Police

Months of investigative work has led to the arrest of more than 10 people with known gang links in Southland, for offences as serious as attempted murder. This week sees the termination of Operation Pakari, an investigation which began last year into a number of serious offences believed to be linke

Police acknowledge the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) which found that Police were justified in shooting an armed man near Invercargill last year. On 19 March 2022, Police responded to an address in Dacre in search of a man thought to have seriously injured his former pa

A woman was located with serious injuries outside a service station on Tay Street about 10.45pm. The woman was taken to hospital and is expected to make a full recovery. A 30-year-old woman has been charged in relation to the incident, she is remanded in custody and due to reappear in the Invercargi

Police are investigating following a grievous assault on Saturday night. A 36-year-old woman was located with serious injuries outside the Ascot BP service station on Tay Street at around 10.45pm. The woman was taken to hospital and remains in a serious condition. Her injuries are not believed to be

A 34-year-old man has been arrested and charged after a store robbery in Strathern yesterday. Detective Constable Graeme King said the incident occurred at about 9.45am at a commercial premises on Centre Street. “An unknown offender broke into the store and stole a handful of goods,” Detective Const

A 27-year-old man wanted by Police was arrested at Queens Park this afternoon. He was taken into custody without incident at 2.50pm by Invercargill Police officers. The man had an outstanding warrant. He is due to appear in Invercargill District Court tomorrow morning. Police thank the public for th

A serious crash on Mokoreta Tahakopa Road in Southland has left one person with critical injuries and another with serious injuries. The crash, involving a single vehicle, occurred at around 6:35 am this morning. The police were immediately alerted and emergency services have rushed to the scene. Th

Invercargill Police have made two arrests in connection with a firearms incident that took place on Half Mile Road, Tuatapere earlier this week. The incident was reported to the police at around 11 pm on Wednesday, prompting them to launch an investigation. The Armed Offenders Squad assisted the pol