Media release - media advisory
14 Aug 2025 10:34am News:
Canterbury

Media Advisory: Police shooting, Bryndwr

Media are advised that Police will hold a stand-up today regarding the fatal Police shooting in Bryndwr. Canterbury District Commander, Superintendent Tony Hill will speak to media at 12:15pm in... More

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Media release - name release
14 Aug 2025 9:47am News:
Bay of Plenty

Name release, fatal crash, Ngongotahā Valley

Police can now release the name of the person who died in the two-vehicle crash on Dansey Road, Ngongotahā Valley on Wednesday 22 May. She was Sakura Hall, 2, of Mamaku. Police extend their sympathies... More

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14 Aug 2025 8:53am News:
Counties Manukau

Man charged after presenting airgun

A man is facing charges after an airgun was allegedly presented at Police staff in Manurewa overnight. Frontline staff on duty in Manurewa observed an unregistered quad bike travelling onto Sharland... More

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Police tape
14 Aug 2025 7:12am News:
Canterbury

Fatal shooting, Bryndwr

A woman has died and a man has a critical injury after being shot by police in Christchurch overnight. More

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13 Aug 2025 5:27pm News:
Waitematā

Police lay charges over Kumeū fatal crash

A teenager will appear in court next week, charged over a fatal crash in Kumeū in late June. Police have been investigating the single vehicle crash that occurred on Coatesville-Riverhead Highway at 8... More

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Eagle 2 - inside searching
13 Aug 2025 4:59pm News:
Counties Manukau

Waikato teens arrested after overnight trip to Auckland

A carload of out-of-town teenagers have had their return plans halted after Police stopped their stolen vehicle in south Auckland. Just before 6am, Police received information a stolen Toyota Hilux... More

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Media release - name release
13 Aug 2025 11:11am News:
Tasman

Name release, fatal crash Okaramio

Police can now confirm the name of the man who died following a crash on SH6, Okaramio on 19 July. He was Tachyon Hutt, 23, from Picton. Police extend our condolences to his loved ones during this... More

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Media release - name release
13 Aug 2025 11:09am News:
Southern

Name release, fatal crash Dunedin

Police can now release the name of the man who died following a crash on the Dunedin Northern Motorway on 12 April. He was 35-year-old Charles Chen Cheing, of Waitati, Dunedin. Our condolences are... More

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