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Police Investigating Theft Of Dozens Of BBQ's
Wednesday, 6 May 2020, 1:53 pm | New Zealand Police
Counties Manukau Police are investigating the theft of almost 50 brand new barbeques that were stolen during a burglary at a Mitre 10 Mega store in East Auckland. The burglary was committed overnight on Monday 4th May in Flat Bush and Police believe ... More >>
Name Release - Fatal Crash On SH27
Wednesday, 6 May 2020, 1:53 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now release the name of the woman who died in a fatal crash on SH27 in Mangatarata on Saturday 2 May. She was 36-year-old Tokoroa woman Monika Mareta Kulimoeanga. Police extend their sympathies to her family. Enquiries into the circumstances of ... More >>
Man Charged With Manslaughter Following Boating Incident, Tauranga
Wednesday, 6 May 2020, 1:51 pm | New Zealand Police
Western Bay of Plenty Area Manager: Investigations, Detective Senior Sergeant Greg Turner: Police have today charged a 44-year-old man with manslaughter following a boating incident in Tauranga last October. The man has appeared in Tauranga District ... More >>
Third Person Charged With Murder Of Angela Blackmoore
Tuesday, 5 May 2020, 4:10 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Sergeant Todd Hamilton: Police have today charged a third person with the murder of Angela Maree Blackmoore. Angela was 21 years old when she died after being viciously assaulted at her home in Wainoni, Christchurch on 17 August 1995. ... More >>
Police Appeal For The Public’s Assistance In New Lynn Fire Investigation
Tuesday, 5 May 2020, 2:23 pm | New Zealand Police
Waitematā Police are appealing for the public's assistance in its investigation into a suspicious fire at a New Lynn commercial property last week. The fire occurred in the early hours of April 30 on Great North Road. Detective Senior Sergeant Tim ... More >>
Man Sentenced In Auckland For Historical Sexual Offending
Tuesday, 5 May 2020, 12:30 pm | New Zealand Police
Police acknowledge the sentencing today for an Auckland man who carried out historical sexual offending against two young boys. Dennis Pierrepont Brimble, 63, was sentenced to five years in prison at Auckland District court this morning. His sentencing today ... More >>
Arrests Made For Methamphetamine Dealing In Christchurch
Tuesday, 5 May 2020, 8:38 am | New Zealand Police
Christchurch Police yesterday executed a series of search warrants as part of an investigation into the supply of methamphetamine in Canterbury. Police have seized a total of three kilograms of methamphetamine, and several thousand dollars in cash. ... More >>
Missing Thames Man Found
Monday, 4 May 2020, 8:02 pm | New Zealand Police
The 49-year-old man missing from the Thames area has been located safe and well. Police would like to thank the public for its assistance. ENDS More >>
Have You Seen Shane Hodges?
Monday, 4 May 2020, 4:44 pm | New Zealand Police
Police would like to hear from anyone with information on the whereabouts of 49-year-old Shane Hodges, who has been reported missing from his home in Thames. Shane has not been seen since about 10am yesterday and his family is concerned for his wellbeing. ... More >>
Appeal For Information Following Nelson Burglary
Monday, 4 May 2020, 3:59 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking information from the public following a burglary at Super Liquor on Muritai Street in Tahunanui, Nelson around 4am Sunday, 3 May. The offenders appeared to have driven a stolen white Mitsubishi L300 van, registration BWY237, to the address ... More >>
Mt Roskill Homicide: Name Release
Monday, 4 May 2020, 1:58 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Scott Armstrong, Auckland City Police: Police are now in a position to release the name of the woman who was killed at an address in Mt Roskill on Friday. She was Tania Maree Hadley, aged 47, of Auckland. Our thoughts ... More >>
Body Identified As Missing Person, Henderson
Monday, 4 May 2020, 7:13 am | New Zealand Police
Police have identified the man whose body was found in bush near Epping Road in Henderson on Friday 1 May, as that of 59-year-old Calvin Wicksteed. Calvin had recently been reported missing by his family, and our thoughts are with them at this sad time. ... More >>
Investigation Continues Following Levin Firearms Incident
Sunday, 3 May 2020, 5:30 pm | New Zealand Police
Police conducted a scene examination at a residential address in Salisbury Street, Levin today. The continuing investigation follows an incident in the vicinity of the property last night in which a firearm was allegedly discharged. Nobody was injured ... More >>
Keep Your Outdoor Activity Low Risk And Local
Sunday, 3 May 2020, 4:59 pm | New Zealand Police
Canterbury District Police would like to remind everyone that the Alert Level 3 restrictions are still in place and any outdoor activity should be low risk. There have been two separate incidents today, one in Waimakariri and one in Peraki, where ... More >>
Police Won't Tolerate Gang Breaches
Sunday, 3 May 2020, 1:31 pm | New Zealand Police
Statement to be attributed to Detective Sergeant Andrew Saunders: Waikato Police has a clear message to gang members, breaking the law will not be tolerated even under Alert Level 3 restrictions. We have dealt with several incidents over the past ... More >>
No Parties – No Excuses
Sunday, 3 May 2020, 10:33 am | New Zealand Police
Police is urging people to resist the temptation to socialise in gatherings that breach that Alert Level 3 restrictions. Since the introduction of the Alert Level 3 restrictions Police have received 1,200 reports from the public to the 105 breach ... More >>
One Person Has Died Following A Fatal Crash On 1 May In New Plymouth
Sunday, 3 May 2020, 10:29 am | New Zealand Police
Police can now advise that a person has now died following a vehicle collision on 1 May in Bell Block, New Plymouth. Emergency services were notified of the two car collision on Connett Road at 7:05pm on Friday. Three other people sustained moderate ... More >>
Name Release - Palmerston North Crash
Sunday, 3 May 2020, 8:24 am | New Zealand Police
Police can now release the name of the motorcyclist who died as a result of a collision at the intersection of Napier Road and Upper Main Street in Palmerston North on Friday 1 May. He was Ezra John Wilson, 21, of Palmerston North. Our sympathies are with ... More >>
Fatal House Fire, Whangateau
Sunday, 3 May 2020, 8:19 am | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a house fire at a residential address on Birdsall Road, Whangateau last night. Police were notified of the fire at 6:54 yesterday, Fire and Emergency New Zealand also attended. Police will be making further inquiries ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Mangatarata
Saturday, 2 May 2020, 7:31 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a crash at Mangatarata today. The single vehicle crash occurred around 4:15pm on SH 27 between Torehape Road East and Mahuta Road South. Two other occupants of the vehicle have been seriously injured. Prior to the crash ... More >>
