Vehicle of interest sought in Huntly homicide
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating the death of Wayne Noda in Huntly on Sunday 30 June are seeking information from the public to help locate a vehicle. To assist with inquiries Police are looking for sightings of a dark blue 2001 Nissan Skyline, registration number KAM195. Anyone who knows the location of […]
Read More →Police Family Harm app recognised with national IT award
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police A phone app designed to help frontline Police staff better respond to family harm incidents has been recognised with a win in this year’s national Excellence in IT Awards. The NZ Police Family Harm Application Team was a finalist in the Excellence in Software category, at the […]
Read More →UPDATE: McLaren Falls homicide investigation
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police The investigation into the death of Mitchell Paterson, whose body was found in water below McLaren Falls Bridge, Tauranga on Friday 13 July is ongoing. As part of the investigation Waikato Police are seeking sightings of the light coloured Nissan Terrano (pictured). Police would like to hear […]
Read More →Media Advisory: Waikato homicide investigations
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Media are advised that Detective Inspector Graham Pitkethely will be available to speak with media this afternoon to provide an update in regard to the investigations into three recent homicides in the Waikato area. Please be aware that there is limited new information and Detective Inspector Pitkethley […]
Read More →The Sound of Science: Living the high life
MIL OSI – Source: Department of Conservation – Release/Statement Headline: The Sound of Science: Living the high life The life of a scientist in the Department of Conservation is worlds apart from the traditional stereotype of a lab-coat wearing academic hidden inside and away from the ‘real world’. DOC’s Threatened Species Ambassador Nicola Toki talks to […]
Read More →Pedestrian dies after being hit by car in Te Atatu
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police A pedestrian hit by a car in Te Atatu this evening has died. The pedestrian suffered critical injuries in the collision, which occurred on Te Atatu Road at around 6.40pm, and died a short time ago in hospital. The road remains closed around the crash scene and […]
Read More →Update – robbery and theft investigations in Dunedin
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Police in Dunedin are continuing to investigate a theft at the Stadium Dairy on Sunday 15 July and the robbery of the Elgin Food Mart last night (Monday 16 July 2018). At this stage Police cannot rule out that the two offences are linked and are considering […]
Read More →Police investigating McLaren Falls homicide seeking vehicle sightings
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Police are seeking information from the public as they continue to investigate the homicide of Mitchell Paterson, whose body was found in the water below McLaren Falls Bridge, Tauranga on Friday 13 July. Police would like to hear from anyone who saw vehicles in the vicinity of McLaren […]
Read More →Name release – Nelson house fire
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the man who died in a house fire in Toi Toi, Nelson on July 8th. He was 86-year-old Terrence Raymond Bothwell of Nelson. The fire is not considered to be suspicious. The death will be referred to the Coroner. Police […]
Read More →Crash – Hampton Downs, SH 1
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 1 is closed near the Hampton Downs on ramp after a truck rolled shortly before 2pm. The truck driver is reported to have sustained minor to moderate injuries A crane is going to be required to remove the truck, so the road is expected to […]
Read More →Police seeking information following assault in Westport
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Westport Police are seeking information from the public following an assault earlier this month. Around 6:50am on Friday 6 July a man entered a rural property on Utopia Road, approaching the occupant of the property and asking her for money. When she declined to give him money […]
Read More →Investigations ongoing into three recent Waikato homicides
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Waikato Police are working tirelessly on the investigations into three recent homicides across the district over the last two weeks. Over 60 staff are working on the three homicide investigations which are also being supported by specialist staff from outside of the district. “These are complex investigations […]
Read More →Name release – Wakefield forestry worker
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the forestry worker who died in Trass Valley near Wai-iti, Wakefield on Monday 16 July. He was 31-year-old Shannon David Omlo of Tapawera. Police offer their sympathies to Mr Omlo’s family at this difficult time. The death has been referred […]
Read More →Man dies at Nelson river
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police A man has died following an incident at the Maitai River in Nelson this morning. Emergency services were called to the river, at the end of Clouston Terrace, about 9.45am. Initial reports suggest the man was cycling in the area before he went into the river. CPR […]
Read More →Swamp Palace temporarily closed
MIL OSI – Source: Far North District Council – Release/Statement Headline: Swamp Palace temporarily closed The Far North District Council has temporarily closed Oruru Community Hall in Peria due to serious deterioration of the building structure…
Read More →Apple celebrates World Emoji Day
MIL OSI – Source: Apple News Headline: Apple celebrates World Emoji Day Apple celebrates World Emoji DayMore than 70 new emoji characters are coming to iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Mac later this year in a free software update. The new emoji designs, created based on approved characters in Unicode 11.0, include even more hair […]
Read More →Update – Dunedin serious crash
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police A person involved in a crash in Stuart Street, Dunedin earlier this evening has died. The Serious Crash Unit will be investigating the cause of the crash. Further information regarding the deceased will not be released until next of kin notifications have taken place. ENDS Issued by […]
Read More →Name release – Nelson Lakes tramper
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the tramper who died in Nelson Lakes National Park on Saturday 14 July. He was 25-year-old Chien Han Chee of Malaysia. Police offer their sympathies to Mr Chee’s family at this difficult time. The death has been referred to the […]
Read More →Update – Muriwai incident
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to a police spokesperson: Police remain at the scene of an incident at Muriwai Beach were two people, a male and a female, were swept off rocks around 2pm. Tragically, a second person who was rescued from the water has also not survived. The deaths […]
Read More →Police responding to Muriwai incident
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to a Police spokesperson: At approximately 2pm this afternoon Police and emergency services were called to Muriwai Beach in Auckland after reports of two people being swept off rocks. Both people have been recovered from the water, one person has sadly not survived and the […]
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