Please attribute to Inspector Herby Ngawhika, Rotorua Area Commander:

Police are disappointed that a small number of people needed to be arrested following a tangi in Rotorua today.

Police had an increased visible presence across Rotorua due to the gang tangi taking place, to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the wider community.

Police have been working with whanau over the last few days to ensure a smooth and safe precession today, and a significant majority of attendees behaved in a manner that Police were pleased with.

A pair responsible for an alleged crime spree across the North Island will now face court.

Yesterday afternoon, Police were alerted to a vehicle of interest travelling through Auckland’s east and coming to a stop at Sylvia Park.

Auckland City West Area Investigations Manager, Detective Senior Sergeant Anthony Darvill, says with the assistance of the Police Eagle helicopter officers arrested two people suspected of committing multiple shoplifting offences across the North Island.

Police are working to locate Tuapola Jason Dean Toala, who has a warrant for his arrest and is wanted by Police.

Toala, 21, is wanted in relation to serious charges and is believed to be in the wider Auckland or Northland regions.

It’s believed he is actively avoiding Police.

If you have seen Tuala or have any information that may assist in locating him, please update us online now or call 105.

Please use the reference number 250911/1401.

Alternatively information can be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

ENDS.

Attributable to Detective Inspector Joel Syme:

Police acknowledge the verdicts handed down today in relation to the murder of Anaru Moana in December 2021.

Three men were found guilty of murder and one woman was found guilty of being a party to injuring.

Attributable to Police Commissioner Richard Chambers:

The conduct of Mr Jevon McSkimming was disgraceful and it is right he has been held to account for it.

The outcome shows all police, no matter their rank, are accountable to the laws that apply to us all.

Mr McSkimming’s behaviour was not only criminal, but goes against the core values of Police.

I will not allow this to tarnish my staff, who are as appalled by this as I am. This shameful episode has done their dedication an immense disservice.

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.

Last night, Western Southland Police ran the third enforcement night targeting anyone who was whitebaiting outside of the legal season.

Police can now release the name of a woman found deceased in a central Auckland apartment at the weekend.

A homicide investigation commenced after the woman was located around 7.35pm on Saturday, 1 November.

She was 38-year-old Luisa Qelesenikau Mate.

Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin says, “our thoughts are with Luisa’s family and her children, for the loss they have suffered, and our investigation team is continuing to support them through the process.”

A 38-year-old man has been charged with her murder.

Police will be part of something special, supporting Central District’s Special Olympics athletes to carry the Flame of Hope in support of the Special Olympic Games.

Media is invited to the Central leg of the Law Enforcement Torch Run, hosted by Central District Police.

What: Law Enforcement Torch Run – Central District

Where: Meet at E-Bikes carpark, Church Street, Palmerston North, then finish in The Square, Palmerston North

When: 10am on Saturday 8 November 2025

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.