The quick actions of Wellington Police officers and Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews led to the safe rescue of a man who jumped off Queen’s Wharf last night. 

Police were alerted to a person in the water about 10.40pm. As they responded, officers grabbed life rings and found the man struggling to stay afloat. 

Realising he was at serious risk, three officers immediately stripped down and swam to the man, and put a life preserver around him, says Wellington Area Commander Inspector Dean Silvester. 

A pair of alleged thieves were left empty handed in Onehunga after being caught in the act by Police yesterday afternoon.

Senior Sergeant Tony Ngau Chun, Auckland City East Area Response Manager, says at about 3.45pm two men were seen inside an abandoned house on Nissan Place.

“The witness called Police as they knew this dwelling was not occupied.

“One of the men was crawling around beneath the house as if he was looking for something.”

Police units arrived shortly afterwards and arrested the man without issue.

An alleged offender whose dangerous driving put members of the public at risk has been arrested in Bombay this morning.

Acting Inspector Dave Readings, Tāmaki Makaurau Shift Commander, says around 2.15am Police were notified of a stolen vehicle traveling in the Takanini area.

“Units spotted the vehicle as it was heading north on Great South Road and signalled for the driver to stop.”

The vehicle failed to do so and accelerated away.

“The driver was allegedly acting erratically and reaching speeds of up to 120kmph in residential areas.

Tasman Police, in partnership with Poutini Ngāi Tahu and Poutini Waiora, are pleased to announce the launch of Te Pae Oranga on the West Coast. 

A celebration hosted by Te Tai Poutini Polytechnic to welcome Te Pae Oranga was attended by iwi representatives, community leaders, Poutini Waiora and Police today. 

Northland Police are appealing to the public for information following the theft of a significant sculpture in Whangārei. 

At around 3.15am on 24 August, the sculpture Tiori Toru was removed from the grounds of the Hundertwasser Art Centre. 

Senior Sergeant Charmaine Smith, Whangārei Area Response Manager, says the offender left the scene on a bike and the sculpture has not yet been located.

‘While enquiries are ongoing, we are asking for the public’s help in identifying the person responsible for the theft. 

Please attribute to Counties Manukau District Commander, Superintendent Shanan Gray:

Police can now formally release the name of the woman who died following a fatal crash in Manurewa on 27 August. 

She was Monique Marie Jennifer Lay, 27, of Ōtara.

Police extend our condolences to Monique’s loved ones during this difficult time.

The critical incident investigation remains ongoing, and Police are continuing to establish the full circumstances around what unfolded that evening. 

ENDS.

Frankie Le Roy/NZ Police. 

A 30-year-old man has been charged with two counts of murder following the death of two people in Wattle Downs last week.

Emergency services were called to a Gambare Place address at about 1.45pm following a report of a person armed with a handgun at the property and a woman injured.

Upon Police arrival two people were located deceased.

Detective Inspector Tofilau Faamanuia Va’aelua, Counties Manukau CIB, says Police had been speaking with a man who was in custody for an unrelated offence, and this morning charged him with two counts of murder.

Police are asking for the public’s help finding Triston, who has been reported missing from the Māngere East area.

The 17-year-old was last seen at about 1.30pm this afternoon near Hokianga Street.

He is described as about 183cms tall with short dark brown hair and wears glasses.

He was last seen wearing a grey hoodie with a yellow Pokémon picture on the front, black sweatpants, and red and black Puma shoes. 

Triston may be unable to respond to questions or make eye contact. 

Three people have been charged after a firearm was discharged during a road rage incident in Manukau last week.

At about 5pm on 26 August Police received a report of a crash involving two vehicles on Ronwood Avenue.

Detective Inspector Shaun Vickers, Counties Manukau CIB, says the confrontation on Ronwood Avenue has occurred after an initial altercation in a nearby carpark moments earlier. 

He says two men allegedly exited one of the vehicles and discharged a firearm into the driver’s side of the windscreen.