Occupant of Birdling’s Flat property located
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police The occupant of a property that caught fire in Birdling’s Flat, Canterbury in the early hours of Tuesday morning has been located. Police are making arrangements to speak with him. The scene examination of the Birdling’s Flat address is expected to be completed this evening, as investigations […]
Read More →Further arrest in relation to the death of Kevin Ratana
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Whanganui Police have made a further arrest in relation to the death of Kevin Ratana on 21 August 2018. A 27-year-old man appeared in Whanganui District Court today charged with murder. He was remanded in custody to reappear again on 7 November 2018. ENDS Issued by Police […]
Read More →Items recovered following Te Kuiti search warrants
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Ross Patterson Police have recovered a range of stolen property following search warrants executed across Te Kuiti this week. Items recovered include a Toyota Motorhome, Toyota Van, Honda ATV, Masport lawnmower, Portable freezer, 14 fishing rods, weed spray, cleaning fluid and […]
Read More →Complaint received regarding disclosure of political donations
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm that a complaint has been received today at Wellington Central police station regarding the disclosure of political donations under the Electoral Act. The information supplied will be assessed by a Detective Senior Sergeant at Police National Headquarters to determine what further steps may be […]
Read More →Canterbury residents urged to keep security front of mind this summer
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Canterbury Police are encouraging people to be mindful of security as the summer months approach. “Police continue to work hard to prevent, respond, investigate and resolve burglaries but we can’t do it alone,” Christchurch Metro Area Prevention Manager Inspector Leairne Dow says. “The weather is getting warmer […]
Read More →Police pleased with outcome of Whakatane operation
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Sergeant Darren Thomas, Eastern Bay of Plenty Police A successful investigation and prosecution that resulted in 23 people being convicted should send a strong message that Police are taking action against violent crime in the Eastern Bay of Plenty area. The investigation, which […]
Read More →Charing Cross death – update 4
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Inspector Corrie Parnell: Police arrested one man overnight in relation to the ongoing homicide investigation into the death of 28-year-old Luke Riddell in Charing Cross on Saturday. The 35-year-old man appeared in Christchurch District Court this morning charged with a number of firearms-related […]
Read More →Napier Police recover stolen goods thanks to local tip-off
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Thanks to a tip-off from a Bluff Hill local, recovered gear has been returned to its owners before they knew it was missing. Police received a report at around 3.15am, 17 October that two men were on Roslyn Road, Bluff Hill looking into vehicles. Upon arriving the […]
Read More →Flare exercise, Urenui, New Plymouth
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Police are advising residents of Urenui, near New Plymouth, to expect to see flares early Saturday evening. Up to 35 mixed flares will be set off at Urenui Domain between 5pm and 7pm Saturday 20 October as part of a training exercise. The flares will predominately be […]
Read More →Wing 319 celebrate their graduation
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Seventy eight new constables will join their friends and family in celebrating their graduation at The Royal New Zealand Police College (RNZPC) this week. Commissioner Mike Bush, other members of the Police Executive, Hon Stuart Nash and wing patron Carolyn Tremain will be present at the ceremony […]
Read More →Name release – Matata fatal crash
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the person who died in a crash in Matata on Monday 15 October. The person killed in the single vehicle crash was 65-year-old Nigel Laurence Ihaia of Matata. Enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the crash are ongoing. Police offer their […]
Read More →Serious crash – Wellington Urban Motorway
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Police are attending a serious crash on the Wellington Urban Motorway. The crash was reported at 7pm and involved a motorbike. As a result of the crash the motorway is closed northbound between the Terrace Tunnel and the Tinakori Road on-ramp. No further details are available at […]
Read More →Update: Police speak to driver of vehicle involved in Porirua homicide
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Update: Police speak to driver of vehicle involved in Porirua homicide Tuesday, 16 October 2018 – 5:25pm Wellington Police have identified and spoken to the driver of a Mazda sought in relation to a homicide in Porirua. Police would like to thank the public for assisting in […]
Read More →Police pleased with outcome in Christchurch homicide case
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Sergeant Andrew Owens: Today a jury in the High Court at Christchurch returned a verdict of guilty in the December 2016 murder of Hardeep Singh by his partner at the time, Franchesca Borell. Our thoughts are with the family of Hardeep Singh, as they […]
Read More →Waitemata police on lookout for counterfeit money
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Constable Rebecca Brown, Waitemata Police. Police would like to hear from any retailers who may have had customers paying for goods with counterfeit money following the arrest of a 26-year old man. Police are aware of a number of items that have been purchased […]
Read More →Reminder to keep your firearms secure
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Waikato Police wants to remind firearms owners to be vigilant following reports of firearm thefts over the past couple of weeks. Richard Plas, District Arms Officer, Waikato says we are extremely concerned about these firearms getting into the hands of criminals and want to do everything possible […]
Read More →Police appeal for sightings of Tauranga woman and newborn baby
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Police are urgently appealing for sightings of Lauren Hamilton, 34, from Tauranga. Lauren recently gave birth and is believed to have her newborn baby with her. Police are extremely concerned for the welfare of Lauren and her baby. We would like to hear from anyone who has seen Lauren in […]
Read More →Man dies from injuries sustained in 4 October crash
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police A Christchurch man has died from injuries sustained in a crash on Sparks Road, Halswell on 4 October 2018. Callum Richard Dugan, 25, passed away yesterday in Christchurch Hospital. Our thoughts are with Callum’s friends and family. The crash remains under investigation by the Serious Crash Unit. ENDS Issued by Police Media […]
Read More →Look out for your older neighbours
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police In recent weeks Hawke’s Bay Police have been called to two sudden death incidents involving older people who have died and remained in their homes for more than two weeks before being discovered. “It’s both sad and concerning to Police that there are older members of the […]
Read More →UPDATE: Charing Cross death
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Inspector Corrie Parnell: Police continue to investigate the death of a 28-year-old man in Charing Cross, Canterbury on Saturday 13 October. The victim can now be named as Luke Riddell. A number of forensic scene examinations remain under way in Grange Road and Telegraph Road and […]
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