New Zealand Police

29 Jun 2024 8:46am News:

Eastern

Body located in Ōtāne confirmed to be missing man

Following a post-mortem examination, Police can advise the body located in Central Hawkes Bay on Tuesday afternoon is that of 66-year old Earle (Pat) Taka who was reported missing in mid-March. The... More

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29 Jun 2024 8:03am News:

Waitematā

Homicide investigation, Waitemata East

Attribute to Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Scott Sherer: A homicide investigation is under way following the death of a woman at a Glenfield address yesterday, Friday 28 June. Police were called to... More

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29 Jun 2024 7:57am News:

Bay of Plenty

Dangerously impaired driver charged

Attribute to Inspector Phil Gillbanks: Rotorua Police want to thank members of the public who reported a vehicle’s erratic driving on State Highway 30 yesterday, Friday 28 June. Thanks to the... More

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28 Jun 2024 5:31pm News:

National News

Police helicopter to assist with response to anti-social vehicle gatherings

The Matariki cluster won’t be the only thing in the sky this weekend as the Police Eagle helicopter assists in monitoring and responding to anti-social vehicle gatherings across the mid and lower... More

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One of the vehicles impounded by Police during a "skid meet" in Christchurch.

28 Jun 2024 4:27pm News:

Canterbury

You’re not welcome, Police tell anti-social road users

Canterbury Police have impounded cars, issued infringement notices and ordered vehicles off the road, ahead of a weekend of planned gatherings by anti-social road users. Police across the North Island... More

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28 Jun 2024 3:34pm News:

Southern

Fatal crash, Malaghans Road, Dalefield

Two people have died following a two-vehicle crash on Malaghans Road, Dalefield, Queenstown-Lakes District. Emergency services were alerted about 10pm and located two people deceased at the scene. The... More

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28 Jun 2024 2:32pm News:

Auckland City

Name release - New North Road, Mt Albert crash

Police can now name the pedestrian who died in a serious crash on New North Road in Mt Albert on June 19. He was 53-year-old Jason Dean McEwen, of Mt Albert. Police’s thoughts remain with his family... More

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