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Update: Delays Following Crash, SH29, Kaimai Range - Bay Of Plenty
Wednesday, 2 August 2023, 7:03 pm | New Zealand Police
The crash reported on State Highway 29 over the Kaimai Range has been cleared and traffic is flowing freely. The crash reported at 4.20pm involved two vehicles. No injuries are reported. More >>
Police Arrest Six Following Aggravated Robbery In Whangārei
Wednesday, 2 August 2023, 6:53 pm | New Zealand Police
Whangārei Police have quickly taken six people into custody following an aggravated robbery this afternoon. The incident unfolded at around 3.47pm, when the group of offenders entered a jewellery store on Cameron Street. Whangārei Area Commander, ... More >>
Delays Following Crash, SH29, Kaimai Range - Bay Of Plenty
Wednesday, 2 August 2023, 6:34 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists are asked to avoid State Highway 29 over the Kaimai Range while emergency services respond to a crash involving multiple vehicles. The crash was reported at around 4.20pm today. One lane is blocked and initial indications are that there have ... More >>
Mount Holdsworth Search Continues
Wednesday, 2 August 2023, 10:17 am | New Zealand Police
The search is resuming today for a man reported missing in the Mount Holdsworth area. Michael MacGregor was last seen at the Rocky Lookout around 12:20pm on Monday. An appeal to the public for information that would assist Police has had a great ... More >>
Court Appearance Following Incident In Ballance Street, Masterton
Wednesday, 2 August 2023, 9:47 am | New Zealand Police
A man is appearing in court following an incident in Masterton on Sunday afternoon, 30 July. The 22-year-old man is charged with committing a dangerous act with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, reckless discharge of a firearm, threatening to kill ... More >>
Search Resumes For Missing Person Yanfei Bao
Wednesday, 2 August 2023, 9:45 am | New Zealand Police
Police will resume the search for Yanfei Bao as the water levels in locations of interest have now subsided. Police Search and Rescue and Dive Squad are involved, along with an aerial search. Other enquiries have continued to progress as Police ... More >>
Fatal Crash, St Arnaud
Wednesday, 2 August 2023, 5:59 am | New Zealand Police
01 August Police can confirm that a person has died following a crash involving a single farm vehicle on a property near the Korere Tophouse Road, St Arnaud this evening. Emergency services attended after receiving a report at around 7.20pm. Sadly, ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Dunedin
Tuesday, 1 August 2023, 10:04 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now confirm one person has died following a serious crash on Huntly Road, Woodside earlier this evening. More >>
Serious Crash, Dunedin - Southern
Tuesday, 1 August 2023, 8:03 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious single vehicle crash on Huntly Road, Woodside reported around 7:20pm. Initial indications suggest serious injuries. The road is currently closed. Motorists are advised to use an alternative route. More >>
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 >>
