Media release - Update
17 Dec 2024 7:34am News:
Waitematā

Missing man located in Browns Bay

The 99-year-old man reported missing from Browns Bay this morning has been located safe and well. Police would like to thank those members of the public who provided information, which assisted in... More

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Policing activity at night
17 Dec 2024 6:48am News:
Central

Inquiries ongoing into firearms incident, Palmerston North

Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Deegan: Police are following positive lines of enquiry following a firearms incident in Takaro, Palmerston North late last week. At around 7:30pm on... More

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Police Hat Close Up
16 Dec 2024 4:47pm News:
Waitematā

Two youths in court over dairy robbery, stolen vehicles

Police have taken two youths into custody following an investigation into the aggravated robbery of a Northcote dairy last month. The alleged offenders, both aged 16, have since been located and... More

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Police car in garage 1
16 Dec 2024 4:05pm News:
Counties Manukau

Neighbours assist Police in interrupting burglary

Vigilant neighbours assisted Police in interrupting a burglary and taking three people into custody. Just before 8pm, Police were called by a member of the public who told Police they could see three... More

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Police found a number of items in Papakura.
16 Dec 2024 3:40pm News:
Counties Manukau

Firearms discovered following flee

Keen-eyed officers who spotted a vehicle of interest travelling through Papakura got more than they bargained for after discovering a firearm. On Friday, Police observed a vehicle wanted in connection... More

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Police radio on shoulder
16 Dec 2024 3:17pm News:
Wellington

Gang-related funeral, Hutt Valley, and Porirua

Police will be monitoring the funeral of a prominent gang member in Hutt Valley and Porirua tomorrow, Tuesday 17 December. The funeral for the man – the victim of last week’s homicide in Naenae - is... More

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28-year-old Wipuhara Kapene is wanted for murder.
16 Dec 2024 2:57pm News:
Wellington

Naenae homicide: Name release + warrant issued for suspect’s arrest

Attribute to Detective Inspector Haley Ryan. Police investigating a homicide in Naenae last week have a warrant to arrest 28-year-old Wipuhara Kapene, who is wanted for murder. Albert Enoka, 39, of... More

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Police located a cut down, double-barrelled sawn-off shotgun.
16 Dec 2024 11:37am News:
Counties Manukau

Man arrested over firearm and illegal drugs

A man will appear in court today after Police located a shotgun and drugs inside the vehicle he’d been driving in Auckland. The incident occurred at a petrol station in Clover Park yesterday, after a... More

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