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Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on Masters Road, Waiuku which was reported around 2:20pm.
One vehicle is reported to have hit a tree and initial indications are there are serious injuries.
The road is closed while emergency services attend the scene.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and use alternative routes.
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Source: New Zealand Police (National News)
Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Harry Hodgson:
Two people have been charged and are due to appear in court following a Police operation in Te Kuiti, as part of an investigation into the stabbing of a person in Te Kuiti last week.
At around 9am yesterday, Friday 4 August, Police executed a search warrant at an address in Te Kuiti known to be operated as a gang pad, where ammunition and weapons were seized. This follows an investigation into the stabbing of a member of this community last week.
A 37-year-old man and 34-year-old woman have been charged with the assault and will appear before the courts next week.
Also present at the time of the search was a 24-year-old high-risk offender, who was arrested for outstanding warrants and taken into custody.
This continues Police commitment to holding offenders to account for criminal activity and to disrupting gang activities through Operation Cobalt.
We welcome information from anyone who has concerns about organised crime, gang activity, or the illegal possession of firearms in their community.
We rely on the eyes and ears of everyone who can help reduce the harm in our communities.
They are encouraged to report online at 105.police.govt.nz, call Police on 105, or report anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-nz.org.
If it is happening now, please call 111.
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Source: New Zealand Police (National News)
Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Paul Wilson, Eastern Bay of Plenty CIB:
Police are asking for the public’s help after an aggravated robbery this afternoon at a store on The Strand, Whakatane.
About 4:40pm, a man entered the store shouting at staff members and smashing glass cabinets.
The male stole jewellery before leaving the scene.
He left towards Commerce Street in a silver Nissan TIIDA with the registration plate –FHE988.
The vehicle used was stolen from the Kakahoroa Drive public car park earlier today.
The two staff members were uninjured but are understandably very shaken by what occurred.
A scene examination has been completed and we are following positive lines of enquiry.
Police are now working to identify and locate the offender.
We would like to hear from anyone who saw anything suspicious in the Kakahoroa Drive public car park, prior to the robbery.
You can contact Police by calling 105 and quoting job number P055561892.
Information can also be shared anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Issued by the Police Media Centre
Source: New Zealand Police (National News)
Attributable to Area Commander Kāpiti Mana, Inspector Renee Perkins
Police are aware and monitoring the movements of gang members through Porirua tomorrow, as part of funeral proceedings.
Police will maintain an active presence, investigate and take enforcement action in relation to driving behaviour that puts other road users at risk.
Members of the Public can report any criminal offending online at 105.police.govt.nz, call Police on 105, or report anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-nz.org
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Source: New Zealand Police (National News)
A person critically injured in a shooting on Thursday night in central Auckland has died.
Police have now launched a homicide investigation into the events that unfolded on Queen Street before midnight on 3 August.
The investigation is continuing to make progress in holding the person responsible to account.
Detective Senior Sergeant Craig Bolton, of Auckland City CIB, says the man was in a critical condition in Auckland City Hospital.
“Today, he was taken off life support and sadly succumbed to his injuries with family beside him,” he says.
“This is a tragic outcome for all concerned, and our focus remains on locating the person responsible.
“The formal process around a post-mortem and formal identification will take place, and Police will look to release further information about the man once we are in a position to do so.”
A second man hospitalised with a gunshot injury remains in a stable condition at Auckland City Hospital.
Detective Senior Sergeant Bolton says Police are continuing to follow positive lines of enquiry in the investigation.
“I know there will be interest around what our investigation team is doing, however there are some operational sensitives at present.
“I can reassure the public that our absolute priority is to bring about answers for this man’s family.”
A CCTV phase in the investigation is continuing and is assisting with ongoing enquiries, Detective Senior Sergeant Bolton says.
“We are continuing to ask anyone to come forward with information if they have not done so already.”
Please contact Police on 105 quoting the file number 230804/3399, or by going online to https://www.police.govt.nz/use-105 and using ‘Update My Report’.
Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Issued by the Police Media Centre
Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
A man has now been charged following the fatal crash in Lower Hutt on Tuesday.
The 35-year-old man was arrested without incident in Hunterville this afternoon.
He is due to appear in the Palmerston North District Court tomorrow charged with driving dangerously causing death and failing to stop.
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Issued by Police Media Centre
Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
Please attribute to Acting Superintendent Sunny Patel, Relieving Auckland City District Commander:
Police will remain highly visible across the central city and additional staffing has been brought in.
As we head into the weekend and over the coming weeks, Police remain focused on ensuring people are safe and feel safe coming into the city.
We acknowledge recent incidents will be alarming for those who live, work, or come into the city to visit.
Our beat and frontline staff continue to be focussed on being present in our community while deploying from our patrol base on Federal Street and the Auckland City Police Hub.
The additional staffing to support our deployment, following last night’s shooting on Queen Street has come from across Tāmaki Makaurau to increase our presence and to prevent crime.
It is always concerning for Police when people chose to employ violence so brazenly. We have no tolerance for this or other unlawful activity occurring in our communities.
We are conscious the weekends bring in additional visitors to our city centre for nightlife and other events.
Police encourage those people coming into the city for leisure and nightlife to exercise common sense, particularly if they are drinking alcohol.
Ensure you are looking out for your friends and have a plan to get home safely, like a sober driver or using a rideshare app.
Police will also continue to work with our partners in the hospitality sector and other agencies that support our work in the city.
If anyone finds themselves in a situation where they feel unsafe or if an incident is occurring, please call 111.
The public can also report other matters to Police by calling 105 or reporting online at https://www.police.govt.nz/use-105
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Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
Attributable to Detective Sergeant, Simon Evans, Huntly CIB:
A man has been arrested today following the suspicious fire of Huntly Railway Station which caused significant damage.
Late at night on Wednesday 31 May, Police responded to the address on Glasgow Street, where the railway station was on fire. There was no one inside or injured.
A number of enquiries have led Police to identify and arrest a 45-year-old man.
He is due to appear in Hamilton District Court this afternoon, Friday 4 August, on charges of Arson.
Police would like to thank members of the public that provided information which assisted Police in our investigation.
Police take all reports of crime seriously, especially those that have the potential to cause harm.
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Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
Police are currenltly attending reports of a three-car vehicle crash which occurred at about 3.38pm on Napier Road, Papatawa, in the Tararua District.
One person has serious injuries and six people have moderate injuries.
A helicopter is en route for transport.
The road is closed between Woodville and Dannevirke while emergency services are at the scene.
Motorists are asked to avoid the area.
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Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
Attributable to Area Commander Kāpiti Mana, Inspector Renee Perkins
Two youths have been charged in relation to recent violent offending targeting young people in and around Wellington regional railway stations.
Investigations are ongoing to identify any further offending, seek witnesses or others involved.
Police are working with our partners to ensure people can be safe and feel safe while using public transport.
Anyone who has concerns about criminal activity is urged to contact Police on 111 if it is happening now, or 105 if it is after the fact.
If you have been a victim of a robbery or assault on the Wellington, Hutt Valley or Kapiti Train lines recently, please contact Police quoting file reference 230803/0809; Operation Corridor.
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