Police accept the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) in relation to an incident where use of force was justified.
On 16 June 2025, two officers were called to a hotel in Naenae following report a man was behaving aggressively.
Police informed the man he was under arrest. He then walked away and got on a bus, refusing to get off.
Due to his behaviour, Police used OC spray to assist in bringing him safely off the bus.
adminPolice are working to locate Dan Blue Poutu, who has a warrant for his arrest and is actively avoiding Police.
The 20-year-old is wanted by Police for failing to appear in court and removing his electronically monitored bracelet.
He has links to south Auckland and is believed to be in the wider Auckland area.
Poutu is considered dangerous and should not be approached.
If you see Poutu, please call 111 immediately. Information can also be provided to Police via 105, quoting file number 260326/1698.
adminA gang member caught stealing alcohol now faces the sober reality of shoplifting charges worth more than $10,000.
On Friday afternoon Police received a report of a man entering a liquor store in Henderson Valley Road, Henderson and allegedly taking three bottles of alcohol before leaving the store without paying.
About 15 minutes after receiving the report, Police sighted a vehicle matching the description provided and signalled for the vehicle to stop.
