Media release - homicide inquiry
28 Feb 2025 1:50pm News:
Northland

Onerahi homicide investigation continues, Police appeal for information

The homicide investigation in Onerahi is continuing today, as investigators piece together the events leading to yesterday’s tragic incident. Yesterday at about 11.10am, Police received a report of... More

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28 Feb 2025 1:02pm News:
Southern

Two arrests following Queenstown assaults

Attributable to Inspector Paula Enoka Two people have been arrested and charged following a search warrant at a local Queenstown address on Wednesday 26 February. The warrant was executed in relation... More

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28 Feb 2025 12:24pm News:
Canterbury

Arrest made following assault in Christchurch park

Attributable to Detective Sergeant James Haigh, Canterbury CIB Police have today arrested a male youth in relation to a serious assault at the Richmond Village Green on Stanmore Road on 4 February... More

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Media release - fatal crash
28 Feb 2025 11:13am News:
Eastern

Fatal crash, Wairoa

Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on Nuhaka Opoutama Road, Wairoa this morning. Emergency services were called to the single vehicle crash, near Wai Station Road, at around 8... More

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28 Feb 2025 10:28am News:
Wellington

Information sought following Naenae fire

Attributable to Detective Sergeant Seamus Doyle Hutt Valley Police are seeking witnesses to a fire on Sladden Street, Naenae in the early hours of Tuesday 25 February. Shortly after 3am, an occupant... More

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28 Feb 2025 9:46am News:
Eastern

Police acknowledge guilty pleas in Ariki Rigby murder case

Please attribute to Detective Inspector David De Lange of Eastern District Police: Police acknowledge the guilty pleas entered today by Jimmy Heremaia, 32, the man charged with the murder of Ariki... More

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28 Feb 2025 7:36am News:
Southern

Police urge parents to be vigilant after sentencing in Dunedin

A 23-year-old man who posed as a young person online to deceive other children into sending sexualised content was sentenced to three years imprisonment.. More

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27 Feb 2025 4:56pm News:
Waikato

Police presence in Ngaruawahia during tangi

Attribute to Inspector Will Loughrin, Area Commander Waikato West Police had a large presence in the Ngaruawahia and Taupiri area today in relation to a tangi for a patched gang member. An operation... More

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Car on tow truck
27 Feb 2025 4:06pm News:
Canterbury

Large car enthusiast event, Christchurch

Police are warning motorists to expect delays on some Canterbury roads ahead of a large car enthusiast event this weekend, and asking people to report any unlawful activity seen. More

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