Media release - Update
12 Aug 2025 10:47am News:
Auckland City

Aotea Square incident resolved

Police have stood cordons down at Aotea Square, after a bag was found unattended earlier this morning. The Police Specialist Search Group has examined the bag and there is no further cause for concern... More

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Media release - name release
12 Aug 2025 10:45am News:
Central

Name release, fatal crash, Manakau

Police can now confirm the name of the man who died following a crash on SH1, Manakau on 22 July. He was David John Janssens, 72, from Otaki Beach. Police offer our condolences to his family and... More

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Police tape
12 Aug 2025 10:09am News:
Auckland City

Police in attendance at Aotea Square

Police are currently attending Aotea Square in central Auckland after a bag was left unattended. Building security staff at nearby Aotea Centre reported the incident to Police just before 9am. Staff... More

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Car stationary night lights on - 1
12 Aug 2025 8:55am News:
Waitematā

Serious Crash, Lincoln Road – Henderson

One person is in a critical condition after being hit by a vehicle on Lincoln Road, Henderson around 11.30pm last night. The Serious Crash Unit attended, with Lincoln Road being closed for a period of... More

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Media release - name release
12 Aug 2025 8:08am News:
Bay of Plenty

Name release, fatal crash Tokoroa

Police can now release the name of the man who died following a crash in Tokoroa on 27 June. He was 55-year-old Julian Rameka, of Tokoroa. Our thoughts are with his friends and family at this time... More

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Police Hat Close Up
12 Aug 2025 7:48am News:
Auckland City

Name release – Fatal crash, Onehunga

Police can now formally release the name of the woman who died after being hit by a bus on Lower Municipal Street, Onehunga on 4 August. She was Pamela Marion Biggs, 83, of Mangere Bridge. “Our... More

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Stabicraft 380

Location stolen from
Ryal Bush Southland
Description of stolen boat

Stabicraft 380 with 30hp Yamaha stolen on trailer rego 70T84

Description of stolen motor
30hp Yamaha serial number 1014011
Police Logo on SRBA
11 Aug 2025 4:25pm News:
Counties Manukau

Police praise persons actions following incident in Pine Harbour

Police are commending the selfless actions of a member of the public following an incident in Pine Harbour on Sunday, which narrowly avoided a tragic outcome. More

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