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Name Release – Fatal Crash, Marokopa
Sunday, 31 December 2023, 6:55 am | New Zealand Police
Police can now name the person who died following a quad bike incident in Marokopa, Waikato West on 27 December. She was 39-year-old Louise Quinn of Hamilton. Police extend our condolences to her family and whānau at this difficult time. An investigation ... More >>
Update – State Highway 50 re-opened following serious crash - Eastern
Saturday, 30 December 2023, 6:38 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 50 south of Hastings has re-opened following a crash this afternoon. One person was transported to Hawke’s Bay Hospital in a critical condition. Police thank motorists for their patience while the road was closed to allow emergency services ... More >>
Update - Bodies Recovered, Peria
Saturday, 30 December 2023, 6:05 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm two people are deceased, following an incident involving an ATV-style vehicle in Peria. The ATV rolled into a swimming hole in the Waikainga Stream about 5.15pm yesterday, Friday 29 December. This afternoon the bodies of the two deceased ... More >>
Commissioner Congratulates Police Honours Recipients
Saturday, 30 December 2023, 3:54 pm | New Zealand Police
Commissioner Andrew Coster has congratulated two Police recipients of awards in the 2024 New Year Honours. Former Detective Inspector Craig Hamilton, now working on contract with the Financial Crime Group after retiring from Police in September, ... More >>
Serious Crash: Peria, Far North
Saturday, 30 December 2023, 3:51 pm | New Zealand Police
Two people are missing after a quad bike crash in the Far North this afternoon. Emergency services are at a Fern Flat Road address in Peria, where a quad bike rolled into a swimming hole on the swollen Waikainga Stream, about 5:15pm. Four of the six ... More >>
Serious Crash - SH69, Inangahua - Tasman
Saturday, 30 December 2023, 3:50 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm one person has died after a serious single-vehicle collision on SH69, Inangahua. Police were notified of the crash at 12:43 this morning. The road will remain closed for some time this morning, motorists are asked to avoid ... More >>
Motorists asked to avoid SH 50 south of Hastings following serious crash - Eastern
Saturday, 30 December 2023, 3:41 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are asking motorists to avoid State Highway 50 in south of Hastings following a crash this afternoon. The crash at the intersection of State Highway 50 and Maraekakaho Road involved two vehicles and was reported to Police at 1.35pm. One person suffered ... More >>
Update - Serious Crash, Peria
Saturday, 30 December 2023, 12:05 pm | New Zealand Police
The search is resuming today for two people unaccounted for following a crash in Peria yesterday afternoon. The Dive Squad have been requested to assist the search in the Waikainga Stream. Support is being offered to those involved. More >>
Road closed following crash, SH2, Pukehina - Bay of Plenty
Saturday, 30 December 2023, 12:04 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 2 is closed following a crash in Pukehina. It was reported shortly before 11am, and involves two vehicles. Initial indications are there are injuries. Motorists are asked to avoid the area, and expect delays. More >>
Homicide Inquiry Launched In Hamilton
Saturday, 30 December 2023, 12:04 pm | New Zealand Police
A homicide investigation is under way in Hamilton after a man was found deceased in Melville overnight. The man was found in the driveway of a house in Sundown Crescent at around 12.20am today. Initial enquiries indicate that he had earlier been involved ... More >>
Nelson Police praise preparation and teamwork in successful rescue of teen
Saturday, 30 December 2023, 11:58 am | New Zealand Police
At 3.20pm yesterday, Police received a call reporting a young man overdue whilst kayaking near Haulashore Island. The teen had earlier been paddling with a family member but become separated in the large swells after falling into the water and ... More >>
Happy safe and sober New Year!
Saturday, 30 December 2023, 11:57 am | New Zealand Police
This New Year, Waikato Police encourage people celebrating to enjoy themselves, but to be sensible, look after your mates and make sure everyone gets home safely. Police will be out in force across the Waikato through New Year, enforcing liquor ... More >>
Update - Second Fatality Following Crash, SH29, Kaimai
Saturday, 30 December 2023, 11:55 am | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm a person has died in hospital overnight following a crash on State Highway 29, Kaimai on Thursday. This is the second fatality following this crash. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. More >>
Ring in 2024 safely!
Saturday, 30 December 2023, 11:52 am | New Zealand Police
This New Year, Central District 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 Central District through New Year, ... More >>
Diversions: SH 60, Bronte, Tasman - Tasman
Friday, 29 December 2023, 7:15 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 60 is closed at Bronte, near the intersection of Bronte Road, following a crash involving two vehicles. Diversions are in place, however motorists should expect delays while the scene is cleared. The crash was reported about 4.50pm. One ... More >>
Road closed, SH3 Mount Messenger - Central
Friday, 29 December 2023, 7:14 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 3 is closed due to a broken down truck blocking the road in Mount Messenger, New Plymouth. The breakdown was reported to Police at 3:51pm. Motorists are asked to avoid the area and expect delays, as the road is expected to be closed ... More >>
Dangerous road conditions, Saddle Rd and Pahiatua Track - Central
Friday, 29 December 2023, 7:13 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists are advised to take extra caution when driving on Saddle Road and the Pahiatua Track due to difficult weather conditions. Police are responding to three crashes on Saddle Road, where there is currently extremely low visibility. One lane ... More >>
Have you seen Tehui?
Friday, 29 December 2023, 7:06 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 13-year-old Tehui. Tehui was reported missing by her family after she left her Mt Wellington home on 13 December. Enquiries have been ongoing to locate her since and we are now asking the public ... More >>
Fatality following earlier Russell crash
Friday, 29 December 2023, 6:21 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can advise that one person has died following an earlier crash near Russell this morning. The single vehicle crash occurred on Russell Whakapara Road at 11.40am. Sadly, one person has died at the scene. A second occupant of the vehicle remains ... More >>
Road closure, SH3 Piopio - Waikato
Friday, 29 December 2023, 6:19 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 3 is closed after a crash in Piopio, Waitomo. It was reported shortly after 12:30pm and involves multiple vehicles. Motorists are asked to avoid the area if possible, and expect delays. Diversions are in place from Aria Road through to ... More >>
