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Fatal Crash - Manurewa
Tuesday, 22 August 2023, 1:25 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a crash in Manurewa this morning. Police responded to the crash, on Frances Street, around 7.54am. Sadly one person received critical injuries and has since died at the scene. We extend our condolences to their family ... More >>
SH 29 / Kaimai Range, Blocked - Bay Of Plenty
Tuesday, 22 August 2023, 11:57 am | New Zealand Police
Motorists are advised that State Highway 29 at the Kaimai Summit is currently blocked due to a truck on fire. There are no injuries but motorists are asked to delay travel until the matter is resolved. More >>
Police Accept IPCA Findings Into Taranaki Incident
Tuesday, 22 August 2023, 10:38 am | New Zealand Police
Police acknowledge and accept the IPCA’s findings into force used to arrest a man in Taranaki last year. The man – Mr X - was considered high risk, and had had a warrant out for his arrest for 11 months. A plan to arrest Mr X at a rural property ... More >>
Road Blocked, SH6, Kingston - Southern
Tuesday, 22 August 2023, 6:26 am | New Zealand Police
State Highway 6, the Kingston Garston Highway, is blocked just south of Kingston following a crash. A member of the public called Police about 4:30am after coming across a single vehicle that had crashed, at the southern end of Lake Wakatipu. Indications ... More >>
Arrests Made, Investment Scam
Monday, 21 August 2023, 8:28 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Phil Taylor, Whanganui area investigations manager: A man has been charged with money laundering following multiple reports of a false investment scam circulating New Zealand. Police have received multiple ... More >>
Fatality In Historic Crash, Taupiri
Monday, 21 August 2023, 5:47 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can advise that one person has passed away following a crash on Great South Road, Taupiri that occurred on Wednesday 9 August. He was 80-year-old Raymond Bartholomew Matthews from Hamilton. Initially, he was transported to hospital in a critical condition ... More >>
Can You Help?
Monday, 21 August 2023, 5:30 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking assistance from the public to help identify the two people pictured below following an aggravated robbery in Strathmore, Wellington. The pair drove up and walked into the Strathmore Local on Strathmore Avenue around 9:15pm on Sunday ... More >>
A Little Help Goes A Long Way
Monday, 21 August 2023, 12:28 pm | New Zealand Police
A group of Chinese nationals visiting New Zealand for a long-anticipated holiday have left feeling grateful after one officer went above and beyond the call of duty. The family arrived in New Zealand in July and had been staying in a rental property ... More >>
Five Arrested Following Onehunga Aggravated Robbery
Monday, 21 August 2023, 10:38 am | New Zealand Police
Police have arrested five people overnight following an aggravated robbery at an Onehunga dairy yesterday. Police were called to the store on Mount Smart Road at about 8.40pm after a report of five people entering the shop, with one armed with ... More >>
Road Blocked, State Highway 29, Kaimai Range
Monday, 21 August 2023, 10:36 am | New Zealand Police
State Highway 29 is partially blocked after multiple trucks have become stuck, on the Kaimai Range. One of the eastbound lanes are blocked. Police advise motorists to expect delays, take care and drive to the conditions if travelling over the Kaimai ... More >>
Homicide Investigation Launched, Palmerston North
Monday, 21 August 2023, 10:25 am | New Zealand Police
A homicide investigation is underway in Palmerston North, following a man’s death this morning. Police were called to a residential address in Roslyn at around 4:15am after reports of an assault, where a man was located with injuries consistent with ... More >>
Serious Crash, Manukau Rd, Epsom - Auckland City
Monday, 21 August 2023, 6:31 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are in attendance at a serious crash in Manukau Road, Epsom this morning. The crash was reported to Police at about 4.45am. Two people have been taken to hospital, one in a critical condition and one with serious injuries, following ... More >>
Update - Missing 12-year-old located
Saturday, 19 August 2023, 1:33 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can advise that a 12-year-old girl reported missing from Bucklands Beach has been located safe and well. Police would like to thank the public for their assistance. More >>
Serious crash, Mill Road, Otaki - Central
Saturday, 19 August 2023, 1:30 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now advise that one person has died following a crash on Mill Road, Otaki last night. The crash, involving two vehicles, was reported to Police at 8.12pm. Enquiries are ongoing to determine the circumstances. More >>
Te Pae Oranga Partnership Welcomed In Tāmaki
Friday, 18 August 2023, 4:35 pm | New Zealand Police
A new Te Pae Oranga partnership between Ruapōtaka Marae and Auckland City District Police has been welcomed into the Tāmaki communities today. Te Pae Oranga (formerly Iwi Community Panels) provides an Iwi-led restorative alternative to court that responds ... More >>
Police Highly Visible Across Parts Of Tāmaki Makaurau This Weekend
Friday, 18 August 2023, 2:17 pm | New Zealand Police
Police will be highly visible in parts of Auckland over the coming days to monitor gang movements relating to a funeral taking place. The community can expect to see additional Police resource deployed around known gang locations in Ellerslie, Onehunga ... More >>
SH 5 / Napier-Taupo Road Blocked
Friday, 18 August 2023, 10:51 am | New Zealand Police
State Highway 5 at Tarawera is blocked following a serious crash. The two-vehicle crash happened around 9am. Indication are that two people are seriously injured. A helicopter was dispatched to the scene. Motorists are advised to expect delays. More >>
Update: Serious crash, Paerata Road, Pukekohe
Thursday, 17 August 2023, 8:52 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now advise that one person has died following a crash on Paerata Road in Pukekohe this evening. The crash, involving two vehicles, was reported to Police at 5.10pm. Two other people were injured, one seriously and one moderately. Diversions ... More >>
SH 3 near Sanson reopens following car fire - Central
Thursday, 17 August 2023, 8:43 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 3 near Sanson has re-opened following a car fire earlier this evening. Police thank motorists for their patience while the road was partially closed. More >>
SH 3 near Sanson partially blocked by car fire - Central
Thursday, 17 August 2023, 6:45 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 3 near Sanson is partially blocked following a car fire. Police were alerted to the car fire at 5pm. The northbound lane is blocked and motorists are advised to expect delays. There are no reports of injuries. More >>
