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NPC: Hawke’s Bay 57 – 7 Manawatu

Hawke's Bay have beaten Manawatu 57-7 in their Round 7 Bunnings NPC clash this evening at McLean Park in Napier. https://youtu.be/iUYux9Vjx_Y?si=xgviwgQg9r85qpxU

Police updates – Napier dirt bikes seized, Auckland robberies

Police updates on crimes and investigations for 15 September 2023. Missing man located deceased A man reported missing in East Auckland yesterday morning has been located...

NPC: Hawke’s Bay 35 – 38 Bay of Plenty

Bay of Plenty have beaten Hawke's Bay 35-48 in their Round 6 NPC game today at McLean Park in Napier. https://youtu.be/J_A1jwPT4uk?si=At-_DfJuehR381HT

Hawke’s Bay gang boss forfeits over $2.1 million of assets

The High Court in Napier has ordered the forfeiture of over $2.1 million of assets and cash of a senior Hawke’s Bay Mongrel Mob...

Police updates – fatal crashes Waimarama, East Tamaki, Whakatane, missing Takapuna woman found

Police updates on crimes and investigations for 2 September 2023. Name release - fatal crash, Waimarama Police can now name the man who died following a...

Ariki Rigby homicide: Further appeal for information as one year anniversary approaches

'Police’s thoughts are with Ariki’s family a year on from her death,' said Detective Inspector Dave de Lange. 'Our focus remains on holding to account...

Remembering Kirsa Jensen – 40 years on

This month marks the 40th anniversary of one of New Zealand’s most enduring murder mysteries - the disappearance of Napier schoolgirl Kirsa Jensen. Fourteen-year-old Kirsa...

NPC: Northland 44 – 21 Hawke’s Bay

Northland have beaten Hawke's Bay 44-21 in their Round 5 NPC clash this evening at Okara Park, Whangarei. https://youtu.be/FQXmcOZaOeM?si=kpnDAA0kGCsFXNOA

Police updates – West Auckland car thefts, Raureka death, Netherton fatal crash

Police updates on crimes and investigations for 31 August 2023. Fatal crash, Netherton Police can confirm one person has died following a two-vehicle crash on the...

Police investigating death in Raureka, Hastings last night

Police are investigating following a sudden death at a residential address in Raureka, Hastings last night. Around 8:50pm Police responded to calls of a disorder...

NPC: Auckland 41 – 22 Hawke’s Bay

Auckland have beaten Hawke's Bay 41-22 in their Round 4 of Bunning's NPC today at Eden Park. https://youtu.be/aaTxz4YPBHc?si=pRTtPEPxMkuwiLTz

Stolen CCTV camera identifies thieves

Two people have been charged in relation to a burglary in Pakowhai, Hawke's Bay, an area that was heavily damaged by Cyclone Gabrielle. The burglary...

Million-dollar drug ring busted in Hawke’s Bay

Nine people are before the courts and a large amount of drugs have been seized after a significant Police operation focusing on disrupting organised...

Police appeal for sightings after man located deceased at Whirinaki Beach, Hawke’s Bay

The death of a man located deceased at Whirinaki Beach in Hawke’s Bay yesterday is being treated as unexplained. Rowen Aupouri, aged 32, from Napier,...

Police updates – Fatal crash in Waikato, Hastings burglaries

Police updates on crimes and investigations for 22 July 2023. Man charged following burglaries, Hastings A 34-year-old man has been arrested and charged after two recent...

Three arrested following Napier jewellery store aggravated burglary

Three people have been arrested in relation to an aggravated burglary at a jewellery store in Napier this week. Police were notified of the incident...

Police updates – Wgtn fires, Operation Kotare, Lower Hutt aggravated robbery

Police updates on crimes and investigations for 1 July 2023. Arrest following suspicious fires, Wellington A 25-year-old man has been arrested following a series of suspicious...

Operation Pakari – 20 people arrested

At least 20 people have been arrested and 85 charges filed in Operation Pakari, a Southland-based termination focused on violent offending. There have been 20...

60-year-old Mobster arrested for methamphetamine supply

Hawke’s Bay Police this morning arrested a 60-year-old patched Mongrel Mob member for methamphetamine-related offending. The arrest follows the execution of a search warrant at...

