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Three people have been taken into custody following a firearms incident in Mount Wellington last night.
At about 8.40pm, there was an altercation between two groups of people outside a restaurant on Lunn Avenue before the parties separated and got into two vehicles.
Detective Inspector Glenn … View moreThree people have been taken into custody following a firearms incident in Mount Wellington last night.
At about 8.40pm, there was an altercation between two groups of people outside a restaurant on Lunn Avenue before the parties separated and got into two vehicles.
Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin, of Auckland City CIB, says the occupants in one vehicle allegedly discharged a firearm towards the other vehicle.
“Both vehicles fled immediately after, however our staff were in the area, and signalled one to stop.
“The other vehicle has continued on towards Mount Wellington and was tracked by the Police helicopter heading towards Māngere.”
Detective Inspector Baldwin says the Police helicopter provided commentary as the vehicle pulled into a property on Mountain Road, Māngere Bridge where the occupants ran through properties and got into another vehicle.
“The offenders then continued onto the South-Western motorway towards Manurewa and officers attempted to stop it on Puhinui Road, however, it failed to stop.
“A pursuit ensued towards a Burundi Avenue address where two people were arrested, both with gang links.”
He says a sawn-off shotgun was also located in the vehicle.
“While officers were at the scene another vehicle drove through Police cordons and failed to stop when signalled so that driver was also arrested.
She was the partner of one of the arrested men.
“We know incidents like this are distressing for the wider community, so these swift arrests by our diligent staff are really pleasing and significant to ongoing public safety.”
The police investigation is continuing and further arrests are not excluded.
A 30-year-old man will appear in Auckland District Court today charged with unlawful possession of a firearm, failing to stop, and intent to cause grievous bodily harm with a firearm.
Detective Inspector Baldwin says there are currently no known links between a later firearms incident in neighbouring Counties Manukau district.
“We are keeping an open mind at this very early stage,” he says.
Police have arrested a man in Ponsonby after acting aggressively towards the public yesterday.
As part of enquiries, Police are also wanting to hear from the public about similar concerning behaviour this week which may involve this man.
Detective Senior Sergeant Kathy Bostock, of Auckland City … View morePolice have arrested a man in Ponsonby after acting aggressively towards the public yesterday.
As part of enquiries, Police are also wanting to hear from the public about similar concerning behaviour this week which may involve this man.
Detective Senior Sergeant Kathy Bostock, of Auckland City CIB, says frontline staff responded to Ponsonby Road this afternoon.
“There had been numerous reports about a man acting disorderly and aggressively towards the public along Ponsonby Road, before 1.30pm,” she says.
“This man allegedly punched two people at separate points, before being arrested on the same road.”
Detective Senior Sergeant Bostock says the man will face charges over his behaviour this afternoon.
Following further enquiries, the 45-year-old man is being charged over a concerning incident in Herne Bay on Monday.
“It will be alleged the man had approached a woman on Jervois Road at around 3.40pm and subjected her to an indecent assault,” Detective Senior Sergeant Bostock says.
“Our investigators had been working to identify this man today when the reports on Ponsonby Road were received.”
He will be charged with indecent assault and Police will be opposing this man’s bail when he appears in the Auckland District Court today.
“It’s always concerning when this behaviour occurs in our communities, and I would like to reassure the wider community that this man is in custody.
“I acknowledge those people in Ponsonby who called 111 so soon as the man’s actions were taking place today.”
Police would like to hear from people that may have been subjected to similar aggressive or untoward behaviour by this man on 13 January or yesterday.
Detective Senior Sergeant Bostock says: “It’s a concerning pattern of behaviour, and we would like to hear from anyone who might have further information to assist us.
“We believe this man may have been on foot around main roads extending from Jervois Road in Herne Bay, Ponsonby Road through to the Grey Lynn end of Karangahape Road.”
The man is described as Caucasian, around 180 centimetres tall, of medium build with shaved hair.
Police encourage anyone with further matters to report to make contact with Police online or by calling 105
Please use the reference number 250113/5152.
With Christmas fast approaching, Police are encouraging people to be aware of online phishing scams.
The holiday season can already be a stressful time, and the last thing you want is to lose large sums of money to a scam.
