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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