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Police Seek Sightings Of Vehicle In Relation To Missing Person Dale Watene
Wednesday, 29 April 2020, 6:48 am | New Zealand Police
Invercargill Police are seeking sightings of a vehicle in relation to missing man Dale Watene, who was last seen on April 16 in Otautau. Mr Watene had been using a blue 1995 Isuzu SUV style vehicle (pictured below) registration CGE638. This vehicle ... More >>
Name Release - Deceased Man Found At Moa Creek
Tuesday, 28 April 2020, 5:35 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now release the name of the motorcyclist found deceased at Moa Creek, Southern District, last Thursday morning. He was 49-year-old Simon John Dunnett. The single-vehicle crash is thought to have happened some time overnight on Wednesday, ... More >>
Public Urged To Continuing Following The Rules At Alert Level 3
Tuesday, 28 April 2020, 3:20 pm | New Zealand Police
Over the 33 days that New Zealand was under Alert Level 4 restrictions the overwhelming majority of the public followed the rules, they stayed home and saved lives. The move to Alert Level 3 is a credit to the way New Zealanders responded to the level ... More >>
Arrests Made, Dozens Of Vehicles Recovered In Jucy Rental Thefts
Tuesday, 28 April 2020, 3:19 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are continuing to investigate the theft of a large number of Jucy rental vehicles, which were stolen from a car yard in Mangere last week. As a result of enquiries with Jucy rentals, Police at this stage understand 112 vehicles have been ... More >>
Police Investigating Assaults In Titahi Bay
Tuesday, 28 April 2020, 11:11 am | New Zealand Police
Police investigating assaults on two people in Titahi Bay are appealing for anyone who may have seen what happened to come forward. A 36-year-old man is appearing in Porirua District Court today charged with robbery and assault with intent to rape, ... More >>
Police Acknowledges IPCA Report
Tuesday, 28 April 2020, 10:14 am | New Zealand Police
Police acknowledges the findings of an IPCA report released today that found an officer had used excessive force during an arrest that followed a fleeing driver incident. The report found that the officer, referred to as Officer B, lunged at ... More >>
Illegal Hunting, North Canterbury
Tuesday, 28 April 2020, 7:47 am | New Zealand Police
A 33-year-old firearms licence holder from North Canterbury has been charged after illegally hunting on Department of Conservation land in the Lewis Pass area. The man drove approximately 230km on a round trip for a four-day hunt from Monday to ... More >>
Cordons Lifted Following Slug Gun Incident
Tuesday, 28 April 2020, 7:13 am | New Zealand Police
Police would like to thank members of the public for their patience following an incident in Onekawa, Napier, this evening. Police were called around 5.15pm to Cornford Place after a man allegedly fired a slug gun at two other men. A 37-year-old man ... More >>
Kiwis Honour ANZAC Weekend And Stick To The Alert Level 4 Rules
Monday, 27 April 2020, 5:37 pm | New Zealand Police
ANZAC weekend saw New Zealanders come together and remember the sacrifices of our servicemen and women and the majority did this while keeping in mind the Alert Level 4 restrictions. While there were road checkpoints and patrolling from Police right ... More >>
Protect Your Property And Belongings
Monday, 27 April 2020, 4:02 pm | New Zealand Police
As we move into Alert Level 3, Canterbury Police would like to remind members of the public to keep their property and valuables secure - even if you're at home. In the coming days, more people may be returning to work as we make the transition ... More >>
Update - Crash, SH 1, North Of Levin - Central
Saturday, 25 April 2020, 8:01 am | New Zealand Police
Police can now confirm one person has died following a single-vehicle crash on SH 1 north of Levin at 6.20pm tonight. The Serious Crash Unit is in attendance at the crash scene. SH 1 between Kawiu Road and Paeroa Road will remain closed overnight. ... More >>
North Of Levin - Serious Crash, SH 1 - Central
Saturday, 25 April 2020, 7:29 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on SH 1, just north of Levin. Police were notified of the crash at 6.20pm. Diversions are in place and motorists are asked to follow the directions of officers at the scene. At this stage there ... More >>
Police Appeal For Witnesses - Suspicious Fire, Blenheim
Friday, 24 April 2020, 6:23 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing for witnesses following a suspicious fire on Nelson Street in Blenheim. The fire was reported around 8.20pm on Wednesday 22 April, in the vicinity of Quality Inn. Police would like speak to anyone who witnessed a man running from ... More >>
Two Arrested Following Investigation Into Alleged Clan Lab
Friday, 24 April 2020, 5:13 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Greg Turner, Investigations Manager, Western Bay of Plenty Police: Two men are facing charges after an investigation into an alleged clandestine labratory operating at Pikowai in the Bay of Plenty. Bay of Plenty Police carried ... More >>
Police Seek Information In Sao Young Homicide Investigation
Friday, 24 April 2020, 4:39 pm | New Zealand Police
Hamilton Police are seeking any information that may assist with the investigation into the death of Sao Young. A homicide investigation was launched after the discovery of Mr Young’s body at a rural property in Horsham Downs on Monday, 13 April. He ... More >>
Police Urge Public To Maintain Alert Level 4 This ANZAC Weekend
Friday, 24 April 2020, 3:46 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are reminding the public that New Zealand remains at Alert Level 4 this long weekend. As we move toward Alert Level 3, it is important to note that Police will continue to enforce the current restrictions until 11.59pm Monday 27 April. We will ... More >>
Firearms And Methamphetamine Recovered During Tasman Search Warrant
Friday, 24 April 2020, 2:45 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have charged two people and recovered a number of firearms and a quantity of methamphetamine following the execution of a search warrant on a rural property south of Nelson on Wednesday. “Police located four firearms, as well as parts for ... More >>
Name Release - Deceased Man Found At Bottle Lake
Friday, 24 April 2020, 1:09 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now name the man found deceased at Bottle Lake, Christchurch, on 15 April. He was Tokuichi Sato, 77, of Japan. His death is not thought to be suspicious and has been referred to the Coroner. More >>
One Dead Following Light Plane Crash
Friday, 24 April 2020, 11:23 am | New Zealand Police
A man has died following a light plane crash at Kourarau Hill, Carterton, this morning. Police were alerted around 7.30am. The sole occupant of the plane was found deceased. The death will be referred to the Coroner. The Civil Aviation Authority will investigate ... More >>
Serious Motorcycle Crash - S Tuakau Bridge-Port Waikato Road
Friday, 24 April 2020, 9:36 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a crash involving a motorcycle on Tuakau Bridge-Port Waikato Road, Waikato. Police were alerted to the single-vehicle crash around 8.20am. Initial indications are one person has received critical injuries. The Serious Crash ... More >>
