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Death Of Female Not Suspicious
Monday, 30 March 2020, 8:23 am | New Zealand Police
The death of a female whose body was discovered in a creek near Sissons Drive in Northcote, Christchurch yesterday afternoon is not considered suspicious. It will be referred to the Coroner. More >>
Online Reporting Experiencing Heavy Traffic
Sunday, 29 March 2020, 3:26 pm | New Zealand Police
People reporting suspected breaches of Alert Level 4 restrictions via online reporting on the Police website are asked to be patient. The online form can be found at https://www.police.govt.nz/105support Since going live at 1pm today, the website has experienced very heavy traffic. If ... More >>
New Online Form For Public To Report Level 4 Restriction Breaches To Police
Sunday, 29 March 2020, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have today launched a new online form which the public can use to report COVID-19 Alert Level 4 restriction breaches. The online form can be found at www.105.police.govt.nz . It can be used to report isolation breaches or cases of businesses continuing to ... More >>
Name Release; Appeal For Witnesses
Sunday, 29 March 2020, 12:15 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now release the name of the woman who died following a crash on State Highway 2 between Aongatete and Katikati on 25 March. She was Lisa-Marie Kuku, 24 of Aongatete. Police extend our sympathies to her family. Police continue to investigate ... More >>
Missing Man Located Deceased
Saturday, 28 March 2020, 11:57 am | New Zealand Police
At 3.40pm yesterday, Police were alerted to a crashed vehicle on Lake Road, Tuai, in northern Hawke's Bay. On arrival, Police located a man deceased in the vehicle. While formal identification is yet to take place, Police believe the deceased to ... More >>
Mobile Manaaki: Caring On The Move In Tasman
Friday, 27 March 2020, 7:06 pm | New Zealand Police
Tasman District Police’s Mobile Manaaki team has been busy this week supporting the community as we all unite against Covid-19. Led by Acting Māori Responsiveness Manager Sergeant Andrea Williams, the team is mandated by all of Tasman’s nine ... More >>
Have You Seen Wayne McGillen?
Friday, 27 March 2020, 10:15 am | New Zealand Police
Police continue to appeal for sightings of 53-year-old Wayne McGillen and/or his white coloured Mazda Bounty ute registration LPQ28. Wayne was last seen at Allied Fuel in Napier at approximately 10:17am on Thursday the 19th of March 2020, in his ... More >>
Police Visible In Communities On First Day Of Lockdown
Thursday, 26 March 2020, 10:27 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have been visible in communities across New Zealand today talking with people and reinforcing the guidance around what New Zealanders should be doing under the government’s Alert Level 4 restrictions. In general communities across the country ... More >>
Missing Stewart Island Hunter Located
Thursday, 26 March 2020, 10:19 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributable to Detective Alun Griffiths: A man reported missing on Stewart Island has been located. The 39-year-old failed to return to his hunting group on Monday afternoon, but was found around 11.05am today. The man was sighted from the air during ... More >>
Distance And Isolation, New Zealand Police Team Up With Wellington Paranormal
Thursday, 26 March 2020, 5:44 pm | New Zealand Police
New Zealand Police want to make sure that every person in New Zealand right now understands and takes on board all the key messages about Covid19 and self isolation. “We have a powerful social media following and it’s essential we use it to maximum ... More >>
Witness Sought In Relation Napier Stabbing Located
Thursday, 26 March 2020, 3:37 pm | New Zealand Police
Hawkes Bay Police have located the blue vehicle they were looking to locate in relation to a stabbing outside the Te Awa dairy in Napier on Saturday morning. The owner has been spoken with. Police thank the public for their assistance. More >>
Have You Seen Willem Kerris?
Thursday, 26 March 2020, 12:53 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking the public’s help to locate 30-year-old Willem Kerris of Christchurch. Police have concerns for his wellbeing and safety. If you know of his whereabouts please contact Police immediately on 111 quoting file number 200325/5211. You can ... More >>
Statement From Police Commissioner Mike Bush Following Guilty Pleas In Operation Deans Prosecution
Thursday, 26 March 2020, 11:50 am | New Zealand Police
Police acknowledge the guilty pleas in the Christchurch Mosque attacks prosecution that were entered in the Christchurch High Court today. The guilty pleas to 51 charges of murder, 40 charges of attempted murder and one charge of engaging in a terrorist ... More >>
10,000 Cops Who Care – Police Graduation Sees More Cops Than Ever On The Job
Thursday, 26 March 2020, 9:45 am | New Zealand Police
New Zealand Police has more police officers than ever before: 10,000 police officers working in and with our communities. This week has seen 59 new constables graduate from their police training at the Royal New Zealand Police College, pushing the number ... More >>
UPDATE - Missing Hunter, Stewart Island
Wednesday, 25 March 2020, 8:45 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributable to Detective Alun Griffiths: The search for a hunter missing on Stewart Island has continued today and will continue overnight. The 39-year-old failed to return to the group he was with on Monday afternoon. There will be 17 searchers, ... More >>
Whakatane Police Seek Witnesses In Relation To Kawerau Arson
Wednesday, 25 March 2020, 4:25 pm | New Zealand Police
Whakatāne Police are seeking witnesses in relation to an arson at the Kawerau Netball and Sports Pavilion on Plunket Street, Kawerau on Sunday 22 March. At around 7:30pm on Sunday the toilet block at the Pavilion caught fire. Police are appealing for ... More >>
Dunedin Police Seek Sightings Of Vehicle In Relation To Aggravated Robbery
Wednesday, 25 March 2020, 3:34 pm | New Zealand Police
Dunedin Police are seeking sightings of a vehicle in relation to an aggravated robbery at the Z Valley Service Station on Kaikorai Valley Road, Dunedin on Monday 23 March. At around 9:45pm on Monday night three men, one armed with a firearm, entered the ... More >>
Have You Seen Wayne McGillen?
Wednesday, 25 March 2020, 3:20 pm | New Zealand Police
Police continue to appeal for any information that may assist in locating missing 53-year-old Wayne McGillen. He left Napier on the morning of Thursday 19 March in his white Mazda Bounty ute (pictured) - registration LPQ28. Wayne was planning to ... More >>
Have You Seen Jason Cambourn?
Wednesday, 25 March 2020, 1:49 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking the public’s help to locate Jason Cambourn. Jason, 49, was last seen leaving the Porirua area on the morning of Monday 23rd March and headed into Wellington city. He is believed to be in the Wellington city area. Police encourage ... More >>
Missing Hunter - Stewart Island
Wednesday, 25 March 2020, 1:39 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Alun Griffiths: Police are currently assisting with a search and rescue operation on Stewart Island where a hunter is missing. A 39-year-old man was a part of a group of 13 people hunting on the island, he failed to return back to the group ... More >>
