Police updates on crimes and investigations for 6 November 2025.
Hawke’s Bay Police investigating Twyford burglaries
Hawke’s Bay Police are investigating a series of rural burglaries in the Twyford area and are appealing to the public for assistance in identifying a possible vehicle or person of interest.
Three incidents have occurred in close proximity over consecutive nights.
Police believe these incidents may be linked and are seeking any information that could help identify a vehicle of interest or suspicious activity in the area during these times.
“What we’re asking from the public:
- “If you live in or travel through the Twyford area and have CCTV, dashcam footage, or noticed any unusual vehicles or persons between 30 October and 1 November, please contact Police.
- “In particular, we are interested in any footage or sightings near Ormond Road, Raupare Road, and Evenden Road during the early morning hours.
“If you have information that may assist, please contact Police via 105 quoting file number 251031/8604, or report anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
Two caught illegally whitebaiting following season end, Southland
Two men have had their nets, waders and other equipment seized after being caught illegally whitebaiting last night.
Police and the Department of Conservation have been running the joint Operation Īnaka, focusing on whitebaiters illegally fishing in Western Southland.
Tuesday night, Western Southland Police ran the third enforcement night targeting anyone who was whitebaiting outside of the legal season.
“Whitebaiting season ended on 31 October, so it is disappointing that we located two men illegally fishing at the Waiau River mouth last night,” says Western Southland Area Response Manager, Senior Sergeant Pete Graham.
“We have seized their whitebaiting fishing equipment and will be referring the incident to the Department of Conservation to consider prosecution action.
“I encourage all whitebaiters to familiarise themselves with the rules and regulations around fishing activity, in order to avoid any confusion,” Senior Sergeant Graham says.
Police urge the community to report any illegal or suspicious activity by calling 111 if it is happening now, or 105 if it is after the fact.
You can also make a report anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
Information on whitebaiting is available on the Department of Conservation Whitebaiting website.
Fatal crash, Gordonton
One person has died following a crash at the intersection of Puketaha Road and Taylor Road on Wednesday afternoon.
Police and other emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash, involving a car and a truck, around 1pm.
Sadly, one person was located deceased at the scene.
Another person sustained minor injuries.
The Serious Crash Unit has completed its scene examination and the road has re-opened.
I fail to see why some people are mesmerized by whitebait
I wouldn’t eat the sh+t if You paid me
Once upon a time on the West Coast people used to put it on their gardens by the bucket full
Maybe I’m different or something?
Isn’t that good to know