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Armed Response Teams Trial Ends, Evaluation Underway
Friday, 24 April 2020, 9:36 am | New Zealand Police
On Sunday, the trial of Armed Response Teams (ARTs) will end. Police Commissioner Andrew Coster said he has thanked the teams involved in the trial for their hard work. “These teams were trialed to support Police’s frontline tactical capabilities. ... More >>
Emergency Services Responding To Light Aircraft Crash
Friday, 24 April 2020, 8:40 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are currently responding to a light aircraft crash near Ruakiwi Road, Kourarau Hill, Carterton. Police were alerted to the crash around 7.30am. Further information will be made available when possible. More >>
Have You Seen Dale Watene?
Thursday, 23 April 2020, 6:16 pm | New Zealand Police
Dale Tama Watane Winton Police are looking for Dale Tama Watene, who has been reported missing from the Otautau area. The 40 year old was last seen on April 17, and Police are keen to hear from anyone who may have been in contact with him, or knows where ... More >>
Arrest After Search Warrant In Stokes Valley
Thursday, 23 April 2020, 4:26 pm | New Zealand Police
A 36-year-old man is due before Hutt Valley District Court tomorrow on several charges after a search warrant this morning which uncovered a firearm. The Armed Offenders Squad assisted local Police at the warrant as a precaution, at a residential address ... More >>
Police Position On COVID-19 Checkpoints
Thursday, 23 April 2020, 2:20 pm | New Zealand Police
Police is committed to ensuring our communities are safe and feel safe. Police understands that some small and isolated communities feel they have a particular vulnerability to COVID-19. However, Police do not encourage community checkpoints. Police and other ... More >>
Serious Crash, Tauwhare - Single-vehicle Crash, Scotsman Valley Road, Tauwhare, Waikato
Thursday, 23 April 2020, 2:17 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a single-vehicle crash on Scotsman Valley Road in Tauwhare. It happend around 1:25pm about halfway between Bell Road and Pukemoremore Road. Indications are that there are serious injuries. The Serious Crash Unit has ... More >>
Police Investigating Suspicious House Fire In Whangarei
Thursday, 23 April 2020, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Police
Northland Police are making enquiries following a house fire at an address on Matai Street, Whangarei, which occurred around 10.20pm yesterday. The fire is being treated as suspicious. All occupants inside the address made it out safely. A person was ... More >>
Enquiries Ongoing Following Crash On Poolburn-Moa Creek Road - Serious Crash, Moa Creek - Southern
Thursday, 23 April 2020, 1:32 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services have responded about 10.30am today following the discovery of a serious crash involving a motorcycle on Poolburn-Moa Creek Road. The crash is thought to have occurred overnight. One person was sadly found deceased at the scene. The ... More >>
Arrest Made Following Taupo Arson
Thursday, 23 April 2020, 10:29 am | New Zealand Police
Taupo Police have arrested a man in relation to an arson on Lake Terrace last week. In the early hours of 15 April, a fire was reported at the property, and extensive damage was caused. The fire was determined to be suspicious and an investigation ... More >>
Police Acknowledge IPCA Findings Into Use Of Force Following Auckland Fleeing Driver Incident
Thursday, 23 April 2020, 9:58 am | New Zealand Police
Police acknowledge the findings by the Independent Police Conduct Authority in relation to the arrest of a 13-year-old who was a passenger in a stolen vehicle which fled from Police. At around 11.14pm on Saturday 19 May 2018, the stolen vehicle, which ... More >>
Northland Police Appeal For Sightings Of Luke Edmonds
Wednesday, 22 April 2020, 5:17 pm | New Zealand Police
Earlier this afternoon Northland Police carried out a search of an address on the Port Marsden Highway for Luke Raymond Edmonds, who has a warrant for his arrest. He was not located at the property and currently remains outstanding. Edmonds, aged ... More >>
Person In Custody Following Flat Bush Incident
Wednesday, 22 April 2020, 5:04 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have now made an arrest following an incident on Jeffs Road, Flat Bush. A man has been taken into custody a short time ago and the incident has been resolved. Cordons on Jeffs Road are expected to be lifted and we thank the public for their ... More >>
Man Charged With Murder In Relation To Epsom Homicide
Wednesday, 22 April 2020, 4:57 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have today arrested and charged a man with murder following the death of a 30-year-old man at a commercial premises in Epsom last month. Police were called to ‘the Gentleman’s Club’ on the early hours of 10 March 2020 and a homicide ... More >>
Incident - Flat Bush
Wednesday, 22 April 2020, 4:36 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are currently at the scene of an ongoing incident on Jeffs Road in Flat Bush. Shortly after 1pm, Police were notified of a man acting in a disorderly manner on Jeffs Road. The man has made threats to the public and has subsequently barricaded ... More >>
Name Release - Sudden Death, Little River
Wednesday, 22 April 2020, 4:27 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now release the name of the man who died at Little River on Saturday 18 April. He was Phillip James Musson, 51, of Christchurch. There are not thought to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding his death, which has been referred ... More >>
Three People Facing Charges After Investigation Into Alleged Clan Lab Operation
Wednesday, 22 April 2020, 10:31 am | New Zealand Police
Three people are facing charges after an investigation into an alleged clan lab operating in West Auckland. Police officers from the National Organised Crime Group carried out search warrants at three addresses yesterday. Two of the addresses were ... More >>
Missing Auckland Teen Found
Wednesday, 22 April 2020, 9:53 am | New Zealand Police
Police can advise that the 17-year-old male who has been missing since leaving an Otahuhu address on Monday morning has now been found. He was located a short time ago in Torbay along with his dog and is safe and well. Police would like to thank ... More >>
Illegal Hunting, East Otago
Wednesday, 22 April 2020, 8:09 am | New Zealand Police
Police are concerned about recent reports of illegal hunting in east Otago. There have been several incidents of unlawful hunting and poaching in the Waikouaiti, Dunback, McRaes and Lawrence areas. Police are taking these matters extremely seriously. Unlawful ... More >>
Serious Crash - Melville, Hamilton - Waikato
Wednesday, 22 April 2020, 8:07 am | New Zealand Police
Police are at the scene of a serious crash in Melville, Hamilton. The crash occurred at 6:04am at the interssection of Tawa Street and Kahikatea Drive. A car crashed into a power pole and then caught alight. One person has been critically injured ... More >>
One Person Has Died Following A Two-vehicle Crash - Glentunnel, Selwyn District - Canterbury
Wednesday, 22 April 2020, 8:07 am | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a crash on Wairiri Road, Glentunnel. The two-vehicle crash occurred about 10:50pm. When Police arrived one person was located critically injured while another had received moderate injuries. A rescue helicopter was dispatched, ... More >>