Police updates: Operation Metallic Red, Hawke’s Bay fleeing driver incident

Police updates on crimes and investigations for 6 June 2023. Operation Metallic Red: Police operation sees arrests and bikes impounded Police made numerous arrests and impounded...

Police updates – Fatal crash Kaingaroa, arrests following Havelock North robbery

Police updates on crimes and investigations for 30 May 2023. Four in custody following burglary, Havelock North Havelock North Police have taken four youths into custody...

Operation Viceroy: Four people arrested as part of South African meth operation

Four people have been arrested as part of Operation Viceroy, an investigation into a large quantity of methamphetamine imported into New Zealand in March...

Unexplained death – Napier

Enquiries are being conducted into the death of a man at a residential address on Carlysle Street, Napier. The death reported last week, Thursday 11...

Nine charged in operation for supply and distribution of drugs

Police have charged nine people, including a high-value individual serving a prison sentence, for operating a drug ring supplying and distributing methamphetamine and cannabis. Police...

Arrest made following Wairoa aggravated burglary

Wairoa Police have arrested a man in relation to an aggravated burglary at a residential address on Brian Avenue, Wairoa on Wednesday 26 April. At...

Hawke’s Bay Police aggravated burglary – police appeal for information

Police are appealing to the public for any information in relation to an aggravated burglary in Hastings over the weekend. At 2.15pm on Sunday, a...

3.0 magnitude quake reported near Porangahau

Geonet have reported a 3.0 magnitude quake causing light shaking near Porangahau in the Hawke's Bay. The earthquake was centred 5km west of the small...

Elderly Wairoa man hospitalised following home invasion assault

Police are appealing to the public for any information in relation to aggravated burglary in Wairoa yesterday (26 April). At 2.25am yesterday, an unknown offender...

Youths charged over Napier ‘smash-and-grab’ offences

Hawke’s Bay Police have arrested two youths, aged 14 and 15, in relation to several smash-and-grab burglaries in the Napier area over the past...

Police release Eastern District crime data following Cyclone Gabrielle

Eastern District Commander Superintendent Jeanette Park has today released data which shows crime largely returned to normal levels within a week after Cyclone Gabrielle...

Police updates – Hibiscus Coast and Mellons Bay robberies, Takapau crash

Police updates on crimes and investigations for 21 April 2023. Two youths arrested in relation to aggravated robbery Police have put two people before the Court...

Govt approves extra $25 million for cyclone-affected businesses

This follows earlier support of $50 million provided to the Hawke's Bay business community in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle. “The priority has been to...

Firearms licensing extension for cyclone affected gun owners

People in areas impacted by Cyclones Hale and Gabrielle with expiring firearms licences have been given more time to get them renewed. Executive Director of...

Police warn motorists of Hawke’s Bay temporary lower speed limits

Hawke’s Bay Police are warning drivers who speed through the Pakowhai area to slow down or risk the attention of Police. Temporary lower speed limits...

New Manawatu-Hawke’s Bay highway delayed until mid-2025

It was hoped the new $650 million link would be opened in late 2024. The delay has been blamed on COVID-19 complications and problems in...

Police updates – Fatal crashes in Hastings & Te Awamutu, Mangamahu workplace death

Police updates on crimes and investigations for 27 March 2023. Fatal crash, Maraekakaho Road, Hastings Police can confirm one person has died in hospital following a...

Givealittle set up for cyclone isolated Dartmoor-Waihau community

Kiwis are asked to donate money to help the isolated Dartmoor-Waihau community. The area is still cut-off due to the effects of Cyclone Gabrielle. The...

Police urge caution on re-opened State Highway 5

Motorists are asked to take extra care on the recently re-opened Highway 5. 'While we’re all pleased that we can travel the road again, just...

Hawke’s Bay Police impound 41 cars in a week

Hawke’s Bay Police have been busy keeping the region’s roads safe from anti-social driver behaviours (street racers) and drink drivers. Forty-two cars were impounded by...

Severe weather warnings issued for North Island areas

Severe thunderstorms with potential for flash flooding predicted for some parts of Northland, North Auckland and central NZ today. For the latest MetService warnings visit...

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