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All chained up: Police disrupt riders in South Auckland
Tuesday, 2 January 2024, 5:19 pm | New Zealand Police
Four people were arrested and their bikes impounded after Police disrupted a large group of dirt bike riders travelling through South Auckland yesterday afternoon. Senior Sergeant Anton Maisey, Counties Manukau Police, says a group of about 20 riders ... More >>
Have you seen Bailey?
Tuesday, 2 January 2024, 11:27 am | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing to the public for information on the whereabouts of 18-year-old Bailey Keen, who was last seen on Wednesday 27th December, on Ythan Street in Invercargill. Bailey usually resides in Timaru. Bailey was wearing a white hoody with blue writing ... More >>
Serious Crash, State Highway 25, Coromandel - Waikato
Tuesday, 2 January 2024, 8:51 am | New Zealand Police
Police are at the scene of a serious single-vehicle crash that has closed Thames Coast Road south of Kereta. Emergency services were alerted about 3.25am, after a car reportedly hit a power pole and crashed into the water near Russek Road. State ... More >>
Missing Diver, Domett, Hurunui
Tuesday, 2 January 2024, 8:50 am | New Zealand Police
Police and Search and Rescue teams are at Manuka Bay in Domett, Hurunui, where a diver is missing. The person was one of two people diving at the bay, in water about 5 metres deep. Police were called about 2.15pm. A helicopter has assisted with search ... More >>
Sudden Death - Matakatia Bay, Auckland
Tuesday, 2 January 2024, 8:50 am | New Zealand Police
A person has died following an incident at Matakatia Bay in Auckland this evening. Emergency services, including Police Eagle helicopter and Coastguard, were called around 6:40pm and brought the man to shore from the water but unfortunately he could ... More >>
Fatal crash, SH 30, Rotorua district
Monday, 1 January 2024, 6:52 pm | New Zealand Police
A person has died following a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 30 at Okataina this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the scene, between Curtis Road and Lake Okataina Road, about 2.30pm. Three people were in the vehicle when it rolled. ... More >>
Update: Incident at Bethells Beach
Monday, 1 January 2024, 6:51 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm a person has died following a water-related incident at Bethells Beach yesterday afternoon. Emergency services responded to reports that four people had been swept out to sea at around 5.40pm. Surf Life Saving New Zealand crews retrieved ... More >>
Police Praise Rhythm And Vines Crowds, But Drivers Let The Side Down
Monday, 1 January 2024, 6:50 pm | New Zealand Police
Tairawhiti Area Commander acting Inspector Danny Kirk Tairawhiti Police are praising crowds after the three-day Rhythm and Vines festival in Gisborne but are frustrated at the number of people drink-driving. There were no arrests at the three-day festival ... More >>
Serious Crash, State Highway 30, Rotorua District - Bay Of Plenty
Monday, 1 January 2024, 4:11 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious single-vehicle crash at Lake Okataina this afternoon. The crash occurred about 2.30pm on State Highway 30, between Curtis Road and Lake Okataina Road. The highway will be closed for several hours while the ... More >>
Police Appeal For Witnesses To Manurewa Shooting
Monday, 1 January 2024, 4:10 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector Karen Bright, Counties Manukau CIB: Police investigating a shooting in Manurewa overnight, which left two people in critical condition, are appealing for witnesses to come forward. At around 3.20am today, Police were called to an Addington ... More >>
Police Generally Pleased With New Year's Eve Behaviour
Monday, 1 January 2024, 4:09 pm | New Zealand Police
While the weather may have affected New Year's Eve celebrations around the country, there were still many thousands of people gathered in various locations across Aotearoa to ring in 2024. “Police have been generally pleased with the behaviour of those ... More >>
2023 road deaths down on previous year
Monday, 1 January 2024, 10:44 am | New Zealand Police
While crashes on our road continue to be a leading cause of death, we have provisionally seen 340 road-related deaths in 2023, which was down 34 from 2022. Despite this, our holiday road deaths currently sits at 15. We have already equalled last year’s ... More >>
Body Found In Wanaka Identified
Sunday, 31 December 2023, 2:44 pm | New Zealand Police
The person located deceased in Wānaka this morning has been identified. Police would like to thank the public for their assistance. More >>
Have You Seen Marshall?
Sunday, 31 December 2023, 2:43 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing to the public for information on the whereabouts of Marshall, who was last seen at around 10am yesterday, Saturday 30 December, in Scenic Drive in Manurewa. Marshall was wearing long black pants, black beanie, black singlet or ... More >>
Road Closed, Denniston Road, Buller - Tasman
Sunday, 31 December 2023, 2:41 pm | New Zealand Police
Denniston Road, Waimangaroa is closed following a landslide. Motorists are asked to avoid the area and expect delays while the road is cleared. The road is expected to be shut for some hours to come. More >>
Body Located Near Waterfall Creek, Wanaka
Sunday, 31 December 2023, 11:14 am | New Zealand Police
Police have recovered a body from Lake Wanaka, near Waterfall Creek this morning, and are unable to identify the person. They are described as a Caucasian male likely in their 20s, wearing a light blue sweatshirt, dark grey chino jeans and white tennis ... More >>
Update: Hamilton Homicide Investigation
Sunday, 31 December 2023, 10:58 am | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Terri Wilson: Police can now name the victim of a homicide in Melville, Hamilton on 30 December. He was Te Reo Wickliffe-Heta, aged 24, from Hamilton. Police extend their sympathies to his whānau and loved ones at this difficult ... More >>
Be Safe This New Year And Have A Good One!
Sunday, 31 December 2023, 10:57 am | New Zealand Police
This New Year, Police encourage people celebrating to enjoy themselves, but to be sensible, look after your mates and make sure everyone gets home safely. There will be a strong Police presence across the country tonight, focusing on prevention and ... More >>
Update: Serious Crash, Tunnel Road, Christchurch
Sunday, 31 December 2023, 7:00 am | New Zealand Police
Two people have died following a crash on Tunnel Road in Christchurch last night. The crash, involving two cars and a motorcycle, was reported to Police just before midnight. Two other people sustained critical injuries and one other person sustained ... More >>
Tunnel Road Closed Following Serious Crash, Heathcote Valley, Christchurch - Canterbury
Sunday, 31 December 2023, 6:57 am | New Zealand Police
State Highway 74, Tunnel Road is closed between the intersection with Port Hills Road and Bridle Path Road while emergency services respond to a serious crash. The crash involving two cars and a motorcycle was reported at 11.58pm. There have been ... More >>
