Police are seeking witnesses in relation to a man who was located unconscious in Auckland CBD last week.

At about 4.14am on Saturday 27 September emergency services were called after a man was found unconscious on the corner of Pitt Street and Karangahape Road.

The male received significant injuries and was transported to hospital in a critical condition.

Detective Senior Sergeant Rebecca Kirk, Auckland City CIB, says Police are working to establish the full circumstances of what occurred, and if anyone was responsible for the man’s injuries.

One person has been arrested and a homicide investigation has been launched following the death of a man in New Lynn this afternoon.

At about 11.52am, Police were called to a Kaponga Crescent address following a report of a person injured.

Despite the best efforts from first responders, the man sadly died at the scene.

Acting Detective Inspector Simon Harrison, of Waitematā CIB, says one person was taken into custody at the scene.

“As such, Police are not seeking anyone else in relation to this matter.

Attribute to Detective Sergeant Chris Power:

Police have received positive information relating to the man found deceased on Horotane Valley Road, Heathcote Valley on Friday 19 September.

We would like to thank the community that has come forward with information, which has greatly assisted us in our enquiries.

Formal identification could still take some time.

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The search for missing 17-year-old Marley has now moved to a recovery phase.

Detective Senior Sergeant Jo Carolan says Police remain committed to returning Marley home to his family.

“A helicopter conducted shoreline searches today, but sadly did not locate Marley.“

Further land-based searching near Taylors Mistake is being considered. 

“This is the news that no family wants to receive, and we are offering them ongoing support.

“We would like to thank the members of the public who have provided information over the course of this search.”

Please attribute to Counties Manukau District Commander, Superintendent Shanan Gray:

A man has been taken into custody in Flat Bush this afternoon following an ongoing incident.

Just after 9.30am, officers were at a property in Chapel Road conducting enquiries when a firearm was discharged at Police.

A Police officer was transported to hospital and has since been discharged.

Cordons remain in place on Chapel Road, between Baverstock Road and Stancombe Road, while enquiries continue.

Police will provide a further update when we are able to.

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One person has died following a crash in Aka Aka this morning.

The single vehicle crash was reported just before 5:30am on Aka Aka Road.

The road has since re-opened.

Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.

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Canterbury Police are continuing to investigate the sudden death of a man at a residential address on Eastern Terrace in the early hours of Saturday morning.

The circumstances of the man’s death remain unclear, and Police are working to understand what occurred in the lead-up to this incident. Officers are particularly focused on tracing the man’s movements over the past two weeks and are appealing to the public for any information that may assist.

One person has died and four others have been injured in a crash on Thornton Road near Matatā this morning.

Emergency services were notified of the crash involving two cars at 9.20am.

One person is reported to have serious injuries and three people have moderate injuries.

Thornton Road is closed at the intersections with Greig Road and West Bank Road. The road is expected to remain closed for the next three to four hours. 

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Attributable to Detective Inspector Shona Low, Crime Manager Southern District.

A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of a man in North Dunedin on Friday.

Police received reports of a sudden death at a property on Great King Street about 2pm and found a 36 year-old man deceased at the scene.

A scene guard remains in place today as a forensic examination is carried out. The circumstances of the man’s death remain under investigation, but initial indications suggest he died from non-accidental injuries.

To be attributed to Inspector Jacqui Corner, West Coast Area Commander: 

A 16-year-old male has been charged with the murder of Donald Baikie in Greymouth on 30 September.

The male was arrested last night and will appear in Greymouth Youth Court this morning.

Police have completed a scene examination at the address where Mr Baikie was located deceased, however there will be a continued police presence in the area as we continue with our investigation.

An investigation continues into a fatal fire in the early hours of Thursday morning.

Detective Inspector Tofilau Faamanuia Va’aelua, Counties Manukau CIB, says the Police investigation remains in the early stages.

“The cause of the fire has not been determined and we are working with fire investigators as part of those enquiries,” he says.

“A scene examination is continuing today at the Murvale Drive property.”

Detective Inspector Va’aelua says the two deceased were removed from the property last night.

