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Body Recovered, Tutaekuri River
Wednesday, 18 March 2020, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Police
Hawke’s Bay Police, with the assistance of the Police National Dive Squad, have recovered a female’s body from the Tutaekuri River, near Taradale, today. The body was found by a member of the public yesterday evening around 6:50pm. At this stage, ... More >>
Police Undertake Self-isolation Compliance Visits
Wednesday, 18 March 2020, 1:09 pm | New Zealand Police
Police has conducted compliance visits on a random sample group of travellers who arrived into New Zealand after the new self-isolation requirements came into effect on Monday 16 March. The Ministry of Health requested Police to conduct the visits ... More >>
Continued Appeal For Information One Year After Jessica Boyce's Disappearance
Wednesday, 18 March 2020, 11:08 am | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Ciaran Sloan, Area Investigations Manager: This Thursday, 19 March 2020, will mark one year since the disappearance of Marlborough woman Jessica Boyce. Jessica was last seen in Renwick on 19 March 2019, driving a red Holden Rodeo ... More >>
One Person Sustains Serious Injuries Following A Two Vehicle Collision
Wednesday, 18 March 2020, 9:58 am | New Zealand Police
One person sustains serious injuries following a two vehicle collision - Road blocked - Ti Rakau Drive/Botany Road, Golflands - Counties Manukau Police and emergency services are in attendance at a crash at the intersection of Ti Rakau Drive and Botany Road ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Hastings
Wednesday, 18 March 2020, 8:28 am | New Zealand Police
A woman has died in Hawke’s Bay Hospital from injuries suffered in a crash in Hastings. The woman died yesterday evening, after the two-car crash around 1:20pm on Tuesday at the intersection of Tollemache Road East and Park Road South. The Serious ... More >>
Missing Waikouaiti Man Found
Tuesday, 17 March 2020, 5:07 pm | New Zealand Police
A person who went missing in Waikouaiti area has been found safe and sound. The man was reported missing from his home for a number of days. Police would like to thank members of the public for their assistance. More >>
Police, WFA And CCDHB Team Up To Provide A Better Response To Mental Health Distress
Tuesday, 17 March 2020, 4:15 pm | New Zealand Police
From today (Tuesday 17 March), a new inter-agency team led by Wellington District Police in partnership with Wellington Free Ambulance (WFA) and Capital and Coast District Health Board (CCDHB) will respond to emergency mental health calls in Wellington ... More >>
Kelston Sudden Deaths: Police Issue Final Update
Tuesday, 17 March 2020, 2:55 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are in a position to release a further update in relation to a sudden death incident in Kelston on 16 March. More >>
Operation Cookeville – Police Release CCTV Footage As Appeal Continues For Missing Frenchman
Tuesday, 17 March 2020, 2:39 pm | New Zealand Police
Waitemata Police are continuing to appeal to the public for sightings of 18-year-old Eloi Jean Rolland, who was reported missing a week ago. The last confirmed sighting of the French national was at 7.26am on Saturday March 7 at the Fruitvale Road railway ... More >>
Search Underway For Missing Waikouaiti Man
Tuesday, 17 March 2020, 10:49 am | New Zealand Police
Sergeant Nathan White: A search is underway in the Waikouaiti area for local man Glenn Linde. Mr Linde, 49, has not been seen at his home for a number of days and Police have concerns for his well-being. LandSAR volunteers from Dunedin and Oamaru ... More >>
Police Appeal For Information Following Argument At Rugby Grounds
Tuesday, 17 March 2020, 10:48 am | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing for witnesses following an argument at the Southland Rugby League Grounds on Sunday 15 March. The argument involving a member of the public happened around 12pm during a Rugby League game. Police would like to speak to anyone ... More >>
Police Acknowledge IPCA Report On Officer Using Force During Arrest
Tuesday, 17 March 2020, 10:18 am | New Zealand Police
Police acknowledge the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) report into an officer using force during an arrest at Wairoa Police Station on 21 January 2019. A man had claimed an officer became aggressive when taking him into a cell. The report ... More >>
Two-vehicle Collision, Te Wharepu Road - Crash - Rangiriri - Waikato
Tuesday, 17 March 2020, 9:18 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency Services are responding to a two-vehicle collision on Te Wharepu Road. Police were advised at about 7.20am. Four people have been reported to be injured. Motorists are asked to avoid the area or expect delays. More >>
Update: Pre-planned Search Warrant In Morrinsville
Monday, 16 March 2020, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Police
A man is in custody following today's pre-planned search warrant at an address in Morrinsville Tahuna Road, Morrinsville. The man was arrested on family harm matters without further incident. Cordons in the area have now been lifted and roads are ... More >>
Pre-planned Search Warrant In Morrinsville
Monday, 16 March 2020, 2:57 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are currently at a pre-planned search warrant at a Morrinsville Tahuna Road address in Morrinsville. The Armed Offenders Squad is there as a precaution and are being assisted by the Police Negotiation Team and Eagle helicopter. Cordons are in ... More >>
UPDATE: Riccarton Homicide Enquiry
Monday, 16 March 2020, 1:20 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector Mike Ford: Police continue to seek public assistance in relation to the homicide that occurred at a Riccarton Road property in Christchurch on 4 March 2020. A 58-year-old male was arrested and charged with murder on 5 March. Police ... More >>
Charge Laid Following Taupo Homicide Investigation
Monday, 16 March 2020, 12:29 pm | New Zealand Police
Police investigating the death of Samantha Reid have now charged a man in relation to her death. Samantha, 33, was found at a rural property north of Taupo on Saturday 25 January with critical injuries. She was transported to hospital however she passed ... More >>
Diversions In Place - Crash- Hurunui - Canterbury
Monday, 16 March 2020, 12:25 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are responding to a two-vehicle collision between a motorcycle and a vehicle towing a caravan on Leader Road East, Ferniehurst. Police were advised of the crash at about 11am today. The motorcyclist is reported to have received injuries. Diversions ... More >>
Police Making Enquiries Into Kelston Sudden Deaths
Monday, 16 March 2020, 12:19 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are making enquiries into a sudden death incident in Kelston this morning. More >>
Fleeing Driver Incident In Christchurch
Monday, 16 March 2020, 10:33 am | New Zealand Police
One person is in custody following a fleeing driver incident in Christchurch earlier today. More >>
