Category: New Zealand Police

Source: New Zealand Police (National News)

Police investigating an assault in Wainuiomata last night are asking for the public’s help, after a man was left seriously injured.

About 10pm, Police were called to a car park on The Strand after a report of people fighting.

Those involved have left the scene in two vehicles before Police arrived.

A short time later, emergency services have received another call for service to Riverside Drive, stating a man had been injured and required medical assistance.

He was located in his vehicle with serious injuries, which are believed to have been sustained in the altercation at The Strand.

He was transported to hospital, where he remains in a serious condition.

Police are now working to establish the full circumstances of what has occurred and to locate those responsible for the man’s injuries.

We are asking anyone who may have witnessed this incident, or who has information about those involved, to please get in touch and share what you know.

You can do so by calling 105 and quoting reference number 250205/0193.

You can also share information anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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Issued by Police Media Centre

Source: New Zealand Police (National News)

Attribute to Commercial Vehicle Safety Team National Manager Inspector Scott Webb:

A dangerous passing incident on the Kaimai Ranges last month has resulted in a truck driver being charged.

The incident occurred on State Highway 29 on 7 January and was filmed on a dashcam. The footage shows a truck on the wrong side of the road at a passing lane.

Following an investigation, Police have charged a 40-year-old Tauranga man with dangerous driving. He has been summonsed to appear in the Tauranga District Court on 27 February.

As the case is before the court, we are unable to comment further.

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News)

Police can advise the pedestrian critically injured in a serious crash in Parnell has died.

The pedestrian was transported to Auckland City Hospital this afternoon, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

Enquiries are ongoing into the crash.

The Strand has since reopened to traffic following a scene examination.

ENDS.

Jarred Williamson/NZ Police

Source: New Zealand Police (National News)

The Police operation in Waterview has now concluded and a man is in custody.

Earlier this afternoon, Police had information that this man had arrived on Tutuki Street, at a property of a person known to him.

He had made a number of concerning comments, before the occupant was able to leave the address.

Police were soon in the area and cordoned off Tutuki Street, with ongoing attempts to engage with this man this afternoon.

Police had information the man was potentially in possession of a firearm and as such the Armed Offenders Squad was deployed to the area.

This evening, Police made entry to the address and the 43-year-old man was taken into custody.

Police enquiries remain ongoing at the location, with charges to be decided in due course.

We acknowledge the public’s cooperation while this matter was resolved.

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Jarred Williamson/NZ Police

Source: New Zealand Police (National News)

A Police operation in Waterview is continuing this afternoon.

The area around Tutuki Street is currently cordoned off and contained.

Police have been trying to engage with an occupant of an address on Tutuki Street.

While the Police operation is still ongoing, there is currently no wider risk to the public.

Further updates will be provided as available.

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Jarred Williamson/NZ Police

Source: New Zealand Police (District News)

State Highway One/Waikato Expressway is blocked following a single vehicle crash this afternoon.

Police were alerted to the crash before the Tamahere Road off-ramp at around 4pm.

There are no reports of injuries at this stage.

The southbound lane is blocked and motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible.

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Source: New Zealand Police (District News)

Motorists are advised to expect delays at Greenmeadows, near Napier, after a serious crash on the Hawke’s Bay Expressway.

Emergency services were called to the collision, involving a car and motorbike, about 3.50pm. It happened in the southbound lane, between Kennedy Road on-ramp and Meeanee Road off-ramp.

One person is understood to have critical injuries.

Motorists are advised to expect delays.

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Issued by the Police Media Centre

Source: New Zealand Police (National News)

New Zealand Police is pleased to announce that recruit wing 381 will graduate from their initial training course on Friday morning 7 February. 

Attending the ceremony will be Commissioner Richard Chambers and members of the Police executive, Hon Mark Mitchell, Minister for Police, Hon Casey Costello, Associate Minister for Police along with Wing Patron, Glenn Dunbier ONZM.

Wing 381’s prize-winners are spread across four police districts, namely Auckland City, Bay of Plenty, Wellington and Tasman.

More details about statistics, prize winners and other recruits will be shared after graduation on Friday.

The 381 Wing Patron former police officer Glenn Dunbier was Bay of Plenty District Commander from 2010 to 2014. He was then appointed Deputy Commissioner: Resource Management in 2014, a role he held until he took a three-year secondment in 2017 to work with the Australian Defence Department. On returning to New Zealand Police in 2020 he took up the role of Deputy Commissioner: Districts and then Deputy Commissioner: Operations.  While in Police, Glenn was awarded two Silver Merit Awards for his work in covert policing. He was recognised in the 2022 New Year Royal Honours, appointed as an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM) for services to policing and the community. He retired from Police in April 2023.

Media are welcome to attend the graduation parade which takes place at 10am on Friday 7 February at The Te Rauparaha Arena, Porirua. 

Media will need to be in place by 9.45am, however will need to RSVP to Police Media Centre as soon as possible:  media@police.govt.nz

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News)

Police are appealing for information to reunite a number of service medals with their rightful owners after being stolen during a burglary in Waihi.

The selection of medals were among a range of property taken from an address on Trig Road North between 6pm on Sunday 1 February and 2pm on Monday 3 February.

The seven service medals are of extreme sentimental and historical value, and are of great importance to the victims and their family.

Other items stolen during the burglary include two Stihl chainsaws, a hedge cutter, a cordless drill, an angle grinder and battery, wedding rings, and other personal jewellery.

Police would like to hear from anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity in the Trig Road North area between Saturday evening and Monday afternoon.

Police are also appealing for any CCTV or dashcam footage in the area that may assist in our investigation locating the service medals and holding the alleged offenders to account.

If you have any information that may assist Police in our investigation, please contact Police online at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking “Update Report” or by calling 105.

You can also provide information in person at the Waihi Police Station or anonymously through Crime Stoppers via 0800 555 111.

Please use the reference number 250203/0911.

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News)

A Police operation is underway in an area of Waterview this afternoon.

Police have cordoned off an area around Tutuki Street.

There is an increased Police presence in the area to ensure the safety of the public.

Police staff are armed as a precaution.

Great North Road is still open, but we are advising the public to stay clear of cordons at this early stage.

Further updates will be provided as the situation develops.

ENDS. 

Jarred Williamson/NZ Police