Two people have been arrested after a burglary in Hamilton City this morning, one of whom is facing over 40 charges in court.

At around 8:20 this morning, Police were called to the burglary on Moreland Avenue after someone witnessed their home being broken into through their CCTV stream.

Police responded however, the alleged offenders had already fled the scene in two vehicles, including one that was previously reported stolen.

Attributable to West Coast Area Commander: Inspector Jacqui Corner,

A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of a man in Greymouth.

On Tuesday 30 September, Police were called to a property on Chapel Street at around 12.15pm.

Upon arrival 67-year-old Donald Baikie was located deceased at the scene.

Our condolences are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time.

Wanaka Police investigating suspicious fires are appealing for help from the public for information and video footage around the area.

Police were called to reports of fires lit at Albert Town near Wanaka on 20 September.

Detective Phill Hamlin, Otago Lakes Criminal Investigations, says that the investigation team believes the fires to be suspicious and that they have been intentionally lit.

Christchurch Police have arrested three 14-year-old youths as a result of an operation to target suspects of a string of commercial burglaries across the city.

In addition to the burglaries, the offenders were wanted in relation to numerous instances of dangerous driving and the theft of vehicles over the last couple of days.

Superintendent Lane Todd says that Police use various methods to track and trace suspects.

“We investigate repeat offenders every day and had a strong lead in pinpointing a vehicle these suspects were using,”

Police can confirm two people have died following a house fire in Bucklands Beach in the early hours of this morning.

An investigation is now underway into how the events unfolded early this morning on Murvale Drive.

Detective Inspector Tofilau Faamanuia Va’aelua, of Counties Manukau CIB, says a scene examination commenced earlier today.

“Our investigation is still at the very early stages and Police need to work methodically through the next steps,” he says.

It is expected Police will remain at the property over the coming days.

Media is invited to attend the Northland Law Enforcement Torch Run event to take photos and interview participants, including some of the local Special Olympics stars.

What: Law Enforcement Torch Run

Where: Meet at Whangārei Central Police station 9.45am then go to Whangārei Town Basin, 14 Quayside

When: Saturday 4 October 2025

Who: Northland District Special Olympics athletes, coaches, families and police

Police contact: Mark Harrison 021 1907 805

A Northland man who allegedly stole $600 worth of clothing from a Dargaville store came a cropper thanks to CCTV.

Police arrived at the Victoria Street store soon after being alerted to a theft at around 10.06am, on Monday, 22 September.

“A review of in-store CCTV provided Police with a clear picture of a person who’d made no attempt to pay for items of clothing he left the store with,” Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer says. 

“A short time later, Police located a vehicle of interest at a petrol station in Dargaville.” 

Police are responding to a sudden death on Mount Taranaki.

One person was reported missing in the area on 30 September at 1pm, and sadly, was found deceased just after 5pm. 

The public can expect a visible Police presence in the area today and possibly tomorrow as Land Search and Rescue work to retrieve the body.

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Police are continuing to make enquiries following the death of a man in Gisborne on Monday morning.

Police were called to an address on Ormond Road, between Lytton Road and Riperata Street shortly after 4am, where the man was located injured, before passing away in Gisborne Hospital a short time later.

Detective Inspector Martin James says enquiries are progressing well, with a steady flow of information provided by the public to assist our enquiries.

A Hibiscus Coast teenager will appear in court this week after allegedly demanding, and stealing, clothing from other teenagers.

Two other young people were also apprehended as part of the investigation into the incident near Westfield Albany on Friday morning.

Waitematā East Area Commander Inspector Mike Rickards says Police have been investigating two recent incidents.

“On Friday morning, three offenders have approached our two teenage victims near the shopping centre,” he says.

Two drivers are heading to court after catching the attention of Police in West Auckland on Saturday night.

Around 10.30pm Police were called to Hobsonville Point after a large gathering of vehicles turned to anti-social road user activity.

Waitemata Road Policing Coordinator, Senior Sergeant Damian Albert, says one driver recklessly performed a burnout on the crowded streets.

