Category: MIL-OSI

Source: New Zealand Police

Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a fatal crash on State Highway 5, Taupō, on Monday.

On Monday 9 March, around 2.10am, Police were called to the single vehicle crash where sadly one person was located deceased.

The Serious Crash Unit conducted a scene examination and enquiries into the circumstances of the crash remain on going.

Police would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the crash or the manner of driving of a Green Land Rover Discovery towing a trailer with two motorcycles.

Alternatively, if you have dashcam footage from the State Highway 5, Taupō, or surrounding areas, in the late hours of Sunday 8 March to the early hours of Monday morning, please get in touch.

Information can be provided through 105, either online or over the phone, referencing file number 260309/9199.

You can also provide information anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

ENDS

Issued by Police Media Centre

Source: New Zealand Police

One person has died following a crash on 28 February.

The single vehicle crash involved an e-scooter.

Sadly, the person passed away on 10 March from their injuries in hospital.

The death has been referred to the Coroner.

ENDS 

Issued by Police Media Centre

Source: New Zealand Police

Police are making enquiries after a threat was made towards a Timaru school, however there is no information to suggest it is credible.

Aoraki Area Commander Inspector Vicki Walker says Police were alerted to the message about 7.45pm on 10 March.

“We will not detail the specifics of the threat, however investigators are actively pursuing positive lines of enquiry to identify the person responsible for sending the message.

“Officers are providing reassurance patrols in the area, and we are working closely with the school as the investigation progresses.

“At this time, we are unable to comment further, however ask anyone with direct information to contact us.”

You can make a report online at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking “Update report”, or by calling 105. Please use the reference number 260310/5712.

Alternatively, you can make an anonymous report via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

ENDS

Issued by the Police Media Centre

Source: NZCTU

NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Sandra Grey is supporting NZEI Te Riu Roa and calling on Public Service Commissioner Brian Roche to back down from his plans to offer individual employment agreements to primary teachers.

“This is an outright attack on the tens of thousands of teachers up and down the country who choose to join together to fight for better pay and conditions,” said Grey.

“It is totally unacceptable that the Public Service Commissioner is attempting to turn teachers against each other and undermine solidarity across the sector.

“Brian Roche has overstepped the mark by breaching good faith bargaining and undermining the role of unions. This comes after his scandalous decision last year to run taxpayer funded ads to attack striking workers.

“It’s time for Roche to take his responsibilities to support public servants seriously. It is the workers who keep the public service running, not ministers. He has an obligation to them.

“As New Zealanders we love our teachers. They deserve to be paid what they’re worth and valued for their tireless work educating our tamariki.

“The CTU and wider union movement stands in solidarity with primary teachers and NZEI Te Riu Roa in the face of this outrageous attack,” said Grey.

Source: New Zealand Police

Emergency services are attending a single vehicle truck crash on SH62 between Picton and Nelson.

The crash ocurred near the intersection of Rapaura Road and Selmes Road in Marlborough today at about 3.15pm.

It appears that the occupant of the vehicle has moderate injuries.

Due to the truck partially blocking the road, motorists should avoid the area until the road is cleared.

ENDS

Issued by Police Media Centre

Source: New Zealand Government

Proposals to close parts of the Chatham Rise orange roughy fishery to protect spawning areas and help rebuild the fishery are open for public consultation, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says.

“The East and South Chatham Rise orange roughy fishery is under pressure and needs careful management to recover.

“I took the first step last year when I significantly cut commercial catch limits for the fishery. At that time, I also directed officials to investigate options to protect orange roughy spawning areas in the fishery to help numbers to grow.

“These new options to close spawning areas are based on the best available scientific information. The information shows fishing on groups of spawning orange roughy has a big impact on abundance because it reduces the fishery’s ability to replenish.”

There are three potential closure areas of different sizes included in the proposals, representing options for protecting the main spawning orange roughy spawning sites. 

For each option there is the possibility of either a seasonal closure covering the main spawning period from 1 June to 16 July, or a year-round closure.  

“The Chatham Rise fishery has supported jobs and our export industry for many years. Ensuring sustainability is important so the fishery continues to benefit New Zealand. I encourage people to have their say,” Mr Jones says. 

More information on the proposals, including how to make a submission, can be found on MPI’s website.

Source: New Zealand Police

On Monday 9 March at about 7.30pm, Police received multiple reports from members of the public of a blue Ford Falcon car speeding within the grounds of the Whenua Tapu Cemetery in Porirua.
Inspector Renee Perkins, Area Commander Kapiti-Mana, says “It is alleged the driver of the Ford vehicle, drove recklessly in the grounds of the cemetery for about 15 minutes, along with other vehicles. It’s lucky no one was hurt due to this dangerous behaviour.”

