A neighbour who heard a car alarm and spotted three people running from a vehicle in Papatoetoe is being praised by Police for their quick thinking.

During the early hours of Monday morning Police received a call from a person who saw a group of people running along Wintere Road and the sound of an alarm blaring.

Counties Manukau West Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Mohammed Atiq, says Police arrived within a couple of minutes and sighted two vehicles which had been tampered with.

Whanganui Police have arrested two people following an extensive investigation into a series of dishonesty and wilful damage offences targeting local dairies and businesses across the district. 

The arrests were made yesterday after staff from the Whanganui Retail Crime Unit, Tactical Crime Unit, and Field Intelligence officers executed a search warrant as part of an ongoing investigation into multiple shoplifting, theft, and wilful damage incidents. 

Police can now name the woman who died following a crash in Invercargill on 18 September.

She was 52-year-old Jacqueline Mary Jones, from North Taieri.

Our thoughts are with her family and loved ones at this difficult time.

Police’s enquiries into the circumstances of the crash remain ongoing.

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A vehicle parked on yellow lines was not only stolen but also led Police to discovering a shotgun hidden at a property.

On Sunday morning, a unit located a vehicle parked on Hill Crescent, New Lynn. After running a number of checks found the vehicle had been reported stolen in August.

Waitematā West Area Prevention Manager, Acting Inspector Nick Salter, says further enquiries revealed the number plates had been changed and that the person linked to the plates was wanted for a bail breach.

One person has died after a serious crash in Carterton yesterday, Sunday 20 September.

Police were called to a crash involving three motorcycles and a ute on Carter’s line, near Somerset Road, at around 2.55pm.

Sadly, despite best efforts, one person died at the scene.

Another person was transported to hospital in a serious condition, while another person received minor injuries.

The road was closed while the Serious Crash Unit conducted a scene examination.

Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.

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Waikato Police investigating a death involving a train at Te Awamutu railway station are encouraging those who were present and those who may need it to seek support.

Detective Sergeant Harry Hodgson says Police urge those who witnessed the incident to contact Police.

“This is a tragic incident, and we know that it will be distressing, Victim Support is available if needed.”

Police continue to support whānau through this difficult time.

Waikato Police are also appealing to anyone who may have footage of the incident to contact us.

Police can now name the man who sadly died following a crash in Kaitāia on 15 September.

He was Richard Dick Dargaville, 81, of Ōkaihau. 

Police extend our thoughts and sympathies to his loved ones at this incredibly hard time. 

Enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the crash are ongoing.

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Frankie Le Roy/NZ Police.