“As a result, multiple units attended this gathering in an attempt to disperse the group,” he says.

Police are seeking the public’s help to identify the woman pictured in these images.

We believe she may be able to assist us with our enquiries into a theft outside a business on Great North Road, Point Chevalier on Thursday 31 July at about 8pm.

If this is you, or you know who this woman is, please update us online now or call 105.

Please use the reference number 250801/6338.

Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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Please attribute to Senior Sergeant Steph Hudson, Northland Road Policing Team Leader:

Police have laid charges against one of the drivers involved in a crash on State Highway 1, Oakleigh on 27 September.

Around 5.40pm emergency services attended the crash between two vehicles, one of which was towing a trailer.

There were no serious injuries as a result of the crash.

Please attribute the following to Wellington District Commander, Superintendent Corrie Parnell:

A 54-year-old man has been charged with aggravated burglary and assault with a weapon following an incident in Wadestown yesterday.

The man is remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear in Wellington District Court on 2 October.

Police were called to Anne Street at around 12:35pm after reports that a man had entered a property armed with a long bladed weapon and attempted to steal a vehicle.

Police have acted swiftly to protect three puppies after a man allegedly mistreated them near the Parnell Train Station.

The innocent puppies are now safe and receiving care at one of Auckland Council’s Animal Management shelters.

Just before 7pm on Sunday, members of the public contacted Police after seeing a man allegedly making threats to seriously harm the three puppies in his possession.

Auckland City Police will hold a media stand-up tomorrow as part of the ongoing St Johns homicide investigation.

The investigation continues to seek those involved in the death of Kyle Whorrall over Easter Weekend.

Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin will speak with media on Tuesday morning.

The stand up will be held on Tuesday 30 September at Auckland City Police Hub, on Hargreaves  Street, at 10.15am.

Media are asked to wait outside in the forecourt area, where they will be escorted inside to set up.

Multiple firearms were found hidden at a Puriri Street property when Whanganui police teams executed a search warrant last week on 25 September.

Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Carey Priest from the Whanganui Criminal Investigation Branch says items were found throughout the house, shed and in a roof space.

“Officers found a significant number of items and arrested four people, one of whom had a warrant out for her arrest.

Wellington Police’s Search and Rescue squad was called into action on Sunday following a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) activation in the Little Akatarawa River area, Upper Hutt.

The Rescue Coordination Centre requested assistance after the beacon was activated by a tramping group deep in the bush. Upon arrival, Police SAR teams discovered a patient had fallen from height into a steep and narrow canyon, sustaining moderate injuries.

A man has been arrested in Wadestown this afternoon, after he allegedly entered a property and threatened the occupants with a weapon.

Police were called about 12.35pm to Anne Street, after a report of a man entering a house with a large, bladed weapon and attempting to steal a vehicle.

When challenged he has begun causing damage to the property, and on Police arrival, OC spray has been deployed.

He has then retreated to a room in the house and refused to come out.

Attribute to Detective Sergeant Lucy Aldridge:

Police searching for missing 17-year-old Marley are releasing an update on the clothing he is believed to be wearing.

Marley was wearing a light grey coloured Adidas hoodie and low-cut burgundy coloured converse shoes.

The bottom half of his clothing cannot be confirmed at this stage.

Police re-iterate that Marley was last seen in Opawa at around 2:30pm on Friday 26 September and his vehicle was later located in Sumner.

Police are continuing to investigate after a person died during a serious incident in Matatā yesterday.

Emergency services were called to the intersection of Flax and Matata Roads about 3.50pm, after a report of two people being injured by a third person while in a vehicle. During the incident, the vehicle left the road and crashed.

Despite the best effort of emergency services, one of the victims died at the scene. The second victim is in a stable condition in hospital.

The road was shut while a scene examination was completed and reopened about 2am today.

Attribute to Constable Lindsay Weir:

Whangārei Police are appealing to the public for information after a crash on State Highway 1 in Oakleigh yesterday evening.

Police were called to the crash involving two vehicles, one of which was towing a trailer, at around 5:40pm Saturday 27 September.

