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Police Acknowledge Verdict In Relation To The Death Of Adrian Humphreys
Friday, 17 November 2023, 7:15 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Drew Bennett: Police acknowledge the verdict handed down today in the New Plymouth High Court in relation to the death of Adrian Humphreys. Adrian’s family, friends and work colleagues were important to him, and we know ... More >>
Serious Crash, Selwyn - Canterbury
Friday, 17 November 2023, 7:14 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on Main South Road, Selwyn reported around 5:40pm. The crash involved two vehicles and injuries have not been confirmed at this stage. Traffic management is being put in place at the scene. Motorists ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Turitea, Palmerston North
Friday, 17 November 2023, 6:35 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now advise that one person has died following a crash between a car and a motorcycle on Tennent Drive last night. The crash was reported about 8.25pm. Sadly, the person passed away at the scene. Our thoughts are with their family at this difficult ... More >>
Police Appeal For Information After Man Found Injured, Gore
Friday, 17 November 2023, 2:59 pm | New Zealand Police
Gore Police are investigating after a man was located with serious head injuries at the intersection of Denton Street and Hokonui Drive in the early hours of Wednesday 1 November. The man left an address on Pomona Street around 10:45pm to walk home ... More >>
Further Information Sought, Stoke Homicide
Friday, 17 November 2023, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have located and recovered a white BMW believed to be linked to the James Whitikau Barton homicide. “We would like to thank the public for the information they have provided us, and ask that anyone who may have seen this white BMW X5 station ... More >>
Police appealing for information following unexplained death
Friday, 17 November 2023, 1:17 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Chris Allan, Auckland City CIB: Police are continuing to make enquiries after a body was found in the water off Waiheke Island on Wednesday morning. At around 9.14am Police were notified by a member of the public of a body ... More >>
Pt England homicide: Police charge a further two men
Friday, 17 November 2023, 12:49 pm | New Zealand Police
Auckland City Police have today charged a further two men in relation to the death of Charles Pongi in Pt England in August 2023. Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin, of Auckland City CIB, advised that over the past three days detectives have executed ... More >>
Get A Second Opinion Before Handing Over Any Money
Friday, 17 November 2023, 10:12 am | New Zealand Police
This Fraud Awareness Week Police are encouraging the public to always get a second opinion before handing over any money. Reports of fraud offences are continuing to rise, and scams are becoming more sophisticated, duping victims out of millions of ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Southern Motorway
Friday, 17 November 2023, 9:43 am | New Zealand Police
Police can now advise that one person has died following a crash on State Highway 1 near Takanini yesterday morning. The person sadly passed away at the scene. Our thoughts are with their family and friends at this difficult time. The Serious Crash ... More >>
Te Anau SAR Exercise
Friday, 17 November 2023, 9:33 am | New Zealand Police
Southland Police, alongside Search and Rescue partner agencies, are hosting a search and rescue exercise on Lake Te Anau this Saturday, 18 November. The exercise will include a large number of vessel and helicopter movements. Motorists are advised ... More >>
Serious Crash, Turitea, Palmerston North - Central
Friday, 17 November 2023, 9:27 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on Tennent Drive, Turitea reported around 8:25pm. A car and amotorcycle were involved and initial indications suggest there are serious injuries. Diversions are being put in place at the scene. Motorists ... More >>
Fatal Crash, SH 1, Turangi
Friday, 17 November 2023, 9:26 am | New Zealand Police
Police can advise one person has died following a crash on SH 1 in Turangi this evening. They were initially in a critical condition and sadly passed away at the scene. One other person has sustained moderate injuries. Worksafe and the Serious ... More >>
Don’t Make Pour Decisions At Toast Martinborough
Friday, 17 November 2023, 9:26 am | New Zealand Police
Sip back and relax at Toast this weekend, but don’t over-indulge and end up being the one your friend’s wine about. Police want to ensure everyone’s grape expectations of a safe and enjoyable weekend are met, and we have been working closely with the ... More >>
Update And Information Sought - Serious Incident, Naenae
Friday, 17 November 2023, 1:16 am | New Zealand Police
16 November Police have located the vehicle that fatally hit a pedestrian on Naenae Road at 5.46am today and are appealing for the driver to come forward. The vehicle, a dark-gray Mazda 6 sedan, was stolen from an address in Belmont in the early hours ... More >>
State Highway 1 Closed Following Crash, Tūrangi - Bay Of Plenty
Friday, 17 November 2023, 1:03 am | New Zealand Police
16 November State Highway 1 is blocked north of Tūrangi, while emergency services attend a serious crash involving two vehicles, reported at around 6.45pm. Initial indications are that there have been serious injuries. Motorists are asked to avoid ... More >>
Fatal Police Shooting In Wainuiomata
Thursday, 16 November 2023, 3:16 pm | New Zealand Police
A man has died after being shot by Police in Wainuiomata this afternoon. Police were called to a suspected family harm incident outside a property on Coast Road about 11.45am. On arrival, a man behaving in an agitated manner was seen holding ... More >>
Witnesses Sought To Fatal Crash In Whakapara, Northland
Thursday, 16 November 2023, 2:42 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking witnesses to a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred last Tuesday 7 November 2023 on Russell Road, Whakapara, near Whangārei. The crash at around 10.50am involved a red and black-coloured Kawasaki motorcycle and a silver-coloured ... More >>
Queen Street homicide: Alleged offender hands himself in
Thursday, 16 November 2023, 12:55 pm | New Zealand Police
A man sought in connection with the ongoing Queen Street homicide investigation in August will appear in court today. Detective Senior Sergeant Craig Bolton, Auckland City CIB, says the 24-year-old man previously sought by Police handed himself in ... More >>
Road closure, Coast Road, Wainuiomata - Wellington
Thursday, 16 November 2023, 12:46 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are responding to a serious incident on Coast Road, Wainuiomata. The road has been closed south of the Wainuiomata Golf Club. People are advised to avoid the area. More >>
Update: Serious Incident, Naenae
Thursday, 16 November 2023, 11:53 am | New Zealand Police
Hutt Valley Police are investigating the death of a pedestrian who was fatally hit by a vehicle on Naenae Road, Lower Hutt, shortly before 6am today. The driver of the vehicle involved did not stop and immediately left the scene. The woman died ... More >>
