Police have launched a homicide investigation after two people were found dead at a Wattle Downs property this afternoon.

At about 1.45pm, emergency services responded to reports of a woman unresponsive at an address on Gambare Place.

Sadly, she was pronounced dead at the scene.

Detective Inspector Tofilau Faamanuia Va’aelua, Counties Manukau CIB, says during a search of the property Police located a man who was also pronounced deceased.

“This is an awful set of events and no doubt unsettling for everyone involved and the wider community.

Please attribute to Detective Inspector Shaun Vickers, Counties Manukau CIB:

Police are responding to an unfolding serious incident in Wattle Downs this afternoon.

At about 1.45pm, emergency services responded to reports of a woman unresponsive at an address on Gambare Place.

Sadly, she was pronounced dead at the scene.

During a search of the property Police have located a man who was also pronounced deceased.

Cordons are in place at Mahia Road and schools in the immediate area were advised to lockdown.

Police have arrested six men, and seized drugs, ammunition, gang patches, and gang regalia, following search warrants in Kawerau this week. 

Seven search warrants were executed across the Kawerau area on Tuesday 25 August by the Gang Disruption Unit as part of an operation targeting gang members known to have breached the Gangs Act 2024. 

Police were made aware of the breach after the men were allegedly seen wearing the gang patches on a public road outside a gathering taking place at a private address.  

Two men have received a slice of justice following a raft of burglaries at East Auckland eateries.

Police had been busy piecing together a number of burglaries in the Howick area and made a breakthrough earlier this week.

Senior Sergeant Simon Cornish, of Counties Manukau East Police, says officers were investigating a burglary at a popular eatery on Cook Street in July, which led to the discovery of a further six burglaries all with similarities.

“The team has trawled through hours of CCTV and made several enquiries in relation to these incidents.

A fresh haircut wasn’t enough of a disguise to help a wanted man evade Police, who tracked him down in Māngere last night.

The 30-year-old man had warrants out for his arrest following a number of incidents allegedly involving wilful damage, burglary, and threatening behaviour.  

On 25 August, Police were advised that the suspect was at a premises on Coronation Road, Māngere Bridge.

Inspector Dave Christoffersen, Counties Manukau West Area Commander, says upon Police arrival, the man refused to cooperate.

Attribute to Acting Detective Sergeant Grant Christian: 

A man has been arrested in relation to anti-social road user activity near Feilding which left a man in critical condition. 

On Saturday 22 August around 12.20am Police responded to Halcombe Road, north of Feilding, after a man was struck by a vehicle. 

The victim was found with extensive injuries. He remains in serious condition at Wellington Hospital and is supported by his family members. 

One person has been confirmed deceased after a car entered the water in Ōamaru yesterday evening. 

Police were called to Holmes Wharf, around 5.30pm, with reports that a vehicle went into the Ōamaru Harbour – however, no one was seen to resurface from the water. 

With the assistance from local divers, Police, Fire and Emergency New Zealand, and Ambulance staff, the body of a 69-year-old Ōamaru man was located. 

One person has died following a serious crash in Sunnynook last night.

Police were called to the intersection of Sunnynook Road and Sycamore Drive about 6.30pm, following reports of a crash between a car and a pedestrian.

Sadly, despite best efforts, the pedestrian died at the scene.

Enquiries into the cause of the crash remain ongoing.

ENDS.

Amanda Wieneke/NZ Police

Hawke’s Bay Police have arrested two people and seized over $700,00 of assets and cash following an investigation into the sale and supply of drugs in the area.

Detective Owen McCool says several search warrants were executed across Napier and Hastings last week.

“Armed police were in attendance during the search, and the investigation brought together specialist staff from across the district.  

“The searches uncovered methamphetamine, cocaine, cannabis, and synthetics packaged for sale.”

A rider who failed to stop for Police and instead hit the gas will now face court.

At about 3.20am this morning, Police spotted the vehicle travelling along Puhinui Road, Manukau towards the Southern Motorway.

“Upon approaching the motorway on-ramp the motorbike has accelerated heavily and Police have activated their red and blue lights and siren,” Detective Senior Sergeant Veronica McPherson, Counties Manukau CIB, says.

“Officers have quickly pulled back and the Police Eagle helicopter has taken over to maintain observations on the rider.”