Thankfully, there were no serious injuries.

Police are asking for anyone that may have witnessed the crash or have dashcam footage of the crash and aftermath to please get in touch.

Police are continuing their search for missing 17-year-old Marley today.

“Yesterday, Police, with the help of Land Search and Rescue, Coastguard Sumner, Fire and Emergency New Zealand, Surf Lifesaving New Zealand and volunteers searched the Scarborough whitewash area,” says Detective Sergeant Lucy Aldridge.

“Today our search efforts are focused on the surrounding bays and involves using drones, as well as boats and land teams to cover as much ground as possible.”

Northland Police investigating a suspicious fire are now seeking information about a vehicle seen in the area.

Police were called to the address on Raumanga Valley Road in Raumanga, about 6.20am on Wednesday. All five occupants were asleep when a couch on the front deck was deliberately set alight, but thankfully they were able to evacuate safely.

Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer, Whangārei CIB, says witnesses described seeing a white or silver-coloured vehicle around the time of the fire.

Police are seeking the public’s help to locate 17-year-old Marley.

Marley was last seen in Opawa about 3pm on Friday 26 September. The vehicle he was driving was located in the Sumner area, but he could be anywhere in the city.

He is thought to be wearing black track pants and a dark-coloured hooded jersey.

If you see Marley please call Police via 111, quoting the reference number 250927/3331. Information after the fact can be made via 105, using the same reference number. 

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Please attribute the following to Detective Sergeant Matt Lee:

Hamilton Police are appealing for information from the public in relation to a series of aggravated robberies.

Over the last few days, a male has committed three aggravated robberies at food premises within the Dinsdale Shopping Centre.

Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Tim Leitch:

Today’s verdict brings an outcome to what has been an extremely challenging and difficult investigation. 

Police are pleased with the conviction today of the man who set the fatal fire that that killed five innocent men, injured others, and took the home of those who lived at Loafers Lodge.

I would like to acknowledge the families of the five victims whose loved ones were taken from them through the actions of this man, and recognise their patience and understanding during this long process.

Police have arrested and charged a further teenager in relation to the fatal stabbing of Kaea Karauria in Napier on 11 May.

Detective Inspector Martin James says the teen was taken into custody early this morning.

“The youth has been charged with injuring with intent to injure, and will appear in Youth Court at a later date.

“This arrest is another step further to providing closure for Kaea’s family and loved ones.”

The investigation into the matter will continue and further arrests cannot be ruled out.

A driver allegedly reaching speeds of more than three times the speed limit has been caught out by our eye in the sky.

The Police Air Support Unit was travelling over Pakuranga last night at about 11pm when they spotted a vehicle driving dangerously on Botany Road.

Counties Manukau East Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Ann Wilkie, says Eagle immediately contacted units on the ground and directed them to the vehicle’s location.

“The vehicle was estimated to be travelling in excess of 150kmh.

Two people have been arrested and charged following a violent assault outside a Pukekohe supermarket last week.

At about 12.30pm on 19 September, the victim and his family were in a supermarket carpark when two people approached him.

Counties Manukau South Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Matt Hoyes, says the two alleged offenders then assaulted the man in an unprovoked attack.

“These alleged offenders have viciously attacked this man in broad daylight, punching him and kicking him while he was on the ground.”

Northland Police are appealing for information about suspicious activity in an ongoing investigation into a fire at a Raumanga property on Wednesday.

Police were called to the address on Raumanga Valley Road at around 6.20am.

Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer, Whangārei CIB, says upon further investigation the fire is being treated as arson.

“Officers have attended the scene again this morning and discovered two holes in one of the windows, which were not their when the fire occurred.

Please attribute to Inspector Grant Tetzlaff, Acting Auckland City District Commander:

At 5.40am Emergency services attended a two-vehicle crash on Victoria Street, Auckland Central.

At this point in our enquiries, we have established a vehicle has been traveling at high speed on Victoria Street West. It has continued down the hill where it has lost control, colliding with a Police car which was stationary at a red light.

The crash has caused extensive damage to both vehicles.

