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.

Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Deegan:

Police investigating a burglary in Palmerston North are seeking help from the public.

The residential burglary in the Stoney Creek Road area was reported to Police today and likely occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning.

A Polaris Ranger 1000 all-terrain vehicle was stolen, along with the trailer it was on.

A 33-year-old man has been arrested after fleeing from Police in Westgate this afternoon.

At around 4:20pm Police received reports of a firearm visible in a vehicle in Westgate.

Ground units followed the vehicle through the Huapai and Kumeu areas.

The Eagle helicopter was then deployed to follow the vehicle through Massey and Henderson.

At around 5:40pm road spikes were deployed which brought the vehicle to a stop within minutes, on Te Kanawa Crescent, Henderson.