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Source: New Zealand Police (National News)
Media are advised that Police will hold a stand-up at 3pm today to speak to media about a serious incident in Nelson this morning.
Media are asked to report to the front entrance of Tasman District Police HQ on Bridge Street, Nelson by 2.40pm.
Please park on the street and walk in to the front entrance where you’ll be met.
Please RSVP to media@police.govt.nz to confirm your attendance.
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Issued by Police Media Centre
Source: New Zealand Police (National News)
The 48-year-old man who escaped Corrections custody at Waikato Hospital on 23 December has now been arrested.
He was located early this morning at an Oparau address and taken into custody without incident.
He is due to appear in the Hamilton District Court tomorrow on a charge of escaping custody.
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Issued by Police Media Centre
Source: New Zealand Police (National News)
A homicide investigation has been launched after an incident at a Hamilton address overnight that has left one person dead and three others seriously injured.
Emergency services were called shortly after midnight to Douglas Crescent, Fairfield, after a report of an assault.
When Police arrived at the property, they found one person deceased and two others seriously injured, who were transported to hospital.
A 34-year-old man was found a short distance from the address with serious injuries and was also transported to hospital, where he remains under Police guard.
A scene examination will take place at the property today.
Police would like to reassure the community that this is an isolated incident and there is no ongoing risk to the wider public.
The 34-year-old man will face charges in due course in relation to the incident.
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Issued by Police Media Centre
Source: New Zealand Police (National News)
One person has died following a serious crash yesterday on Ashhurst Road, near Bunnythorpe.
Four other people have injuries ranging from critical to serious and were transported to hospital.
Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash at around 2.15pm.
The Serious Crash Unit has examined the scene and enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
Police would like to hear from anyone who saw a dark-coloured Ford Ranger and a Toyota Yaris in the Bunnythorpe area from about 2pm yesterday.
If you have information that could assist, please get in touch through our 105 service, quoting reference number 241231/0311.
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Issued by Police Media Centre
Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
Please attribute to Commissioner of Police, Richard Chambers:
Two Police officers and one member of the public have been injured in an incident in Nelson in the early hours of this morning.
At approximately 2.10am a vehicle driven by a member of the public struck a Police vehicle at a gathering in the Buxton Square Carpark in Nelson.
Two Police officers were critically injured and one member of the public was seriously injured as a result. They have been transported to Nelson Hospital.
The Buxton Square area is cordoned while a scene examination is conducted. The driver of the vehicle has been arrested and will be charged.
Further information will be issued proactively when available.
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Issued by Police Media Centre
Source: New Zealand Police (National News)
Police investigating a serious assault that occurred in in Lower Hutt on Saturday morning are seeking help from the public.
We are asking anyone who was in the vicinity of the public toilets next to the Avalon Park Pavilion at around 11am on Saturday 28 December, to please get in touch if you heard or saw anything suspicious.
In particular, we would like to speak with anyone who noticed a Caucasian male with blonde hair, aged between 14-17 years old, wearing a light-blue coloured sweatshirt and black pants behaving suspiciously in the area – including whether they saw him enter or leave the toilet block (off Fairway Drive) and which direction he went.
You can update us at 105 online now, or call 105. Please use reference number 241228/8289.
Police are speaking with an individual in relation to the assault, and the victim is being supported.
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Issued by Police Media Centre
Source: New Zealand Police (National News)
Police have arrested a 27-year-old man in relation to an assault that occurred on the evening of Saturday 28 December.
The male has been bailed to appear in New Plymouth District Court on 8 January 2025.
The victim of the assault received extensive head injuries and remains at Wellington Hospital in a serious condition.
Police would still like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the fight or any general disorder in and around the Ariki Street and Brougham Street area between 8.30pm and 9.30pm on Saturday night.
We are also very interested in any images or videos, CCTV or dashcam footage of the incident that anyone may have.
You can provide information online through 105.police.govt.nz, clicking “Update Report”, or call 105.
Information can also be provided through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
Please use the reference number 241229/0948.
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Source: New Zealand Police (National News)
Police have arrested a man following a shooting in Hobsonville earlier this month, which left two people seriously injured.
Police were called at about 11.20pm on Sunday 22 December after two people presented at a hospital with gunshot wounds.
Both victims received serious injuries and one remains in hospital.
Detective Senior Sergeant Megan Goldie, Waitematā CIB, says Police today arrested a 29-year-old man believed to be responsible.
“The man has been charged with two counts of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and failing to carry out obligations in relation to a computer search and will appear in the Waitākere District Court tomorrow.
“This is a good result, however this investigation remains ongoing and we would still like to hear from anyone who may have any information in relation to this incident.”
Anyone with information which may assist our investigation is asked to contact us online at https://www.police.govt.nz/use-105 or via our 105 service.
Please reference file number 241223/2392.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Holly McKay/NZ Police
Source: New Zealand Police (National News)
Police continue to appeal to the public for information relating to a serious assault on a 72-year-old man that occurred outside his home on Sefton Crescent in the early hours of 22 December.
The man remains in serious but stable condition in Waikato Hospital.
Senior Sergeant Scott Neilson of Hamilton City CIB says “This was a cowardly assault in which an older member of our community has been assaulted outside his home by an unknown assailant or assailants. Someone will know who is responsible and we’re urging them to do the right thing and come forward with information.”
Police would like to hear from anyone who has CCTV in the Sefton Crescent area, or anyone who may have heard or seen anything relevant to our investigation.
If you can help, please contact Police via 105 online and quote file number 241222/9970.
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Source: New Zealand Police (National News)
Police will be visible across Waikato for the next week following the death of a woman in Ngāruawāhia.
As part of the ongoing homicide investigation into the death of Turipapa Tukere, a Gang Conflict Warrant has been issued under the Criminal Activity Intervention Legislation Act 2023.
The Act enables Police to apply for special search warrant powers during times of gang conflict.
The Gang Conflict Warrant was sought by Waikato Police following Turipapa’s death on Friday 27 December.
Acting Detective Inspector Andy Saunders, Waikato CIB, says at about 1.30pm that day, Police were alerted to a number people fighting on Waipa Esplanade, near the intersection of Newton Street.
Sometime later, a critically injured woman was taken to the ambulance station on Jordan Street but was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene.
He says following today’s tangi, local staff will be supported by officers from Tāmaki Makaurau.
“Any antisocial or unlawful behaviour and/or driving-related offending will not be tolerated and those involved can expect to be met with enforcement action.
“Police will exercise powers under the Search and Surveillance Act through gang conflict warrants as necessary to prevent any retaliatory behaviour or further harm.”
Acting Detective Inspector Saunders says the investigation is continuing, and Police are still wanting to hear from anyone with any information which may lead to an arrest.
“We know there are people who know who is responsible and we are asking them to come forward.”
Everyone in the community has the right to be safe and feel safe and Police are asking the public to report any unlawful behaviour to us on 111 if it is happening and 105 after the fact.
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Holly McKay/NZ Police