Three people have been taken into custody following a series of search warrants targeting traffic offending and anti-social trail bike use.

Police welcome the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) that a police officer’s actions during an incident in Motueka in March 2024 were justified. 

Officers were responding to several 111 calls regarding a man presenting a firearm at members of the public. 

Tasman District Commander, Superintendent Tracey Thompson, says the officer involved assessed the situation and responded accordingly, to ensure the safety of all who were present.

Quick thinking by a shop owner put a group of violent offenders on the back foot and Police closely behind.

A Glen Eden superette owner was preparing to open his store around 6.45am on Tuesday, when five youths with their faces covered arrived outside, in what turned out to be a stolen car.

Inspector Kelly Farrant, Waitematā West Area Prevention Manager, says the store-owner’s rapid reaction literally stopped the offenders in their tracks.

Local Police expertise and a decision to breach bail has led to the recovery of a firearm, and a date back in court for one man.

Early Tuesday morning, one of our Henderson Beat Team members was out conducting mobile patrols In New Lynn and spotted a male behind the wheel of a car.

“The man was known to our local staff, they knew he was forbidden to drive and breaching the conditions of his bail” Waitematā West Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Kelly Farrant says.

Officers signalled for him to stop on Arawa Street.

On 29 September each year New Zealand Police commemorates Police Remembrance Day on the feast day of the Archangel Michael, the patron saint of police.

Police have arrested a man in connection with more than 40 fraud related offences totalling over $68,000.

Officers attended a property in Long Bay this morning where a 34-year-old man was taken into custody.

Waitematā East Area Prevention Manager, acting Inspector Tim Williams, says numerous credit card frauds were committed across New Zealand during 2024 and 2025.

“After a prolonged and complex investigation over nearly a year, our staff identified three people of interest.”

Police investigating an assault in Papamoa are seeking help from the public.

Detective Sergeant Sam Pritchard says a report was made on Sunday 21 September of the assault on Maranui Street a short time earlier.

“The female victim was walking along Maranui Street from the intersection of Coast Boulevard, west towards Bayfair, about 4:40pm,” he says.

“She has turned around upon reaching the retirement village at the intersection of Mangatawa Boulevard, and began walking back east along Maranui Street, on the oppose side of the road to the beach.

Attribute to Detective Sergeant Chris Power:

Police can now release images of the backpack, and its contents, located with the man found deceased on Horotane Valley Road, Heathcote Valley on Friday 19 September.

We appreciate all those who have come forward with information so far and continue to follow lines of enquiry where they become available; unfortunately, the man remains unidentified.

Police are hoping that these images, paired with a description of the deceased, may be recognised by someone in the community.

Police continue to investigate the death of Albert Enoka in Naenae last year, despite a murder charge being withdrawn in the High Court at Wellington today.

Mr Enoka was shot and killed after a confrontation in Seddon Street, Naenae on 10 December. A man was arrested on 24 December and charged with murder.

“This has been a challenging investigation,” said Detective Inspector Haley Ryan.

“We accept that there is currently insufficient evidence to proceed with the charge, but will continue to work towards finding a resolution for Albert and his whanau.”

A 19-year-old has now been charged with murder following the death of a man in Ōtara last month.

Police were called to Wymondley Road shortly before midnight on 1 August after reports of a group of people fighting in the street.

Upon arrival, two men were located with critical injuries.

They were transported to hospital, however sadly, one of the victims, Greig Kelvin Temarama-Abela, died a short time later.

A speedy response put Police on the trail of a pair of thieves in Blockhouse Bay overnight.

Around 10pm Police responded to reports the alarms were sounding at Blockhouse Bay Intermediate on Bolton Road.

Upon arrival it was confirmed the school had been broken into, and items were missing from some classrooms.

Auckland City West Area Response Manager Senior Sergeant Guy Baldwin says Eagle was quickly overhead and spotted the alleged offenders trying to make a getaway.

“Eagle saw two males jumping over fences nearby, in an attempt to evade Police,” he says.

