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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.
Police enquiries underway after a person was located deceased following a house fire in New Lynn.
Emergency services were called to a house on Kohekohe Street in New Lynn at 1.23pm on 8 December.
Detective Senior Sergeant Megan Goldie, Waitematā CIB, says a scene guard was put in place at … View morePolice enquiries underway after a person was located deceased following a house fire in New Lynn.
Emergency services were called to a house on Kohekohe Street in New Lynn at 1.23pm on 8 December.
Detective Senior Sergeant Megan Goldie, Waitematā CIB, says a scene guard was put in place at the property overnight.
“The cause of fire remains undetermined at this very early stage,” she says. “A post-mortem examination is due to get underway this morning and results of this will need to be considered alongside our other enquiries underway.”
Police will be carrying out a scene examination at the house today, including working with fire investigators.
Anyone who might have information to assist enquiries can update Police online now or call 105 using the reference number 251208/6378.
We are aware of an increase in report of vehicle thefts at the park and ride.
Local Police will be carrying out targeted patrols at the car park to deter offending and provide reassurance to commuters.
We are also seeking support from our community partners at Community Patrols NZ around … View moreWe are aware of an increase in report of vehicle thefts at the park and ride.
Local Police will be carrying out targeted patrols at the car park to deter offending and provide reassurance to commuters.
We are also seeking support from our community partners at Community Patrols NZ around maintaining a visible presence at the car park.
Police are continuing to review daily reports of vehicles being stolen, and we will continue to look for lines of enquiry to target and hold thieves to account.
We continue to ask anyone who has been victim to this offending to report this online or by calling 105.
And if you see suspicious activity, report it to Police by calling 111 if it’s happening now.
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