Police updates on crimes and investigations for 27 January 2023.
Watch out for wild weather – Auckland
Police are urging motorists to be careful and drive to conditions as wild weather continues to pummel Auckland.
This means being patient, delaying non-essential travel, increasing following distance and being aware of fellow drivers.
The north, and north west, areas of Auckland have been particularly hit by the weather.
There are slips on both Dome Valley Road and Kaipara Flats Road, forcing road closures and traffic diversions in those areas.
Significant flooding is impacting several area across Auckland, including parts of Taupaki, Albany, New Lynn, Henderson, and Kumeū, and drivers are asked to take care when travelling through water-logged roads.
The public is advised not to travel to West Coast Beaches due to the sea conditions.
Those travelling out of Auckland for the long weekend may experience long traffic delays and potential diversions due to road closures.
Keep level headed, allow for extra time, and most of all, stay safe.
Police thank motorists for their patience.
Man arrested in relation to violent Hamilton robbery
Police arrested a 19-year-old man today in relation to a violent robbery of a dairy on Irvine Street, Hamilton on 17 December 2022.
He is due to appear in the Palmerston North District Court tomorrow on a number of charges including aggravated robbery, wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, aggravated assault, assault with intent to rob, and unlawfully getting into a motor vehicle.
Enquiries are ongoing to locate the other offenders involved in this incident.
‘We know that these incidents are extremely concerning for our community,’ said Detective Senior Sergeant Andrew Saunders.
‘These crimes will not be tolerated, and Police are committed to ensuring that those responsible for crimes such as this will be held to account.’
