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Police commend boaties for preparedness
Sunday, 28 June 2020, 11:51 am | New Zealand Police
The Wellington Police Maritime Unit today responded to a report of a sinking vessel with two men on board. More >>
Missing Person - Nelson
Saturday, 27 June 2020, 4:01 pm | New Zealand Police
Bradley Police are appealing to the public to help find 17-year-old Bradley who went missing from an address in Nelson yesterday evening. He is described as 175cm in height and of slim build. He was last seen wearing a blue, white and yellow Adidas ... More >>
Russell Road Fatal Hit And Run
Saturday, 27 June 2020, 12:59 pm | New Zealand Police
Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Eddie Sutherland: Counties Manukau Police are investigating a fatal hit and run incident that occured on Russell Road, Manurewa last night. A 79-year-old man was crossing Russell Road when he was struck ... More >>
One Person Dies Following Serious Crash On Russell Road In Manurewa
Saturday, 27 June 2020, 10:34 am | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a serious crash on Russell Road in Manurewa this evening. The crash involving a car and a pedestrian was reported around 7.45pm. The Serious Crash unit is in attendance and the road is currently closed and is expected to be ... More >>
Five Arrests Following Otago Drug Operations
Friday, 26 June 2020, 2:41 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have arrested five people following the termination of two operations in Central Otago and Queenstown. On 24 June three search warrants were executed in Alexandra targeting the supply of MDMA and cannabis. The three addresses were linked to the ... More >>
Arrest Made Following Investigation Into Favona Incident
Friday, 26 June 2020, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Police
Counties Manukau Police have arrested a man following an incident yesterday where a child was allegedly grabbed on their way to school in Favona. As a result of enquiries made over the past 24 hours, Police have today charged a 21-year-old man with assault. ... More >>
Update: Serious Crash, SH27, Waharoa - Waikato
Friday, 26 June 2020, 1:34 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a serious crash north of Matamata - Update: Serious crash, SH27, Waharoa - Waikato One person has died at the scene of a crash between a truck and a ute on State Highway 27, north of Matamata. Another person was transported ... More >>
Further Appeal For Information - Invercargill Crash
Friday, 26 June 2020, 11:06 am | New Zealand Police
Police are still asking witnesses to a serious crash on Wednesday 17 June to come forward. Emergency services were called to the intersection of Morton and Centre Streets, Invercargill, about 4pm following the two-car crash. An 86-year-old woman ... More >>
Northland Police Charge Man With Murder Of Krillan Brown
Friday, 26 June 2020, 9:56 am | New Zealand Police
Northland Police investigating the murder of Krillan Brown in Moerewa on June 7 have today charged a man with murder. An 18-year-old man, who was previously arrested and charged with Male Assaults Female in connection to this investigation, has now ... More >>
Northland Police Arrest Wanted Offender
Friday, 26 June 2020, 8:30 am | New Zealand Police
Northland Police have this morning arrested a 19-year-old man who was wanted to arrest following a firearms incident in Moerewa last Saturday. The man was located at an address in Kawakawa early this morning and was arrested with the assistance ... More >>
Motorists Are Asked To Avoid State Highway 27 North Of Matamata Following A Serious Crash
Friday, 26 June 2020, 7:41 am | New Zealand Police
Police are responding to a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 27 in Waharoa, just north of Matamata. The crash, between a truck and a ute, occurred about 6:30am. Both the truck and ute have gone down a bank and the truck has caught alight. The road ... More >>
Two People Injured Following Serious Crash On State Highway 1, Tokoroa
Friday, 26 June 2020, 6:35 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on State Highway 1, at the intersection of Puriri Road near Tokoroa. The two-car crash occurred about 5:45am. Two people are seriously injured. One lane is currently blocked and traffic management ... More >>
Two Deceased Following Serious Crash, Rakaia - Canterbury
Thursday, 25 June 2020, 9:32 pm | New Zealand Police
Two people have died following the crash on SH1 near Wilkinson Road, Rakaia earlier. The road is expected to remain closed for some time while the Serious Crash Unit examines the scene. Diversions are in place and motorists should continue to avoid ... More >>
New Zealand Police To Remember Constable Matthew Hunt At 10.37am, Friday 26 June
Thursday, 25 June 2020, 6:05 pm | New Zealand Police
Police across all New Zealand districts will observe a minute’s silence at 10.37am tomorrow, Friday 26 June in honour of Constable Matthew Hunt, who was killed in the line of duty a week ago. A week on from an event none of us ever want or should experience, ... More >>
Auckland Police Disappointed In Alcohol-Fuelled Disorders In The Central City
Thursday, 25 June 2020, 6:04 pm | New Zealand Police
Auckland Police are increasing its presence in the central city after a disappointing level of assaults and disorders in the last two weekends. Superintendent Karyn Malthus, Auckland City District Commander, says Police have noticed an increase in these incidents ... More >>
Safety Focus For Tasman Cyclists
Thursday, 25 June 2020, 5:19 pm | New Zealand Police
Early on Tuesday and Thursday, members of Police’s Impairment Prevention Team joined with Road Safety Coordinators from Tasman District Council and Nelson City Council to help cyclists stay visible over the winter months. As part of the Bike ... More >>
Police Seek Jamie Mackay
Thursday, 25 June 2020, 4:23 pm | New Zealand Police
Jamie MacKay Can you help Police locate Jamie MacKay? There are currently warrants out for his arrest. Anyone with information on his whereabouts or that might help us find him is asked to call Police on 105, quoting file number 200612/9402. You ... More >>
Karaka - Crash - SH22, Karaka Road - Counties Manukau
Thursday, 25 June 2020, 3:38 pm | New Zealand Police
Counties Manukau Police are at the scene of a serious crash on SH22, Karaka Road. A person has bit hit by a vehicle and has sustained serious injuries. The incident is reported to have taken place around 2.10pm. Cordons are currently in place on ... More >>
Crash Causing Gas Leak, Heretaunga Street, Hastings - Eastern
Thursday, 25 June 2020, 1:22 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a crash on Heretaunga Street West, Hastings, at the intersection with Charles Street. More >>
Arrest - Timaru Counterfeit Money Investigation
Thursday, 25 June 2020, 6:56 am | New Zealand Police
Timaru Police have arrested a 31-year-old man in relation to an ongoing counterfeit money investigation. It comes after members of the public contacted Police saying they had come into possession of counterfeit $50 notes over the past few days. The ... More >>
