Category: MIL-OSI

Source: New Zealand Police

Police investigating an aggravated robbery in Kensington earlier this month have arrested one person and seized a number of motorbikes.

Officers had been making enquiries following a report of an aggravated robbery on Kensington Avenue at about 5.50pm on 7 July.

Acting Detective Sergeant Wahanui Reihana, Whangārei CIB, says three search warrants were executed at properties in Whangārei this morning.

“Police have arrested a 20-year-old man and seized three motorbikes believed to be involved in this incident.

“This man will appear in Whangārei District Court tomorrow charged with aggravated robbery and wounding with intent to injure.”

Acting Detective Sergeant Reihana says Police investigations are continuing and the team are following leads to locate five others believed to be involved.

“We are following positive lines of enquiry to identify and locate the other offenders and hold them to account.

“The victim was transported to hospital at the time of the incident but thankfully is now recovering well at home.”

Anyone with any further information is urged to contact Police online at https://www.police.govt.nz/use-105 or via our 105 phone service and quote file number 250707/2591.

Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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Source: New Zealand Police

Whangārei Police need the public’s help to track the movements of a vehicle involved in the aggravated robbery of a Kensington Avenue bar on Friday 25 July.

The vehicle is a white Toyota Aqua with stolen licence plates, registration KHA69.

Two suspects are being sought by Police after entering the bar with a firearm and demanding money. One man reportedly fired a shot towards the roof and assaulted a patron before taking cash from the till and leaving in the vehicle.

Anyone who may have been in the Ngunguru area between the hours of 10:30 pm and 3.00 am Saturday morning that may have dashcam footage that could assist in our investigation is asked to contact 105 online or via the phone. Please use the reference number 250726/2971.

Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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Source: New Zealand Police

Whangārei Police have swooped in and arrested an alleged offender involved in an aggravated robbery at a bar on Friday night.

Investigators worked throughout the weekend, culminating in a Police operation being executed outside an Okara Drive business this afternoon.

Detective Senior Sergeant Michelle Harris, of Whangārei CIB, says a person of interest in the investigation was taken into custody.

“An offender allegedly entered the Kensington Avenue bar at about 10pm and discharged his firearm before demanding money,” she says.

“Our investigators have worked some serious hours through the weekend to hold the person responsible for this brazen act of violence.”

A 35-year-old man faces serious charges when he appears in the Whangārei District Court tomorrow.

Those include:

– aggravated robbery with a firearm

– wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm

– unlawful possession of a firearm

– discharging a firearm to intimidate

Detective Senior Sergeant Harris says Police will be opposing the man’s bail when he appears in court.

“I’m proud of the team’s work, which led to today’s operation where Police converged on the person of interest, taking him into custody.”

Separately, Police have also recovered a firearm allegedly involved in Friday night’s offending this afternoon.

“There is no place for callous violence in which puts law abiding members of the public in harm’s way – you will be held to account,” Detective Senior Sergeant Harris says.

“Police acknowledge the local community who has contacted us with information through throughout the weekend.”

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Source: New Zealand Police

Police are seeking information on the whereabouts of Tumataroa who is missing from Whangārei, in Northland.

The 14-year-old was reported missing by his family who have concerns for his health as he requires medication.

He was last seen on Wednesday.

Anyone who may have seen Tumataroa or know his present whereabouts please call 111 and quote file number 250725/1371.

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Source: New Zealand Police

Please attribute to Detective Sergeant Ryan Cooper, Supervisor: Tactical Crime Unit:

Police are investigating an aggravated robbery at a bar on Kensington Avenue in Whangārei last night.

Police were called to the bar at 10pm, after a man entered the bar holding a firearm and demanded money.

The man is reported to have fired a shot towards the roof of the bar and assaulted one of the patrons.

The man then took cash from the bar’s tills and left in a car, which had been waiting in the car park.

The injured person was transported to hospital, and they have since been discharged.

The car used by the offender was being driven by a second person and is believed to be a white Toyota Aqua or a similar model. The car had stolen licence plates attached, registration KHA69.

Police are urgently working to identify and locate the two offenders. If anyone has information which could assist our enquiries, please contact 105 online or on the phone, quoting file number 250726/2971.

Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
 

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Source: New Zealand Police

Two youths have been arrested after allegedly stealing a vehicle and carrying out an aggravated robbery at a service station in Moerewa.