Emergency services are attending a serious crash on West Coast Road, Glen Eden.

A two-vehicle crash was reported at 7am, near the intersection of Rosier Road.

At this stage one person is in a serious condition, with two others receiving moderate to minor injuries.

West Coast Road has been closed between Rosier and Sunvue Roads.

Police are advising motorists to use alternate routes as road closures may be in place for some time.

The Serious Crash Unit is in attendance and an investigation will be carried out to determine the cause of the crash.

It’s by good fortune only that Police are not advising the public of a serious or fatal crash in rural Auckland overnight.

Instead, an allegedly intoxicated man will face the Pukekohe District Court on a raft of charges after he crashed his van in Runciman.

At around 12.43am, Police responded to a crash on Runciman, in southern Auckland.

“A Mitsubishi van and trailer had jackknifed, completely blocking Runciman Road,” Counties Manukau South Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Matt Hoyes says.

A man is before the courts after the use of a laser in a dangerous manner, directed at two commercial aircrafts in Wellington on Saturday evening.

At around 6.45pm, Police received a report from Air Traffic Control that a plane preparing to land at Wellington Airport was targeted by a laser.

Within five minutes, a second plane reported a laser being pointed in its direction.

The information provided to Police suggested the laser came from Stokes Valley.

Canterbury Police are investigating a sudden death on Horotane Valley Road, Heathcote Valley on Friday 19 September.

The death is not believed to be suspicious.

As part of our efforts, we are looking to identify the deceased.

The deceased is thought to be a man in his 30s or 40s, with a distinctive birthmark on his left forearm. When located he was wearing a black long sleeve woollen jersey, black trousers and brown and grey tramping boots. Police also located backpack with him.

Police can now confirm one person has died following a serious crash in Whanganui East this morning.

The single vehicle crash was reported at around 9.50am on State Highway 4/Anzac Parade.

Sadly, the sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene despite the efforts of emergency services.

State Highway 4 has since re-opened.

Support is being provided to those involved.

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An early morning arrest landed a 30-year-old man in custody with a number of new offences on his charge sheet. 

Waitematā Police located the offender hiding under a vehicle in Don McKinnon Drive at around 1.45am on Friday 19 September.

Acting Inspector Tim Williams says the man of no fixed abode was breaching his conditions of bail and arrested.

A five-month operation has culminated in 11 arrests and the recovery of an illicit stash of firearms and drugs, along with nearly NZ$1 million in cash in Auckland this week.

Operation Mexted, a joint investigation run by the National Organised Crime Group (NOCG) and New Zealand Customs, has been targeting a transnational organised criminal cell  involved in the smuggling of controlled drugs into New Zealand.

It’s the 29th such cell shut down in New Zealand since 2016.

Police acknowledge the sentencing of six Mongrel Mob members for a range of violent offending in Southland in 2022.

The sentences handed down in the High Court at Christchurch yesterday range from three years and four months, to six years, in prison.

“The sentencing of all six offenders sends a clear message to organised crime groups that behaviour like this will not be tolerated in our community,” says Area Commander Southland, Inspector Mike Bowman.

“Those who choose to offend in this way, causing this type of harm, can expect to be held accountable.”

West Coast Police have charged a woman with lighting the fire that destroyed the old Seaview Hospital complex at Hokitika in August.

The 42-year-old Hokitika woman was arrested on Wednesday 17 September, when Police executed a search warrant at a local address.

The complex and former Kotuku Hostel, was consumed in a massive fire on 10 August, causing distress and concern among the community. It took firefighters the best part of two days to put out the blaze and for a scene examination to take place.

Te Awamutu Police have arrested a man without incident who was wanted after being deemed a risk to public safety.

The 20-year-old man will appear in the Hamilton District Court on 24 September on charges of burglary, intentional damage, reckless driving and unlawful take of a motor vehicle, among others.

Police were notified of a vehicle that was stolen on 16 September, which was later involved in dangerous driving on the road.

Failing to stop proved to be the wrong move in Whangārei after it led Police to a serious discovery.

