New Zealand Police

WAITAKERE CITY — Police and emergency services are pesently at a scene in West Auckland where a body has been located in the water.

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WELLINGTON — Police are alarmed at the apparent lack of concern for the safety of her children displayed by a mother who allowed her 13 year old daughter to drive her and a young child along State Highway One near Wellington today.

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SOUTHLAND — The body of a Southland fisherman missing on Lake Onslow in the Otago High Country since 2pm yesterday, (Saturday, 31 October 2009) was recovered from the lake this afternoon shortly after the Wellington based Police Dive Squad entered the water to search for him.

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MANUKAU CITY — Counties Manukau Police are investigating a homicide.

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TAUPO — Police have been informed of an aircraft incident where a float plane has blown an engine whilst in mid flight over lake Taupo.

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ROTORUA — 12.30pm Police and emergency services are presently at the scene of a serious crash in the Hillcrest suburb of Rotorua.

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CHRISTCHURCH — At approximately1102am today (01/11/09) police were advised of a serious motor vehicle crash at the intersection of West Coast Road (State Highway 73) and Buchanans Road near Christchurch.

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OTAGO — A Southland fisherman is missing on Lake Onslow in the Otago High Country after a boating incident this afternoon [Saturday].

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HAWKE'S BAY —  Emergency services are currently at the scene of a head-on crash on State Highway 50 - on the Napier Hastings Motorway.

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On Sunday 1 November the Land Transport Amendment Act 2009 comes into force.

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KAIKOHE — A 45 year old Taheke man was arrested this afternoon by Kaikohe Police.

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AUCKLAND — There is a major power outage in the Auckland and Northland area resulting in the failure of traffic lights.

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WELLINGTON — A joint Police and Customs operation has resulted in the arrest of 24 year old New Zealand resident in Wellington today on a charge of Importing the Class 'C' Controlled drug Ephedrine.

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WAIKATO — The need to stamp out serious, unprovoked, violent behaviour was the driver behind an operation in the Waikato this morning by Police searching for a group of alleged kidnappers.

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COROMANDEL — Police hope motorists in the Coromandel will get as much 'exercise' as cyclists this weekend with over 1,500 riders set to hit roads around the peninsula.

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Police say the new Assets Recovery Unit will significantly enhance police capability to target the profits of gangs and organised criminals.

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WAIKATO — Arrangements are currently underway to return the body of a man killed in a vehicle accident in the Waikato on Monday to his family in Saudi Arabia.

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AUCKLAND — At about 4pm today, a glider crassed into a paddock by Nikau Rd in the Bombays, south of Auckland.

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HAMILTON — The risks associated in day to day policing came home to Hamilton Police today after two of their colleagues were assaulted during a routine enquiry this morning.

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The Organised & Financial Crime Agency New Zealand (OFCANZ) terminated the operational phase of its first taskforce today.

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HAAST — The missing diver who's body was later recovered in Jackson Bay near Haast on the 23rd October 2009 was Ralf Holger Schumacher.

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CHRISTCHURCH — Canterbury Police are getting back on their bikes.

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HUNTLY — Huntly Police are seeking witnesses to a crash that left a male motorcyclist seriously injured and a toddler fighting for his life near Taupiri on Sunday.

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DARGAVILLE — Police attended the sudden death of a 10-year-old boy at a Dargaville residence yesterday morning.

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AUCKLAND — Counties Manukau Police are leading an awareness campaign in the run-up to Halloween on 31 October to help keep young people safe and minimise unwanted trick or treaters for householders.

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WELLINGTON — Police advise motorists to exercise caution whilst driving south on SH1 between Ngauranga Gorge and Wellington City due to high winds.

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WELLINGTON — Wellington Police say too many motorists wrongly believe they can get away with drinking and driving.

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HAMILTON — Police are appealing for witnesses after an offender managed to flee a pursuing customer following a bank robbery in Hamilton this morning.

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WAIKATO — Waikato Police are urging motorists to stick to the basics after a horrific holiday weekend on the district's roads left one person dead and several others fighting for their lives.

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MANAWATU-WHANGANUI — Police have been alerted to a number of slips on SH54 commonly known as "Vinegar Hill" road.

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WELLINGTON — Police are advising that the traffic flows on the State Highway system and other main arterial routes leading back into Wellington City are starting to build up.

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WAIKANAE — Police and other emergency services are currently attending to a crash that has blocked the north bound lanes on State Highway one at Waikanae.

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WAIHI — A vehicle has rolled on State Highway Two near Woodlands Road in Waihi.

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WELLINGTON CITY — Wellington Police are investigating a series of arsons in Strathmore over the weekend where moderate damage to residential homes resulted.

