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Person sought for Matipo Lane fire
11 Dec 2023 10:46am News:
Central

PHOTOS ATTACHED: Appeal for information following suspicious fire in Palmerston North

CCTV photos attached in relation to appeal on Matipo Lane fire. ENDS More

1 min read
Info sought Matipo Lane fire
11 Dec 2023 10:34am News:
Central

Appeal for information following suspicious fire in Palmerston North

Attributable to Detective Sergeant Shelley Ross Manawatu Police have released CCTV images following a fire in Palmerston North last month, and are seeking the public’s assistance. On Thursday 30... More

1 min read
Police radio
11 Dec 2023 10:08am News:
Waitematā

Police respond to vehicle interference in Waitematā overnight, eight arrested

Waitematā Police arrested eight people overnight following reports of cars being broken into in Westgate. Around 2am, a group of youths were disturbed while allegedly attempting to break into a... More

1 min read
Media release - Update
11 Dec 2023 8:44am News:
Counties Manukau

Police lay numerous charges following Half Moon Bay incident

A 22-year-old man will face court today following numerous charges relating to a collision in Half Moon Bay yesterday. The incident occurred on Prince Regent Drive at around 5.30pm. Those hospitalised... More

1 min read
Media release - fatal crash
11 Dec 2023 7:42am News:
Bay of Plenty

Fatal crash, Te Puna, Bay of Plenty

Police can confirm a person has died following a single vehicle crash this morning on Clarke Road, Te Puna, Western Bay of Plenty. The crash was reported shortly after 5.30am. The road is closed on... More

1 min read
Police car in garage 1
10 Dec 2023 10:57pm News:
Canterbury

Update – incident in Avonhead

Please attribute to Superintendent Lane Todd, Canterbury Metro Area Commander: The incident in Beatrice Place, Avonhead has been resolved, with one person in custody. No injuries are reported... More

1 min read
Police Emergency tape with car - 3
10 Dec 2023 8:07pm News:
Canterbury

Police respond to incident, Avonhead

Police are responding to an incident at a residential address on Beatrice Place, Avonhead following reports that indicated concern for a person’s welfare. The person is reported to have a firearm and... More

1 min read
Car stationary night lights on - 1
10 Dec 2023 4:28pm News:
Waikato

Illegal street-racers stopped in their tracks

Attributable to Inspector Will Loughrin, Hamilton City Area Commander: Police have issued more than 200 infringement notices and made 12 arrests after more than 1,000 anti-social road users blocked... More

2 min read
Media release - fatal crash
10 Dec 2023 2:07pm News:
Canterbury

Fatal crash, Timaru

A person has died following a crash in Timaru last night. Emergency services were called to the intersection of Prattley Road and Macaulay Road in Milford around 11:40pm. A quad bike had left the road... More

1 min read
Media release - Investigation update v1
10 Dec 2023 12:34pm News:
Waitematā

UPDATE - Lucas Heights death

Waitematā Police investigating the death of a man in Lucas Heights/Coatesville have identified the driver of a vehicle that was sought, but are still appealing to others to come forward. Police were... More

1 min read

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