Auckland City district news and alerts

Arrest made after imitation firearm located - Auckland

hse179 — Sat, 26 Apr 2025 01:07:40 +0000

Location:

Auckland City

A young person has been arrested following an incident involving an imitation firearm on an Auckland bus this morning.

Police were informed at 11.24am today that there was a person on a bus heading to Auckland City from Orakei in possession of a firearm.

The bus stopped on Quay Street and a youth and a woman got off and entered a nearby supermarket.

Armed Police arrived on the scene quickly and located the pair exiting through the supermarket car park and safely took them into custody.

Further appeal - St Johns homicide

ebld47 — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 01:10:10 +0000

Location:

Auckland City

Police are appealing for information about another vehicle in relation to the murder of Kyle Whorrall in St Johns over Easter Weekend.

The vehicle, a silver 2004 Mitsubishi Grandis, registration GNG652, is believed to be connected to people Police would like to speak to.

We believe they have crucial information to share with us about the events surrounding Kyle’s tragic death.

The vehicle may have travelled to Northland in recent days.

Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin is asking those occupants to make contact with Police as soon as possible.

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Have you seen Julie Butler?

jwmf15 — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 05:20:46 +0000

Location:

Auckland City

Police are seeking information on the whereabouts of Julie Butler, who is missing from Aotea/Great Barrier Island.

The 55-year-old usually lives aboard her yacht the ‘Blazing Shadz’, moored in Kaiaraara Bay.

Police were notified by a partner agency about concerns for Julie on 4 April.

Local Police enquiries were hampered by the adverse weather conditions on the island at the time. However, on 7 April it was confirmed Blazing Shadz was not moored in its usual location.

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Stacks of cocaine unpacked in Mt Wellington

hmif12 — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:34:22 +0000

Location:

Auckland City

Five duffle bags stacked with bricks of cocaine valued at close to $30 million have been unpacked at a Mount Wellington business.

Yesterday afternoon Police were called to the Carbine Road premises after a worker unloading a shipping container of building materials located the bags.

Detective Senior Sergeant Anthony Darvill, of Auckland City CIB, says more than 75 packages of cocaine wrapped in cellophane were located in the duffle bags.

“An investigation between Police and Customs is now under way following yesterday’s seizure.

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Four arrested following dairy burglary

hmif12 — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 21:38:44 +0000

Location:

Auckland City

Four youths allegedly responsible for a burglary at a Mount Wellington dairy have been apprehended.

At about 2.50am, Police were called to the shop on Commissariat Road following a report of a vehicle being used to enter the premises.

Auckland City East Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Rachel Dolheguy, says the same four people then allegedly broke into another store next door and took a number of items before leaving in a different vehicle.

“A short time later a Police unit spotted a vehicle travelling at high speed on Ireland Road.

St Johns homicide: Significant developments as arrests made

jwmf15 — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 20:49:46 +0000

Location:

Auckland City

The Police investigation into the tragic death of Kyle Whorrall over Easter Weekend has progressed significantly.

Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin says on Tuesday afternoon, Police obtained further information about a black SUV that was subject of a media appeal.

“The Operation Aberfeldy team commenced investigations into this vehicle of interest and its movements.

“I can confirm we have now located this vehicle on the North Shore, and it has been seized by Police with a detailed forensic examination underway.”

St Johns homicide: Name release

jwmf15 — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 04:47:23 +0000

Location:

Auckland City

Police can now formally release the name of the man tragically killed in St Johns on the night of 19 April.

He was 33-year-old US national, Kyle Austin Whorrall.

Police are continuing to investigate Kyle’s senseless death and are working to identify those who were involved.

Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin, of Auckland City CIB, says: “This is a tragedy for Kyle’s family, and their lives have been forever altered.

“We are in ongoing contact with the family who are based in the United States, providing updates on the investigation as this develops.

St Johns homicide: Police seek witnesses in a white ute

hmif12 — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 01:54:51 +0000

Location:

Auckland City

Police are continuing to follow several lines of enquiry in the homicide investigation launched in St Johns during Easter Weekend.

Detectives have been working over recent days to piece together the violent events that unfolded on the night of 19 April.

Police have had several members of the public come forward with information.

Today, Police are appealing for witnesses in a vehicle to come forward in the investigation.

Correction: St Johns homicide media advisory

jwmf15 — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 23:05:59 +0000

Location:

Auckland City

Please be advised the stand-up for the St Johns homicide will be held at 1.30pm, at the scene on St Johns Road.

ENDS.

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Media advisory: St Johns homicide

jwmf15 — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 22:59:31 +0000

Location:

Auckland City

Media are advised that Police will hold a stand-up this afternoon regarding the ongoing homicide investigation in St Johns.

Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin will speak to media at the scene on St Johns Road, at 1.30pm.

We ask those media interested in attending to RSVP to media@police.govt.nz so we know who to expect.

We will advise if there are any changes to timings.

If you have issues, you can contact 021 191 3315.

ENDS

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