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Building Product Requirements To Improve Sector Efficiency
Monday, 11 December 2023, 7:24 pm | New Zealand Police
Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk is welcoming the launch of Building Product Information Requirements, which require manufacturers and suppliers in the construction industry to provide better information about their products to consumers. ... More >>
12 protesters arrested following protest at Te Papa
Monday, 11 December 2023, 4:29 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now advise that 12 people were arrested following a protest at Te Papa today where parts of the Treaty of Waitangi exhibition were defaced. A 29-year-old man has been charged with intentional damage, obstructing police, and breach of bail. ... More >>
Have you seen Devon?
Monday, 11 December 2023, 1:42 pm | New Zealand Police
North Shore Police are appealing for the public’s help to find 24-year-old Devon Anton Jackson-Budgen. He was reported missing from the Browns Bay area by concerned family on the November 21 2023. Enquiries have been ongoing to locate Devon, and ... More >>
Update – Incident In Avonhead
Monday, 11 December 2023, 8:38 am | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Superintendent Lane Todd, Canterbury Metro Area Commander. The incident in Beatrice Place, Avonhead has been resolved, with one person in custody. No injuries are reported. Enquiries are ongoing and there will continue to be a Police presence, ... More >>
Police Respond To Incident, Avonhead
Monday, 11 December 2023, 8:36 am | New Zealand Police
Police are responding to an incident at a residential address on Beatrice Place, Avonhead following reports that indicated concern for a person’s welfare. The person is reported to have a firearm and Police negotiators are in dialogue with them. They ... More >>
Illegal Street-racers Stopped In Their Tracks
Sunday, 10 December 2023, 4:20 pm | New Zealand Police
Inspector Will Loughrin, Hamilton City Area Commander: Police have issued more than 200 infringement notices and made 12 arrests after more than 1,000 anti-social road users blocked roads and exhibited unsafe driving behaviours across Waikato overnight. ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Timaru
Sunday, 10 December 2023, 1:56 pm | New Zealand Police
A person has died following a crash in Timaru last night. Emergency services were called to the intersection of Prattley Road and Macaulay Road in Milford around 11:40pm. A quad bike had left the road and sadly the male rider died at the scene. A scene ... More >>
Sh 2, Upper Hutt Re-opens - Wellington
Sunday, 10 December 2023, 1:55 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 2 has now reopened at Timberlea, Upper Hutt following a crash earlier this morning. One person in the single-vehicle crash was taken to hospital in critical condition where they are now stable. A second person received serious injuries. Investigations ... More >>
UPDATE - Lucas Heights death
Sunday, 10 December 2023, 1:54 pm | New Zealand Police
Waitematā Police investigating the death of a man in Lucas Heights/Coatesville have identified the driver of a vehicle that was sought, but are still appealing to others to come forward. Police were called at around 12.30am on Friday after a ... More >>
SH 2 Blocked, Upper Hutt - Wellington
Sunday, 10 December 2023, 7:44 am | New Zealand Police
State Highway 2 / Main Road North at Timberlea, Upper Hutt is blocked following a serious crash. It happened around 6:45am and involved one vehicle. Indication are that there are serious injuries. The Serious Crash Unit has been advised. Motorists ... More >>
Serious Crash, Karapiro - Waikato
Saturday, 9 December 2023, 5:09 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash in Karapiro reported around 4:45pm. The crash involved four vehicles and took place at the intersection of Buckland Road and Karapiro Road. Initial indications suggest there are serious injuries. Motorists ... More >>
Fatal Incident, Albany
Saturday, 9 December 2023, 4:09 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian outside the Albany Bus Station at around 2.10pm today. Cordons are in place at the location and enquiries are underway to determine the circumstances of the incident. Buses ... More >>
Bank Cards Stolen During Medical Event Returned To Victim
Saturday, 9 December 2023, 1:57 pm | New Zealand Police
Police in Tauranga have arrested the person who stole a woman’s purse and bankcards from her husband’s phone case while her husband suffered a medical event. The couple were driving down Te Awanui Drive in heavy traffic on Monday 27 November ... More >>
Arrests And Speeding Infringements Issued In Manawatu
Saturday, 9 December 2023, 1:55 pm | New Zealand Police
Four arrests were made and 17 speeding infringements were issued overnight as Police focused on anti-social road users and their continued harm across Manawatu. The operation took place between 6pm Friday and 4am today (Saturday 9 December). Four people were ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Epsom
Saturday, 9 December 2023, 1:51 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died in hospital after being involved in a crash in Epsom overnight. The light truck rolled on its side and hit a power pole on King George Ave, near Gillies Ave, around 11pm. The driver and sole occupant was freed from the vehicle ... More >>
Fatal Fire, Paraparaumu Beach
Saturday, 9 December 2023, 1:50 pm | New Zealand Police
A scene examination is ongoing this morning at a fatal fire in Paraparaumu Beach. Police were called to assist Fire and Emergency NZ at the Manly Street property shortly after 6pm last night. A person at the address was located in critical condition, ... More >>
Fatal crash, SH1 Kekerengu
Saturday, 9 December 2023, 1:49 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can advise that one person has died following a crash yesterday involving two vehicles on State Highway 1, Kekerengu, north of Kaikoura. The crash was reported shortly after 1:30pm. The road was closed while emergency services attended. Sadly, ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Masterton
Friday, 8 December 2023, 6:52 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can advise that one person has died following a serious crash in Masterton. The crash, involving two vehicles, was reported shortly after 1:50pm. The Serious Crash Unit attended, and the road has since reopened. Police wish to thank motorists ... More >>
Police Operation Disrupts Crime Syndicate In Wellington
Friday, 8 December 2023, 4:58 pm | New Zealand Police
A joint operation between Police and Immigration New Zealand has disrupted a criminal syndicate being operated by Vietnamese and Cambodian nationals in Wellington. Three people, one of whom faces deportation, have been jointly charged with cultivating ... More >>
Police Appeal For Sightings Of Vehicle In Relation To Serious Incident, Lucas Heights
Friday, 8 December 2023, 4:48 pm | New Zealand Police
Waitematā Police investigating a death in Lucas Heights/Coatesville overnight are now appealing to the public for information on a vehicle believed to be involved. Detective Senior Sergeant Dave Nimmo, Waitematā East Investigations Manager, says ... More >>
