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Serious Crash - State Highway 3, Hawera - Central
Tuesday, 18 April 2023, 5:56 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are responding to a two vehicle crash on State Highway 3/ Waihi Road near Ohangai Road around 4:20pm. The Serious crash Unit has been advised. The Road is blocked and diversions are in place. Police advise motorists to avoid the area and ... More >>
Homicide, Rangiora
Tuesday, 18 April 2023, 4:23 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector Joel Syme: Canterbury Police have launched a homicide investigation, after a man was found deceased at a Rangiora address yesterday (18 April). Police were called to a Tyler Street address at 7.40pm yesterday, and located the man in ... More >>
Fatal Crash - Albany
Tuesday, 18 April 2023, 3:28 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Albany this morning. Emergency services responded to the crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian on Corinthian Drive around 9.43am. One person was transported to hospital in a critical ... More >>
Tāneatua Community Police Base Opening
Tuesday, 18 April 2023, 2:40 pm | New Zealand Police
NZ Police is pleased to announce the new Tāneatua Community Police Base will be formally opened with a ceremony on April 21. The base replaces the original police station, which was destroyed by a fire in December 2018. The new community base is ... More >>
New Zealand Police Introduces First Of Its Kind Rainbow 101 Online Inclusion Training Module
Tuesday, 18 April 2023, 10:29 am | New Zealand Police
New Zealand Police has launched it’s first-ever online rainbow community inclusion training, as we continue our journey to better serve diverse communities. The module is designed to provide all Police staff with valuable learnings on inclusivity and ... More >>
Unexplained Death - Rangiora
Tuesday, 18 April 2023, 9:45 am | New Zealand Police
Police are making enquiries after a person was found deceased at a residential address in Rangiora last night. Police were called to the Tyler Street address at 7.40pm yesterday. The person's death is currently being treated as unexplained and a scene ... More >>
Police Identify Remains Found On Petone Beach
Tuesday, 18 April 2023, 8:51 am | New Zealand Police
Police have now identified human remains found on Petone Beach in Wellington on 25 March. DNA analysis has confirmed the remains are those of missing Petone man Fiva Pita. Mr Pita, aged 74, had been reported missing, having last been seen by ... More >>
Twenty Too Many: Operation Stops Drink Drivers In Auckland
Monday, 17 April 2023, 6:29 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are disappointed after a road safety operation in central Auckland identified 20 people drink driving during a peak period. Road safety checkpoints, set up alongside Auckland Transport, ran at sites across the area on Friday and Saturday ... More >>
Police Continue To Investigate Homicide In Raumanga, Further Appeal
Monday, 17 April 2023, 6:28 pm | New Zealand Police
The homicide investigation underway in Raumanga is continuing to make progress, after a man died on Saturday night. Police are continuing to urge those in the community with information or footage to come forward and assist the investigation. Northland ... More >>
Road Users Urged To Take Better Care On The Road
Monday, 17 April 2023, 6:27 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to National Road Policing Centre Director Superintendent Steve Greally. A horrific past 12 hours on the road has seen seven people lose their lives. Police are urging everyone to take responsibility and make good decisions every time they ... More >>
Arrest Following Eastern Bay Of Plenty Thefts
Monday, 17 April 2023, 6:26 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Eastern Bay Of Plenty Area Prevention Manager Senior Sergeant Helen Hay. Police have arrested a man on 14 charges of theft over the last month. He was arrested Saturday 15 April by Whakatāne Police after he attempted to steal around ... More >>
Arrests And Charges Following Transport Disruption, Terrace Tunnel
Monday, 17 April 2023, 3:02 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are concerned that protestors choosing to block roads run a real risk of being seriously injured. Protestors also pose a serious threat to public safety, as traffic is forced to take evasive action to avoid collision and emergency services ... More >>
Reminder To Keep Firearms Secure
Monday, 17 April 2023, 1:58 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Paul Wilson: Eastern Bay of Plenty Police want to remind firearm owners to take preventative security measures after two burglaries of firearms in the past week. Police received a report mid-morning last Monday (10 April) of ... More >>
Fatal Crash - Waikato Expressway
Monday, 17 April 2023, 7:12 am | New Zealand Police
Two people have died following a crash on the Waikato Expressway this morning. Two cars collided on the Expressway just after 4am. Sadly the drivers of both cars died at the scene. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are under way, however ... More >>
Fatal Crash - Te Moana Road Near Geraldine
Monday, 17 April 2023, 7:10 am | New Zealand Police
Three people have died following a crash on Te Moana Road near Geraldine overnight. Police were advised just after 1am that a campervan had collided with a barrier and caught fire. Tragically all three occupants of the campervan were killed. The road ... More >>
Serious Crash SH1 Rangariri - Waikato
Monday, 17 April 2023, 6:28 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash on SH 1 at Rangariri. More >>
Road Closure Following Spill - SH1, Brydone
Sunday, 16 April 2023, 10:23 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are currently in attendance on SH1 near Nicholson Road, Brydone, Southland, after milk has spilled from a tanker. The road is expected to remain closed for some time while cleanup occurs. Motorists are asked to avoid the area. More >>
Raumanga Homicide Investigation: Request For Footage
Sunday, 16 April 2023, 10:23 pm | New Zealand Police
Officers investigating the homicide the Raumanga last night are appealing for any images or videos which may assist our enquiries. If you were in the area of the Gull service station at around 9.30pm last night and have photos or videos which may be ... More >>
Road Reopened Following Spill - SH1, Brydone - Southern
Sunday, 16 April 2023, 6:31 pm | New Zealand Police
The road has now reopened at SH1, Brydone, after an earlier spill from a tanker. A reduced speed limit is in place. Police thank motorists for their patience. More >>
Update - Serious Incident, Takanini
Sunday, 16 April 2023, 6:26 pm | New Zealand Police
A 23-year-old man has been arrested this afternoon after an incident at a premises in Takanini that left two people seriously injured. Police were called about 3.10pm. It is alleged the man stabbed two staff members before fleeing. He was found at a ... More >>
