Police updates on crimes and investigations for 16 March 2025.
Murder charge in Kaikohe homicide
Police investigating the homicide in Kaikohe have filed a murder charge.
Emergency services were called to a Mangakahia Road property yesterday morning, where a man located with stab wounds eventually died at the scene.
A man taken into custody at the time has now been charged with murder.
The 44-year-old will appear in Kaikohe District Court tomorrow [Monday].
Man charged in Whangārei homicide
Whangārei Police have charged a man in relation to a homicide in the city yesterday.
Emergency services were called to a Norfolk Street property yesterday evening, where a man had died.
Another man, known to the victim, was arrested at the property and has now been charged with murder.
The 53-year-old is due to appear in Whangārei District Court tomorrow.
A scene examination is ongoing at the property.
Man arrested for Hamilton murder and wounding
Hamilton Police have made an arrest in relation to the death of a man, and wounding of a second man, on Beatty Street in Melville yesterday.
A 41-year-old man sought by Police was arrested this morning and is expected to appear in Hamilton District Court on Monday.
He is charged with murder and with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
The injured man remains in a critical condition in hospital.
Police would like to thank the public for their assistance, and continue to ask for anyone with information or CCTV of the incident, in the early hours of yesterday, to contact the enquiry team.
You can contact Police online at 105.police.govt.nz and clicking “Update Report” or by calling 105.
Please use the reference number 250315/0371.