“Thanks to information provided by the public, and through our initial enquiries, we were able to seize one of the vehicles and we continue our search for the other vehicles and their drivers. This real time information is crucial in helping us know where to be and assists in our investigations, allowing us to take action like seizing vehicles and holding those responsible to account.

“Not only is this a dangerous activity within a cemetery, but it is also incredibly disrespectful for a place where people go to grieve and remember their loved ones who have passed.”

Anita Baker Mayor of Porirua says “This type of dangerous behaviour will not be tolerated. It costs money to fix damage left by unruly drivers. We are grateful to members of the public who contacted Police at the time the incident was taking place.” 

If anyone witnessed this incident or has CCTV or dashcam footage and is yet to contact us to please do so.

If you have information that can assist in our enquiries, you can contact us online at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking ‘Update Report’, using the reference number P065700148.

ENDS

Issued by Police Media Centre

Source: New Zealand Police

A 64-year-old man who went missing in the Far North last night has been located safe and well after spending a night in the bush.

Police received a report at around 8.45pm that a man had become separated from his group during a walk near Horeke.

Detective Inspector Geoff McCarthy, of Northland Police, says the man did not have a phone on him and the weather was deteriorating.

“Police and Land Search and Rescue activated at 10pm and searched large areas of bush through the night.”

With no sign of the man by daybreak, the Horeke community rallied together to help find him.

“This morning, Police and LandSAR received extensive assistance from the community and the man’s whānau.”

“The man was located safe and sound at around 9.30am, and was able to walk out of the bush,” Detective Inspector McCarthy says

Police appreciate the support received from the local community.

“Police would like to thank the Horeke community for their help in locating him.”

ENDS

Frankie Le Roy/NZ Police

Source: New Zealand Government

Anna Adams has been appointed Solicitor-General and Chief Executive of the Crown Law Office, Attorney-General Judith Collins announced today.

“Ms Adams is an outstanding lawyer and leader,” Ms Collins says.

“She has extensive experience in public law and has worked for many years at the highest levels of our legal system.

“Ms Adams also brings strong private‑sector leadership, having chaired a major national law firm. That mix of legal expertise and practical leadership makes her exceptionally well suited to the role of Solicitor-General.

“She is widely respected for her judgement, integrity and commitment to the law. I am confident she will provide strong and effective leadership at Crown Law and continue the high standards expected of the Solicitor-General.”

The Solicitor-General is a key constitutional role, serving as the Crown’s principal legal adviser, providing advice to the Prime Minister, the Attorney-General and Cabinet, and leads the Crown Law Office. The Solicitor-General is appointed by, and serves at the pleasure of, the Governor-General.

Ms Adams is an expert in public law with 28 years of experience across advisory work and litigation. She has acted in criminal prosecutions and civil cases for both public and private sector clients and has appeared as lead counsel in more than 100 cases in the District Court, High Court and Court of Appeal, including complex coronial inquests and major inquiries.

Ms Adams is currently a barrister at Bankside Chambers. She previously spent 20 years at Meredith Connell, serving as lead partner for public and health law and later as Chair of the Board. She also holds governance roles, including on the board of PHARMAC.

Ms Adams holds an LLM from Yale Law School, an LLB (Hons) and a BA from the University of Auckland. She has been appointed for five years from 11 May 2026.

Source: New Zealand Police

Attribute to Detective Sergeant Joshua Jones – Wairoa CIB: 

Police are appealing for information following a serious assault at an address in Mahia at the end of February.

On Saturday 28 February, around 11.30pm, Police were called with a report that a man had entered an address uninvited, on Newcastle Street, and seriously assaulted one of the occupants.

The man was confronted by another occupant of the address, who has hit the man over the head with a golf club causing injury to his head and face – as a result he has fled from the property on a side-by-side quadbike, down Newcastle Street and onto Weld Street.

This is a very serious incident that has happened in a place where the victim should have been able to feel safe. The victim sustained serious injuries, and both occupants are understandably very shaken by the incident.

Police have conducted initial enquiries, but have been unable to identify the man, and are now seeking the public’s assistance.

The man is described to be in his 30s or 40s around 6’1”-6’3”/185.4cm-190.5cm in height, and of chubby build. He was reported to be wearing a white singlet and jeans. He has very short, black, hair and a receding hair line.

Police are asking for anyone that has seen a man matching this description, or who had unexplained head injuries from the weekend of Saturday 28 February, to please get in touch.

Additionally, we would like to hear from anyone who witnessed a dark coloured quad bike in the Newcastle Street and Weld Street areas, between 11pm and midnight on that Saturday night, or who has CCTV or dashcam footage of the area.

Information can be provided by going online to https://www.police.govt.nz/use-105 and clicking “update report”, or by calling 105.

Please quote file number 260301/0548.

You can also provide information anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

ENDS

Issued by Police Media Centre