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Police Disappointed With High Holiday Road Toll
Sunday, 29 December 2024, 5:23 pm | New Zealand Police
Superintendent Steve Greally, Director of Road Policing says that this number is incredibly frustrating. There’s no excuse for any driver to be endangering their lives and those of others with unsafe behaviours. More >>
Fatal crash, SH 1, Mangaweka
Sunday, 29 December 2024, 4:08 pm | New Zealand Police
Two people have died following a serious crash today near Mangaweka. Three other people have injuries ranging from critical to serious and have been taken to hospital. Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash at around 12.42pm. The Serious ... More >>
Serious Crash At Mangaweka, SH1 - Central
Sunday, 29 December 2024, 1:15 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious two-vehicle crash that has blocked State Highway 1 north of Mangaweka. Police were alerted to the crash about 12.42pm. There are multiple serious injuries in both vehicles. State Highway 1 will be closed ... More >>
Police Remind Hikers To Take Safety Precautions Following Wairere Falls Rescue
Sunday, 29 December 2024, 1:14 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are reminding outdoor enthusiasts how to keep safe when out hiking the trails this summer, following a rescue at Wairere Falls near Matamata. A hiker was forced to spend overnight and most of the following day in the bush after he became separated ... More >>
Police Appeal For Witnesses To Napier Death
Sunday, 29 December 2024, 1:12 pm | New Zealand Police
It is understood the deceased male was travelling on a mattress on top of a black station wagon, and has fallen off. More >>
Te Anau Revellers Reminded Of Alcohol Ban
Sunday, 29 December 2024, 1:11 pm | New Zealand Police
Our message to those enjoying the community event and celebrating the new year, is to look after yourself and your mates. If you and your friends have been drinking, arrange for a sober driver, arrange another way home, or stay the night. More >>
Body Found In Ōhope
Sunday, 29 December 2024, 12:59 pm | New Zealand Police
Inspector Nicky Cooney, Eastern Bay of Plenty Area Commander: A body has been discovered overnight near the mouth of the harbour east of Ōhope Beach. Formal identification procedures are ongoing, however it is thought likely to be the man who fled Police ... More >>
Man Found Deceased At Breaker Bay Wellington Now Identified
Sunday, 29 December 2024, 12:45 am | New Zealand Police
Enquiries are continuing into the man's death, which will be referred to the coroner. More >>
Fatal Crash: State Highway 10, Waipapa
Saturday, 28 December 2024, 8:54 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm one person has died in a two-vehicle crash in the Far North this afternoon. Emergency services were alerted to the crash, between Pungaere and Kapiro roads at Waipapa, about 4.10pm. Sadly, one the occupants of the vehicles died at ... More >>
Serious crash: State Highway 2, Waikino - Hauraki
Saturday, 28 December 2024, 7:18 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on State Highway 2 at Waikino, near Victoria Battery Reserve. Police were alerted to the single vehicle crash about 5pm. The driver of the vehicle has serious injuries. The road will be closed for ... More >>
Road Now Open Following Fatal Crash, Main Road, Murupara
Saturday, 28 December 2024, 5:09 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a single vehicle motorbike crash on Main Road, Murupara today about 12.50pm. Efforts to resuscitate the person were unsuccessful and they died at the scene. One other person has suffered serious injuries in the crash and ... More >>
Serious Crash: State Highway 10, Waipapa - Northland
Saturday, 28 December 2024, 4:42 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash that has blocked State Highway 10 at Waipapa in the Far North. Police were alerted to the crash, between Pungaere and Kapiro roads, about 4.10pm. At least one person has serious injuries and four ... More >>
Coromandel Police Complete 28 Separate Alcohol Checkpoints In One Day
Saturday, 28 December 2024, 3:23 pm | New Zealand Police
It’s not just breath and drug tests we are conducting, we are looking out for poor driving behaviours, and we need all road users to share the responsibility of safety whenever and wherever you are travelling. More >>
Serious Vehicle Crash Main Road Murupara
Saturday, 28 December 2024, 1:52 pm | New Zealand Police
Main Road Murupara is closed between Pine Drive and Kowhai Avenue, while Police and emergency services attend the scene of a motorcycle crash. The rider is said to have critical injuries and The Serious Crash Unit is attending. Motorists and ... More >>
Pakuranga Road To Reopen - Counties Manukau
Saturday, 28 December 2024, 1:49 pm | New Zealand Police
Pakuranga Road is expected to reopen shortly following the crash this morning between a car and a motorcyclist. The motorcyclist remains in hospital in critical condition undergoing surgery. The circumstances of the crash will be investigated. More >>
Police Appeal For Information Following Serious Incident, Pipiwai
Saturday, 28 December 2024, 1:27 pm | New Zealand Police
Police investigating an incident in the Pipiwai area on Christmas Eve are wanting to speak with two women who we believe may have witnessed part of what happened. More >>
Help Sought Identifying Man Found Deceased In Wellington
Saturday, 28 December 2024, 1:24 pm | New Zealand Police
The death is being treated as unexplained and inquiries are ongoing to identify the man and determine what occurred. More >>
Man In Court Following Incident With Cyclist In Kāpiti
Saturday, 28 December 2024, 1:23 pm | New Zealand Police
A man is due in Porirua District Court today charged with attempted murder following an incident with a cyclist in Kāpiti. Police were called to Marine Parade in Paraparaumu about 1:40am today where it appeared a cyclist had been hit by a car. The cyclist ... More >>
Serious Crash, Pakuranga - Counties Manukau
Saturday, 28 December 2024, 1:22 pm | New Zealand Police
A serious crash in Pakuranga between a car and a motorcyclist has blocked a main road. Emergency services were called to the intersection of Pakuranga Road and Stanniland Street shortly after 8:50am today. The motorcyclist is said to have critical injuries. ... More >>
Fatal Vehicle Incident, Nuffield Avenue, Marewa
Saturday, 28 December 2024, 1:22 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a vehicle incident on Nuffield Avenue, Marewa, Napier last night (Friday 28 December). Emergency services were called to the scene around 9pm, where one person was located in a critical condition. Efforts to resuscitate ... More >>
