Police launch homicide investigation in Mangere
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Inspector Colin Higson, Counties Manukau CIB: Counties Manukau Police have launched a homicide investigation following a serious assault in the Mahunga Drive, Mangere area. Police are currently speaking with a man in connection with this incident. There are a number of Police enquiries underway this evening, however we […]
Read More →Police respond to incident in Mangere
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Inspector Colin Higson, Counties Manukau CIB Police are currently responding to a serious incident in Mangere, South Auckland. Police and emergency services were called to reports of a serious assault in an area of Mahunga Drive about 3.40pm today. We can confirm one person has died at […]
Read More →Police message ahead of Tonga v Kiwis game – have fun, but stay safe
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Inspector Matt Srhoj, Area Commander for Counties Manukau West: Police are encouraging league fans to plan ahead as Saturday night’s game between Tonga and New Zealand gets closer. Inspector Matt Srhoj says Police have been working with a number of partners from different communities and organisations around planning […]
Read More →Police seek information in relation to robbery
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Todd, O/C District CIB Crime Squad Wellington Police are seeking help from the public to identify the man (pictured) who robbed a taxi driver at knife point on Friday 14 June. The offender was a passenger picked up from outside Westfield Queensgate Mall, Lower Hutt […]
Read More →Collection events open soon for banned firearms
Source: New Zealand Police Police want people with prohibited firearms to hand them in during the amnesty and buy-back period at collection events as part of new legislation amending firearms laws. The first firearms collection event will be held at Addington Raceway in Christchurch on Saturday 13 July. “We appreciate people have been patient as […]
Read More →Good result at recent check-point by Dunedin drivers
Source: New Zealand Police Dunedin Police are please with the results from a recent checkpoint in the city. On Friday 14 June, from 6:20pm – 8:20pm the Dunedin Road Policing group with the assistance of colleagues from police workgroups conducted an impairment checkpoint at Kaikorai Valley Road. During this period 379 drivers were checked for […]
Read More →Police acknowledge IPCA report into Whangarei incident
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Northland District Commander Superintendent Tony Hill: Police acknowledge the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) report which found two Northland Police officers were justified in pursuing a fleeing vehicle and firing a shot during an incident in Whangarei last year. On 22nd February 2018, two officers […]
Read More →Update – shooting near Kawhia
Source: New Zealand Police A 37-year-old man is due to appear in the Te Awamutu District Court today charged in relation to the death of Faalili Molei Fauatea. Mr Fauatea died from gunshot wounds at an address near Kawhia on Thursday 6 June. The man is facing additional charges of murder, three counts of wounding […]
Read More →Hawke’s Bay Police urge motorists to wear seatbelt
Source: New Zealand Police Hawke’s Bay Police are frustrated and concerned that the message to wear your seatbelt is not getting through to drivers in the area. “Over the last month a number of seatbelt checks have been carried out in the Hawke’s Bay area. In a total of 10 hours, a staggering 170 people […]
Read More →Fatal crash, Otaika, Whangarei
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person died in a single vehicle crash on Otaika Valley Rd, Otaika, Whangarei earlier this morning. Police were alerted to the crash between Stunnell Road and Mulberry Lane shortly after 12am. One person died at the scene. The Serious Crash Unit is investigating. ENDS Issued by Police […]
Read More →Black ice warning, central North Island
Source: New Zealand Police Police would like to remind road users to be aware of black ice and drive with caution in the central North Island this evening. “We are urging motorists to drive to the conditions, keep their speeds down and allow plenty of stopping distance,” says Inspector Jason Homan. “Council vehicles are gritting […]
Read More →Black ice warning, central North Island
Source: New Zealand Police Police would like to remind road users to be aware of black ice and drive with caution in the central North Island this evening. “We are urging motorists to drive to the conditions, keep their speeds down and allow plenty of stopping distance,” says Inspector Jason Homan. “Council vehicles […]
Read More →Man charged in relation to attack on Star the pony
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Sergeant Chris Henderson A 49-year-old man has been arrested and charged with cruelty to an animal in relation to an incident in Waitati, Otago. Police received a report on Monday 18 February 2019 that a miniature pony had been attacked around midnight near the corner of Brown […]
Read More →UPDATE: Fatal crash, Oakleigh, Whangarei District
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now confirm one person has died following a two-vehicle crash on SH1, Oakleigh, Whangarei District. Emergency services were called around 5.50pm. One other person received moderate injuries. The road remains closed. Diversions are in place at Springfield Road and Salmon Road. Motorists are advised to avoid the area if […]
Read More →Serious crash – Oakleigh, Whangarei District
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are attending a serious crash at the intersection of SH1 and Springfield Road, Oakleigh, Whangarei District. Police were alerted around 5.50pm. The road is closed and diversions in place. Motorists are asked to avoid the area. The Serious Crash Unit has been advised. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre […]
Read More →Serious crash in Red Beach – Auckland
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to a Police spokesperson: Police are currently in attendance at serious crash in Red Beach, Auckland where a motorcyclist and car have collided. The incident happened this afternoon at approximately 3.50pm at the intersection of John Dee Crescent and Whangaparoa Road. The motorcyclist has received serious injuries and is […]
Read More →Media advisory: Police collection events for the firearms amnesty and buy-back scheme
Source: New Zealand Police Media advisory: Police collection events for the firearms amnesty and buy-back scheme NZ Police Deputy Commissioner Michael Clement will hold a media conference on Police collection events for prohibited firearms. It will be held at 12.30pm, Thursday 20 June at Police National Headquarters, 180 Molesworth St, Wellington. Please sign in at […]
Read More →UPDATE: Police operation, Stokes Valley
Source: New Zealand Police One person is in Police custody following a pre-planned operation at Kereru Grove, Stokes Valley, this afternoon. Police wish to advise there was no risk to the public and thank residents for their patience and cooperation. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre MIL OSI
Read More →Police operation under way Stokes Valley
Source: New Zealand Police Police are currently undertaking a pre-planned operation at Kereru Grove, Stokes Valley, to locate a person who is wanted to arrest. The Armed Offenders Squad (AOS) are providing assistance. Cordons are in place restricting access to Kereru Grove . Members of the public are advised to avoid the area if possible […]
Read More →Name release – fatal light aircraft crash, Masterton
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the names of the men who died following a crash involving two light aircraft near Hughes Line, Masterton, on Sunday 16 June. They were 20-year-old Joshua Christensen and 66-year-old Craig McBride, both of Masterton. “Police are continuing to investigate this tragic incident on behalf of the Coroner, […]
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