Category: Security

Source: New Zealand Police (National News)

A motorcyclist critically injured in a crash in Palmerston North on 6 January has passed away in hospital.

The crash, involving a car and a motorcycle, occurred at the intersection of Victoria Avenue and Manapouri Crescent in Hokowhitu at around 2.10pm on Monday 6 January.

The motorcyclist was transported to Palmerston North Hospital with critical injuries and was subsequently transferred to Wellington Hospital.

Tragically, he died in Wellington Hospital on 9 January.

Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones.

Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
 

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News)

Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Tim Leitch

Police are seeking witnesses to a family harm incident in Khandallah, Wellington, yesterday. 

About 12pm on Thursday 9 January, Police were called to a bus stop on Cockayne Road after a man was seen holding a bladed object, damaging a bus shelter, and threatening a woman, who had a small child with her.

Officers arrived shortly after and attempted to engage with the man.

A Taser was deployed at the 32-year-old alleged offender, and he fell to the ground, hitting his head. The man received immediate medical attention by officers and was transported by ambulance to hospital, where he remains in a critical condition.

The victim was also treated for a minor injury, believed to have been caused by the bladed object. Thankfully, the child was uninjured and both the woman and child are being provided with support.

This was a volatile and unpredictable incident where there was an immediate threat to life, and we would like to thank the members of the public who called 111 without hesitation. 

Police are aware of others that assisted or witnessed the incident who have not yet spoken to Police and we are appealing for those people to make contact with us. 

If you have any information that could help our enquiries, please update us online now or call 105.

Please use the reference number 250109/0508.

Due to the alleged offender’s injury, the incident has been referred to the Independent Police Conduct Authority.

Charges will be considered when appropriate and enquiries into the incident are ongoing.

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News)

A dangerous driver allegedly tailgating other motorists and overtaking on blind corners has been taken into custody in Whangārei.

At about 9.20am yesterday, Police received a complaint from a member of the public who reported a vehicle travelling on Western Hills Drive tailgating and overtaking on blind corners.

Whangārei Area Prevention Manager, Senior Sergeant Dave Wilkinson, says a Police unit located the vehicle and followed it while staff got in place to stop the car.

“Officers signalled for the driver to stop, however the driver has allegedly begun overtaking other vehicles aggressively in a no passing zone.

“Road spike were then successfully deployed and the vehicle was spotted shortly after emitting smoke from its tyres.”

Senior Sergeant Wilkinson says the vehicle eventually pulled into a petrol station, where officers moved in quickly and took one person into custody.

“There is simply no excuse for this sort of behaviour on our roads, and Police will continue to do our part so that no one is harmed on our roads.

“However, these incidents must be reported to Police so we can investigate and make appropriate follow up enquiries.

“If you are the victim of this type of behaviour, please call 111 if it is happening now,” he says.

A 31-year-old man will appear in Whangārei District Court today charged with dangerous driving, failing to stop, unlawful possession of ammunition, possession of cannabis and utensils, and refusing to give blood.

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News)

A man who allegedly stole a vehicle at knife-point, drove dangerously through northern Auckland and rammed a Police car has been found hiding up a tree.

Just after 5.30pm, Police observed a vehicle at a service station in Red Beach, which had earlier been taken at knife-point in Henderson. 

Acting Detective Inspector Simon Harrison, Waitematā CIB, says Police signalled for the vehicle to stop, however it drove off at speed.

“The Police Eagle helicopter was able to track the vehicle as it drove at high speed and in a dangerous manner around the Waitematā North area.

“The vehicle was then observed in Warkworth at about 7pm where it allegedly rammed a patrol car parked on Radiata Road.

“Thankfully no one was injured, however these types of situations are extremely concerning for our staff.”

Acting Detective Inspector Harrison says the driver then allegedly fled on foot into nearby bush and was unable to be located.

However, Police received a call from members of the public just after 11.30pm after seeing a person walking through a rural property on Hodgart Road.

“At about 2.15am Eagle located the male loitering around the address, where he ran into a nearby bush area and up a tree.

“The male was aggressive towards staff and OC spray was used as he continued to resist arrest.

“The man suffered a minor dog bite and was transported to hospital for treatment.

“This person’s alleged actions were totally unacceptable, and it’s a credit to the hard work of all Police staff involved that the incident ended safely for all involved.”

A 35-year-old man will appear in Waitākere District Court today charged with aggravated robbery, failing to stop, dangerous driving, aggravated assault, two count of assaults with a weapon and resisting Police.

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News)

Police can now name the man who died in a crash on SH25, Te Puru, on 27 December 2024.

He was Jason David Taana, 33, of Waiomu.

Police extend their sympathies to his loved ones.

Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News)

Police can confirm one person has died following a water incident at Pilot Bay Beach yesterday morning.

Emergency services were notified just before 8:20am after a person was pulled from the water unresponsive.

The death will be referred to the Coroner. 

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News)

Police can now release the name of the person who died in a crash on South Road, Mokoia on Sunday 5 January.

He was 20-year-old Rohaan Thomas, from Palmerston North.

Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.

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Police are making enquiries into the whereabouts of a fisherman who is reportedly unaccounted for at Piha Beach.

Police were contacted at around 1.50pm.

It has been reported the man was fishing off rocks on the southern end of Piha, when he fell into the water.

The Police Eagle helicopter has conducted an initial aerial search, as well as search efforts from Surf Lifesaving New Zealand.

The man has not yet been located and enquiries continue.

At this stage there is limited information about this man.

He is described as being of Asian descent and was wearing a lifejacket at the time. 

Police are asking anyone who may have information about who this man is, or saw him prior to this report to come forward.

Please approach our staff in the area, or otherwise contact Police.

You can use the reference number P061229798.

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Source: New Zealand Police (District News)

Motorists are being asked to avoid a section of Carbine Road following a burst water main.

Police were notified of the incident at about 11.13am.

At this stage Carbine Road, between Clemow Drive and Te Ahoterangi Rise, has been affected.

Police are onsite and directing traffic, however motorists are advised to avoid the area including the entry to Sylvia Park, until it has been cleared.

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Source: New Zealand Police (District News)

Police have helped staff at Oranga School in One Tree Hill celebrate the return of a large amount of specially prepared paint, that had gone missing from its grounds.

The paint was to be used for important maintenance work on school buildings and had been specially mixed in a sheen known as “all blacks”.

Auckland City East Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Rachel Dolheguy, says the theft of the paint occurred sometime overnight on Sunday.

“Four, ten litre buckets of the special paint had been left at the school for the weekend but was discovered to be missing, and this was reported to Police yesterday.

“A scan of social media identified an amount of All Blacks paint for sale, providing the Glen Innes Tactical Crime Team with quick actions in paying a visit to the seller at their home on the North Shore this morning.

“A search of the property was executed, and the missing paint was located inside.”

A 34-year-old woman was charged with receiving stolen goods and will appear in the Auckland District Court at a later date.

Inspector Rachel Dolheguy says Police enquiries into the matter are still ongoing.

“This was great work from our staff to locate and recover the paint so quickly, and we’re very happy that it is now back with the school.”

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