IPCA Ruling
8 May 2025 10:08am News:
Wellington

Police acknowledge IPCA findings on vehicle seizures

The findings relate to four complaints against Wellington Police officers obtaining a warrant and seizing vehicles for unpaid fines in 2022 and 2023. More

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Car decals / graphics / stickers - 2
8 May 2025 9:47am News:
Southern

Arrest made, further information sought in relation to serious incidents, Invercargill

A young person has been arrested as Police progress an investigation into several serious incidents in Invercargill. It follows two aggravated robberies, two burglaries and an attempted burglary, all... More

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Processing arrest - fingerprint 2
8 May 2025 9:05am News:
Southern

One before the courts following operation targeting drug dealers in Queenstown

A 39-year-old man is before the courts following an operation targeting illicit drug dealing in Queenstown, alongside the seizure of multiple illicit drugs and around $45,000 cash. Following an... More

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8 May 2025 8:53am News:
Canterbury

Appeal for information following Hei Hei crash

Canterbury Police are investigating a crash in Hei Hei last month and are appealing for witnesses. At around 4:15pm on Saturday 12 April, a vehicle collided with a pedestrian at the corner of... More

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Media release - name release
8 May 2025 8:26am News:
Bay of Plenty

Name release: Fatal crash, Tirau

Police can now release the name of the woman who died following a crash in Tirau on 10 April. She was 79-year-old Nancy Ruth Smith, of Hastings. We extend our condolences to her loved ones. The... More

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Police radio on shoulder
8 May 2025 6:58am News:
Southern

Oamaru Police seek public’s help after violent incidents

A man has been arrested as Oamaru Police investigate three serious, violent incidents in 24 hours. Sergeant Tony Woodbridge says members of the public have played a crucial role in the arrest, and... More

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Media release - name release
8 May 2025 6:17am News:
Canterbury

Name release: Fatal crash, Leithfield

Police can now release the name of the man who died following a crash on SH1, Leithfield on 15 April. He was 49-year-old Ndafunzwa Musesengwa, of Amberley. Police send our condolences to his family... More

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Media release - fatal crash
7 May 2025 8:46pm News:
Waikato

Fatal crash, Norton Road, Hamilton

One person has died following a serious crash in Hamilton this afternoon. Police received a report of the two-vehicle crash at around 4.30pm. Sadly, despite best efforts of emergency services, one... More

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