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    • Name release – fatal cycling crash, Carterton
      • Location: Wellington Police can now release the name of the man who died in a fatal cycling crash on Kokotau Road, Carterton, on Saturday 8 November. He was Raymond Allan Putt, 70, of Masterton. Police extend their sympathies to his loved ones. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre

    • Media advisory: Special Olympics flame in Wellington this weekend
      • Location: Wellington Police will be part of something special, supporting Wellington District’s Special Olympics athletes to carry the Flame of Hope in support of the Special Olympic Games. Media is invited to the Wellington leg of the Law Enforcement Torch Run, hosted by Wellington District Police, travelling from Lower Hutt to Parliament. What: Law Enforcement Torch Run - Wellington District. Where: Meet at Lower Hutt Police Station, 19 Kings Crescent. When: Saturday 15 November at 9.00am. Images(s):

    • Have you seen Anita?
      • Location: Wellington Police are appealing for help to locate 61-year-old Anita Hart. Police and her family have serious concerns for her wellbeing. Anita was last seen on CCTV yesterday at around 11:43 am on Gillespies Road heading towards Akatarawa Road. Her vehicle was also located on Gillespies Road. Police Search and Rescue volunteers will be visible in the area of Gillespies Road and the Hutt River. She was last seen wearing a blue beanie with a pompom, a blue jacket, and dark-coloured trousers. Images(s):

    • Police acknowledge year since Kapiti man reported missing
      • Location: Wellington Attributable to Acting Detective Sergeant Nicholas Mead: Police investigating the disappearance of Kapiti man Graham Russell Smith are still hopeful that he can be returned to his loved ones. Monday 10 November marked the one-year anniversary of the 77-year-old having gone missing. Graham was reported missing while walking in the area of Rangituhi/Colonial Knob at about 6.30pm on 10 November 2024.

    • Police remind walkers to be prepared
      • Location: Wellington Police Search and Rescue responded to an incident yesterday in the bush tracks above Days Bay, Wellington, where a person had become lost. Thankfully, through the satellite emergency messaging feature on the individual’s iPhone they were able to relay their location and facilitate two-way communication with Police. This technology enabled a swift and successful rescue. While the messaging system worked as intended, Police would like to remind the public of the following: Images(s):

    • Fatal crash, Kokotau Road, Carterton
      • Location: Wellington One person has died following a crash involving two cyclists in Carterton yesterday. Police and other emergency services responded to the crash on Kokotau Road at around 11.30am 8 October. Sadly, one person has died in hospital after being airlifted from the scene in critical condition. The road was closed while the Serious Crash Unit conducted a scene examination. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre

    • Operation Kererū - Hutt Valley Police crack down on anti-social road user activity
      • Location: Wellington Hutt Valley Police successfully disrupted a planned anti-social road user gathering in Lower Hutt last night, issuing dozens of infringements, handing out pink and green stickers, and seizing a car and some fireworks. The night started in Queensgate where around 200 cars had gathered for mental health initiative Gumboot Friday. Police used this as an opportunity to engage positively with the group around the good cause. The group then moved towards Paremata, where a checkpoint was set up nearby by Police. Images(s):

    • Update - arrest made in relation to Brooklyn shooting incident
      • Location: Wellington Attribute to Detective Jocelyn Bell of Wellington CIB: A woman has been arrested today in connection with the shooting incident at Brooklyn’s Pukehinau Flats last Sunday. The 34-year-old woman was arrested in Palmerston North. She is due to appear in Palmerston North District Court on Saturday 8 November on charges of aggravated robbery, and committing a dangerous act with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. Another person of interest has also been identified, and we cannot rule out further charges in relation to this matter.

    • Brooklyn shooting: Further details released, appeal for information
      • Location: Wellington Police continuing to investigate the shooting incident at Pukehinau Flats in Brooklyn, Wellington, on Sunday afternoon are appealing to anyone with further information to come forward. Detective Senior Sergeant Tim Leitch says Police are still to determine exactly what occurred in the lead up to the shotgun being discharged. “We do know that a person wearing a balaclava and carrying a shotgun approached a flat on level 4 of Block A,” he says.

    • Update on Brooklyn firearms incident
      • Location: Wellington Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Lee Underhill: Wellington Police are appealing for information after a shotgun was fired at a residential complex on Sunday afternoon. Police were called to the Brooklyn Road property about 3.30pm on 2 November. While nobody was hit, we believe the incident targeted a specific individual, who suffered moderate injuries fleeing to safety.

