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Police respond to vehicle interference in Flat Bush
Wednesday, 5 July 2023, 9:07 am | New Zealand Police
Four people are facing charges after allegedly breaking into vehicles in Flat Bush overnight. Residents had seen a group of offenders breaking into at least three vehicles around Amaretto Avenue at around 11pm on Tuesday. Counties Manukau East Area Commander, ... More >>
Five Youths Arrested For Napier Burglary
Wednesday, 5 July 2023, 7:21 am | New Zealand Police
Overnight Police in Hawke’s Bay arrested five young people after a stolen vehicle that had been used in a burglary the previous night was spotted by a patrol in central Napier. Police say that the driver of the stolen vehicle attempted to flee before ... More >>
Further Information Sought – Hit-and-run, SH2, Greytown
Tuesday, 4 July 2023, 6:50 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are investigating after a pedestrian was believed to have been struck by a vehicle and knocked unconscious. The incident occurred between 6:30-7am, Sunday 24 June, on SH2 between North Street and Ahikōuka Road, Greytown. The victim was ... More >>
Remarkables Rescue
Tuesday, 4 July 2023, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Police
Shortly after 5pm on Saturday 1 July Police received a report of two climbers in difficulty on the side of The Remarkables. The two men, in their mid-20s, were trapped on the mountain after ice-climbing in the backcountry near The Remarkables Ski Area. ... More >>
Missing person, West Auckland
Tuesday, 4 July 2023, 1:32 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing to the public in the search for 55-year-old Chan WIN HING. Mr WIN HING was last seen two months ago on 11 May, at a Titirangi address in West Auckland. The 55-year-old was officially reported missing on 26 May. "Police ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Horsham Downs
Tuesday, 4 July 2023, 7:13 am | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm one person has died following a single-vehicle crash on River Road, Horsham Downs this last night. Police were called at around 11:40pm after a car crashed into a tree. Sadly, one person was located deceased at the scene. The ... More >>
Police Checkpoints Screen Thousands Of Auckland Motorists
Monday, 3 July 2023, 5:39 pm | New Zealand Police
Police remain concerned motorists are drinking before they get behind the wheel, after thousands of checks were carried out in Auckland. Sixteen motorists were found to be drink driving during the operation on Friday and Saturday night. Overall, more ... More >>
Op Cobalt – Arrests Made Christchurch
Monday, 3 July 2023, 4:26 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector Scott Anderson, Canterbury Field Crime Manager: Two people will appear in court following a Police operation in Christchurch, in which meth, firearms and cash were seized. The pair were arrested following a search warrant at a residential ... More >>
Arrests Made Following Fleeing Driver Incident, Passengers Charged With Burglary
Monday, 3 July 2023, 4:10 pm | New Zealand Police
Three people will be put before the Court today following an incident in Counties Manukau overnight. Just after 2am, Police were made aware of a vehicle travelling at high speed on East Tamaki Road, Ōtara, towards the motorway. Counties Manukau ... More >>
Fatal House Fire, Glen Eden
Monday, 3 July 2023, 1:40 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm one person has died following a house fire in Glen Eden on Sunday evening. Emergency services were notified of the fire on West Coast Road around 9.25pm on 2 July. One person was located in a critical condition inside the property and ... More >>
Fatal Train Incident - Kaiwharawhara, Wellington
Monday, 3 July 2023, 6:15 am | New Zealand Police
02 July One person has died after being struck by a train in Kaiwharawhara, Wellington this morning. Emergency services responded to the incident, near State Highway 1, at around 8.45am. The road was partially closed but has since reopened. The death ... More >>
Name Release – Fatal Crash, Ruatoria
Monday, 3 July 2023, 6:14 am | New Zealand Police
Police can now name the man located deceased in a vehicle in the Mata River, following a crash on 28 June. He was Royce Alan Mathieson, aged 52, from Ruatoria. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash ... More >>
Northbound Lanes Closed, Waikato Expressway - Waikato
Sunday, 2 July 2023, 8:09 pm | New Zealand Police
Both of the northbound lanes of the Waikato Expressway are closed following a crash this evening. More >>
State Highway 1 Northbound, Kaiwharawhara partially closed - Wellington
Sunday, 2 July 2023, 1:07 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are responding to an incident at the railway tracks in Kaiwharwhara reported at about 8:45am. State Highway 1 is partially blocked northbound in lane one. Enquiries are ongoing. More >>
Road Closed, Sh88, Dunedin - Southern
Saturday, 1 July 2023, 8:28 pm | New Zealand Police
Both lanes of State Highway 88 between Ravensbourne and Roseneath are closed due to a slip. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and use an alternate route while the road is cleared. Police would like to thank motorists for their patience. More >>
Fatal Crash, Beachlands
Saturday, 1 July 2023, 8:23 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm one person has died following a single-vehicle crash near the intersection of Beachlands Road and Whitford Maraetai Road, Beachlands this evening. Police were called at around 4.40pm after a motorcyclist crashed into a powerpole. ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Pukekawa
Saturday, 1 July 2023, 8:20 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm one person has died following a single-vehicle crash on Pukekawa Churchill Road, Pukekawa this afternoon. Police were called at around 2.25pm after a motorcyclist crashed. Sadly, the motorcyclist died at the scene. The Serious Crash ... More >>
Youths Arrested Following Robberies In Tāmaki Makaurau
Saturday, 1 July 2023, 2:42 pm | New Zealand Police
Inspector Jason Homan: Four youths have been taken into custody following two aggravated robberies in Tāmaki Makaurau this morning. The first occurred at a commercial premises on Mahia Road in Manurewa about 9:20am. The four people entered the shop armed with ... More >>
Crash, Kawarau Gorge Road - Southern
Saturday, 1 July 2023, 1:19 pm | New Zealand Police
Kawarau Gorge Road is blocked following a truck rolling. The crash between the truck and a van happened around 9:15am near the intersection with the Roaring Meg Pack Track. There do not appear to be any injuries but it is expected to take some time ... More >>
Serious crash, Rotorua - Road closed - Bay of Plenty
Saturday, 1 July 2023, 1:16 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are in attendance at a two-car crash in Rotorua which has closed a state highway. It happened about 8:20am on Fairy Springs Road, between Monokia Street and Russell Road. One person is in critical condition, and Police’s Serious ... More >>
