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Homicide Investigation Continuing In Henderson
Thursday, 14 May 2020, 1:08 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector Aaron Proctor, Waitemata Police: Police enquiries are continuing after a woman was found deceased at an address in Henderson early this morning. Police launched a homicide investigation after emergency services were called to the Great ... More >>
Update - Serious Crash, Waiohiki Road, Hastings - Eastern
Thursday, 14 May 2020, 11:27 am | New Zealand Police
One person has died following the serious crash on Waiohiki Road, Hastings, where a single vehicle crashed into a tree. Traffic management remains in place. Motorists should continue to avoid the area More >>
Serious Crash, Waiohiki Road, Hastings - Eastern
Thursday, 14 May 2020, 10:08 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash on Waiohiki Road, Hastings. Police were called about 9am. The road is closed, with diversions in place, while the Serious Crash Unit examines the scene. Motorists should avoid the area. More >>
Homicide Investigation Underway In Henderson
Thursday, 14 May 2020, 9:01 am | New Zealand Police
Police have launched a homicide investigation after a woman was found deceased at an address in Henderson early this morning. More >>
Protect Your Property And Belongings
Thursday, 14 May 2020, 7:53 am | New Zealand Police
With the move into Alert Level 2, Canterbury Police would like to remind people to keep their property and valuables secure - even if you're at home. In the coming days, more people may be returning to work and children will be heading back to school ... More >>
Update: Body In Evans Bay, Wellington Identified
Thursday, 14 May 2020, 7:22 am | New Zealand Police
Wellington Police have now identified the body of the man found in Evans Bay inlet yesterday, 12 May. He was a 45-year-old man from the Wellington area. “We are currently working with the family of the deceased to offer support, investigating the circumstances, ... More >>
Update: Search For Dale Watene
Wednesday, 13 May 2020, 6:09 pm | New Zealand Police
Southland Police actively investigating the disappearance of Otautau man Dale Watene continue to hold grave concerns for his safety. The 40 year old, described as being of thin build and 183cm tall, was last seen in Otautau on the evening of Thursday ... More >>
Keep Your Property And Belongings Safe From Burglars
Wednesday, 13 May 2020, 4:42 pm | New Zealand Police
Hamilton City Area Commander Inspector Andrea McBeth: As we move into Alert Level 2, Hamilton Police would like to remind people to keep their property and valuables secure - even if you're at home. In the coming days, more people may be returning ... More >>
Man Arrested In Relation To Palmerston North Assaults
Wednesday, 13 May 2020, 4:22 pm | New Zealand Police
An 18-year-old man has today been arrested in relation to four assaults in the city since 1 May. The man is scheduled to appear in Palmerston North District Court tomorrow, Thursday 14 May. As the matter is now before the court, no further comment can be ... More >>
Extra Care Needed On The Road As We Change To Alert Level 2
Wednesday, 13 May 2020, 12:41 pm | New Zealand Police
As people start socialising, driving to work again, and children return to school, Police and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency remind Kiwis we need to take extra care on the roads. “Some of us may not have driven at all for seven weeks, or will have ... More >>
Police Warning Over Fake Online Business Scams On Facebook
Wednesday, 13 May 2020, 10:57 am | New Zealand Police
Police are warning the public to be aware of fake Facebook pages set up in the names of NZ companies. Dozens of people have been scammed and these victims have lost thousands of dollars between them. Police officers from the Auckland City Financial Crime Unit ... More >>
Truck Crash, SH6, Buller - Tasman
Wednesday, 13 May 2020, 10:49 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are at the scene of a crash on Upper Buller Gorge Road (SH6) near New Creek Road, where a truck has rolled, obstructing the highway. Police were called about 10.10am. The road will be closed, with diversions in place, and motorists ... More >>
Update: Body In Water At Evans Bay, Wellington
Tuesday, 12 May 2020, 6:20 pm | New Zealand Police
Police looking into the circumstances surrounding a body being discovered in Evans Bay today are seeking help from the public Police were notified of the man's body in the water near the Evans Bay marina around 12:40pm. He is not yet identified, ... More >>
Serious Crash, Helensville - Waitematā
Tuesday, 12 May 2020, 5:37 pm | New Zealand Police
The crash was reported to Police around 5pm. One person is being transported to hospital via helicopter with serious injuries. The Serious Crash Unit are attending. Mill Road is currently closed with diversions in place. More >>
Police Seeking Help In Relation To Masterton Assault
Tuesday, 12 May 2020, 4:37 pm | New Zealand Police
Police investigating an assault on a woman in Masterton earlier this month are seeking help from the public. Around 7:30pm on Friday 1 May, a woman was approached by an older male who had previously been sitting on the softball park bleachers by Harley ... More >>
Palmerston North Investigating Four Assaults In City
Tuesday, 12 May 2020, 4:21 pm | New Zealand Police
Palmerston North Police are investigating after four women reported being assaulted in separate incidents in the city since 1 May. The victims in each incident were out walking or running and were assaulted by an unknown man, who fled on foot immediately ... More >>
Body Located In Water At Evans Bay
Tuesday, 12 May 2020, 3:36 pm | New Zealand Police
Police were notified around 12.40pm today that a body had been located in the water at Evans Bay near the Evans Bay marina. The body has been brought ashore, and formal identification will now take place. Enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances, ... More >>
Hawke’s Bay Man Charged In Relation To Death Of Baby
Tuesday, 12 May 2020, 3:35 pm | New Zealand Police
A 27-year-old Hawke’s Bay man has been charged in relation to the death of a seven-month-old girl in Porangahau, Central Hawke’s Bay, in October 2019. The man is scheduled to appear in Hastings District Court on 13 May, charged with causing grievous bodily ... More >>
Operation Quattro: Arrest Made In Human Remains Homicide Case
Tuesday, 12 May 2020, 9:18 am | New Zealand Police
Police investigating the murder of a person found buried in a shallow grave in the central North Island have made an arrest. Following the discovery of the remains near Tongariro in March, Police launched a homicide investigation - Operation Quattro. ... More >>
Name Release And Appeal For Information - Te Teko Road Crash
Monday, 11 May 2020, 3:13 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now name the woman who died after her car crashed into a horse on Te Teko Road, near Edgecumbe, on 9 May. She was 59-year-old Elizabeth Edwards of Edgecumbe. Police extend their sympathies to her family. Enquiries into the circumstances of ... More >>
