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Auckland's Southern Motorway Blocked Following Crash
Wednesday, 8 November 2023, 6:33 pm | New Zealand Police
Auckland’s Southern Motorway is blocked southbound between the Tecoma Street off-ramp and the Tecoma Street on-ramp, following a crash this evening. The crash, reported to police at 5.30pm, involved a car and a motorcycle. The motorcyclist has suffered ... More >>
Crash, South-Western Motorway - Counties Manukau
Wednesday, 8 November 2023, 9:13 am | New Zealand Police
Police are advising motorists to expect delays following a crash on the South-Western Motorway, near Mangere, this morning. The crash, involving multiple vehicles was reported just before 8am. Initial indications suggest one person has received serious ... More >>
Serious crash, Flat Bush - Counties Manukau
Wednesday, 8 November 2023, 9:12 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are in attendance at a serious crash in Flat Bush in this morning. The crash, involving two vehicles at the intersection of Flat Bush School and Murphys Road, was reported to Police around 5.45am. Four people have since been transported ... More >>
Police Applaud Public Honesty In Hawke's Bay
Tuesday, 7 November 2023, 3:15 pm | New Zealand Police
Police in Hawke’s Bay have thanked two members of the public for their help in a situation where ‘nothing will come remotely close to this level of honesty’. The couple had just picked their son up from day care when they noticed a large blue ... More >>
Update: Public Appeal And Media Advisory Following Unexplained Death In Ellerslie
Tuesday, 7 November 2023, 1:53 pm | New Zealand Police
Auckland City Police are appealing to the public for sightings of a woman after a man was located deceased in Ellerslie overnight. Police were called to the property on Celtic Crescent at around 7.58pm following a report of a man found unresponsive ... More >>
Crash closes Coronation Road in Glenfield - Waitematā
Tuesday, 7 November 2023, 12:19 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are responding to a single-vehicle crash on Coronation Road in Glenfield. The crash occurred at around 11.51am and has closed Coronation Road between the intersections of Archers Road and Glenfield Road. Traffic management is being put in place and ... More >>
Police acknowledge IPCA findings regarding withdrawal of prosecution, Bay of Plenty
Tuesday, 7 November 2023, 10:47 am | New Zealand Police
The Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) have today released a report into Police withdrawal of prosecution concerning a fatal motorcycle accident on 29 January 2019, on State Highway 36 adjacent to Lake Rotorua. Police acknowledge and accept ... More >>
Unexplained Death, Ellerslie
Tuesday, 7 November 2023, 10:21 am | New Zealand Police
Auckland City Police are making enquiries after a man was located deceased at an Ellerslie home overnight. Police were called to the property on Celtic Crescent at around 7.58pm following a report of a man found unresponsive at the address. At this ... More >>
Road Closure – High Street, Hawera - Central
Tuesday, 7 November 2023, 9:33 am | New Zealand Police
Part of High Street in Hawera is closed while Police conduct enquiries into an incident reported last night. High Street is cordoned between Argyle and Victoria Street, businesses in that part of the street are closed and Police ask that people avoid ... More >>
On the lookout: Reminder for Counties Manukau East residents
Monday, 6 November 2023, 1:49 pm | New Zealand Police
Police in Counties Manukau East are reminding residents to check the identification of official workers following reports of people impersonating officials. Counties Manukau East Area Community Service Manager, Senior Sergeant Anson Lin, says Police ... More >>
Have you seen Makiroa?
Monday, 6 November 2023, 1:40 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing to the public in the search for 78-year-old Makiroa Pokia, who has been reported missing. Mr Pokia was last seen yesterday, Sunday 5 November at an address on Pilkington Road in Panmure. Police are concerned for Mr Pokia's ... More >>
Police Continue To Appeal For Sightings Of Missing Jordan
Sunday, 5 November 2023, 5:02 pm | New Zealand Police
More than 30 Police and Land Search and Rescue personnel are continuing to search for sightings of Jordan, who was last seen on October 29. Jordan is 29 and was reported missing after he did not return from his travel to the Wentworth Valley area last ... More >>
Update: Serious Crash, SH1 Auckland Harbour Bridge - Waitematā
Saturday, 4 November 2023, 2:20 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 1, Auckland Harbour Bridge southbound, has now re-opened following a motorbike crash around 12:10pm. One person was transported to hospital in a serious condition, and enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. Police ... More >>
Serious Crash, High Street, Avalon, Lower Hutt - Wellington
Friday, 3 November 2023, 6:54 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are responding to a crash between a vehicle and pedestrian on High Street, near Percy Cameron Street, Avalon, Lower Hutt. The crash was reported around 5:40pm. One person is in a serious condition and the Serious Crash Unit has been advised. ... More >>
Update: Missing Kayaker, Kāpiti Coast
Friday, 3 November 2023, 4:59 pm | New Zealand Police
Police along with LandSAR will be searching Kāpiti Island and the surrounding area this weekend for a kayaker who was last seen leaving Raumati Beach, Saturday 21 October. The woman is believed to be Michaela Leger, aged 29, from Ōtaki, who is currently ... More >>
Arrest following search warrants in Massey, West Auckland
Friday, 3 November 2023, 12:19 pm | New Zealand Police
Yesterday, West Auckland Police conducted a series of search warrants across the West Auckland area as part of Operation Cobalt. As a result, one man has been arrested on serious drug related charges and unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition. ... More >>
Appeal for information following burglary at rifle club
Friday, 3 November 2023, 11:30 am | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Terri Wilson: Police are actively investigating following a burglary at a rifle club in the Hamilton East area and would like to hear from the public with any information. The break in is reported to have occurred between ... More >>
Have You Seen Atarangi?
Thursday, 2 November 2023, 2:58 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 13-year-old Atarangi who has been reported missing. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2311/ec7c7152c8d2e9bf9e48.jpeg" width="720" height="540"> Atatrangi was last seen by her ... More >>
Police Appeal For Information After Reports Of Powerline Tampering, Christchuch
Thursday, 2 November 2023, 2:40 pm | New Zealand Police
Canterbury Police are concerned the message is not getting through to individuals seen tampering with power lines and boxes in Christchurch. In April, Police received a number of reports about suspicious activity around power lines in Canterbury, including ... More >>
Appeal For Information On Historic Sexual Offending At Auckland School
Thursday, 2 November 2023, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Police
Police making enquiries into historic allegations of sexual offending at King’s College are appealing for victims to come forward. Counties Manukau CIB are investigating a number of complaints against a former teacher and rugby coach at the school in ... More >>
