 am | New Zealand Police
Police are investigating the unexplained death of a woman in Manurewa this morning. Police were alerted to a woman who had been assaulted at a Smedley Street address at around 3:20am. Sadly, she died at the scene. A man was arrested a short time later ... More >>
Update: Serious Crash, Ashburton - Canterbury
Sunday, 27 September 2020, 7:11 am | New Zealand Police
26 September One person has died following the earlier crash on William Street, Netherby, Ashburton. The road remains closed while the Serious Crash Unit is examining the scene. Enquiries will be ongoing. More >>
Serious Crash, Ashburton - Canterbury
Sunday, 27 September 2020, 7:10 am | New Zealand Police
26 September Emergency services are at the scene of a two-vehicle crash on William Street, Netherby, Ashburton. Police were called about 8pm. The road will be closed, with diversions in place. Motorists should avoid the area if possible. More >>
Arrest Made Following Death Of Poseidyn Hemopo-Pickering
Saturday, 26 September 2020, 1:38 pm | New Zealand Police
Counties Manukau Police have today made an arrest in relation to the homicide of 10-month-old Poseidyn Hemopo-Pickering. A 31-year-old man has been charged with assaulting a child and is due to appear in Manukau District Court on Monday 28 September 2020. ... More >>
Arrest Made Following Death Of Poseidyn Hemopo-Pickering
Saturday, 26 September 2020, 12:38 pm | New Zealand Police
Counties Manukau Police have today made an arrest in relation to the homicide of 10-month-old Poseidyn Hemopo-Pickering. A 31-year-old man has been charged with assaulting a child and is due to appear in Manukau District Court on Monday 28 September 2020. ... More >>
NZ Police Acknowledges Death Of Sergeant Matiu Ratana
Saturday, 26 September 2020, 9:34 am | New Zealand Police
New Zealand Police today acknowledges the death of serving Metropolitan Police officer, and former New Zealand Police officer, Sergeant Matiu Ratana, known as Matt. Sergeant Ratana was already an experienced officer in the UK when he joined New Zealand Police ... More >>
Serious Crash, Waihi - Waikato
Saturday, 26 September 2020, 6:17 am | New Zealand Police
25 September Emergency services are responding to a serious single-car crash on SH2, Waihi. One person reportedly has been seriously injured. The road is closed, and diversions are in place. Motorists should avoid the area if possible. More >>
