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Police Blown Away By Disappointing Number Of Drunk Drivers
Monday, 4 September 2023, 1:33 pm | New Zealand Police
Police across Tāmaki Makaurau are reminding motorists not to drink and drive following a disappointing weekend on the roads. Counties Manukau Road Policing Manager, Inspector Tony Wakelin, says a checkpoint outside a primary school in Papakura on Friday morning ... More >>
Witnesses Sought To Fatal Crash In Tikipunga, Whangārei
Monday, 4 September 2023, 12:08 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking witnesses to a two-vehicle crash that occurred on Thursday 31 August at about 9.19am on Ngunguru Road, near the Sands Road intersection, Tikipunga. The crash involved a grey coloured Mazda 6 and a black coloured Harley Davidson motorcycle. ... More >>
Group Arrested Following Aggravated Robbery In Auckland CBD
Monday, 4 September 2023, 11:41 am | New Zealand Police
Four people will face court following a cowardly aggravated robbery that left one person in hospital. Detective Senior Sergeant Scott Armstrong, Auckland City CIB, says at around 5.15am yesterday, three victims were approached by a large group of ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Moana Road, Gisborne
Sunday, 3 September 2023, 7:34 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a serious crash on SH35 / Moana Road, Okitu, Gisborne, yesterday. Police were called to the crash, which involved a car and a pedestrian, about 12.50pm. The pedestrian was transported to hospital in a critical condition ... More >>
Update - Serious Crash, Kaipara Flats - Waitematā
Sunday, 3 September 2023, 7:33 pm | New Zealand Police
Woodcocks Road, Kaipara Flats has now reopened after the earlier single-vehicle crash. Police thank motorists for their patience. More >>
Serious Crash, Kaipara Flats - Waitematā
Sunday, 3 September 2023, 6:04 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are currently attending a serious single-vehicle crash on Woodcocks Road, Kaipara Flats. Police were called about 2.15pm. One person has reportedly sustained critical injuries. The road is currently closed, with diversions in place. Please ... More >>
New Plymouth Police Investigating After Pedestrian Critically Injured
Sunday, 3 September 2023, 1:12 pm | New Zealand Police
New Plymouth Police have arrested a 38-year-old woman following an incident in the city early this morning, where a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle. The incident on Liardet Street was reported to Police at around 2.40am. Initial enquiries have ... More >>
Arrest Made – Mt Roskill Homicide
Saturday, 2 September 2023, 8:40 pm | New Zealand Police
This afternoon, Police have located, arrested, and charged a 34-year-old man with murder after a homicide investigation was launched in Mt Roskill earlier this week. The man who died was 26-year-old Tofimua Matagi, who passed away from injuries following ... More >>
Serious Crash, SH1, Wairuna, Clutha District - Southern
Saturday, 2 September 2023, 8:29 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious single-vehicle crash on SH1, Wairuna, Clutha District. Police were called about 3pm. One person is reported to have serious injuries, and another moderate. Power lines have been brought down by the crash and ... More >>
Update – ‘help’ Sign, Lake Ahaura
Saturday, 2 September 2023, 8:29 pm | New Zealand Police
Police Search and Rescue deployed by helicopter this morning to the area of the ‘help’ sign in the sand at Lake Ahaura. The team has conducted a search of the area, and nothing of significance has been located. Additionally, no information ... More >>
Correction: Queen St Homicide: Police Continue Seeking Sightings Of Pair
Saturday, 2 September 2023, 8:20 pm | New Zealand Police
An earlier release stated that the file number people with information should reference when contacting Police via 105 is 230804/3399. This is incorrect. It should read 230804/3339. Police are continuing to seek sightings of Dariush Talagi and Tiari ... More >>
Update - Serious Crash, East Tāmaki
Saturday, 2 September 2023, 1:16 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a two-vehicle crash on Smales Road in East Tāmaki yesterday afternoon (Friday 1 September). Police were called to the scene at 4.20pm. A person suffered critical injuries and tragically died after being transported to ... More >>
Serious crash: No 1 Road, Te Puke - Bay of Plenty
Saturday, 2 September 2023, 1:15 pm | New Zealand Police
One person is reported to have serious injuries following a crash on No 1 Road in Te Puke at 12.30pm today. The crash involved a car and a motorcycle. The road is blocked and diversions are in place. Motorists are asked to follow the directions ... More >>
Update: Unexplained death, Tanera Park, Wellington
Saturday, 2 September 2023, 1:15 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are continuing to make enquiries after a man was found deceased in Tanera Park in Brooklyn, Wellington on Thursday 31 August. The death of the 78-year-old man is being treated as unexplained. A scene examination has been completed and Police ... More >>
Ariki Rigby Homicide: Further Appeal For Information As One Year Anniversary Approaches
Saturday, 2 September 2023, 1:13 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector Dave de Lange: Police’s thoughts are with Ariki’s family a year on from her death. Our focus remains on holding to account those responsible for her death, and providing the whānau with answers. We would ask people to exercise ... More >>
Fatal crash, Taneatua Road, Whakatāne
Saturday, 2 September 2023, 1:12 pm | New Zealand Police
One person died in a crash on Taneatua Road, Whakatāne last night. The single vehicle crash was reported to Police at 11.55pm. The road was closed while the Serious Crash Unit examined the scene but reopened at around 4.30am. Enquiries into the circumstances ... More >>
Missing woman found, Takapuna
Friday, 1 September 2023, 7:46 pm | New Zealand Police
The 68-year-old woman previously reported missing in Takapuna has been located safe and well. Police thank the public for their assistance. More >>
Have You Seen Geraldine?
Friday, 1 September 2023, 6:59 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 68-year-old Geraldine Shirley Yansen who has been reported missing. Geraldine was last seen in Takapuna around the Shakespeare Road area at around 9.00am this morning 1 September 2023. Police ... More >>
Mt Roskill Homicide: Scene Examination Due To Be Completed Tonight
Friday, 1 September 2023, 6:59 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Detective Senior Sergeant Ash Matthews, Auckland City. The homicide investigation underway in Mt Roskill is continuing to make progress, with enquiries carrying on into the weekend. Police have been at Richardson’s Bar and Restaurant, ... More >>
Arrests Made And Charges Laid As Police Target Organised Crime Group
Friday, 1 September 2023, 6:58 pm | New Zealand Police
Wellington Police have charged 11 people for their roles in a syndicate allegedly responsible for supplying the class A controlled drug methamphetamine. Detective Senior Sergeant Hamish Blackburn of the Wellington District Organised Crime Unit ... More >>
