Police investigating a mass disorder that occurred on Karangahape Road in Auckland are appealing for the public’s assistance in identifying the people pictured in these CCTV images.

At about 3.40am on Sunday 28 December emergency services were called to the disorder involving about 50 people.

Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Greaves, Auckland City CIB, says the Police investigation remains ongoing into three serious assaults on and around Karangahape Road during the incident.

Police are working to locate Bruce Tautari, who has a warrant for his arrest and is wanted by Police.

Tautari, 21, is wanted for failing to appear in court and is known to frequent the wider Northland and Tāmaki Makaurau regions.

It’s believed he is actively avoiding Police.

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

Please use the reference number 251203/7734.

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

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One person has died following a crash on Roche Street, Wanaka this morning.

The crash was reported at around 10:45am.

One person has died at the scene.

An area of Roche Street remains closed while a scene examination is completed.

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Police are seeking any witnesses to a serious crash involving a cyclist and vehicle in Palmerston North on Friday.

The crash happened on Tennant Drive, outside Massey University, about 4.30pm on 2 January.

The cyclist received critical injuries and remains in intensive care in Wellington.

Acting Detective Sergeant Grant Christian said both the cyclist and the vehicle were heading towards the Fitzherbert Bridge when the crash occurred.

Please attribute to Sergeant Regan Price, Cromwell Police.

Police investigating an assault are seeking information from the public.

A fight occurred at the Champagne Gully camping area about 10pm on Friday 2 January.

One man, 33, has been charged with assaulting three people and is due to apear in Dunedin District Court tomorrow.

Police would like to speak with anyone who was at the campsite who has witnessed the incident, or who has information or footage.

Contact Police through 105 either online or over the phone using reference number 260103/2900.

Please attribute to Sergeant Regan Price, Cromwell Police.

Central Otago Police investigating a burglary in Alexandra yesterday are seeking the public’s help to locate a related vehicle.

After the burglary on Saturday 3 January, a first stolen vehicle was dumped near Ōmakau.

A second vehicle, a white Holden Colorado ute, was stolen from Ōmakau about 1pm – and it is this vehicle Police are seeking.

A trailer, and the ute owner’s dogs, were with the ute at the time it was stolen.

The trailer has been found, but the ute and dogs have not yet been located.

Two people have died following a water related incident on Ripirō Beach between Mahuta Gap and Glinks Gully yesterday.

Police were called about 6.50pm with a report that two men could be seen struggling in the water.

Police and other emergency services responded immediately, and the men were pulled from the water unresponsive.

First responders provided first aid but sadly both men died at the scene.

Our thoughts are with their family and friends during this difficult time.

The deaths have been referred to the Coroner.

Police investigating an unexplained death in Devonport are seeking help from the public.

Emergency services were called to the Kerr Street address around 11pm on 1 January to discover a person deceased at the scene.

Detective Senior Sergeant Ryan Bunting says a scene examination at the property is ongoing, and people can expect to see a Police presence in Kerr Street throughout the weekend.

A post-mortem is being conducted today.

Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Scott Neilson

Four people will appear in the Hamilton Youth Court tomorrow on a number of charges following an aggravated robbery in Thames today.

Two men, aged 20, 18, and two 14-year-old boys are charged with aggravated robbery, unlawfully using a vehicle and failing to stop for Police.

About 8am today, Police received a report of an aggravated robbery at a business on Pollen Street, Thames.

A teenager, who was stuck in a rip, was safely brought back to shore after a Police Officer and a member of Surf Lifesaving entered the water after them.

Around 7pm Thursday 1 January, Police received a call reporting that a teenager was caught in a rip at Paritutu Beach (also known as Back Beach) and was unable to get themselves back to shore.

Police responded immediately, and a water rescue operation was launched including tasking a rescue helicopter.

During this time, the teen was floating further and further away from shore.