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Appeal For Information After Man Injured, Lower Hutt
Sunday, 30 July 2023, 7:27 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing for any information after a man self-presented at a hospital in Lower Hutt around 3pm today. The man is in a serious condition with injuries consistent with a gunshot wound. Police believe this occurred in the Wainuiomata area and is ... More >>
Road Blocked, North-Western Motorway, Grey Lynn - Auckland City
Sunday, 30 July 2023, 6:47 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are responding to a three-vehicle crash on the Northwestern Motorway. Three lanes are blocked westbound, near the Bond Street over-bridge. Injury status is unkown at this stage. Motorists are advised to take an alternate route and expect delays. More >>
Missing Taupō Woman Located
Sunday, 30 July 2023, 6:43 pm | New Zealand Police
A woman reported missing from Taupō on Wednesday 26 July has been located safely. She was found by searchers in the Kinloch area and is on the way to hospital for assessment. Police would like to thank everyone who assisted in the search. More >>
Serious crash, SH2/Melling Link, Lower Hutt - Wellington
Sunday, 30 July 2023, 1:34 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency Services are responding to a serious crash on SH2 at the intersection with Melling Link reported just before 5am. The vehicle is reported to have crashed into the barrier. One person has moderate injuries, two serious injuries and one ... More >>
Police Seek Information Following Burglary, Palmerston North
Sunday, 30 July 2023, 1:32 pm | New Zealand Police
Palmerston North Police are appealing for information following a burglary this morning at a commercial premises on Tremaine Avenue. Between 6:00-6:30am, offenders have allegedly entered the premises and taken a number of keys before driving off ... More >>
Serious crash, Kikikihi Road, Te Awamatu - Waikato
Sunday, 30 July 2023, 1:27 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a single-vehicle collision on Kihikihi Road. Police were called around 5:20am. Initial reports suggest one person is seriously injured. Motorists are asked to avoid the area and follow diversions. The Serious ... More >>
Serious crash, Mackenzie Drive, Twizel - Canterbury
Sunday, 30 July 2023, 7:21 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a single-vehicle collision on Mackenzie Drive, Twizel. Police were called around 2:45am. Initial reports suggest there are serious injuries. Motorists are asked to avoid the area and follow diversions. The Serious ... More >>
Fatal Crash - State Highway 58, Aokautere
Sunday, 30 July 2023, 6:12 am | New Zealand Police
Police can now confirm one person has died in a single motorbike crash in Aokautere, Palmerston North. It happened about 3:50pm on State Highway 58, between Orrs Road and Centre Road. The road has reopened. More >>
Fatal Crash Ngunguru Road, Glenbervie
Saturday, 29 July 2023, 9:22 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now confirm one person has died following a two vehicle crash in Glenbervie near Whangarei. More >>
Clarification: Crash, Ngunguru Road - Northland
Saturday, 29 July 2023, 7:24 pm | New Zealand Police
Police would like to clarify the diversion in place for motorists after the serious crash on Ngunguru Road. Drivers travelling between Tutukaka and Whangarei can take Matapouri and Marua Roads through Hikurangi, rather than Whananaki South Road as ... More >>
Serious Crash Ngunguru Road, Glenbervie - Northland
Saturday, 29 July 2023, 6:40 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a two-vehicle crash on Ngunguru Road, near East Rockingham Road, Glenbervie. The crash was reported around 5:50pm. Two people have received moderate injuries. The Serious Crash Unit has been advised. The road ... More >>
Road Blocked State Highway 54, Aokautere, Palmerston North - Central
Saturday, 29 July 2023, 6:40 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a one vehicle crash on State Highway 54, near Orrs Road, Aokautere, reported around 3:50pm. The Serious Crash Unit has been advised. The road is closed, and diversions are in place. Motorists are advised to expect ... More >>
Youths Caught Following Car Thefts And Dangerous Driving
Friday, 28 July 2023, 7:36 pm | New Zealand Police
Area Commander Southland, Inspector Mike Bowman: Four youths have been arrested for unlawfully taking a vehicle, driving dangerously, and fleeing police earlier this week. Wednesday morning 26 July, Police responded to reports of youths driving More >>
Update: Search For Person, Kinloch, Taupo
Friday, 28 July 2023, 6:46 pm | New Zealand Police
Taupō Area Commander Inspector Phil Edwards: Police Continue the search for Missing woman Jan-Marie Burton after she was reported missing on Wednesday 26 July. As we head into the weekend Police advise Police along with Land Search and Rescue teams ... More >>
Manawatū Police seeking info following series of arsons
Friday, 28 July 2023, 11:55 am | New Zealand Police
Manawatū Police are investigating a series of arsons at council facilities in Ashhurst. Between 8pm and 9pm on Tuesday 25 July, the public toilet situated on the corner of Guildford and Winchester Streets, Ashhurst was the subject of an Arson. This facility ... More >>
Desert Road Closed - Bay Of Plenty
Friday, 28 July 2023, 6:36 am | New Zealand Police
The Desert Road is currently closed due to a truck becoming stuck in icy conditions. Police were called about 5.10am. Motorists are advised to delay travel until the road can be cleared. More >>
Search For Person, Kinloch, Taupo
Thursday, 27 July 2023, 7:06 pm | New Zealand Police
Last night Police and LANDSAR volunteers searched for Jan Burton, missing in the Kinloch area. Police Eagle Helicopter assisted with the search. Today search teams including search dogs have been out again, searching a wide area of interest. At ... More >>
Police Launch Homicide Investigation In Search For Yanfei Bao
Thursday, 27 July 2023, 6:34 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have today elevated their investigation into missing Christchurch woman Yanfei Bao, to a homicide investigation. Our search for Ms Bao is continuing with significant police resources committed to finding her and bringing her home to her family. We ... More >>
Arrests Made As Operation Cobalt Shuts Down Drug Operation In Henderson
Thursday, 27 July 2023, 6:34 pm | New Zealand Police
Operation Cobalt has shut down a methamphetamine operation linked to the Head Hunters, during early morning search warrants across West Auckland. In the process of shutting down the alleged operation, Police have also seized drugs, cash, and a firearm. Before ... More >>
Search Continues Across Christchurch For Yanfei Bao
Thursday, 27 July 2023, 6:12 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector Nicola Reeves: Police have been out in large numbers across Christchurch today as teams work to locate and return Yanfei Bao to her family. The investigation into the disappearance of Ms Bao was escalated to a homicide investigation ... More >>