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GREYMOUTH — Police can now release the name of the sole motorcyclist who died after crashing after he lost control of his Ducati motorcycle, on State Highway 6 near Greymouth, at about 5.10pm on the 25th October 2009 as: Matthew Edward Carpinter, 31 years of age of Kaiapoi, Canterbury.

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WELLINGTON — Upper Hutt Police have advised that there are some unnecessary traffic delays with people travelling south along Fergusson Drive SH 2 past the Rimutaka Tavern.

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AUCKLAND CITY — Police have concerns for the welfare of a 75 year old missing woman.

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FRANZ JOSEF — On the 25th of October 2009 at about 1am, Franz Josef Police attempted to stop a vehicle at Jacobs River near Bruce Bay.

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WEST COAST — On the 24th of October 2009, a hunter was airlifted out of the Darnley creek area of the Waitangitoana river valley near Whataroa.

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PORIRUA — Porirua police and other emergency services are at the scene of a road fatality in Porirua City.

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HELENSVILLE — Hellensville police are concerned about a spate of armed robberies in the area over the weekend.

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HUNTLY — Traffic is again flowing on SH1 at Huntly after the scene of a crash that left two people critically injured was cleared early this evening.

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UPPER HUTT — At about 10am on Sunday 25 October 2009, Police discovered debris and serious damage to a fence, just south of Muldoon's Corner, on State Highway Two, Rimutaka Hill, Upper Hutt.

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AUCKLAND — At about 3.00pm this afternoon, Police and emergency services were notified of a light aircraft which was having engine trouble over the Franklin area of Counties Manuka, Auckland.

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MANAWATU-WHANGANUI — 4.30pm Police and other emergency services are currently making their way to a vehicle which has rolled in the Manawatu Gorge.

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AUCKLAND — Police and emergency services are presently at the scene of an incident at SNOW PLANET by Sivlerdale, north of Auckland.

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HUNTLY — Police and Emergency services are presently at the scene of a fatal vehicle crash, state highway 1, just south of Huntly.

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HAAST — THE SEARCH FOR THE MISSING CRAYFISH DIVER IN JACKSON BAY NEAR HAAST CONCLUDED LAST EVENING WHEN HIS BODY WAS LOCATED NEAR WHERE HE HAD ORIGINALLY ENTERED THE WATER.

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BAY OF PLENTY —  Local police report their search this morning for the missing fisherman has thus far been unsuccessful.

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WAIKATO — Police were called to a crash between a truck and car on SHW2 Pekapeka Road, Netherton in the Hauraki District.

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WELLINGTON —  Police and other emergency service are attending the scene of the motor vehicle crash just south of the Rimutaka Hill summit S.H.

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LAKE ROTOMA — A search commenced just after 7pm this evening on Lake Rotoma, following the discovery of a small aluminium boat going round in circles on the lake.

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WELLINGTON — As a result of a car falling from a transporter truck SH2 is down to one lane on the Upper Hutt side of the Rimutuka Hill.

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GREYTOWN — West Coast police would like information on three people that are overdue traveling from Okuru to Greymouth.

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NELSON — At approximately 5.40pm Saturday 24/10/09 police were advised of a motor vehicle crash involving a 4 wheel drive vehicle.

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MANUKAU CITY — Police and emergency services are presently at the scene of a vehicle accident were a female driver has been thrown from her vehicle whilst backing out of her driveway.

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MANUKAU CITY — 7.05pm Police and emergency services are presently at the scene where a child has run out into the path on Bairds road in Otara, where a child has been hit by a vehicle.

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TAUPO — Police and emergency services are presently attending a serious crash involving two vehicles on State Highway 1, by 5 mile bay ,south of Taupo.

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CHRISTCHURCH — At 1:50 pm on Saturday the 24 October 2009 Police were informed that a lady had gone missing from a community house in Withells Road, Avonhead, Christchurch.

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HAAST — A Search & Rescue Operation involving the Police National Dive Squad will continue today for a missing diver at Hapuka Rock, Jackson Bay south of Haast.

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HAAST — At 1230 hrs on the 23 October 2009 the Police were notified of a diver missing at Jackson Bay, Haast.

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WHAKATANE — Whakatane Police are asking for the public's help to identify the whereabouts of Ernie O'Neal Paul - a high risk offender who is wanted for breach of bail.

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WELLINGTON — This is a general traffic update for motorists heading north out of Wellington along the Kapiti Coast.

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AUCKLAND — The remains of a male whose body was discovered in the Waitakere ranges in February 2008 has been identified as that of Mr Lino LEGER.

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TURANGI — To advise that Mr Christpher Thomas Watkins was captured at about 10.40pm last night by the Turangi Police.

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BAY OF PLENTY — At about 2115hrs tonight, a two car collision occurred in SH 5 in the vicinity of the Reporoa area.

