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Update – Firearms Incidents, Wellington

Police would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the shooting in Dixon Street yesterday morning, as the investigation into two firearms-related incidents in...

Name releases: Invercargill fatal crash

Police can now name the four people who died on Friday in a crash near Queens Park, Invercargill. They were: Konnor Steele, aged 16, from...

Shooting Takes Place Near Several Embassies in DC, at Least 4 People Shot, Police Says

There is an active shooting underway near several foreign embassies in northwest Washington, DC, with at least 3 people shot, a Washington’s Metropolitan Police...

Police updates: Fatal crashes in Invercargill & Whangarei, firearms incidents in Wellington

Police updates for 23 April 2022. Arrests following firearms incidents, Wellington Seven people have been arrested and a firearm recovered, after Police responded to two serious...

Police updates: Manurewa stolen vehicles, Edgecumbe assault, milk tanker attack

Police updates for 22 April 2022. Two men charged for unlawful hunting near Kawerau Two men have been arrested and charged in relation to unlawful hunting...

Police updates: Operation Shadow, Blenheim meth bust, Shannon incident, Kmart court appearance

Police updates for 21 April 2022. Blenheim Police arrest man following operation targeting supply of methamphetamine Blenheim Police have arrested and charged a 41-year-old man following...

Police updates, Ports of Auckland incident, missing Torere fisherman

It's been a busy day for police updates. Name release - fatal crash, Waimate Police can now name the man who died in a crash on...

Police appeal for witnesses to crash which left Nelson cyclist injured

Nelson Bays Police would like to hear from anyone who witnessed a crash on Main Road in Stoke on Saturday 16 April. A cyclist was...

Kaitaia Police appeal for information following aggravated robbery

Kaitaia Police are appealing for information to help identify the man in the picture. Police believe he is able to assist us with their investigation...

Arrest made in Bromley homicide investigation

Christchurch Police have arrested a 42-year-old man in relation to the investigation into the murder of Val Heaney in Bromley, Christchurch. The man, who was...

Fatal Police shooting, New Plymouth

A person has died after being shot by Police in New Plymouth tonight. The incident occurred while Police were conducting a vehicle stop on Devon...

Auckland Police in gang clamp down on the motorways

Police in Tāmaki Makaurau have been monitoring a number of gang movements on roads across the region today. We are aware of several planned events...

Operation Grizzly: Police seeking man in relation to ongoing investigation

Police are appealing for the public’s assistance in locating Ronnie Sefo. A warrant for the 18-year-old’s arrest has been issued for an aggravated burglary that...

Police updates – Good Friday

Police have issued a number of updates today, Good Friday 15 April 2022. Appeal for information following Christchurch crash Police are seeking information from the public...

Person dies following fleeing driver incident, Takanini

One person has died in Takanini after a fleeing driver incident. At 10:07pm a suspicious vehicle stopped on Clevedon Road, Papakura. When Police stopped to...

Police warrant nets a large haul for Auckland schools

A burglary investigation has led Police to a significant discovery of around $40,000 worth of electronic devices allegedly stolen from schools across Auckland. In the...

Police updates on North Island criminal activity

Police have issued a number of updates on criminal activity in the North Island. Arrests made in Gisborne homicide investigation Tairāwhiti CIB, in conjunction with Tāmaki...

Subway shooting suspect identified

The man made “concerning posts” about New York’s mayor ahead of the shooting rampage, police said. Authorities in New York City have named a “person...

US offers $5mn reward for arrest of alleged Irish crime lord linked to boxing

Daniel Kinahan, who has advised the likes of Tyson Fury, has been targeted for alleged links to organized crime. US offers $5mn reward for arrest...

WARNING: Graphic Images – Several injured in NY subway shooting

Commuters were shot during rush hour. Several people have been shot during rush hour in Brooklyn, according to the New York Police Department. Suspicious devices...

Continued investigations into ram-raid style burglaries seeing results

Several arrests have been made overnight following ram-raid incidents at businesses across the Upper North part of the country. Assistant Commissioner Richard Chambers says Police...

Bromley homicide investigation update, family issue statement

Police are continuing their homicide investigation into the death of a woman in Bromley, Christchurch. Valerie (Val) Heaney, aged 64, was located deceased on Monday...

North Island Crime spree brought to a halt

At 1am on Sunday 10th April, Police apprehended two offenders who were wanted for a string of burglaries in Waikato, Coromandel, and Bay of...

Further charges to be laid after man dies following incident at Westfield Manukau

Police can confirm that a man who was injured in an incident where multiple pedestrians were allegedly hit by a vehicle at Westfield Manukau...

Police issue statements on three homicide investigations

Police have relased statements in relation to three recently launched homicide investigations. Woolston Christchurch Police are treating the death of a woman in her 60s in...

Gisborne homicide investigation, information sought

Police investigating the death of Maraea Smith are asking for the public's help regarding a vehicle of interest. Maraea died following an altercation on Titoki...

Homicide investigation launched following Riccarton deaths

Police can confirm a homicide investigation has been launched following the discovery of the bodies of a woman in her 80s and a male...

Favona homicide update – arrest made

Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of a 49-year-old man in Favona on Sunday morning. The scene examination continues today, and a...

Police investigating deaths in Riccarton

Shortly before 6pm on Saturday 2nd April, Police carrying out a welfare check at a residential address on Ayr Street, Riccarton discovered the bodies...

Homicide in Favona: Investigation launched

A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of a man in Favona this morning. Police were called to an Abiru Crescent address just...

Operation Grizzly – Police seeking David Tuitupou

Police investigating a shooting incident in Sandringham last month, dubbed Operation Grizzly, are appealing for the public’s assistance in locating David Tuitupou. A warrant for...

Sandringham shooting – arrests made

Police are seeking the public's help in identifying the person captured in the image attached. Police believe this person can assist them with their investigation...

Police seeking sightings of wanted Auckland man

Police continue to appeal to the public to help locate Jeremy Simm. He was due to appear in the Auckland District Court this week on...

Gisborne Police appeal for information following serious assault in Mahia

Gisborne Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances of an incident that left a 47-year-old man in a ditch with life threatening injuries in...

Operation Weirton: Police restrain millions in assets following record interception at the border

Properties, vehicles and bank account funds with a combined value of more than seven million dollars have been restrained today by the Police Asset...

Tools and vehicles targeted in building site burglaries

Police are warning contractors and tradesmen to secure valuable tools and equipment after an increase in thefts targeting construction sites and work vehicles across...

Victims’ Families Request the ‘Monster of Florence’ Serial Killer Case to be Reopened

Between 1968 and 1985 a serial killer referred to as the ‘Monster of Florence’ terrorized the countryside of Florence, Italy, murdering couples during or...

Charges laid, firearms seized following family harm incident in Wairoa

A 21-year-old Wairoa man is facing a number of charges after Police responded to a family harm incident in the town yesterday. Police were called...

Chch ‘Red Zone Pervert’ – Cops issue another alert

Police are continuing to ask members of the public out in the early hours in the Christchurch 'red zone' area to remain aware of...

Police release update on Jade Pui Raglan homicide investigation

Waikato Police continue the homicide investigation into the death of Jade Pui, 42, who died in Raglan on 26 January. Police were called to Wainui...

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