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Road Open, Lower Moutere - Tasman
Tuesday, 1 August 2023, 6:39 pm | New Zealand Police
Holdaway road has now reopened following a collision involving a car and a powerline. More >>
Delays Following Truck Breakdown, SH1, Selwyn District - Canterbury
Tuesday, 1 August 2023, 6:24 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are responding to a truck that has broken down on State Highway 1, on the Rakaia River Bridge reported around 3:30pm. The road is partially blocked and motorists are advised to expect delays. More >>
Warning About Class B Drug GBL/GHB, Taranaki
Tuesday, 1 August 2023, 6:23 pm | New Zealand Police
Taranaki Police are aware of a number of people overdosing on what is suspected to be the class B controlled drug GHB or GBL or 1,4-BD, commonly referred to as “Wazz”. The overdoses resulted in admissions to Taranaki Base Hospital and have placed undue ... More >>
Police Crackdown On Retail Crime In South Auckland
Tuesday, 1 August 2023, 2:47 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are increasing patrols across southern Auckland’s town centres, putting offenders on notice. The ongoing retail operation is already gaining results, with some prolific offenders facing dozens of charges. As part of an ongoing commitment ... More >>
Statement following sentencing of Daniel Wallis
Tuesday, 1 August 2023, 12:10 pm | New Zealand Police
Police acknowledge the sentencing of Daniel Wallis today in the Invercargill High Court in relation to the death of Hope McFall-Schultz. We are able to release a brief statement on behalf of Hope’s mother, as follows. No further comment will be made, ... More >>
Police Make Arrests, Recover Stolen Items Following Pokeno Aggravated Robbery
Tuesday, 1 August 2023, 10:50 am | New Zealand Police
Five people will face court today after an aggravated robbery at a Pokeno liquor shop last night. Police responded to the Market Road store after 6pm, where a group of masked offenders entered the store and stole alcohol. They were carrying a number ... More >>
Serious Crash, Eastern Hutt Road, Wellington
Tuesday, 1 August 2023, 10:00 am | New Zealand Police
A pedestrian has died after being struck by a car on Eastern Hutt Road, Wellington this morning. The incident occurred just after 7am. The pedestrian was critically injured and tragically passed away at the scene. The driver involved left the scene ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Harewood, Christchurch
Tuesday, 1 August 2023, 6:50 am | New Zealand Police
One person died following a crash on Greywacke Road in Harewood, Christchurch overnight. A car collided with a power pole just after 1am. Three other people in the car were seriously injured and transported to hospital. Enquiries into the circumstances of ... More >>
Appeal For Witnesses To Fatal Train Incident
Tuesday, 1 August 2023, 6:30 am | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing for witnesses to yesterday’s incident in which a young person died after being struck by a train at a level crossing on Hewlett’s Road, Mount Maunganui. If you witnessed the incident, or saw a young person riding a bicycle ... More >>
Fatal Train Incident, Mount Maunganui
Monday, 31 July 2023, 7:06 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm a young person has passed away after being struck by a train in Mount Maunganui, Tauranga this afternoon. Emergency services responded to the incident on Hewletts Road around 2:55pm. Most of the road in the area have reopened, ... More >>
Praise For SAR Specialists Following Massive Search Effort
Monday, 31 July 2023, 6:02 pm | New Zealand Police
Jan-Marie Burton who was reported missing last Wednesday from Kinloch, was found in the Kawakawa Bay Reserve on the shore of Lake Taupō, late yesterday afternoon (Sunday 30 July). Police and LandSAR who have been looking for her for the last five ... More >>
Woman’s Life Saved After Concerned Neighbour Calls Police
Monday, 31 July 2023, 3:01 pm | New Zealand Police
A woman’s life was saved on Saturday after a concerned neighbour called Police after not having seen her for several days. Police were called to a Glenfield home at around 6.20pm after a person expressed welfare concerns for their neighbour. Waitematā ... More >>
Serious Crash, West Coast - Tasman
Monday, 31 July 2023, 2:47 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a crash on SH 6 (Lower Buller Gorge Road) reported around 1:30pm. Initial indications suggest serious injuries and a helicopter has been dispatched to the scene. The road will be closed for some tome on SH 6 in between ... More >>
Man Appearing In Court Following Paihia Incident
Monday, 31 July 2023, 2:16 pm | New Zealand Police
A man is due in court today after assaulting a woman, and then breaking into the Paihia Police Station. Officers were initially called to Marsden Road, near the Selwyn Mall, in Paihia around 1.15pm on Sunday to reports a male and a female were arguing. ... More >>
Saddle Road, Manawatū Now Open - Central
Monday, 31 July 2023, 12:40 pm | New Zealand Police
Saddle Road, Manawatū, has now reopened after this morning's truck crash. Reduced speed limits are in place. Police thank motorists for their patience. More >>
Police Hope To Resume Search For Yanfei Bao At Christchurch Waterways On Wednesday
Monday, 31 July 2023, 11:36 am | New Zealand Police
Police hope to resume search for Yanfei Bao at Christchurch waterways on Wednesday Police continue to monitor water levels at search locations for Yanfei Bao, after high levels over the weekend. Conditions on the Halswell River and Ellesmere Lake ... More >>
Two people charged in relation to Pakowhai burglary
Monday, 31 July 2023, 10:22 am | New Zealand Police
Two people have been charged in relation to a burglary in Pakowhai, Hawke's Bay, an area that was heavily damaged by Cyclone Gabrielle. The burglary occurred on the morning of 29 July and one of the items stolen was a CCTV camera. The camera remained ... More >>
Man injured following firearms incident, Heidelberg
Monday, 31 July 2023, 10:05 am | New Zealand Police
Police are making enquiries after a man was injured during a firearms incident in Mavora Crescent, Heidelberg, late last night. Emergency services were called to the scene shortly before midnight and the man was transported to hospital in critical ... More >>
Road Re-opened, North-Western Motorway, Grey Lynn - Auckland
Sunday, 30 July 2023, 8:45 pm | New Zealand Police
The North-Western Motorway has now reopened, following a three vehicle crash. One person recieved minor injuries. Police would like to thank motorists for their patience. More >>
Road Re-opened, North-Western Motorway, Grey Lynn - Auckland
Sunday, 30 July 2023, 7:46 pm | New Zealand Police
The North-Western Motorway has now reopened, following a three vehicle crash. One person recieved minor injuries. Police would like to thank motorists for their patience. More >>
