On 29 September each year New Zealand Police commemorates Police Remembrance Day on the feast day of the Archangel Michael, the patron saint of police.

Police have arrested a man in connection with more than 40 fraud related offences totalling over $68,000.

Officers attended a property in Long Bay this morning where a 34-year-old man was taken into custody.

Waitematā East Area Prevention Manager, acting Inspector Tim Williams, says numerous credit card frauds were committed across New Zealand during 2024 and 2025.

“After a prolonged and complex investigation over nearly a year, our staff identified three people of interest.”

Police investigating an assault in Papamoa are seeking help from the public.

Detective Sergeant Sam Pritchard says a report was made on Sunday 21 September of the assault on Maranui Street a short time earlier.

“The female victim was walking along Maranui Street from the intersection of Coast Boulevard, west towards Bayfair, about 4:40pm,” he says.

“She has turned around upon reaching the retirement village at the intersection of Mangatawa Boulevard, and began walking back east along Maranui Street, on the oppose side of the road to the beach.

Attribute to Detective Sergeant Chris Power:

Police can now release images of the backpack, and its contents, located with the man found deceased on Horotane Valley Road, Heathcote Valley on Friday 19 September.

We appreciate all those who have come forward with information so far and continue to follow lines of enquiry where they become available; unfortunately, the man remains unidentified.

Police are hoping that these images, paired with a description of the deceased, may be recognised by someone in the community.

Police continue to investigate the death of Albert Enoka in Naenae last year, despite a murder charge being withdrawn in the High Court at Wellington today.

Mr Enoka was shot and killed after a confrontation in Seddon Street, Naenae on 10 December. A man was arrested on 24 December and charged with murder.

“This has been a challenging investigation,” said Detective Inspector Haley Ryan.

“We accept that there is currently insufficient evidence to proceed with the charge, but will continue to work towards finding a resolution for Albert and his whanau.”

A 19-year-old has now been charged with murder following the death of a man in Ōtara last month.

Police were called to Wymondley Road shortly before midnight on 1 August after reports of a group of people fighting in the street.

Upon arrival, two men were located with critical injuries.

They were transported to hospital, however sadly, one of the victims, Greig Kelvin Temarama-Abela, died a short time later.

A speedy response put Police on the trail of a pair of thieves in Blockhouse Bay overnight.

Around 10pm Police responded to reports the alarms were sounding at Blockhouse Bay Intermediate on Bolton Road.

Upon arrival it was confirmed the school had been broken into, and items were missing from some classrooms.

Auckland City West Area Response Manager Senior Sergeant Guy Baldwin says Eagle was quickly overhead and spotted the alleged offenders trying to make a getaway.

“Eagle saw two males jumping over fences nearby, in an attempt to evade Police,” he says.

Emergency services are attending a serious crash on West Coast Road, Glen Eden.

A two-vehicle crash was reported at 7am, near the intersection of Rosier Road.

At this stage one person is in a serious condition, with two others receiving moderate to minor injuries.

West Coast Road has been closed between Rosier and Sunvue Roads.

Police are advising motorists to use alternate routes as road closures may be in place for some time.

The Serious Crash Unit is in attendance and an investigation will be carried out to determine the cause of the crash.