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Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
Police can now name the victim of a homicide in Croydon Avenue, Palmerston North on Sunday 6 August.
He was Hori Te Kouarehua James Gage, 27, of Palmerston North.
Our sympathies are with Hori’s whānau and loved ones.
The homicide investigation in relation to Hori’s death is ongoing.
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Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
One person remains unaccounted for following a house fire on Fox Street in Hamilton this morning.
Emergency services were called to the address at 3.05am.
The house was fully engulfed and neighbouring properties were evacuated by Police.
Three occupants of the house were able to escape the house, however one occupant is not accounted for.
Police and FENZ remain at the house and updates will be provided when more information is available.
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Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
Attributable to Manawatū Area Commander Inspector Ross Grantham:
Yesterday (Friday 10 August) Palmerston North Police, assisted by a specialist Police Dog from Wellington, executed a search warrant at an address just outside the city.
This warrant is part of Police’s response to gang tensions in the Manawatū as part of an operation dubbed Operation London.
Seven men affiliated with Black Power were located, four of whom were from out of town.
One has been arrested and charged for breach of bail.
Additionally, four firearms and a number of other weapons were located and have been seized by Police.
The investigation team continue to work on strong lines of enquiry in relation to offending understood to have occurred between last Friday through to the fatal shooting on Croydon Avenue last Sunday 6 August.
As part of an effort to ease tensions between Mongrel Mob and Black Power, Police are continuing to engage with influential members of both groups.
Police have no tolerance for the violence that played out over last weekend and the community can be reassured that Police will hold people to account for unlawful behaviour.
People can report any incident in which their safety or that of others is at risk by calling 111 immediately.
You can also share information anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
Te Teko Road is closed north of Te Teko, following a crash involving two vehicles at around 6.30pm.
Initial indications are that there have been serious injuries.
Emergency services are in attendance. Motorists are asked to avoid the area and expect delays.
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Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
The homicide investigation into the fatal events at Pt England last Saturday is continuing to progress, with a further search warrant.
Early this morning detectives, supported by the Armed Offenders Squad, executed a search warrant at the Rebel MC Gang pad in Ōtāhuhu.
Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin, of Auckland City CIB, says the investigation team is continuing to work diligently to identify those involved in the violence at Taurima Reserve and hold them accountable.
The investigation is looking at the involvement of members of both the Head Hunters MC, Rebel MC gangs and their associates.
“Our enquiries thus far have indicated that the Rebel’s gang pad is a location of interest for us and we are continuing to make enquiries into possible suspects.
“No further arrests have been made at this stage, however the investigation is still gathering and reviewing a large amount of CCTV footage.
“I can reassure the public is that our investigation is developing well, and our team is starting to focus on key individuals.”
Information and CCTV from the wider community is continuing to assist the investigation, however Police still need to hear from anyone who might have footage or information that they have yet to pass on, Detective Inspector Baldwin says.
Alongside the ongoing homicide investigation, Police are continuing with reassurance patrolling and other prevention activity.
“We have no tolerance for violence or unlawful activities taking place in our communities,” Detective Inspector Baldwin says.
“This was an incredibly alarming incident to happen for the community in Pt England. Police are continuing reassurance patrolling to help ensure the public are safe and feel safe.
“Police remain committed to thoroughly investigating this incident, and we are reassuring the public that we will not tolerate any associated offending.”
People with information to assist with the investigation are asked to contact Police on 105 quoting the file number 230805/0100 or by going online to https://www.police.govt.nz/use-105
Information can also be provided anonymously on 0800 555 111 via Crime Stoppers.
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Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
Please attribute to Inspector Phil Edwards, Taupō Police Area Commander:
Police are deploying additional staff across parts of the Bay of Plenty to monitor movements of gang members who are attending a tangi at Mangakino today (Friday 11 August).
The tangi takes place at 11am in Mangakino and there will be a funeral procession from Mangakino to Taupō crematorium with disruptions to traffic flow expected around 5pm in Taupo.
Police have engaged with gang leaders to communicate our expectations about the behaviour of those attending.
A range of Police staff will be deployed across this area, recording any instances of unlawful behaviour.
Police will be conducting checkpoints today in both Taupō and Mangakino. We will have an increased presence around Taupō and will be assisting with traffic management at some intersections where required.
Our expectations are very clear – we have zero tolerance for poor behaviour.
If participants chose to employ poor driving or general disorderly behaviour, they can expect follow-up enforcement action.
Police encourage the public to report any instances of unlawful activity on the road to us, so we can take appropriate action.
Please contact 111 if it is happening now or report other matters to Police by calling 105 or going online to https://www.police.govt.nz/use-105.
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Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
Motorists are asked to avoid Marine Drive, Eastbourne while emergency services respond to a two-vehicle collision.
The crash was reported at around 7:53pm today.
Both lanes are blocked and initial indications are there have been injuries.
Please avoid the area and expect delays.
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Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
Location:
Police were notified of a water related incident in the Turanganui River around 8:20pm.
One person has died after receiving medical assistance at the scene.
Their death will be referred to the coroner.
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Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
Eight people are due before the courts after a series of Police operations focusing on organised crime and drug dealing terminated in Dunedin and Queenstown recently.
The Southern District Police Organised Crime Unit executed a series of search warrants at Dunedin and Queenstown properties, resulting in the seizure of significant quantities of drugs, including MDMA, cocaine, cannabis, methamphetamine and LSD, along with in excess of $50,000 cash and illegal firearms.
Detective Senior Sergeant Nik Leigh says, “these arrests and seizures are the result of ongoing investigations across the district.
“The six separate warrants focused on significant drug dealing activity which have contributed to harm within the community.
“The arrests should serve as a warning to organised crime groups or anyone involved in the possession of drugs to supply.
The Organised Crime Unit work are dedicated to disrupting this illegal activity which causes significant social harm, and holding those involved to account.”
The eight people arrested are aged between 25 and 35 and face a raft of charges related to the supply of drugs and firearms related offences.
They are due to appear in the Dunedin and Queenstown District Courts in due course.
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Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
Please attribute to Inspector Daniel Meade:
One person is in custody after failing to stop in Auckland earlier this afternoon.
At around 1.40pm Police received a report of a Ute running a red light at the intersection of Green Lane West and Puriri Drive, Epsom.
The Ute has then crashed into another vehicle waiting at the intersection to turn.
Thankfully the driver of the other vehicle was unharmed.
The Ute, which has since been confirmed as stolen, has driven off from the scene.
Not long after Police have located the vehicle and signalled for the driver to stop.
The male driver failed to stop and Police have elected not to pursue.
The Police Eagle helicopter has then observed the driver behaving erratically through St Lukes and into Morning Star Place in Morningside, where he has then crashed into a parked car.
The driver has abandoned the car and fled on foot to a nearby bush area.
Police, with the assistance of a dog unit, have located the man and taken him into custody.
It is incredibly fortunate no one has seriously been injured as a result of this man’s actions. We believe the driver may be under the influence of a substance.
Police enquiries are continuing.
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Holly McKay/NZ Police