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Police are investigating a fire early this morning in Queens Park, Windsor, around 12.20am.
It appears four vehicles were deliberately set alight.
Thankfully, no one was injured.
Police would like to speak with anyone who may have seen anything unusual in the area last night or early this … View morePolice are investigating a fire early this morning in Queens Park, Windsor, around 12.20am.
It appears four vehicles were deliberately set alight.
Thankfully, no one was injured.
Police would like to speak with anyone who may have seen anything unusual in the area last night or early this morning.
Information can be provided through 105, referencing case number 251203/6122.
You can also make a report anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
Invercargill Police are investigating the theft of a number of burial plaques from grave sites at St Johns Cemetery.
The plaques were stolen between 28 October and 22 November 2025.
Several of the stolen plaques were taken from the graves of Returned Service personnel who served in the First… View moreInvercargill Police are investigating the theft of a number of burial plaques from grave sites at St Johns Cemetery.
The plaques were stolen between 28 October and 22 November 2025.
Several of the stolen plaques were taken from the graves of Returned Service personnel who served in the First and Second World Wars, making this a particularly distressing crime for families and the wider community.
If you have any information regarding the stolen plaques, please contact Police via 105 and quote event number 251125/6603.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
Police are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the person pictured.
We believe he may have information that could assist us with an investigation into an incident in Green Island, Dunedin in the early hours of Sunday 12 October.
The incident occurred on Edinburgh Street at around … View morePolice are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the person pictured.
We believe he may have information that could assist us with an investigation into an incident in Green Island, Dunedin in the early hours of Sunday 12 October.
The incident occurred on Edinburgh Street at around 3:00am, where a woman sustained injuries that were thankfully not life-threatening.
Police have no reason to believe the man pictured had any involvement in the matter, however we are keen to speak with him as he may have crucial information to assist our investigation.
If this is you, or you can identify the man, please contact Police via 105 either over the phone or online.
We’d also like to hear from anyone who may have information regarding the assault that could assist Police enquiries.
Please reference file number 251012/3291.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
Police are appealing for information from the public following a serious assault in Edendale on the weekend.
At around 10.55pm on Saturday (15 November), a woman knocked on the victim’s door, saying she had a flat tyre and needed help.
The victim – a man in his 50s – walked with the … View morePolice are appealing for information from the public following a serious assault in Edendale on the weekend.
At around 10.55pm on Saturday (15 November), a woman knocked on the victim’s door, saying she had a flat tyre and needed help.
The victim – a man in his 50s – walked with the woman to the corner of Melvin Street and Turner Street, where he was accosted by a man and assaulted. During the assault, the offender also attempted to restrain the victim by tying his hands behind his back. The victim suffered serious injuries in the assault, including a fractured eye socket and broken nose.
Enquiries are under way to establish the identity of the man and woman involved in this incident and we’re hoping Edendale residents can help.
Following the assault, the victim saw an SUV leaving the area at speed, and we believe it is likely the man and woman were in this SUV.
To help us locate this vehicle, we would like to hear from any residents who have street-facing security cameras on Turner Street, Melvin Street, Seawood Road or Ferry Road, and who may have captured footage of the vehicle on Saturday night.
We would also like to speak to anyone who saw an SUV in the Edendale township between 10pm and midnight, or anyone with other information which could assist our enquiries.
If you can help, please contact Police via 105, quoting file number 251116/4977. Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
Southland Police are teaming up with the Department of Conservation (DOC) and farmers to target illegal hunting and trespassing in the Mid Dome Conservation Area.
‘The Mid Dome Poaching Project’ brings puts poachers in the spotlight and focuses on educating hunters, in order to protect … View moreSouthland Police are teaming up with the Department of Conservation (DOC) and farmers to target illegal hunting and trespassing in the Mid Dome Conservation Area.
‘The Mid Dome Poaching Project’ brings puts poachers in the spotlight and focuses on educating hunters, in order to protect private property, and ensure the safety of hunters and farmers.
The Mid Dome area has seen a rise in illegal hunting activity since 2022, with hunters breaching DOC permit conditions and trespassing onto privately owned farmland.
Senior Sergeant Peter Graham says farmers bordering the Mid Dome Conservation Area have reported repeated incidents of poaching and safety concerns. “This project is about working together to educate hunters, enforce the law, and protect Southland’s rural communities,” says Senior Sergeant Peter Graham.
Department of Conservation Ranger, Jono Airey says hunting permits are issued for public conservation land only. “Hunters must respect boundaries and seek permission before crossing private property, were committed to working with police and landowners to ensure responsible hunting practices,” says Jono Airey.
To help Police identify and hold poachers accountable, we ask anybody to report suspicious behaviour to us, including suspicious vehicles or people in your local area.
If it is happening now, call 111.
If you are reporting information after the fact, call 105 or go online.
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