Police are aware of strike action planned in central Auckland tomorrow, which is expected to cause significant disruption on the roads.

The rally is due to start about midday at Aotea Square, and will include a march down Queen Street to Te Komititanga Square, where the event will conclude.

Motorists are advised to expect delays and avoid Queen Street and the surrounding areas if possible.

Plan ahead and allow extra time.

Public transport users should check Auckland Transport’s website for information on changes to services.

Please attribute to Detective Inspector Tofilau Faamanuia Va’aelua, Counties Manukau CIB:

Police investigating the fatal fire at Bucklands Beach are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a distinctive container we believe may help us with our enquiries.

At 2.30am on Thursday 2 October Emergency Services responded to the house fire on Murvale Drive.

Police have confirmed it is being treated as a double homicide and are calling for the public’s assistance in identifying those responsible for the fire.

Police are assisting Fire and Emergency New Zealand in relation to multiple large fires in Kaikōura.

A number of cordons are in place, with multiple road closures around the area

Police are also assisting with the evacuations of schools and residents in surrounding areas.

If members of the public have been evacuated, Police advise them to travel to Takahanga Marae on Takahanga Terrace.

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A man who was located deceased on Horotane Valley Road in Heathcote Valley on 19 September has been formally identified, and the man’s death has been referred to the Coroner.

A Coronial order is in place prohibiting any publication of identifying details regarding the man, so no further information or comment can be provided at this time.

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Please attribute to Northland District Commander, Superintendent Matt Srhoj:

Police are continuing with a critical incident investigation surrounding the events leading up to a fatal crash in Whangārei on 11 October.

We are now in a position to release the name of the victim.

He was Rhys Harris-Wikaira, 31, of Whangārei.

We would like to acknowledge the impact this event has had on the community and our thoughts are with those involved.

Several investigations are underway, which will work to establish all the facts surrounding this tragic incident.

Emergency services are responding to a fire in the carpark at Whangārei Hospital.

Fire and Emergency NZ are currently leading the response, however Police are present at the scene.

The public is asked to please avoid the immediate area while emergency services are in attendance.

Residents and anyone in the nearby area are also asked to close their windows at this time.

Further information will be provided when we are in a position to do so.

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Holly McKay/NZ Police

One person has died after being hit by a falling branch on Mount Victoria.

At around 9:20am emergency services received reports of a man suffering critical injuries on Lookout Road, Mount Victoria.

The man was taken to hospital but sadly died a short time later.

The death will be referred to the Coroner.

People are asked to take care in the current weather conditions.

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Issued by the Police Media Centre.

Safely resolving a fleeing incident, allegedly involving eight youths who were all too young to drive, was a top priority for Waitematā Police in the early hours of this morning.   

At about 3.20am, a Police unit observed a stolen Toyota travelling through the Massey area.

Waitematā West Area Response Manager, Acting Senior Sergeant Matt Bartlett, says the Police Eagle helicopter was deployed along with the Delta Dog Unit as the vehicle travelled along State Highway 1.

Attributable to Sergeant Samantha Pettigrew, Cambridge Public Safety Team:

Multiple incidents in Cambridge have landed three before the courts after they were no match for a Waikato Police Dog Unit.

On Sunday, Police were notified of three people unlawfully entering a commercial premises on Robinson Street at around 2.15am.

The alleged offenders have targeted vapes and cigarettes before fleeing the area in a vehicle.

Police are making positive progress following an aggravated robbery at a Birkenhead store earlier this month.

At about 1.35pm on 1 October, Police responded to reports of three people armed with weapons (not firearms) entering a commercial premises on Mokoia Road.

The group entered the shop, smashing cabinets and taking a number of items before fleeing in a stolen vehicle.

Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Renfree, Waitematā CIB, says the investigation team has been working hard to identify and locate those involved.