Police have seized a dirt bike and arrested its rider following dangerous and unlawful behaviour on Taupō roads.

We’re targeting the use of off-road motorcycles on local roads says Detective Senior Sergeant Ryan Yardley, Taupō Area Investigations Manager.

“We’ve had numerous complaints about dirt bikes speeding in residential areas and on public roads where they’re quite simply not permitted. 

“Yesterday we executed several search warrants after numerous complaints from members of the public.

Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a male involved in a burglary at Glen Innes home early on Friday morning.

An investigation is underway after occupants awoke to an unknown male inside their home on Chiltern Crescent at around 4.30am.

Police are releasing an initial description of the man in an effort to identify and locate him.

Detective Senior Sergeant Rebecca Kirk, of Auckland City CIB, says an occupant of the property was awoken at around 4.30am.

Attributable to Inspector Neil Forlong, Whanganui Area Commander:

Investigators undertaking a scene examination at a house fire in Rangataua located one person deceased yesterday afternoon.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) were alerted to the house fire on Kaha Street at around 6.40pm on Thursday 16 April.

The fire was extinguished by Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ), and Police were notified at around 7.25pm.

A scene guard was put in place overnight, to allow for a scene examination to be conducted during daylight hours yesterday.

Western Bay of Plenty Police are investigating incidents where people have received a scam phone call from someone claiming to be a police officer.

Acting Sergeant Gea Grilli is urging members of the Western Bay of Plenty community to be alert to the scam.

The ‘officer’ will call from an unknown number, and provide details in order to seemingly prove their identity.

A man has landed himself a court date after he was caught fishing in a protected marine reserve.

Police are urging people to be wary of unsolicited tree trimmers or gardeners, after a Masterton man was charged an exorbitant amount for shoddy work.

Attributable to Inspector Phil Gillbanks, Acting Eastern Bay of Plenty Area Commander:

A release yesterday stated the two people that had died following a water-related incident in Kawerau were aged 10 and 12.

This is incorrect, the two boys that died were aged 10 and 11.

Police apologise for any confusion that has been caused, and ask media to please update their stories to reflect this.

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Police can now release the names of the two people that died following a crash on Wairere Drive, Hamilton on Monday 13 April.

They were Jrusc Wilson and Reef Gurnick, both aged 15.

Our thoughts are with those close to them.

Two people remain in hospital in a serious condition following the crash.

Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the crash.

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As Christchurch prepares for an exciting fortnight of big events in the city, Police are asking eventgoers to support a safe and positive environment for everyone to enjoy.

Christchurch Metro Area Commander Superintendent Lane Todd says two major first-time events are creating a high-energy and vibrant atmosphere for the community.

“The Repco Supercars Championship and the Super Rugby Super Rounds are bringing large crowds into the city, and we are proud to play our part in helping people enjoy them safely.