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Source: New Zealand Police A 51-year-old Invercargill man has been arrested and charged after pre-packaged methamphetamine, LSD, cannabis, morphine, and drug paraphernalia were all found inside a campervan. “Police will continue to disrupt the supply of harmful substances into our communities and hold offenders to account,” says Inspector Mike Bowman, Area Commander Southland. “This arrest … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Six members of the Mataura Mongrel Mob have today been found guilty for a number of serious assaults and kidnapping in Southland in 2022. Operation Pakari was a complex, detailed investigation by Southland Police into violent offending across several months. Inspector Mike Bowman says the first incident, in late January 2022, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Southland Police are encouraging fans heading to the Southland Stags vs Otago rugby clash on Saturday, 2 August, to enjoy the evening responsibly and look after one another. With a strong turnout expected at Rugby Park, Police will be actively patrolling both the stadium and surrounding areas throughout the evening. Our … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Inspector Craig Brown, Southern District Road Policing Manager: Southern Police are urging drivers to take extra care on the roads over the next few days. We have had a number of frosts in consecutive days across the south, and more icy conditions are expected in the coming days. There … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Regan Boucher: Police are investigating a reported burglary and wilful damage in Queenstown and are appealing for information from the public. The burglary is thought to have occurred between 8pm Friday 18 July and 8am Saturday 19 July. It is believed the offender has entered a … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a two-vehicle crash today, south of Waitahuna. Emergency services were called to the crash on Manuka Gorge Highway, about 4:50pm. Sadly, one person died at the scene, while another person sustained serious injuries. Police are providing support to the next of kin. The Serious Crash Unit … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the person who was located deceased on a boat on Lake Manapouri on Sunday night (20 July). He was 60-year-old Richard Charles Murrell, from Invercargill. Our thoughts remain with his loved ones at this difficult time. Police are continuing to make enquiries into the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Inspector Mike Bowman, Southland Area Commander: Police are investigating after a boating fatality on Lake Manapouri overnight. Police were advised around 7:20pm on Sunday night that two experienced fishers had failed to return from a fishing trip on the lake, and had also failed to check in on the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are now in a position to release the name of the man who died after a crash on State Highway 8 on 4 July. He was Yung Oon Chong, 31, from Singapore. Police offer our condolences to his family and friends at this difficult time. Enquiries into the circumstances of … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Following their noses at a bail check led to Invercargill Police sniffing out three arrests, drugs and drug paraphernalia, and thousands of dollars in cash. Officers were conducting a routine bail check at an Invercargill address shortly after midnight, and when an occupant of the address opened the door, officers were … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Hawke’s Bay Area Commander Detective Inspector Martin James: A woman is before the courts following an incident resulting in a hospital and nearby schools to be put into lockdown in Hastings. Police were called to Hawke’s Bay Hospital at 1.20pm on Wednesday 23 July, after a report of a … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Hawke’s Bay Police are reminding hunters to stop and think before trespassing onto private land or else face the consequences. “Everyone has the right to feel safe on their property, and if someone walked through your backyard with a firearm you would be angry too,” says Sergeant Ray Wylie. “When you … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a serious crash in Taradale this afternoon. At around 1.20pm, Police were called to Neeve Road where a car collided with a fence. Sadly, despite best efforts of emergency services, one person died at the scene. The road remains closed while the Serious … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Nearly seven years after 45-year-old father Eddie Peters was killed in Flaxmere, Police have charged a man with his murder. Detective Inspector Dave de Lange said Police arrested a 29-year-old Hastings man this morning, and the accused is expected to appear in the Hastings District Court this afternoon [22 July]. The … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following an ATV crash on Foxton Beach this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the beach at around 1.10pm. The deceased was one of two people on the ATV at the time of the crash, which occurred on the beach near the surf lifesaving club. The second … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm the name of the man who died following a house fire on Oranga Street, on 23 July. He was Nigel Philip Tyler, 69, from Westown. Police offer our condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time. There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding this incident. ENDS Issued … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating a crash in Inglewood on Saturday 26 July are wanting to speak to anyone who witnessed the crash. At around 6:10pm, Police were called to State Highway 3 at the intersection with King Road after a vehicle crashed into a bank. The driver of the vehicle sustained moderate injuries. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A 36-year-old man faces a range of charges after Police seized cash, cannabis, methamphetamine and a stolen firearm in Pahiatua yesterday. About 1.50pm yesterday, Police observed and then stopped a suspicious vehicle on Pahiatua Pongaroa Road, north of the Pahiatua township. During a search of the vehicle, officers uncovered a stolen … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died after a fire at a residential property in Westown late last night. Police were called to the address about 11pm. Sadly one person was located deceased. Police will conduct a scene examination along with Fire and Emergency New Zealand this morning. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on State Highway 1, Manakau earlier today. Emergency services were called to the collision involving a car and a motorcycle, near Whakahoro Road just before 10:20am. The motorcyclist died at the scene. A second person sustained minor injuries. The Serious Crash … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a serious crash in Manakau this afternoon. At around 4.15pm, Police were called to the two-vehicle crash on Waitohu Valley Road, between Ringawhati Road and South Manakau Road. Sadly, despite best efforts of emergency services, one person died at the scene. The road … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are urging rural property owners to be vigilant and ensure their property is secure including farm gates. A key focus for Police is preventing crime from happening in the first place. We would like to remind rural property owners to make security a priority. A lot of reported thefts are … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the man who died following a crash on State Highway 56, Tiakitahuna on Monday 14 July. He was Colin Parker, 85, of Palmerston North. Police extend sympathies to Colin’s family and friends. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. ENDS. Issued by … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police have arrested and charged 19 members and associates of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club Whanganui chapter today, in a huge blow to their stranglehold in the area. Operation Round Up has seen nearly $2.5 million worth of assets seized as Police executed around 30 search warrants on properties and vehicles … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Superintendent Lane Todd, Canterbury Metro Area Commander, Christchurch Police have swiftly targeted retail crime offenders following the launch of the new Retail Crime Team in the city, with a number of recidivist offenders arrested and charged. Since the establishment of the team on 14 July, the Retail Crime Team’s … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing for any information that could help locate the vehicle pictured, or any witnesses that may have information, following an aggravated robbery of a young person on Friday 18 July. At around 3pm, Friday 18 July, a young person was assaulted and robbed near the corner of Kendal Avenue … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Senior Sergeant Adam Chambers. Canterbury Police is pleased to report that a woman reported missing overnight has been found safe and well, thanks to assistance from members of the public. A 79-year-old woman was reported missing at approximately 7pm on Thursday 24 July. She had left her home in … Read more