Attribute to Detective Inspector Martin James:

Police investigating the murder of Bill Maangi in Gisborne are seeking the movements of a vehicle of interest.

Mr Maangi died after being shot in the early hours of Monday 29 September, and while Police make good progress in the investigation, we are needing the public’s assistance.

A Hyundai Sonata [pictured], registration AFN215, was stolen from Forrester House, Ormond Road sometime between 7:30pm and midnight on Sunday 28 September.

Port Chalmers Police investigating wilful damage to a home on Kaira Street, Sawyers Bay are appealing to the community for information.

On Tuesday 28 October Police received a report from someone who found their window damaged on Friday 24 October, after being awoken by sounds coming from outside their home.

Upon investigation, Police have found that the window has been damaged from someone discharging some sort of air rifle into the property.

Thankfully, no one was injured, however the victim is understandably shaken by the incident.

A weeklong transnational targeted crackdown on illicit firearms has resulted in 43 arrests and 96 firearms being seized in New Zealand. This was part of a coordinated week-of-action with partner agencies in Australia and New Zealand.

Australian and New Zealand enforcement agencies’ joint intelligence efforts recently reduced the availability of illicit firearms in the community through detection, disruption and enforcement.

Taupō Police continue to appeal information following a fatal crash on State Highway 1, Piarere on Wednesday 15 October.

Earlier today, Police released the names of the two tourists who sadly died following the crash.

Taupō Road Policing Sergeant Shane McNally says the investigation into the circumstances of the crash is ongoing, but are seeking the public’s help.

“We would like to speak with anyone that may have witnessed unusual or poor driving behaviour that involved a grey SUV or small silver hatchback, in and around the Piarere area on Wednesday 15 October,

The crew aboard the Police Eagle helicopter had their work cut out for them during the long weekend, assisting with a number of water rescues across Tāmaki Makaurau.

On Saturday evening Police received a report of a boat which had capsized near Kawakawa Bay.

Senior Sergeant Garry Larsen, of the Auckland Marine Rescue Centre, says the two people were reportedly in the water with no lifejackets and appeared to be in distress.

Motorbike, power tools and over $9000 in cash have been seized in Christchurch.

Following lines of investigation into commercial burglaries, Canterbury Rural and Christchurch Tactical Crime Units joined forces on Friday last week, executing a search warrant.

Senior Sergeant Rachel Walker, the Area Prevention Manager, Canterbury Rural, says that during the search warrant they were pleased to locate brand new power tools from the burglaries.

“We also found other items of interest including drug utensils, rifle ammunition, firearm parts and multiple new retail items.”

Police urge farmers to be extra vigilant as they notice an increase in dishonesty offending throughout Taranaki.

Senior Sergeant Brad Pollock says his prevention team would like to stop crime before it starts.

“We’re asking our hard-working farmers to keep an eye out and let us know if they notice anything suspicious.”

A lot of reported thefts are committed by opportunistic criminals looking for an insecure shed, or a farm vehicle with keys left in the ignition or an open gate.

Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Natalie Flowerdew-Brown, Western Bay of Plenty Area Investigations Manager:

A homicide investigation is continuing following the death of a man in Te Puke on Saturday 25 October.

Police can now name the victim of the homicide as Tristan Oakes, aged 29.

Tristan died in hospital on Saturday, after being critically injured when shot at his Te Puke home.

Police have identified two men we wish to speak to in relation to Tristan’s death.

They are Kanan Clarke, aged 39, and Joseph Yorke, aged 40.

Tāmaki Makaurau Police have arrested 23 people following celebrations in relation to a rugby league game this weekend.

Police monitored a number of town centres that traditionally celebrate the two league teams on Sunday night.

During this operation, Police saw a high volume of pedestrians and vehicles travelling within these areas.

While Police would like to thank the majority who celebrated peacefully and lawfully, there were multiple incidents that were disappointing to Police.