    • Police charge man following threat against Wellington place of worship
      • Location: Wellington To be attributed to Detective Sergeant Dean Pearce, Dunedin CIB: An 18-year-old Dunedin man has been charged in relation to a threat against a Wellington place of worship. The man was arrested yesterday evening and has now been charged with causing harm by posting digital communication. He is scheduled to appear in Dunedin District Court on Monday 27 October. Enquiries into this matter are continuing and Police cannot rule out further charges.

    • Police committed to getting justice for Baby Ru
      • Location: Wellington To be attributed to Detective Inspector Nick Pritchard: Two years ago today, a small boy who the country has come to know as Baby Ru arrived at Hutt Hospital with critical injuries. Tragically he passed away as a result of those injuries, just a few days short of his second birthday. The cause of death was found to be blunt-force trauma, which Police believe to be non-accidental. This week, Baby Ru and his wider whānau should have been excitedly preparing for his upcoming fourth birthday – instead, whānau are marking the second anniversary of his death. Images(s):

    • Man dies after being hit by falling branch, Mount Victoria
      • Location: Wellington One person has died after being hit by a falling branch on Mount Victoria. At around 9:20am emergency services received reports of a man suffering critical injuries on Lookout Road, Mount Victoria. The man was taken to hospital but sadly died a short time later. The death will be referred to the Coroner. People are asked to take care in the current weather conditions. ENDS Issued by the Police Media Centre.

    • Swift Police response halts ‘boy racers’ in Hutt Valley
      • Location: Wellington A rapid and coordinated response by Wellington Police last night decisively disrupted a planned gathering of antisocial road users, preventing dangerous driving and associated disorder across the district. Police deployed to Upper Hutt where a significant meet-up had been organised. Road Policing and Public Safety Units established multiple checkpoints across the Hutt Valley, checking vehicles and driver credentials, and actively preventing the group from settling at known hotspots.

    • Masterton Police investigating death of baby girl
      • Location: Wellington To attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Philip Skoglund, Masterton Police: Police are investigating the death of a 3-month-old baby girl in Masterton. At around 2pm on Thursday 2 October, Police were notified of the incident. Officers are now working to determine what exactly has occurred. The family are assisting the investigation team with our enquiries, and we are not seeking anyone else at this time. Police are awaiting a formal report from the pathologist, following the postmortem examination being completed. ENDS

    • Further revealed in Miramar homicide
      • Location: Wellington Attributable to Wellington CIB Investigations Manager, Detective Senior Sergeant Tim Leitch: Police are releasing further details six months on from the homicide of 63-year-old Abdul Nabizadah, including that multiple people are thought to be involved. The investigation continues as no charges have been laid in relation to his death. Mr Nabizadah was critically injured on Camperdown Road in Miramar about 12.30am on Monday 17 March. Police believe Mr Nabizadah was assaulted and robbed after he was lured to the area as part of a premeditated attack.

    • Man charged following serious incident at Wadestown property
      • Location: Wellington Please attribute the following to Wellington District Commander, Superintendent Corrie Parnell: A 54-year-old man has been charged with aggravated burglary and assault with a weapon following an incident in Wadestown yesterday. The man is remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear in Wellington District Court on 2 October. Police were called to Anne Street at around 12:35pm after reports that a man had entered a property armed with a long bladed weapon and attempted to steal a vehicle.

    • PLB use leads to swift rescue in Upper Hutt
      • Location: Wellington Wellington Police’s Search and Rescue squad was called into action on Sunday following a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) activation in the Little Akatarawa River area, Upper Hutt. The Rescue Coordination Centre requested assistance after the beacon was activated by a tramping group deep in the bush. Upon arrival, Police SAR teams discovered a patient had fallen from height into a steep and narrow canyon, sustaining moderate injuries. Images(s):

    • Man arrested after serious incident at Wadestown property
      • Location: Wellington A man has been arrested in Wadestown this afternoon, after he allegedly entered a property and threatened the occupants with a weapon. Police were called about 12.35pm to Anne Street, after a report of a man entering a house with a large, bladed weapon and attempting to steal a vehicle. When challenged he has begun causing damage to the property, and on Police arrival, OC spray has been deployed. He has then retreated to a room in the house and refused to come out.

