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An operation is underway after a man and his vehicle have been reported missing near Warkworth.
At 7.41am, information was received that a man had been washed away at a river crossing on Falls Road, near the intersection with Woodcocks Road.
Police have since been on scene and established … View moreAn operation is underway after a man and his vehicle have been reported missing near Warkworth.
At 7.41am, information was received that a man had been washed away at a river crossing on Falls Road, near the intersection with Woodcocks Road.
Police have since been on scene and established further information, after a passenger was able to exit the vehicle and raise the alarm.
A Police Search and Rescue team has deployed to the area, and Police are assisting Fire and Emergency crews with ongoing search efforts.
At this stage the man remains outstanding.
A section of Falls Road has been closed.
Police strongly advise members of the public to avoid the area, and people should pay close attention to weather warnings in place.
Please take additional care around waterways with further rain forecasted.
Police are continuing to investigate an unexplained death that occurred in Devonport on New Years Day.
The cause of the death remains unexplained, and the Police investigation is ongoing.
Enquiries to date indicate that earlier in the day a group of people may have visited the address at 9 … View morePolice are continuing to investigate an unexplained death that occurred in Devonport on New Years Day.
The cause of the death remains unexplained, and the Police investigation is ongoing.
Enquiries to date indicate that earlier in the day a group of people may have visited the address at 9 Kerr Street, Devonport, and used the pool, including one adult and at least two children.
We do not believe these people were present at the address at the time of the death, however we are asking that they come forward to enable Police to confirm their movements and any observations they may have made.
Police asking that they, or anyone who may know their identities, contact Police on 105 and quote the file number 260102/0177.
Police investigating the incident on Kaipara Coast Highway, Makarau, Auckland, where a person was found deceased on the road, are appealing to the public for information.
Around 5.20am today [Thursday 1 January], Police were called with a report that someone was deceased on Kaipara Coast … View morePolice investigating the incident on Kaipara Coast Highway, Makarau, Auckland, where a person was found deceased on the road, are appealing to the public for information.
Around 5.20am today [Thursday 1 January], Police were called with a report that someone was deceased on Kaipara Coast Highway, between Tuhirangi Road and Makarau Road.
Enquiries into the circumstances of the incident are ongoing, however Police believe it is likely that the person was struck by a vehicle.
Police would like to hear from anyone who was travelling in the area between midnight and 5.30am, who observed a pedestrian walking on Kaipara Coast Highway, Makarau, or has who has dashcam footage of the area during that time.
We are also urging any residents in the Makarau area with road-facing CCTV cameras to please get in touch so that we may review this footage.
If you can help, please contact Police through 105, either online or over the phone, and reference file number: 260101/7190.
The road is expected to remain closed for the next three hours while a scene examination takes place with the Serious Crash Unit.
Diversions remain in place at the West Coast Road intersection and the Makarau Road intersection and the public is reminded to avoid the area.
Police investigating the incident on Kaipara Coast Highway, Makarau, Auckland, where a person was found deceased on the road, are appealing to the public for information.
Around 5.20am today [Thursday 1 January], Police were called with a report that someone was deceased on Kaipara Coast … View morePolice investigating the incident on Kaipara Coast Highway, Makarau, Auckland, where a person was found deceased on the road, are appealing to the public for information.
Around 5.20am today [Thursday 1 January], Police were called with a report that someone was deceased on Kaipara Coast Highway, between Tuhirangi Road and Makarau Road.
Enquiries into the circumstances of the incident are ongoing, however Police believe it is likely that the person was struck by a vehicle.
Police would like to hear from anyone who was travelling in the area between midnight and 5.30am, who observed a pedestrian walking on Kaipara Coast Highway, Makarau, or has who has dashcam footage of the area during that time.
We are also urging any residents in the Makarau area with road-facing CCTV cameras to please get in touch so that we may review this footage.
If you can help, please contact Police through 105, either online or over the phone, and reference file number: 260101/7190.
The road is expected to remain closed for the next three hours while a scene examination takes place with the Serious Crash Unit.
Diversions remain in place at the West Coast Road intersection and the Makarau Road intersection and the public is reminded to avoid the area.
Police are asking the public to keep an eye out for a unique art piece stolen during a burglary in west Auckland.
The Waitematā West Tactical Crime Unit is investigating a burglary in the Piha area on 6 December 2025.
Detective Sergeant Anna Freestone says scrap metal and tools were amongst … View morePolice are asking the public to keep an eye out for a unique art piece stolen during a burglary in west Auckland.
The Waitematā West Tactical Crime Unit is investigating a burglary in the Piha area on 6 December 2025.
Detective Sergeant Anna Freestone says scrap metal and tools were amongst items stolen, but also an valuable artwork called ‘Infinite Sea’.
“The round artwork is made up of glass, a mirror, led lighting and PVC,” she says.
“It’s a distinctive piece of art and we’re asking anyone in the public who has information on its whereabouts to get in touch.
It may be that this artwork has been offered up or advertised for sale, and we need to hear from you.”
If you have information to assist Police, you can provide information online now or call 105 using the reference number 251208/4801.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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