Scorpion

Location stolen from
Auckland
Description of stolen boat

Scorpion 530.  5.3 metre alloy.  Blue hull and canopy.

Description of stolen motor
90hp Mariner
Rescue in Titirangi by Eagle Helicopter
30 Apr 2019 10:58pm News:
Waitematā

Successful rescue of kayaker near Titirangi

At about 12:55pm today Tuesday 30 April, Police received reports of a kayak and a paddle floating about 200 metres off shore in French Bay Titirangi, Auckland. There didn’t appear to be anyone with... More

1 min read
30 Apr 2019 10:33pm News:
Central

Man wanted in relation to robbery of Castlecliff Hotel, Whanganui

Please attribute to Detective Sergeant Phil Taylor, Whanganui Police The Whanganui Police are investigating an aggravated robbery to the Castlecliff Hotel at 3.45pm yesterday, 29 April. The hotel was... More

1 min read
30 Apr 2019 8:36pm News:
Waikato

UPDATE: Serious crash in Matamata, Waikato

Police can now confirm one person has died following a crash on State Highway 27 in Matamata. The crash, involving a car and a cyclist, occurred about 6.40pm. The cyclist died at the scene. The driver... More

1 min read
30 Apr 2019 7:22pm News:
Waikato

Serious crash in Matamata, Waikato

Police are attending a serious crash on SH27-Firth Street, Matamata. A car and cyclist collided at about 6.40pm this evening. The cyclist is in a critical condition and a rescue helicopter has been... More

1 min read
30 Apr 2019 6:03pm News:
Canterbury

Update on incident in Christchurch

Attribute to Canterbury District Commander Superintendent John Price: Police have located a package containing a suspected explosive device and ammunition at a vacant address on Newcastle Street in... More

1 min read
30 Apr 2019 5:31pm News:
Canterbury

Incident in Christchurch

Police are at an address in Phillipstown, Christchurch following a report of suspicious items at a property on Newcastle Street. A 33- year-old man has been arrested and is currently speaking to... More

1 min read
30 Apr 2019 2:30pm News:
National News

First release of National Wastewater Testing results

Police Commissioner Mike Bush says Police are continuing to build a clearer picture of New Zealand’s drug use with the first results of the National Wastewater Testing Programme released today... More

3 min read
30 Apr 2019 1:40pm News:
Bay of Plenty

Name release – Opotiki unexplained death

Police are now in a position to name the man who was found dead at the Hikuwai Beach car park about 9am on Sunday 28 April. He was 48-year-old Craig Donald, of Opotiki. Police extend their sympathies... More

1 min read

National Wastewater Testing Programme Quarter 1 2019

Results are now available for the first three months of nationwide wastewater testing, which covers around 80% of New Zealand’s population.

The drugs that have been tested for are methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, MDMA and fentanyl.

Key findings – November 2018 - January 2019

  • Average weekly use of the detected drugs has an estimated street value of $9.6 million. This is estimated to generate approximately $500 million of criminal profit annually. 

Methamphetamine