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LAKE TEKAPO — The names of the two Timaru men missing on Lake Tekapo have been released as Police attempt to recover their boat.

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WAIKATO — Police and emergency services are currently at the scene of a vehicle accident at the intersection of Swamp Road and SH27, Springdale.

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LAKE TEKAPO — The body recovered this morning from Lake Tekapo has been identified as Alexander HAYWOOD aged 72 years of Pleasant Point.

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HAMILTON — Hamilton Police investigating the serious assault of a man on Monday night are appealing not only for witnesses to come forward but a Good Samaritan as well.

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LAKE TEKAPO — The three men who are missing after going on a fishing trip are all from South Canterbury; two from Timaru and one from Pleasant Point, (this has now been clarified).

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New Zealand Police are aware of recent advice from Taser International to deploy the Taser lower on the body and updated training advice to reflect this last week.

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HAMILTON — Several youths are contemplating breakfast in custody this morning following the recovery of three stolen cars in Hamilton early this morning.

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LAKE TEKAPO — Police have just recovered the body of a man who with two companions had gone on a fishing trip yesterday.

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BAY OF PLENTY — Forty-six people have died on Bay of Plenty roads in the year to date – two more than at the same time as last year.

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LAKE TEKAPO —  At approximately 10.30pm last night (21/10/2009) a boat with three persons on board was reported missing on Lake Tekapo.

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The Central District Highway patrol are urging all motorists travelling through the district Central Police District to please drive with care over the Labour weekend holiday period.

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WELLINGTON — The Citizens' Satisfaction Survey indicates public perceptions of Wellington District Police are very positive, with increasing satisfaction in key areas.

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HAMILTON — Several people are currently being interviewed by Police following a crackdown on burglars as the Waikato heads into its busiest period for dwelling burglaries.

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CHRISTCHURCH — Police dog Koal returns to work tomorrow night on late shift with his handler Reuben Whalley after Koal gets a few last stitches out and a clearance from the vet.

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HAMILTON — In a bizarre twist three people had been arrested and two televisions had been recovered before Police even knew what home they'd been taken from all thanks to 'on-to- it' neighbours.

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AUCKLAND CITY — Nearly four weeks after 33 year-old Damien Loder Allen was found dead in a Hillsborough home, Police investigating his death are becoming increasingly frustrated at the obvious gaps in honest information they are getting from occupants and associates of the property he died in.

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LOWER HUTT — Police say a number of motorists processed for drink driving at a Lower Hutt checkpoint on 16 October produced high alcohol readings.

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Public trust and confidence in New Zealand Police has increased since last year and overall satisfaction with service delivery remains high, according to independent research carried out for Police.

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WELLINGTON — Police confirm the party of overdue trampers have left Rimutaka Forest Park safely.

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CANTERBURY — Canterbury Police are gearing up for what is expected to be a busy weekend on the roads.

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WELLINGTON — Police say a family member of one of the overdue trampers has communicated that the party are safe and well.

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WELLINGTON — Police say a group of overdue trampers should be able to walk out of the Rimutaka Forest Park later today.

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HAMILTON — Hamilton Police are taking a zero tolerance approach to alcohol related violence, be it in the home or on the streets after several incidents in the City over the weekend.

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KAIKOURA — On State Highway One from Cheviot through the Hundalees to Kaikoura there are numerous slips partially blocking the road.

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MANAWATU-WHANGANUI — Police and emergency services are currently attending a serious motor vehicle collision on SH1 at Hunterville.

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MARTON — Police advise SH1 has been closed between Wings Line and Calico line Marton due to flooding.

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WELLINGTON — [6.35am] Police have been advised that there are approximately 30 cows blocking both lanes of S H 1 at Te Horo in the Kapiti Coast.

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WELLINGTON — Police have been advised that there are approximately 30 cows blocking both lanes of S H 1 at Te Horo in the Kapiti Coast.

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TASMAN — Members of the Nelson Bays Search and Rescue Team commenced a search for a missing 35 year old local hunter, Mr Tony MANSON, yesterday.

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ST ARNAUD - LAKE ROTOITI — Members of the Nelson Bays Search and Rescue Team commenced a search for a missing 35 year old local hunter, Mr Tony MANSON, yesterday.

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WAIKATO — A picture is said to tell a thousand words and in this case the story they tell is if you just takes a couple of seconds to make it click you could save your own life.

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TE AWAMUTU — Waikato Police investigating a crash near Pirongia yesterday afternoon that left three people, including an 18-month-old baby, seriously injured are appealing for the driver of a third car to come forward.

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NELSON — Police arrested nine people and issued numerous liquor infringement notices following the annual Mask Parade in Nelson on Friday evening.

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Knowing more and having the tools to do more are the keys to getting on top of gangs in New Zealand say Police.

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