Around 6.50am on 22 July the alleged offenders arrived at a convenience store on Main Road, in two stolen vehicles.

“Two males entered wearing ski masks, and one was brandishing a machete,” Mid North Area Response Manager Senior Sergeant Mark Barratt says.

“They have threatened staff and a customer in the store, before stealing cigarettes and leaving in the stolen vehicles.”

A short time later both vehicles were found abandoned in Kaikohe.

“Enquires lead our staff to find two males inside a property not far from where the vehicles had been dumped,” Senior Sergeant Barratt says.

A bag containing the stolen cigarettes was located with the alleged offenders.

“This was good work by our staff in locating these two in a timely matter,” Senior Sergeant Barratt says.

“In this instance no one has sustained injuries as a result of the brazen offending.

“We will continue to hold to account those who think this type of offending is acceptable.”

A 13 and 14-year-old have since appeared in the Kaikohe Youth Court and will reappear on 31 July, charged with aggravated robbery and unlawfully taking a motor vehicle.

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Source: New Zealand Police

A speeding driver who failed to stop for Police in the Far North yesterday afternoon ended up in custody with their car impounded.

Police observed a black Holden Commodore being driven at excessive spend on State Highway 1 near Horeke at around 3.30pm.

The driver allegedly ignored a request to pullover from a Police patrol and took off at speed, overtaking numerous vehicles on the highway and subsequent auxiliary roads.

“A concerned member flagged down a patrol vehicle to tell us the car was speeding and almost crashed into a ditch,” says Sergeant Josh Clauson of Kerikeri Police. 

“The caller also alleged the occupants had thrown drug utensils out of the car.”

Further enquiries resulted in the vehicle, which was fitted with false plates, being stopped in Horeke around 5.45pm. 

Methamphetamine and cannabis were found inside and the car was impounded.

Two people were arrested and have been charged with driving and drug related offences.

“We’re very pleased with the swift resolution of this incident,” says Sergeant Clauson.

“The lives of innocent people are at risk from speeding drivers and Police are focussed on reducing the risk of harm by getting dangerous drivers off the road.”

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Source: New Zealand Police

Please attribute to Detective Inspector Tofilau Faamanuia Vaaelua:

Police have arrested a 19-year-old man last night, in relation to the death of a man in Ōtara on Friday evening.

The man has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm in relation to a second victim from the altercation.

That victim has since been discharged from hospital.

A post-mortem examination of the deceased victim was completed earlier today, and Police are continuing enquiries to reconstruct the circumstances of his death.

Once those enquiries are complete, further charges are likely.

The 19-year-old is due to appear in the Manukau District Court on Monday.

Police would like to thank the members of the community who have assisted with this investigation to date.

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Source: New Zealand Police

Police can advise one person has died following an historic crash in Pakuranga Heights that occurred on 28 December 2024.

Emergency services responded to reports of a serious crash between a vehicle and motorbike at the intersection of Pakuranga Road and Stanniland Street at about 8.50am.

Initially, the motorbike rider was transported to hospital in a critical condition and has subsequently died from his injuries.

Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.

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Holly McKay/NZ Police

Source: New Zealand Police

Please attribute to Counties Manukau District Commander, Superintendent Shanan Gray:

One person has died following a crash in Pukekohe this afternoon.

Police were looking for a stolen motorbike in the Pukekohe area when a unit observed the bike travelling along Helvetia Road at about 12.20pm.

The Police unit has performed a U-turn in an attempt to signal for the vehicle to stop, however before they have activated their lights and sirens the motorbike has accelerated off at speed.

The officer has then lost sight of the vehicle.

A short time later, another Police unit patrolling the area has located the bike crashed on McShane Street.

Sadly, the rider was pronounced deceased at the scene.

A scene examination is underway by the Serious Crash Unit and the road remains closed.

There is now an investigation underway, which will work to establish all the facts surrounding this tragic incident.

This includes notifying the Independent Police Conduct Authority, as is standard procedure.

We are also working to support those affected and their families as well as our staff who were involved.

As part of our investigation, we are seeking information from witnesses who may have been in the area at the time, or prior to this incident occurring.

If you have information, please update Police online now or call 105.

Please use reference job number P063348335.

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Holly McKay/NZ Police