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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 >>
Serious crash: Paerata Road, Pukekohe - Counties Manukau
Thursday, 17 August 2023, 6:25 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on Paerata Road in Pukekohe. The crash was reported to Police at 5.10pm. Diversions are in place at Heights Road and Adams Drive. At this stage there is no confirmed information available on injuries ... More >>
Man Charged Over Botany Fatality Last Year
Thursday, 17 August 2023, 2:57 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have charged a man in connection with an incident in Botany last year in which a woman died. Initially a crash [1] occurred near the intersection of Cascades and Botany Roads on 10 September 2022, at around 12.25pm. Miaoyuan Liang, 70, was ... More >>
Update, Missing 12-year-old Girl In Auckland
Thursday, 17 August 2023, 2:37 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can advise that a 12-year-old girl reported missing from Bucklands Beach has made contact with her family. While we do not have immediate concerns for her safety, we are still concerned that she is in the company of persons much older than ... More >>
Police acknowledge IPCA's finding in Palmerston North arrest
Thursday, 17 August 2023, 11:01 am | New Zealand Police
Police acknowledge the IPCA’s findings into the arrest of a man for disorderly behaviour in Palmerston North in July 2021. Police were called about 6.25pm on 2 July to an intersection where a man, Mr Z, was behaving aggressively and erratically. ... More >>
Serious Crash, Crofton Downs - Wellington
Thursday, 17 August 2023, 10:07 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on Churchill Drive, Crofton Downs reported just before 9am. Two people are reported to be injured, one seriously. The road is closed, and diversions will be in place. Motorists are advised to avoid ... More >>
Police Acknowledge Verdict In Timaru Homicide Trial
Wednesday, 16 August 2023, 5:22 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Detective Inspector Scott Anderson. Words cannot begin to express the tragic circumstances of this investigation. Police extend our deepest sympathies to the families who will never get to see Liané, Maya, and Karla grow up and live ... More >>
Disturbed In Act, Police Arrest Six In East Auckland
Wednesday, 16 August 2023, 5:15 pm | New Zealand Police
Police arrested six people overnight after reports of cars being broken into in Sunnyhills. At around 3.45am, a group of offenders were seen breaking into vehicles and Police were contacted. The Police Eagle helicopter deployed into the area. Counties ... More >>
Queen Street Homicide: Police Carry Out Search Warrants, Seek Vehicle Of Interest
Wednesday, 16 August 2023, 3:23 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have conducted a series of search warrants as part of the ongoing homicide investigation into a shooting that occurred on Queen Street this month. Today’s search warrants targeted associates of Dariush Talagi, who is wanted to arrest for ... More >>
Police Armed Offenders Squad (AOS) Training, Gisborne
Wednesday, 16 August 2023, 11:38 am | New Zealand Police
Police will be conducting a training exercise at the War Memorial Theatre in Gisborne on Thursday 17 August from approximately 7.00am until 5.00pm. This exercise will involve members of the Armed Offenders Squad training in a simulation of real-life ... More >>
