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Serious Crash, State Highway 8, Roxburgh, Central Otago
Monday, 24 July 2023, 2:12 pm | New Zealand Police
Police responded to a two vehicle crash at the intersection of Scotland Street and Ferry Road, Roxburgh. The crash was reported around 12:40pm. One person was transported to hospital by helicopter in a moderate to serious condition. The Serious Crash unit ... More >>
Police’s ‘Offbeat’ approach to recruitment marketing
Monday, 24 July 2023, 11:07 am | New Zealand Police
Policing is not all about wearing a blue uniform and driving a patrol car, and that’s evident in a new recruitment campaign aimed to get more people to join up and Police are using a new approach to do so. Released today, the ‘Offbeat’ podcast series ... More >>
Road blocked, Great South Road, Takanini - Counties Manukau
Monday, 24 July 2023, 6:35 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a building fire on Great South Road, Takanini, this morning. The incident was reported to Police around 4am. Motorists are advised a section of Great South Road, near the intersection of Taka St and Walter Strevens ... More >>
Fatal crash, SH3, Bulls
Monday, 24 July 2023, 6:27 am | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm two people have died following a crash near the intersection of Mchardie Road and State Highway 3, Bulls this afternoon. Police were called to the three-vehicle crash at around 4.25pm. Sadly, two people died at the scene. The ... More >>
Serious Crash, SH3, Bulls - Central
Sunday, 23 July 2023, 6:17 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a three-vehicle collision near the intersection of Mchardie Road and State Highway 3, Bulls this afternoon. Police were called at around 4.25pm. Initial reports suggest there are serious injuries. The road is closed ... More >>
Person Arrested In Relation To Missing Person Yanfei Bao
Sunday, 23 July 2023, 1:17 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector Nicola Reeves: A man has been charged with kidnapping in relation to the ongoing investigation into missing person Yanfei Bao. He has been remanded in custody and is due in the Christchurch District Court tomorrow. The investigation ... More >>
Name release, Auckland CBD shooting
Sunday, 23 July 2023, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Superintendent Ross McKay: Formal identification processes have been completed for the two victims of Thursday’s shooting in Auckland, and Police can now name them. They are Solomona Tootoo, 45, of Manurewa and Tupuga Sipiliano, 44, of Wattle ... More >>
State Highway 75 closed, Little River - Canterbury
Sunday, 23 July 2023, 6:11 am | New Zealand Police
State Highway 75 near Little River is closed due to a slip. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and use an alternate route. Police would like to thank motorists for their patience. More >>
Update, Investigation Into Missing Person, Yanfei Bao
Saturday, 22 July 2023, 7:06 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective inspector Nicola Reeves: This afternoon the investigation into missing person Yanfei Bao has resulted in a vehicle of interest being seized and search warrants being executed at two addresses, one in Bryndwr and one in Wigram. As a result, several ... More >>
Serious Crash, Piha - Waitematā
Saturday, 22 July 2023, 6:47 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a two-vehicle collision on Piha Road, Piha this evening. Police were called at around 5.15pm. Initial indications suggest one person is in a critical condition and two people are in serious conditions. The road ... More >>
Update: Incident At Auckland Ferry Building
Saturday, 22 July 2023, 6:30 pm | New Zealand Police
The two people at the top of the Auckland Ferry Building yesterday have been charged and are appearing in court. The pair are both charged with Being Unlawfully in a Building. A 65-year-old man has been bailed and is due in Auckland District Court ... More >>
Saturday update: Auckland CBD shooting
Saturday, 22 July 2023, 2:42 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Superintendent Ross McKay: A forensic scene examination of the downtown building site continues today, following Thursday’s shooting in Auckland’s CBD. Investigation staff are working through a large number of witness and general enquiries. ... More >>
Police Seek Information Following Assault, Rotorua
Saturday, 22 July 2023, 1:10 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking information after a woman was located with unexplained serious injuries in Rotorua. The woman was located on Wrigley Road around 2am but is believed to have received the injuries at a separate location. She was transported to Waikato ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Waikato
Saturday, 22 July 2023, 7:02 am | New Zealand Police
One person has died in a crash in Waikato overnight. Emergency services were called to a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 26 at Newstead, east of Hamilton, about 11:20pm last night. The occupant of one of the vehicles died at the scene, while the occupant ... More >>
Update 7, Auckland CBD, Third Body Is Recovered From The Scene
Saturday, 22 July 2023, 6:08 am | New Zealand Police
21 July Detective Superintendent Ross McKay: Police can confirm the final body has been recovered from the site of yesterday’s shooting in Auckland CBD. Tonight, the body of the offender has been recovered from the building site. A scene ... More >>
Man Charged Following Burglaries, Hastings
Friday, 21 July 2023, 8:11 pm | New Zealand Police
A 34-year-old man has been arrested and charged after two recent burglaries in the Hastings area. The first burglary occurred at a premises on Te Mata Road, Havelock North on 15 July. Police were called after the premises was broken into and items ... More >>
UPDATE 6, Auckland CBD, Victims Recovered As Thorough Investigation Continues
Friday, 21 July 2023, 6:11 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Detective Superintendent Ross McKay. Police have this evening recovered the two victims from the site of yesterday’s shooting in the Auckland CBD. It is also anticipated the offender’s body will be recovered tonight. Poor weather conditions ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Hoon Hay
Friday, 21 July 2023, 6:10 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm one person has died following a single-vehicle crash on Copenhagen Place, Hoon Hay this evening. Police were called at around 4.45pm after a vehicle collided with a fence. Sadly, the sole occupant died at the scene. Enquiries into ... More >>
Police Find Cellphone And Continued Appeal For Information For Missing Person Yanfei Bao
Friday, 21 July 2023, 6:08 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Detective Inspector Nicola Reeves. Christchurch police are growing increasingly concerned for Yanfei Bao who was reported missing on Wednesday 19 July. Ms Bao’s disappearance is unexplained, and a missing person investigation remains ... More >>
Update: Incident At Auckland Ferry Building
Friday, 21 July 2023, 6:07 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to a Police spokesperson. A situation at the Auckland Ferry Building as been resolved without incident. Two people are now in custody following the incident in Auckland CBD this afternoon. Police were alerted to two people at the top of the ... More >>
