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Police Acknowledge IPCA Findings In Relation To Sexual Assault Investigation
Thursday, 27 February 2020, 10:57 am | New Zealand Police
Police acknowledge the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) in relation to decision-making in a sexual assault investigation in Palmerston North. The IPCA found that the decision-making was sound, and there was no conflict of interest ... More >>
Sentencing For Blackmail And Child Exploitation Imagery
Thursday, 27 February 2020, 10:52 am | New Zealand Police
Police acknowledge the sentencing yesterday at Manukau District Court for 30-year-old Earl Gary Chatterton who was sentenced to four years and nine months in prison for knowingly possessing and distributing child sexual abuse imagery, and blackmail. ... More >>
Police Urge Local Business To Be Vigilant
Thursday, 27 February 2020, 8:45 am | New Zealand Police
Christchurch Police are aware of recent rise in burglaries in inner city areas targeting cafe and convenience stores. Police will continue to work hard to prevent, respond, investigate and resolve burglaries but we cannot do it alone. Central city food and ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Mokotua - Southern
Wednesday, 26 February 2020, 6:44 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a crash between a car and a quad bike on Mokotua Road, Mokotua, near Invercargill. The crash was reported about 4:10pm today. The road has been closed at the northern end and the Serious Crash Unit will attend the scene. More >>
Police Seek Help To Identify Offender In New Plymouth Aggravated Robbery
Wednesday, 26 February 2020, 5:22 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are asking for the public's assistance to identify the man responsible for an aggravated robbery in New Plymouth earlier this week. The offender entered Bell Block Motors on Wills Road at around 1.30pm on Monday 24 February and presented a ... More >>
Eagle Crew Assist In Preventing Serious Harm In Canterbury District
Wednesday, 26 February 2020, 4:55 pm | New Zealand Police
A number of incidents in Christchurch this week have again demonstrated the invaluable support the Air Support Unit is providing in Canterbury District as the Eagle trial progresses. At around 6.15pm last night, Police received a call from a concerned ... More >>
SH 5 Near Tarawera Is Down To One Lane Due To A Break Down/blockage.
Wednesday, 26 February 2020, 4:49 pm | New Zealand Police
SH 5 near Tarawera is down to one lane due to a break down/blockage - Breakdown/blockage - State Highway 5, Tarawera - Eastern" State Highway 5 near Tarawera is down to one lane due to a truck that has broken down on the highway. Motorists are advised ... More >>
A Tragedy Is Avoided On Auckland's North Shore
Wednesday, 26 February 2020, 3:39 pm | New Zealand Police
A prepared kayaker and a successful rescue effort meant tragedy was avoided in the water off Browns Bay on Sunday. It began with a member of the public reporting an empty kayak floating north-east of Browns Bay in the mid-afternoon. The Auckland ... More >>
Caring Cops – Police Graduation Tomorrow
Wednesday, 26 February 2020, 1:07 pm | New Zealand Police
Fifty-nine new cops are preparing to graduate from the Royal New Zealand Police College on Thursday. All are taking on the challenge of helping their communities to be safe and feel safe, but some of the graduates are also taking their previous ... More >>
One Person Has Died Following A Serious Crash On SH4
Wednesday, 26 February 2020, 8:58 am | New Zealand Police
Police can now confirm one person has died after a crash on State Highway 4, Manunui. Police were notified of the two vehicle collision at 6:06 pm. State Highway 4 between Mahoe Road and Tanoa Street remains closed closed for several hours. Police would ... More >>
Serious Crash, SH4, Manunui - Central
Tuesday, 25 February 2020, 7:25 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are currently responding to a serious crash on State Highway 4, Manunui. Police were notified of the two vehicle collision at 6:06 pm. Initial indications are that one person has sustained serious injuries. State Highway 4 between ... More >>
Wellington Police Thank Motorists
Tuesday, 25 February 2020, 4:19 pm | New Zealand Police
Wellington Police would like to thank motorists for their good behaviour following recent operations across the district which targeted restraints, impairment, distracted driving, and speed. “It is great to see the majority of our drivers are driving ... More >>
Stabbing Victim Reunites With The Strangers Who Saved Her
Tuesday, 25 February 2020, 11:09 am | New Zealand Police
A teenager who was stabbed more than 16 times by her ex-partner has spoken out about her ordeal, and thanked those who ran to her aid. Crystal Tupou was left fighting for her life after her ex-partner stabbed her multiple times in broad daylight on ... More >>
Police Acknowledge IPCA Report Into Use Of Force At Tauranga Hospital
Tuesday, 25 February 2020, 10:18 am | New Zealand Police
Bay of Plenty Police have acknowledged the findings of an Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) report into an incident at Tauranga Hospital in March 2018. The IPCA investigated an allegation of excessive use of force by officers transporting ... More >>
Northland Police Launch Homicide Investigation In Kaikohe
Tuesday, 25 February 2020, 8:45 am | New Zealand Police
Northland Police have launched a homicide investigation following a firearms incident in Kaikohe on Monday night. Police were called the corner of Heke and Hongi Streets in Kaikohe at 8.45pm following reports of a firearm being discharged. Acting Detective ... More >>
Police Investigate Incident At Bristol Barbers, Wainoni, Christchurch
Monday, 24 February 2020, 5:38 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Sergeant Gavin Jeffs: Police are seeking witnesses to an incident at the Bristol Barbers on Wainoni Road, Christchurch. At about 10pm on Sunday 23 February, a stolen vehicle was driven through the front of the store and set alight. Two men ... More >>
Name Release - Fatal Crash, Northland
Monday, 24 February 2020, 1:53 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now name the three people who died in a crash on Whananaki North Road, near Whangārei, early on Sunday morning. They were Maurice Kareko, 35, Rhiannon Walters, 11, and Alec Walters, 5. A child remains in Whangārei Hospital in a serious ... More >>
Fatal House Fire, Dunedin
Monday, 24 February 2020, 11:41 am | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a fire at a residential address in Dunedin overnight. Police were called to the property on Challis St, Vauxhall, about 3am. A scene guard was in place overnight, and Police and FENZ will examine the scene today and work ... More >>
Missing Swimmer, Waihi Beach
Monday, 24 February 2020, 11:26 am | New Zealand Police
The search is ongoing today for a missing swimmer who got into difficulty off Waihi Beach on Friday. Police are co-ordinating a shoreline search being conducted by members of the Waihi Beach Surf Lifesaving Club. The search area is out from where the boy ... More >>
Rotorua Police Seek Owners Of Recovered Stolen Property
Monday, 24 February 2020, 11:05 am | New Zealand Police
A large amount of stolen property was recovered by Police during a search warrant carried out in Rotorua last week. Items recovered include tools, gardening equipment, and fishing gear. It is believed most of the property was likely stolen from garages ... More >>
