Attributable to Acting Detective Inspector Louise Curragh:

One man has been arrested after a serious assault at the Rotorua Lakefront overnight.

Police were called to the lakefront about 3.15am after a report of a man being assaulted. 

On Police’s arrival, the victim was found in a critical condition and was transported to hospital. 

The alleged offender was located nearby a short time later and taken into custody. 

Police are now working to establish the full circumstances of what has occurred, and charges are being considered. 

Police have seized approximately half a kilogram of methamphetamine following the execution of a search warrant at a Christchurch property today.

Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Brad Grainger says members of the Canterbury Major and Organised Crime Unit executed the warrant at a Lyttleton Street address in relation to an investigation.

“Police located and seized approximately 505 grams of methamphetamine, with an estimated street value of more than $150,000.”

A 39-year-old man has been arrested and charged in relation to the alleged importation of controlled drugs.

An undercover Police operation is sending a strong warning to retailers who might be using dubious supply chains or purchasing stolen goods.

Police can advise one cyclist remains in hospital in a critical condition, following the events in Epsom on Wednesday morning.

The boy’s parents have been overwhelmed by attempts to contact them. They have asked Police to convey their wish to media that they would like privacy at this time.

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Jarred Williamson/NZ Police
 

A man has been charged over a firearms incident that occurred at a Dargaville address on Thursday night.

Police responded at 6.40pm to Ranfurly Street following reports of a family harm incident.

Inspector Maria Nordstrom, Whangārei-Kaipara Area Commander, says it was reported a man had allegedly presented a firearm, before firing a shot into an unoccupied garage on the property.

“Our staff responded into the area, and took this man into custody,” Inspector Nordstrom says.

Police are continuing to make enquiries following a fatal crash in Kauri earlier this week.

The crash occurred on State Highway 1 just before 8.30pm on Monday 3 August and sadly one person was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Detective Senior Sergent Shane Pilmer, Northland CIB, says Police would still like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the crash, or who might have dashcam footage.

“We would like to thank everyone who has spoken to us so far, however we understand there were a number of vehicles in that area at the time.