    • Police response to Loafers Lodge verdict
      • Location: Wellington Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Tim Leitch: Today’s verdict brings an outcome to what has been an extremely challenging and difficult investigation. Police are pleased with the conviction today of the man who set the fatal fire that that killed five innocent men, injured others, and took the home of those who lived at Loafers Lodge. I would like to acknowledge the families of the five victims whose loved ones were taken from them through the actions of this man, and recognise their patience and understanding during this long process.

    • Dirt bike siezed in wake of park damage
      • Location: Wellington Attributable to Sergeant Tory Press: Porirua Police have seized a dirt bike that fled from officers on Friday. Police identified the bike through their enquiries and seized the vehicle on Sunday, impounding it for six months. The bike has been confirmed as one of several that were used in Belmont Regional Park to damage farm infrastructure and stress livestock that are currently lambing. Images(s):

    • Police seeking information on illegal dirt bike riders in Belmont
      • Location: Wellington Porirua Police are seeking information about a group of five males who regularly ride dirt bikes from Waitangirua or Cannons Creek, across iwi land, into Belmont Park and then Belmont Farm. The group has been responsible for causing damage to multiple fences and newly planted native trees. Their behaviour on the bikes is endangering the public, including families using the park, road users and workers in the park. They are also terrifying livestock, including sheep that are currently lambing. Images(s):

    • Police continue to investigate Naenae death
      • Location: Wellington Police continue to investigate the death of Albert Enoka in Naenae last year, despite a murder charge being withdrawn in the High Court at Wellington today. Mr Enoka was shot and killed after a confrontation in Seddon Street, Naenae on 10 December. A man was arrested on 24 December and charged with murder. “This has been a challenging investigation," said Detective Inspector Haley Ryan. “We accept that there is currently insufficient evidence to proceed with the charge, but will continue to work towards finding a resolution for Albert and his whanau.”

    • Man arrested in relation to laser use, Stokes Valley
      • Location: Wellington A man is before the courts after the use of a laser in a dangerous manner, directed at two commercial aircrafts in Wellington on Saturday evening. At around 6.45pm, Police received a report from Air Traffic Control that a plane preparing to land at Wellington Airport was targeted by a laser. Within five minutes, a second plane reported a laser being pointed in its direction. The information provided to Police suggested the laser came from Stokes Valley.

    • Police cracking down on hunters without permission, Wairarapa
      • Location: Wellington Wairarapa Police would like to remind the public that trespassing on private land to hunt is illegal and carries consequences. Police take reports of people shooting from the roadside, poaching, and spotlighting on farmland and forestry blocks very seriously and participating in such activities could cost you your firearms licence. Wairarapa Area Prevention Manager, Senior Sergeant Gill Flower says the rules around firearm use have changed and are strictly enforced.

    • Update – death of woman in Paraparaumu
      • Location: Wellington Attribute to Kāpiti-Mana Area Commander, Inspector Renée Perkins: Police investigating the death of a woman at an address in Paraparaumu can now confirm that her death has been referred to the Coroner, and is no longer being treated as suspicious. Police were called to the Chums Road address at around 9.50pm on Tuesday 9 September, where sadly a woman was pronounced deceased at the scene. Charges against a man of assault and breach of protection order have this afternoon been dismissed at Porirua District Court.

    • Person charged after Webb Street, Wellington incident
      • Location: Wellington A 37-year-old person has been charged with unlawfully carrying an imitation firearm, after an incident in Webb Street, Wellington today. The person is scheduled to appear in Wellington District Court on 11 September. Police would again like to thank all those impacted by the cordons put in place as we responded to this incident for their patience and cooperation. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre.

    • Webb St, Wellington update: Person taken into police custody
      • Location: Wellington Police have taken a person into custody in Webb Street, Wellington, following a reported sighting of a firearm earlier today. Officers entered the Webb Street building at 6.15pm and took the person into custody without incident. Police will remain at the address conducting further enquiries this evening. Police would like to thank all those impacted by the cordons for their patience and cooperation as we worked to resolve this situation safely. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre.

    • Update on Police operation, Webb Street, Wellington
      • Location: Wellington To be attributed to Inspector Mark Oliver, Shift Commander: Wellington Police are continuing to try and engage with a person inside a Webb Street building, following a possible sighting of a firearm this afternoon. At 1.20pm today, Police received a report that a person had been seen with what looked like a firearm in their pocket. Police located the person at a Webb Street property a short time later, however the person has so far refused to engage with Police or to exit the building.

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