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Waikato Police Target Methamphetamine Labs
Tuesday, 15 September 2020, 4:36 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector Graham Pitkethley: Waikato Police has made a number of arrests after successfully shutting down four commercial scale methamphetamine labs last weekend. Local staff supported by the National Clandestine Laboratory Response team ... More >>
Serious Crash, Pahiatua - Central
Tuesday, 15 September 2020, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a serious crash on Pahiatua Aokautere Road, Pahiatua. Police were called about 3.30pm. Initial reports suggest one person may be seriously injured. The road is closed, with diversions in place. Motorists ... More >>
Further Arrest In Investigation Into Historical Offending At Auckland School
Tuesday, 15 September 2020, 3:37 pm | New Zealand Police
Police investigating alleged historical sexual offending at Dilworth School have made an additional arrest today. A 60-year-old man has been charged in relation to sexual violation, attempted sexual violation, indecency and indecent assault. Police ... More >>
Police Seeking Information On Tony Moses
Tuesday, 15 September 2020, 3:31 pm | New Zealand Police
Counties Manukau Police are seeking information regarding the whereabouts of 29-year-old Tony Moses who was admitted to Middlemore Hospital early this morning with a single gunshot wound to his lower abdomen. Moses left the hospital of his own volition soon ... More >>
Update On Investigation Into Invercargill Fire
Tuesday, 15 September 2020, 2:45 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are still investigating the circumstances leading to a house explosion and fire at a Rothesay Place address in Invercargill on the afternoon of Wednesday 9 September 2020 where a 28-year-old male and a 27-year-old female received hospital ... More >>
Police Seek Witnesses To Serious Crash On Pakuranga Road, Howick
Tuesday, 15 September 2020, 1:34 pm | New Zealand Police
Counties Manukau Police are seeking witnesses to a serious crash that occurred on Saturday 22nd August on Pakuranga Road, Howick. At approximately 11.07pm Police were notified of a crash involving a silver Mazda Familia vehicle on Pakuranga Road, which ... More >>
Motorists Are Asked To Avoid The Area - Serious Crash - Whakatu Drive, Stoke - Tasman
Monday, 14 September 2020, 7:15 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a single vehicle collision on Whakatu Drive, Stoke. Police were notified of the crash at about 6:22pm. Initial indications suggest one person has sustained serious injuries. Diversions are likely and motorists are ... More >>
Police Appeal For Witnesses Following Assault, Waimate
Monday, 14 September 2020, 6:59 pm | New Zealand Police
Waimate Police are asking for the public’s help after an assault on the 12th September. Police were notified of an assault that happened on Queen Street between High Street and Parsonage Road between 10:00 and 10:30pm on the 12th. Police investigating the ... More >>
Police Continue Appeals For Sightings Of Escaped Prisoner Katrina Epiha
Monday, 14 September 2020, 4:22 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are continuing to appeal to the public for any sightings of escaped prisoner Katrina Epiha and are issuing a warning to anyone helping her to evade capture. The 22-year-old has not been seen since she fled on foot from Corrections staff at Middlemore ... More >>
Statement - High Court Civil Claim, Christchurch
Monday, 14 September 2020, 4:00 pm | New Zealand Police
The following statement, to be attributed to a Police spokesperson, follows an agreement being reached this month between two plaintiffs and Police in relation to a civil claim in the High Court in Christchurch. Any further details of the agreement are ... More >>
Have You Seen Mykool?
Monday, 14 September 2020, 3:59 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing for sightings of 15-year-old Mykool. Mykool was last seen in Wainuiomata on the 6th of September. If anyone has seen Mykool or knows of his whereabouts please contact Police on 105 quoting file number 200909/3324. More >>
New Zealand Police To Host Top International Policing Conference
Monday, 14 September 2020, 3:01 pm | New Zealand Police
New Zealand Police has won its bid to host an international conference dedicated to strengthening, uniting and raising the capacity of women in policing. The 2023 International Association of Women Police (IAWP) annual conference will be held in ... More >>
Numerous Arrests Following Investigation Into Historical Offending At Auckland School
Monday, 14 September 2020, 12:41 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Geoff Baber, Auckland City Police: Police have made six arrests as part of an operation investigating historical offending at Dilworth School. Auckland City Criminal Investigation Branch have been investigating since a complaint ... More >>
Police, ESR Pleased With Initial Results Of Lumi Drug Scan Trial
Monday, 14 September 2020, 10:30 am | New Zealand Police
Police and ESR are pleased with the promising results received to date since the launch of the Lumi Drug Scan (Lumi) pilot in July. Last week saw Canterbury Police District join the trial, following Counties Manukau and Central Districts in gaining ... More >>
Boaties Reminded To Be Careful Crossing The Bar At Taieri Mouth
Sunday, 13 September 2020, 5:08 pm | New Zealand Police
Police would like to remind all boating enthusiasts to be careful crossing the Taieri Mouth bar in any conditions. Today two boaties had a near miss while crossing the bar, tipping them out into the water at high tide around 9:55am. There were two incidents ... More >>
Update: Car Submerged In Water, Napier
Saturday, 12 September 2020, 8:10 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have this evening recovered a car that entered the water on Meeanee Quay in Napier earlier today. Indications are that the car, which was stolen, was driven into the water deliberately. The Police National Dive Squad has undertaken a search ... More >>
Update: Fatal Crash, Karere Rd / No 1 Line, Palmerston North
Saturday, 12 September 2020, 3:50 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a crash at the intersection of Karere Road / No 1 Line near Palmerston North earlier today. The crash involving two vehicles occurred at 11.25am. Two other people received moderate injuries. Enquiries into the circumstances ... More >>
Tractor Incident, Te Kuiti
Saturday, 12 September 2020, 3:27 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm one person has died following an incident involving a tractor at a property on Carter Road in Te Kuiti earlier today. Worksafe have been advised. The death will be referred to the Coroner. More >>
Have You Seen Phillip?
Saturday, 12 September 2020, 2:32 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking the public’s help in finding Phillip Wadsworth of Matamata, aged 52, who has been reported missing from Taupo. He was last seen around 8am on Tuesday 8 September near Spa Park which is the carpark closest to Spa Road. He was ... More >>
The Road Is Closed And Diversions Are In Place - Serious Crash On Karere Road, Tiakitahuna - Central
Saturday, 12 September 2020, 2:12 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to reports of a serious crash on Karere Road in Tiakitahuna, Palmerston North. The two-vehicle crash was reported around 11.25am. Initial reports indicate there are injuries. The road is closed and diversions are ... More >>
