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Homicide Investigation, Te Teko
Friday, 12 June 2020, 3:08 pm | New Zealand Police
A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of a woman at an address on Powell Road, Te Teko this morning. A man is in custody and we are speaking to him. Police are not seeking anyone else in relation to this incident. We are speaking ... More >>
Bridget Simmonds Case: Police Continue Searching Area Of Interest
Friday, 12 June 2020, 2:52 pm | New Zealand Police
Police investigating the disappearance of missing Northland woman Bridget Simmonds are excavating a site of interest on a rural property today. Police have been carrying out search warrants on a number of rural properties the Parakao area this week. About ... More >>
Southland Police Urge Drivers To Take Extra Care On The Road
Friday, 12 June 2020, 2:04 pm | New Zealand Police
Southland Police are reminding drivers to stay vigilant now wintry conditions have settled in. With morning temperatures again dropping below zero and heavy fog on the roads, it's a timely reminder for motorists to remember to de-ice the windows ... More >>
$1 Million Seized In Major Organised Crime Operation
Friday, 12 June 2020, 11:18 am | New Zealand Police
Inspector Phil Gillbanks, Acting Area Commander Eastern Bay of Plenty: New Zealand Police have arrested six people following simultaneous search warrants executed in Whakatane, Tauranga, Waikato and Auckland yesterday, 11 June. The warrants were the ... More >>
Police Remind Boaties To Be Prepared
Thursday, 11 June 2020, 5:46 pm | New Zealand Police
Police would like to remind all boating aficionados to check the weather conditions before venturing out on the water. At this time of the year it can get very cold and the weather can change in an instant. A number of water incidents occur because ... More >>
Search Continues In Bridget Simmonds Case
Thursday, 11 June 2020, 5:04 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are today continuing their search in the investigation for missing Northland woman Bridget Simmonds. Yesterday Police carried out a number of search warrants at properties in the Parakao area and today continued those searches. In light of ... More >>
Appeal For Dashcam Footage In Hamilton Homicide
Thursday, 11 June 2020, 3:30 pm | New Zealand Police
Waikato Police investigating a homicide of a man on Slim St in Bader on 5 June are appealing for dashcam footage. As part of our enquiries, we are seeking dashcam footage from vehicles that were travelling in or through the Bader area of Hamilton between ... More >>
Update: Canterbury Police Investigate Report Of Suspicious Approach
Thursday, 11 June 2020, 2:50 pm | New Zealand Police
Canterbury Police have investigated a report of a suspicious approach yesterday in Wainoni and are satisfied this was not suspicious. Police take these matters seriously, if you are concerned about a similar incident please contact Police on either 105 ... More >>
Police Search Property In Connection With St Johns Homicide Investigation
Thursday, 11 June 2020, 2:43 pm | New Zealand Police
This morning Police have executed a search warrant at a St Johns, Auckland address in connection with the homicide investigation into Clifford Umuhuri's death. Detective Inspector Lloyd Schmid says a property on Lush Avenue was searched by Police early ... More >>
Statement On Police Use Of Sponge Rounds
Thursday, 11 June 2020, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Police
Police Commissioner Andrew Coster: The vast majority of serious incidents that Police attend every year are resolved without the need for tactical options such as firearms, sponge rounds, tasers or OC spray to be deployed. In 2018, only 0.1% of interactions ... More >>
Missing East Auckland Woman Found Safe And Well
Thursday, 11 June 2020, 12:13 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now advise that the 36-year-old reported missing from her Bucklands Beach, east Auckland address yesterday afternoon has now been found safe and well. Police would like to thank members of the community for their assistance and concern in ... More >>
Missing Person New Lynn - Update
Thursday, 11 June 2020, 10:41 am | New Zealand Police
A 70-year-old man who went missing from his home in New Lynn yesterday morning has now been located safe and well by one of our officers in Auckland City. His family have been notified and Police want to thank everyone who contacted us with information. More >>
Have You Seen Samara Jade Carr?
Thursday, 11 June 2020, 10:15 am | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing for sightings of Samara Jade Carr, who was reported missing from her east Auckland home yesterday afternoon. The 36-year-old woman was last seen leaving her address in Bucklands Beach at around 4.30pm on Wednesday 10 June. Police ... More >>
Police Ten 7 Appeals For Information In Hit And Run Case
Thursday, 11 June 2020, 10:14 am | New Zealand Police
Police investigating a hit and run in Carterton are appealing through tonight’s Police Ten 7 for information to help find the driver of the vehicle involved. James August, who worked as a logger, had been socialising with friends in Carterton and ... More >>
Police Search For Missing Person In New Lynn
Thursday, 11 June 2020, 8:47 am | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing to the public to help find Matasavii Levao, who went missing from his home in New Lynn yesterday morning. The 70-year-old left his home about 7am yesterday for a walk, and has not returned since. He is known to go on regular ... More >>
Nelson Police Appeal For Help Following Robbery
Thursday, 11 June 2020, 7:28 am | New Zealand Police
Nelson Police are investigating the report of a robbery and are seeking to identify two men believed to have been together in the Hampden Terrace, Hampden Street, and Vanguard Street area around 5.20pm yesterday, Tuesday 9 June. Both men are described ... More >>
Missing Woman Located
Thursday, 11 June 2020, 7:27 am | New Zealand Police
The 70-year-old woman missing in Christchurch following a shopping trip has been located safe and well. Police would like to thank the public for its assistance. More >>
Police Looking To Locate Frances Kersey
Thursday, 11 June 2020, 7:21 am | New Zealand Police
Police are looking to locate Frances Bridgetta Kersey who failed to return from a shopping trip in Christchurch today. Frances, 70, travels by bus, and was due home at around midday. Police and her family have concerns for her welfare. Anyone who ... More >>
Hukanui Road, Chartwell- Two Vehicle Crash - Waikato
Wednesday, 10 June 2020, 6:03 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are responding to a vehicle crash on Hukanui Road in Chartwell, Hamilton City. Police were advised of the collision just before 5.30pm. The occupants are reported to have received minor injuries. The road is currently blocked. Diversions ... More >>
Missing 14-year-old Located
Wednesday, 10 June 2020, 5:51 pm | New Zealand Police
The 14-year-old girl reported missing from Dallington has been located safe and well. Police would like to thank the public for their concern and assistance. More >>
