Media is invited to attend both Tuesday’s Law Enforcement Torch Run event and Wednesday’s Opening Ceremony. Come along to take photos and interview participants and their supporters.

Tuesday

What: Law Enforcement Torch Run.
Where: Meet at Victoria Square at 11:45am, Christchurch.
When: Tuesday 9 December 2025, departing at 12pm, and finishing at Bridge of Remembrance by 1pm.
Who: Canterbury District Special Olympics athletes, coaches, families and police. 

Wednesday

Police have charged a man over a firearms incident in Papakura in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Enquiries began after a man sustained a gunshot wound at Maadi Place at around 2.30am, on 6 December.

Detective Senior Sergeant Simon Taylor, from Counties Manukau South CIB, says a man was arrested on Sunday.

He will appear in the Papakura District Court today.

“The 20-year-old man has been charged with wounding with intent to grievous bodily harm,” he says.

“Police believe the victim and the offender in this matter are known to each other.”

Police have arrested a 21-year-old man in relation to the death of an Auckland man in Mount Wellington on Friday afternoon.

He has been charged with murder and other offences. He is due to appear in the Auckland District Court on Monday.

Police are still looking for others involved in the homicide.

The victim arrived at a medical centre on Lunn Avenue about 12.15pm, suffering critical injuries after being attacked with a sharp object on Harris Road. Despite the best efforts of medical staff, the man died in Auckland City Hospital later that afternoon.

Police in Waimakariri appealing for the public’s assistance following a suspicious approach on Woodend Beach.

The incident happened around 11am yesterday. Police are wanting to speak with a man in relation to the incident. He is thought to be in his 50s or 60s and owns a small dog.

Sergeant Florent Chargelegue said nobody was injured, but a woman was shaken after being approached by a man on the beach.

“We would like to hear from the gentleman involved, or anyone else who can help us piece together what happened.

Auckland City Police are seeking information on the whereabouts of Wayne Tukaha Clark who is wanted to arrest.

Clark, 42, is wanted for breaching his court release conditions.

Police advise the public not to approach him and call 111 if he is sighted.

Clark is known to frequent the wider Auckland City and North Shore areas.

If you have information on Clark’s whereabouts, you can also contact Police on 105 using the reference number 251028/7523.

Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

ENDS. 

A homicide investigation is underway in Mt Wellington, after a man arrived at a medical centre with injuries this afternoon.

At around 12.15pm, a man arrived at a medical centre on Lunn Avenue with critical injuries.

Detective Inspector Scott Beard, of Auckland City CIB, says Police were contacted and units responded to the area, including the Police Eagle helicopter.

“After arriving at the medical centre, the man was transported to Auckland City Hospital in a critical condition,” he says.

“Despite best efforts, the man has died in hospital this afternoon.”

Attributable to Acting Inspector Paul Wilson, Eastern Bay of Plenty Area Commander:

Police investigating a fatal crash in Tāneatua are seeking further information from members of the public who witnessed the crash, or any movements leading up to the crash, to assist with our enquiries.

Prior to the crash, Police can confirm the red Honda Accord was observed travelling on Reid Road in excess of the speed limit.

Christchurch Police are reminding people to keep their homes secure during the summer months.

The reminder comes after an incident on Friday 28 November, where a 35-year-old man is alleged to have committed a burglary by entering a residential address at night while the occupiers were asleep.

The man is due to appear in Christchurch District Court on 12 March next year.

Although this incident took place at night, Inspector Glenda Barnaby, Christchurch Area Prevention manager says daytime burglaries are just as common.