Police conducting proactive patrols on Tuesday afternoon spotted a stolen vehicle travelling south on Otaika Road.

Whangārei Area Response Manager Senior Sergeant Rene Rakete says Police signalled for the vehicle to stop, however it took off at speed.

“When officers attempted to stop this vehicle it accelerated away at speed, turning down a side street in an attempt to evade Police,” he says.

Police are appealing to the public for any possible sightings of Simran.

Simran, 41, was reported missing from her home on Tuesday night and Police have serious concerns for her welfare.

Simran was last seen in Whakatāne, but Police located her vehicle in Pongakawa and believe she still may be in that area.

Simran is possibly with her dog, which is a white Shih Tzu.

If you have seen Simran, or have any information where she might be, please call 105 and quote case number 250916/8709.

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Police can confirm that one person has died following a serious crash near Sanson this afternoon.

The crash, which involved a ute and a truck, was reported to emergency services about 12pm.

Sadly, the sole occupant of the ute died at the scene. One person also received minor injuries.

State Highway 3 between Sanson and Stewart Road remains closed while the Serious Crash Unit carries out a scene examination.

Diversions are in place and motorists should expect delays.

Support is being provided to those involved.

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Police have made a significant development in an investigation into a murder in Pakuranga Heights more than 13 months ago.

Earlier today, the Operation Block investigation team made an arrest in connection with the murder of 59-year-old Tuipulotu Vi in August 2024.

A search warrant was executed at an address in Franklyne Road, Ōtara, where a 23-year-old man was taken into custody.

Operation Block commenced on 19 August 2024, when Police responded to reports of several gun shots heard on Marvon Downs Avenue at about 6.45am that Monday morning.

Waitematā Police have made two further arrests over an altercation that took place in a Hobsonville car park on Tuesday afternoon.

It brings the total number of arrests to three, as a determined investigation quickly locates those allegedly involved.

Police have been investigating since the altercation occurred at around 4.40pm on 16 September.

“During the course of this altercation, a firearm was allegedly discharged in a public car park,” Detective Senior Sergeant Ryan Bunting, of Waitematā West CIB, says.

Counties Manukau Police have located a body in the search for a woman missing from Māngere for nearly three months.

Eileen ‘Ella’ Davenport, 57, had been missing from her Hain Avenue home since 20 June 2025.

Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Hayward, of Counties Manukau West CIB, says on 10 September Police located a body in a reserve near Savill Drive.

“Police had been carrying out a search operation as part of ongoing enquiries to locate her,” he says.

“The area being searched consisted of dense scrub and a creek which flows into the Manukau Estuary.”

Whangārei detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in investigating a cowardly aggravated robbery late last month.

Police would like to speak to two men featured in footage after the victim was left with facial injuries following the ordeal.

Detective Sergeant Paul Overton, of Whangārei CIB, says the victim was approached at around 2.10am on 17 August 2025 in Whangārei CBD.

“The victim had been seated on Rathbone Street after a night out in town, when he was approached by two men,” he says.

Police are in attendance at a serious crash on Main Highway in Ellerslie this afternoon.

A two-vehicle crash was reported at 3.37pm, near the busy intersection with Ellerslie-Panmure Highway.

At this early stage we can advise that one person has been critically injured and another person seriously injured.

A section of Main Highway has been closed as a result.

The Serious Crash Unit will attend the scene to carry out enquiries.

Main Highway has been closed between the intersections of Ellerslie-Panmure Highway and Amy Street.

Police has released a suite of resources to help increase awareness about what to do in the unlikely event of an active armed attack in a crowded place.

A 24-year-old Auckland man has been charged with Wounding with Intent and Reckless Discharge of a Firearm in relation to an incident in Hobsonville, Auckland, around 4.40pm yesterday, 16 September.

The man will be appearing in the Waitākere District court later today.

Police believe this is an isolated incident and reassuring the Hobsonville community there is no ongoing risk.

Enquiries are ongoing to identify further offenders

Anyone with information that can assist enquiries is asked to please contact Police online at 105.police.govt.nz or call 105.

