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Update - Tauranga Double Homicide
Saturday, 15 February 2020, 1:43 pm | New Zealand Police
Police is making good progress in the investigation into the double homicide in Omanawa and the events following in Tauranga. Based on information available, the incidents appear to be unrelated to gang conflict although Police is aware the incidents ... More >>
Arrest Made In Relation To Aggravated Robbery, Palmerston North
Saturday, 15 February 2020, 1:21 pm | New Zealand Police
Palmerston North Police have arrested a 16-year-old man in relation to an aggravated robbery of The Awapuni Four Square and the attempted robbery of the Havelock Avenue Dairy on Wednesday 12 February. He is due to appear in The Palmerston North Youth ... More >>
Emergency Services Are At The Scene Of A Serious Crash On Forest Hill Road, Henderson
Saturday, 15 February 2020, 12:31 pm | New Zealand Police
Police were alerted to the single vehicle crash between Parrs Cross Road and Pine Avenue at around 10:50am. Initial indications state two people are seriously injured. One of them is reportedly trapped. Diversions are in place. Motorists are asked to ... More >>
Emergency Services Are Responding To A Serious Crash In Ranana -
Saturday, 15 February 2020, 10:58 am | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a serious crash on Morikau Road, Ranana. Three people have a range of moderate to minor injuries. Police were alerted to the single car crash at 2:53 this morning. The Serious Crash Unit has been notified. ENDS More >>
Charges Made In Relation To Tauranga Double Homicide
Saturday, 15 February 2020, 10:47 am | New Zealand Police
The 25-year-old Bay of Plenty man arrested yesterday February 14 in Christchurch has been charged with the murders of two men at a Tauranga property on Tuesday 11 February. He is due to appear in the Christchurch District Court today February 15. ... More >>
Body Of Missing Tramper Located
Saturday, 15 February 2020, 10:44 am | New Zealand Police
Feb 14 Please attribute to Sergeant Mark Kirkwood, Officer in Charge, West Coast Search and Rescue: Searchers located missing hiker Stephanie Simpson's body this afternoon. The discovery was made about 1.40pm in the Pyke Creek area. Earlier, searchers ... More >>
UPDATE: Arrest In Wairoa Overnight
Friday, 14 February 2020, 4:32 pm | New Zealand Police
The 29-year-old Black Power Frasertown prospect who was arrested last night following a short fleeing driver incident and foot chase has appeared in Gisborne District Court this afternoon. He was remanded in custody to reappear in court on 3 March. More >>
Collision Between A Vehicle And A Child - Crash - Memorial Drive, Hamilton - Waikato
Friday, 14 February 2020, 4:15 pm | New Zealand Police
Police were advised of a collision between a vehicle and a child at about 3pm today on Memorial Drive in Hamilton. The child was transported to Waikato Hospital for treatment. Memorial Drive is currently closed while Police complete a scene examination. ... More >>
Waitemata Police Investigating Incidents In Hobsonville Point
Friday, 14 February 2020, 4:04 pm | New Zealand Police
Waitemata Police are releasing CCTV images as part of our enquiries into three recent incidents where inappropriate comments were made to women in Hobsonville Point. On Tuesday 28th January, a man has made inappropriate comments of a sexual ... More >>
Arrest Made In Relation To Tauranga Double Homicide
Friday, 14 February 2020, 2:07 pm | New Zealand Police
A 25-year-old Bay of Plenty man has been arrested in Christchurch today in relation to the double homicide in Tauranga on Tuesday 11 February. The arrest was made at a property in New Brighton and involved Police’s Special Tactics Group, Armed Offenders ... More >>
Update Following Fatal Police Shooting, Tauranga
Friday, 14 February 2020, 1:34 pm | New Zealand Police
District Commander Superintendent Andy McGregor: Police are continuing to investigate following a fatal Police shooting in Tauranga yesterday. Around 7:40pm last night Police were at the intersection of Bellevue and Otumoetai Roads when they spotted ... More >>
Search For Stephanie Simpson Continues
Friday, 14 February 2020, 10:42 am | New Zealand Police
The search for missing tramper Stephanie Simpson continues today. The search area has been narrowed to the Pyke Creek area, which consists of extremely challenging terrain. LandSAR staff, two dog teams, Alpine Cliff Rescue staff from Fox Glacier, ... More >>
Stepping Up For A Good Cause
Friday, 14 February 2020, 10:26 am | New Zealand Police
Taihape Constable Justin Moore is tackling the Stadium Stomp at Eden Park in Auckland to raise money for the Leukaemia and Blood Cancer Foundation. The annual stair climbing event, held this year on 4 April, is one of many held for charity and it's the third ... More >>
A Section Of State Highway 2 In Tauranga From Bethlehem To Judea Will Remain Closed Today
Friday, 14 February 2020, 8:36 am | New Zealand Police
A large section of State Highway 2 is expected to be remain closed today following a firearms incident in Tauranga . An earlier statement said the closure was in the harbour bridge area. However the closure begins at the Moffat Road roundabout in ... More >>
Tauranga Firearms Incident - Police shoot and kill man
Thursday, 13 February 2020, 9:10 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are responding to a firearms incident in Tauranga. Police attempted to stop a vehicle at 7:46pm on Carmichael Road in Tauranga, in relation to the ongoing double-homicide enquiry. The vehicle failed to stop and a firearm was discharged at Police. The vehicle ... More >>
Waterholes Road In Rolleston - Grass Fire In Rolleston, Expect Delays - Canterbury
Thursday, 13 February 2020, 5:39 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a grass fire on Waterholes Road in Rolleston. There has been no reports of any injuries. Police are assisting with traffic management. The intersection between Main South Road and Waterholes Road is currently closed ... More >>
Name Release: Mahoe, Taranaki, Crash
Thursday, 13 February 2020, 5:22 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now confirm the name of the man who died yesterday following a crash at the intersection of Opunake Road and Rowan Road, Mahoe, Taranaki. He was Hamuera Taiawa, 21, of Mahoe. Police continue to investigate the circumstances of the crash. More >>
Arrests Made Following Organised Crime Operation In Whakatane
Thursday, 13 February 2020, 3:11 pm | New Zealand Police
A number of people are assisting Police with enquiries after drugs, a firearm and ammunition were located at a Whakatane property. Police this morning executed a search warrant at an Alexander Avenue address in Whakatane, with AOS in attendance as a ... More >>
Increased Police Presence Following Recent Western Bay Of Plenty Incidents
Thursday, 13 February 2020, 2:42 pm | New Zealand Police
Police would like to reassure the commmunity that we are treating the recent incidents in the Western Bay of Plenty extremely seriously, and the safety and wellbeing of everyone is our priority. We acknoweldge the alarm that these recent incidents have ... More >>
Delays Following Two-vehicle Crash - Crash, Hawke's Bay Expressway, Taradale - Eastern
Thursday, 13 February 2020, 12:30 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are responding to a crash on the Hawke’s Bay Expressway, Taradale. The crash, involving two vehicles, was reported around 11.25am. No injuries have been reported, however traffic is moving slowly. Motorists should avoid the area if possible. ... More >>
