Source: New Zealand Police
Police can now confirm the name of the man who died following a crash on SH6, Okaramio on 19 July.
He was Tachyon Hutt, 23, from Picton.
Police extend our condolences to his loved ones during this difficult time.
Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
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Source: New Zealand Police
Police can now release the name of the man who died following a crash on the Dunedin Northern Motorway on 12 April.
He was 35-year-old Charles Chen Cheing, of Waitati, Dunedin.
Our condolences are with his friends and family at this time.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
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Source: New Zealand Police
Police are now treating as suspicious the fire at the old Hokitika Seaview hospital complex early on Sunday 10 August.
We are interested in hearing from anyone who was around the Seaview area that night and leading up to the fire being discovered at daybreak on Sunday morning.
Detective Sergeant Graham Parsons of the West Coast says the scene examination took the better part of Sunday and half of Monday to complete, involving both fire and police investigators.
“Based on the scene examination the fire is being investigated as an arson.
“Of particular interest, Police would like to identify and speak to a person who was seen walking across the grounds of the complex at about 3.20am.
“Police will continue to investigate and would like to hear from any people who may have information that may assist with identifying who was involved in the arson,” says Detective Sergeant Parsons.
If you have any information that could help our enquiries, please update us online now or call 105.
Please use the reference number 250810/4743.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Source: New Zealand Police
A man allegedly displaying gang insignia in Kaitaia has drawn the attention of Police, resulting in the seizure of drugs utensils and rounds of ammunition.
During proactive patrols on Monday night, officers observed a vehicle on Allen Bell Drive, and signalled for it to stop.
“While speaking with the driver, officers noticed a cap bearing gang insignia resting on the man’s knee,” says Northland Road Policing Manager, Inspector John Fagan.
“The man was subsequently arrested for displaying gang insignia, which resulted in a search of his person uncovering methamphetamine utensils.
A further search of his vehicle resulted in locating an offensive weapon, 150 rounds of .22 calibre ammunition, and 24 shotgun shells.
“We’re pleased to have located and removed these items,” Inspector Fagan says. “The message is clear—there is no place for these items, Northland Police will continue to take a strong stance against gang activity across all our communities.
Our enforcement approach is firm and unwavering. We will actively disrupt gang influence wherever it appears and hold individuals accountable for any illegal behaviour.”
A 44-year-old man is scheduled to appear in the Kaitaia District Court facing charges of possessing an offensive weapon, displaying gang insignia, possessing utensils for methamphetamine, and unlawfully possessing ammunition.
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Source: New Zealand Police
To be attributed to Detective Inspector Haley Ryan:
Hutt Valley Police have made significant progress in the investigation into the shooting of a 40-year-old Stokes Valley man on Sunday 3 August.
The man was shot outside his home address in Hanson Grove at 9am. He remains in a critical condition in Wellington Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit.
The investigation team has been assisted greatly by the Lower Hutt community, who have provided a number of CCTV images of the vehicle suspected to have been involved in this incident, travelling to and from Stokes Valley around the time of the shooting.
Police believe two men drove to the victim’s address in a purple Toyota Mark X station wagon, registration KMW290. On their arrival the male passenger exited the vehicle, and moments later shot the victim.
It is also alleged the victim was then driven over by the Toyota vehicle before the vehicle was driven out of the Stokes Valley area. The vehicle was located by Police a short time later and is currently being forensically examined.
A 25-year-old Taita man has been arrested and charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. He is due to reappear in Lower Hutt District Court on Thursday, 14 August.
Police are making excellent progress on enquiries to identify and locate the second man in the vehicle – I am very confident we will identify him and hold him to account for his role in this incident.
To help us do that, we are still seeking CCTV or dashcam footage from members of the Lower Hutt community – specifically anyone who may have CCTV or dashcam footage of the Toyota Mark X station wagon in the Stokes Valley, Naenae or Taita areas between 8.30am and 9.30am on Sunday 3 August.
CCTV footage that captures Toyota Mark X station wagon and its occupants will be a crucial part of ensuring those responsible for critically injuring the victim will be held to account for their actions.
If you can help, please contact Police via 105 and quote file number 250803/0624. Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Source: New Zealand Police
Police can now name the man who died in a crash on the Harihari Highway, Kakapotahi on 1 June.
He was Mark Douglas Weir, aged 66, of Harihari.
Our thoughts remain with his family and friends at this time.
Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
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Source: New Zealand Police
A swift response saw an alleged offender’s joy ride end with a trip to Auckland for court.
Around 5.30am on Monday 11 August, a member of the public heard their vehicle start up outside their house in Kaiwaka and drive away.
Police were quickly on the scene and Eagle deployed to the area, who located the vehicle travelling through Wellsford.
“Eagle continued to track the vehicle as it made its way south,” Waitematā North Area Response Manager Senior Sergeant Carl Fowlie says.
“Staff were able to deploy spikes successfully near Makarau.”
The vehicle came to a stop on Kaipara Coast Highway and the sole occupant ran towards the Makarau River.
Delta has tracked the alleged offender, and he was taken into custody without any issue.
“This was good work by our staff resulting in the man’s arrest,” Senior Sergeant Fowlie says.
“Police will not tolerate this type of brazen offending in our community.”
A 49-year-old man appeared in the North Shore District Court charged with burglary, unlawfully taking a motor vehicle, and operating a vehicle recklessly. He has been remanded in custody to reappear on 2 October.
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Source: New Zealand Police
Police can now name the woman who died following a crash on SH54 in Aorangi on 4 July.
She was Marie Lynette Buhck, 71, from Aorangi.
Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this difficult time.
Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
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Source: BNZ Statements
BNZ today cut fixed home loan rates across multiple terms in anticipation of next week’s expected OCR cut.
BNZ General Manager Home Lending James Leydon says the bank is delivering rate relief to customers now.
“These rate reductions across key fixed terms mean customers can access more competitive borrowing costs immediately.”
“We know household budgets remain tight for many New Zealanders, and today’s changes will help reduce monthly mortgage payments for those refinancing.
“The new rates are available for new customers as well as existing customers who are in their rollover period or currently on variable rates,” Leydon says.
Fixed home loan rates
| Term | Current | Current | Differential |
| 6 months | 5.29% p.a. | 5.09% p.a. | -0.20% p.a. |
| 12 months | 4.89% p.a. | 4.79% p.a. | -0.10% p.a. |
| 18 months | 4.89% p.a. | 4.79% p.a. | -0.10% p.a. |
| 2 years | 4.95% p.a. | 4.89% p.a. | -0.06% p.a. |
| 3 years | 5.09% p.a. | 4.99% p.a. | -0.10% p.a. |
Effective 7am Wednesday 13 August
BNZ lending criteria (including minimum equity requirements), and terms apply. Rates subject to change. Up to $150 establishment fee and early repayment charges may apply.
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Source: Press Release Service
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