Emergency services are attending a serious crash involving a car and truck on Central Boulevard, Silverdale.

Police were called to the scene around 6.50am, where one person is in a critical condition.

Central Boulevard has been closed, with Police advising motorists to avoid the area.

WorkSafe have been advised.

The Serious Crash Unit is in attendance and an investigation will be carried out to determine the cause of the crash.

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A search in darkness for a missing diver involving Police and Coastguard volunteers swung into action north of Auckland last night.

Police alerted Coastguard after the diver’s car was located at Goat Island, raising concerns the diver had not returned from a planned night dive. 

“He had dived at night before but we were concerned the diver was out there on his own,”  Sergeant Craig Kennedy,  Auckland Police Maritime Unit, says. 

A 34-year-old man is facing a raft of charges after two incidents in the Far North where he allegedly behaved in a threatening manner.

On Sunday, Police were called to an address in Kakapo St, Ahipara after a person allegedly threatened a number of people with a firearm before leaving.

Police had been making enquiries into the matter when they were called to a similar incident in Kaitaia yesterday.

Inspector Al Symonds says at about 10.40am Police responded to a report of a person being threatened at a Lake Road address.

A man has been arrested and charged following a fight at a football match in Sunnynook, which left a player with a broken jaw.

At about 1.30pm on 28 June, Police were called following a scuffle between players from two teams following a football game at Sunnynook Park.

Waitematā East Area Prevention Manager, Acting Inspector Tim Williams, says the victim was allegedly punched in the face and fell to the ground before being kicked by the same person.

“The victim suffered serious facial injuries, including a broken jaw which required surgery.

A team tackling retail crime across some south Auckland town centres have clocked up, and locked up, some promising numbers in the past year.

In July 2024, the Counties Manukau South Community Engagement Team noticed that high rates of retail offending were contributing to a general sense of unease among shoppers and business owners alike.

This was particularly the case in the busy town centres across Takanini, Papakura and Pukekohe.

Whangārei Police can advise that a teenager missing from her Kensington home has been located.

Police issued an appeal yesterday afternoon. The 15-year-old girl is safe.

Police thank the community for sharing our appeal.

ENDS.

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Police are investigating an incident which left a man with serious injuries in Queenstown and are seeking help from the public.

Officers were called to the intersection of Moke Lake Road and Glenorchy-Queenstown Road about 6:15pm yesterday.

A man was located with unexplained injuries and was taken to hospital where he is recovering.

If you have dashcam footage or have a front-facing CCTV camera on the Glenorchy-Queenstown Road or the Moke Lake area from 9am to 6pm yesterday, we would like to hear from you to aid our investigation.

Police can now release the name of the young man who died following a crash near the intersection of State Highway 1 and Kew Road on Thursday 11 September.

He was Caleb Wilson Moss, 19, of Invercargill.

Police extend sympathies to Caleb’s family and friends.

Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.

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One person has died following a two vehicle crash in Mount Wellington this morning.

At about 9.10am, Police were alerted to a crash involving a truck and car at the intersection of Morrin and Fraser Roads.

Two people were transported to hospital in a moderate condition.

One person has since succumbed to their injuries and died in hospital.

The Serious Crash Unit has been notified and enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.

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A thief with a fascination for tools is now facing Court after allegedly helping himself to more than $14,000 worth of gear from various trade stores.

Earlier this month Police were alerted to a man who took an item from Bunnings Manukau without paying for it.

Counties Manukau East Communities Manager, Senior Sergeant Simon Cornish, says upon further investigation, it was established the man was allegedly involved in several other incidents at different stores, involving leaving without paying for the items in his trolley.

Whangārei Police are appealing for sightings of Krishjarn, who was last seen by family five days ago.

Krishjarn, 15, was reported missing from her Kensington home on 10 September.

“It is unusual for Krishjarn not to stay connected with family,” Senior Sergeant Steve Dickson says.

“She could be anywhere in the Whangārei area.”

If you have information on where Krishjarn is, or if you have seen her, please update Police online now or call 105 using the reference file number 250911/1888.

ENDS.

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