Two people are due in court today after calling Police to report an unwanted visitor at their Newtown address. 

Police were called to the property in the early hours of this morning after a person was reported to be refusing to leave. 

While officers were still on the phone with the caller, she was allegedly overheard telling her partner to hide drugs before Police arrived. 

Inspector Dean Silvester, Wellington Area Commander, says officers attended the address to deal with the trespass matter before subsequently obtaining a search warrant. 

Police are working to locate Keresoma Toala, who has a warrant for his arrest and is actively avoiding Police. 

The 34-year-old is wanted by Police for breaching his home detention conditions and is known to have connections across Auckland.

Toala is considered dangerous and should not be approached.

If you have seen Toala or have any information that may assist in locating him, please contact 105, using the reference number 260716/5683. 

Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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Two people have died in a crash involving a truck and car in Karapiro around 6am.

The Serious Crash Unit and other emergency services are working at the scene to understand the circumstances of the crash.

SH29 is shut completely from Hinuera to Piarere. Please avoid the area and take alternative routes. Diversions are in place, please check Journey planner | NZTA Journey Planner.

Vehicles are being turned around as the highway is expected to remain closed for most of the day.

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One person has died following a crash in Mangamuka this morning. 

Police were called to the single vehicle crash on State Highway 1 at 9.30am.

Sadly, one person was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The Serious Crash Unit attended and enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the crash are ongoing. 

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Police investigating an assault in Mount Victoria last week are appealing to the public for information.

Police were called to Austin Street at about 11.40pm on Wednesday 9 September.

Detective Senior Sergeant Tim Leitch from Wellington CIB says a resident of Austin Street was randomly approached by two men as she was putting rubbish out for collection.

“The woman noticed both men standing on the footpath a short distance south of Derby Street. They spoke to her briefly before producing weapons.

Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Dan Overend:

Police are appealing for information to help locate Stacey, who has been reported missing since after failing to return home from her usual morning walk in Christchurch.

Stacey left her home in Redgrave Street between 8am and 9am on Monday 14 September and went for a walk, which is part of her normal daily routine. Her walks are typically no longer than two hours.

Police acknowledge yesterday’s convictions in the High Court at Wellington in relation to the death of 82-year-old Ian David Moller in 2024.

A 41-year-old from Naenae and a 34-year-old from Stokes Valley were found not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter and arson. A third man was found not guilty of murder, manslaughter, and arson.

Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Todd says in October and November 2024, three arsons occurred at a Hanson Grove property, one of which resulted in the death of Mr Moller who was asleep in his bed.

Please attribute to Police Commissioner Richard Chambers:

NZ Police acknowledges the findings and accepts the recommendations of the Public Inquiry into the Disappearance of the Phillips Children. 

As the Inquiry noted, this was a complex and unique situation and the investigation was undertaken in a very physically challenging environment over nearly four years.

Attribute:  Manawatū Area Commander Inspector Matenga Gray 

Two people have died and another has been taken to hospital following a water incident near the mouth of the Tangimoana River, Manawatū.

Emergency services were first called to the scene at approximately 8.35am after a report of a capsized boat.

Three people were reported to be in the water. 

Sadly, two people died, while another sustained injuries and has been taken to hospital.

The deaths are expected to be referred to the coroner.

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A man who spent the night surrounded by water after becoming trapped on rocks following an afternoon of fishing is today thanking his lucky stars, as well as emergency services.

At about 7.45pm last night, the man’s friend raised the alarm after he had set off with his rod and nothing else towards Te Anina Point but failed to return.

Northland Police Search and Rescue Team Leader, Senior Constable Sam Davidson says the pair had arrived at Tauranga Bay about 2pm.