A phishing scam is an online scam, where the offender pretends to be a … View moreWith Christmas fast approaching, Police are encouraging people to be aware of online phishing scams.
The holiday season can already be a stressful time, and the last thing you want is to lose large sums of money to a scam.
A phishing scam is an online scam, where the offender pretends to be a trustworthy person or organisation to try and get a victim’s personal information.
Police has received a number of phishing scam reports with offenders targeting people who are selling items or services online like Trade Me and Facebook Marketplace.
The offenders pretend to be an interested buyer, and urgently request to buy your product and arrange a courier pickup.
The victim receives a fake courier website link to complete a verification process asking for personal details, like bank account numbers, passwords, and phone numbers.
Once provided these details, the offender uses these to access a victim’s bank account, tricking the victim into proving any multifactor authentication code sent from the victim’s bank.
The money in the victim’s bank account is then taken by the offender once access is gained.
Police are urging members of the public to be cautious, especially when someone in person or online is asking you to give them money or your personal details like bank accounts and passwords.
Never comply with a request asking you to provide or ‘verify’ your online banking details.
Legitimate organisations will never ask you to do this.
If you are unsure if it is real, please contact your bank by the phone number on their official website or go to your nearest branch.
If you receive a courier website link from a potential buyer, this is likely a scam.
Please do not fill out the verification process.
Use the social media/trading platform’s reporting tools to report the scam and the user involved.
You can also make a report to Netsafe at report.netsafe.org.nz.
If you have handed over your online banking details, contact your bank immediately and suspend your account.
If you think you have been scammed (provided your banking details and/or suffered a loss), please gather as much information you can and make a report to Police online through 105.police.govt.nz or call 105.
This Fraud Awareness Week, we’re reminding everyone to stay sharp and look out for the warning signs of scams to stop them before they start.
Here’s what to watch out for:
🔍 Unrealistic offers or promises of easy money that are too good to be true
🔍 Pressure tactics: Scammers may … View moreThis Fraud Awareness Week, we’re reminding everyone to stay sharp and look out for the warning signs of scams to stop them before they start.
Here’s what to watch out for:
🔍 Unrealistic offers or promises of easy money that are too good to be true
🔍 Pressure tactics: Scammers may rush or threaten you to act immediately.
🔍 Requests for personal info: Be cautious if you’re asked for bank details, passwords, or sensitive information.
🔍 Unusual payment methods like gift cards, cryptocurrency, or wire transfers.
🔍 Unverified contacts: Emails, calls, or messages from unknown or suspicious sources.
How to protect yourself:
✅ Stop and think before sharing personal details or making payments.
✅ Don't click on any links until you know that it is safe.
✅ Verify the source: Contact the organisation directly using official channels.
✅ If something’s not right, it's OK to hang up, walk away, ignore it and move on.
If you wish to report a scam, contact Police on 105 or report it online via 105.police.govt.nz/use-105.
Police have established a Major Operations Centre (MOC) to provide oversight of the Police response to the upcoming hīkoi from Northland to Wellington.
The MOC, based at Police National Headquarters in Wellington, is providing logistical, resource and communication support to all districts … View morePolice have established a Major Operations Centre (MOC) to provide oversight of the Police response to the upcoming hīkoi from Northland to Wellington.
The MOC, based at Police National Headquarters in Wellington, is providing logistical, resource and communication support to all districts along the hīkoi route.
Major Operations Director Superintendent Kelly Ryan says Police have been engaged with hīkoi organisers for many weeks.
“Our discussions with organisers to date have been positive and we expect the hīkoi to be conducted in a peaceful and lawful manner,” she says.
The hīkoi is expected to leave Northland today (Monday 11 November) and travel to Wellington, arriving at Parliament between Monday 18 and Tuesday 19 November.
“We’ve planned for large numbers to join the hīkoi, with disruption likely to some roads, including highways and main streets along the route,” Superintendent Ryan says.
“The MOC will support our frontline, district-based staff with the management of people, vehicles and activities, while also maintaining central oversight.
“We will continue to co-ordinate with iwi leaders and our partners across government to ensure public safety and minimal disruption to people going about their daily routine.
“We’re also well connected with NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi and local councils to ensure road users have up-to-date information and can plan accordingly.
“The MOC will remain in place while the hīkoi is in Wellington and as participants make their way back home safely.”
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