Police acknowledge IPCA report into fatal fleeing driver crash
Source: New Zealand Police Police acknowledge the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) following their investigation into the fatal fleeing driver crash in Palmerston North in May of last year. This was a tragic event with an outcome no-one wanted. Police continues to offer their sympathies to the families of those killed and […]
Read More →Two arrests made in Ōtara homicide investigation
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Acting Detective Inspector Shaun Vickers, Counties Manukau CIB: Counties Manukau Police have made two arrests as part of its investigation into the murder of Faaifo ‘Joe’ Siaosi. The investigation team as part of Operation Rye have undertaken a large number of enquiries since 17 May. Acting Detective Inspector Shaun […]
Read More →Missing tramper, Ashburton Lakes
Source: New Zealand Police Police are searching for overdue tramper 36-year-old Timothy Clements of Rangiora. Timothy began a walk on Te Aroha Track toward Lake Emily on 18 May, dropped off at the start of the track on Double Hill Run Road. He was due to get picked up at Lake Emily on Monday morning, […]
Read More →More than 11,000 calls to 105 non-emergency number in first 12 days
Source: New Zealand Police On Friday 15 May Commissioner of Police Mike Bush launched 105 (“ten five”), Police’s new number for reporting non-emergency situations. 12 days on he says people are embracing the new number. “I’m very pleased to share that as of 10am this morning we’ve answered more than 11,577 calls to 105,” says […]
Read More →UPDATE – Awakino River search
Source: New Zealand Police The search for a missing person following a suspected crash reported to Police around 6.10pm yesterday near the Awakino River has been suspended. Enquiries are continuing to locate the male who reported the crash and the crash scene. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre MIL OSI
Read More →Further charges filed following March 15 attack in Christchurch
Source: New Zealand Police Statement – attribute to Commissioner of Police Mike Bush: Police have met with victim’s families and survivors of the March 15 Christchurch attack to inform them of new charges which have been filed, and update them on the ongoing Police investigation plus the court process to come. A charge of engaging […]
Read More →Forfeiture of assets leads to $620,000 recovered
Source: New Zealand Police A Police Asset Recovery Unit investigation into the misappropriation of funds from a government department is leading to the recovery of about $620,000. Since June 2016, the Police Asset Recovery Unit, based in Wellington, has been investigating Ms Joanne Harrison, former General Manager at the Ministry of Transport. Ms Harrison was […]
Read More →Search underway following Awakino River crash
Source: New Zealand Police One person is missing and a search is underway following a crash near the Awakino River yesterday. Police received a report around 6:10pm that a car had crashed at a bend on SH 3 near the Awakino Tunnel, and had gone into the Awakino River. A man was reported to have […]
Read More →Delays following crash on SH 1 north of Taihape
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are at the scene of a crash on SH1 north of Taihape. Police received a report of the crash between two vehicles around 6:35am. One person was reported to have sustained moderate injuries. One lane is currently blocked and motorists are advised to expect delays. ENDS Issued by Police […]
Read More →Crash, Hutt Road
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are at the scene of a crash on Hutt Road, Horokiwi, Wellington City. Police were called to the crash, involving four vehicles, at 5.43pm. One person is reported to be trapped. Northbound lanes are currently blocked and motorists are asked to avoid the area if possible. ENDS Issued by […]
Read More →Police acknowledge sentencing of Kimberlee Vollmer
Source: New Zealand Police To be attributed to Inspector Chris de Wattignar, Acting District Commander: Central District Police acknowledge the sentencing today of former Police officer Kimberlee Vollmer. Vollmer was sentenced today on charges of indecent assault against four victims, and four charges of using a police computer unlawfully. Police began an investigation into the […]
Read More →Man arrested in relation to Raglan sexual assault
Source: New Zealand Police Police have arrested and charged a man in relation to a sexual assault in Raglan on 15 May. A woman was threatened and assaulted in the early hours of the morning. A 27-year-old man was arrested on 19 May and charged with kidnapping and two counts of unlawful sexual connection. He […]
Read More →Police appeal for sightings of vehicle in Ōtara homicide investigation
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Acting Detective Inspector Shaun Vickers, Counties Manukau CIB: Counties Manukau Police investigating a homicide on Piako Street, Ōtara are appealing for the public’s assistance in the case. An operation, dubbed Operation Rye, has been launched to investigate the death of a 23-year-old male on 17 May. Police can confirm […]
Read More →Crash, SH 2 Waioeka Gorge
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are advised SH 2 near Waioeka and Waiata Roads will be closed for periods of time this afternoon while emergency services attend a truck crash in Waioeka Gorge. The single-vehicle crash, near the intersection of Waioeka and Waiata Roads, happened at around 1.10pm. The truck driver was trapped and appears […]
Read More →Correction: Jetboat incident, West Coast – name release
Source: New Zealand Police An earlier media release stated a jetboater was missing following an incident on the Kumara River on the West Coast. The incident occurred on the Taramakau River, near Kumara. Police apologises for any confusion. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre MIL OSI
Read More →Jetboat incident, West Coast – name release
Source: New Zealand Police The jetboater missing on the Kumara River on the West Coast is believed to be 29-year-old Daniel McLellan-Skeggs, from Christchurch. The search for Mr McLellan-Skeggs has today been temporarily suspended due to conditions on the river. The Police National Dive Squad is not actively searching today, nor are any land-based crews. […]
Read More →Police aware of planned protest on Harbour Bridge
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Inspector Scott Webb, Road Policing Manager for Tamaki Makaurau Police are aware of plans for a protest march, organised by SkyPath Trust, across the Harbour Bridge on Sunday May 26th. Any pedestrian access across the Harbour Bridge requires the approval from the NZ Transport Agency. Police have been in […]
Read More →Fatal fire – Pukekohe
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm a person has died following a fire in Pukekohe this morning. Emergency services were called to the fire at a two-storey building on Crosbie Road about 6.50am this morning. About six crews from Fire and Emergency attended. A man was critically injured and was taken to hospital, but […]
Read More →Police seek information after stock theft in Waimumu, Southland
Source: New Zealand Police Police would like to hear from anybody who was in, or passing through, the Waimumu area south-west of Gore, between Sunday 21 and Sunday 28 April 2019 following the theft of hundreds of sheep last month. Police are investigating the loss of 320 sheep from a Waimumu address, valued at an […]
Read More →Update: Serious crash, Manakau, Horowhenua District
Source: New Zealand Police Six people are injured following a three-car crash south of Manakau. One person has serious injuries, and five others sustained moderate injuries. The road is currently blocked and diversions are in place at Manakau and at South Manakau Road. A helicopter has been dispatched to the scene. ENDS Issued by Police […]
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