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Police Happy With Waitangi Day Commemorations
Monday, 6 February 2023, 7:58 pm | New Zealand Police
Inspector Dean Robinson: Police are very pleased with the proceedings of Waitangi Day 2023. Despite the grey skies, there was a large turnout of attendees at this morning's dawn service and the activities surrounding it. Inspector Dean Robinson ... More >>
Unexplained Death, Waipawa
Monday, 6 February 2023, 6:22 pm | New Zealand Police
Enquiries are underway following the discovery of a body in Waipawa today, 6 February. Police were called to an address on Ruataniwha Street, around 11:30 am. A scene examination will be completed tomorrow morning. At this stage the death is being treated as unexplained. ... More >>
Serious Crash State Highway 2, Clareville, Carterton, - Wellington
Monday, 6 February 2023, 6:19 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a two vehicle crash on State Highway 2, Clareville. The crash was reported at around 4:10pm. It appears two people have serious injuries. The road is currently closed, and diversions are in place. Motorists are advised ... More >>
Fatal Crash, SH50, Central Hawkes Bay
Monday, 6 February 2023, 6:19 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a single motorcycle crash on State Highway 50, Central Hawkes Bay around 2:15pm. Sadly, one person has died at the scene. The road is currently closed, and diversions are in place at Ashcott Road and Ongaonga ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Raetihi - Central
Monday, 6 February 2023, 6:12 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on State Highway 4, Raetihi that occurred about 12pm. Sadly, two people have died at the scene. Two other people have received injuries. This is the second fatal crash in the central region today. ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Manunui - Central
Monday, 6 February 2023, 6:10 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on State Highway 4, Manunui, that occurred about 11.20am. Sadly, one person has died at the scene. At this stage one lane is open. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. The ... More >>
Crash, Meeanee Road - Eastern
Sunday, 5 February 2023, 9:12 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are currently responding to a single-vehicle crash at the intersection of King Street and Meeanee Road, Taradale. Police were called about 6.25pm. Injuries are unclear at this stage. The road is blocked and traffic management will be in ... More >>
Motorists Urged To Avoid Travel In Tasman, West Coast, As Weather Worsens - Tasman
Sunday, 5 February 2023, 7:54 pm | New Zealand Police
Wild weather is causing multiple slips and flooding in Tasman and the West Coast. State Highway 6 is closed from Harihari to Haast. Police advise against travel unless it’s absolutely essential. Police urge motorists to please obey signage that says ... More >>
Manawatu Motorists: Please Take Care On The Roads
Sunday, 5 February 2023, 7:51 pm | New Zealand Police
Manawatu Police are urging motorists to take care on the roads after three people have lost their lives in crashes the area since Friday. About 4.15pm on Friday, one person died in a single-vehicle crash on SH2 just north of Dannevirke. Yesterday ... More >>
Heading South For The Burt Munro?
Sunday, 5 February 2023, 7:47 pm | New Zealand Police
Riders traveling to the Burt Munro Challenge are reminded that our public roads aren’t the place to test the limits of your bike. Southland Police want everyone attending the action-packed event from 8-12 February to get there safely, have a ... More >>
Community At The Centre Of Policing This Waitangi Day
Sunday, 5 February 2023, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are working with communities and partners in Northland, ahead of Waitangi Day 2023. It's the first year the commemorations are back in person, following a hiatus due to the pandemic restrictions. Head of the Police response, Inspector Dean ... More >>
Information Sought After Serious Assault, New Plymouth
Saturday, 4 February 2023, 8:59 pm | New Zealand Police
Police investigating an assault in New Plymouth early this morning are asking for the public's help after a man has been left with serious injuries. About 2.35am, a man entered a toilet block on Ariki Street. Our information is that he has then ... More >>
Investigation Launched After Bryndwr Death
Saturday, 4 February 2023, 8:40 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are investigating after an incident in Bryndwr this evening where one person has died and another has been injured. Emergency services were called to an address on Eden Place about 6.20pm. On arrival, one person was found deceased. Another has ... More >>
Aggravated Robbery, Hamilton
Saturday, 4 February 2023, 6:32 pm | New Zealand Police
An investigation has been launched after an aggravated robbery in Hamilton this afternoon that has left a man injured. Police were called to a Heaphy Terrace commercial premises about 2pm after a report of three men entering the store armed with a machete ... More >>
Serious Crash, State Highway 36, Hamurana - Bay Of Plenty
Saturday, 4 February 2023, 1:56 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on State Highway 36, Hamurana. The crash was reported at 12.19pm. Initial reports indicate one person is in a critical condition. The road is currently closed and there are no diversions available. Motorists ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Dannevirke - Central
Saturday, 4 February 2023, 1:54 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on High Street, Dannevirke, that occurred about 9.30am. Sadly, one person has died at the scene. The road is currently closed and diversions are in place. Motorists are advised to avoid the ... More >>
Lane Closures, Dunedin Southern Motorway - Southern
Saturday, 4 February 2023, 1:47 pm | New Zealand Police
Southbound lanes on Dunedin’s southern motorway have been closed to traffic and diversions are in place. About 10.25am, a vehicle broke down on the motorway at Concord, and began smoking. Emergency services are responding and southbound motorists should ... More >>
Fatal Crash, SH2, Dannevirk - Central
Friday, 3 February 2023, 6:31 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are attending a serious single-vehicle crash at the intersection of SH2 and Wahipai Close, Dannevirke. Police were called about 4.20pm. Traffic management is in place while the Serious Crash Unit examines the scene. Motorists should avoid ... More >>
Can You Help Us Find Trung Quang Phan?
Friday, 3 February 2023, 6:31 pm | New Zealand Police
Auckland City Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Trung Quang Phan. The 48-year-old man has a warrant for his arrest for arson. A number of enquiries have already been conducted to locate Phan, but we have now reached the point where ... More >>
Police Advise Heavy Vehicles To Avoid Using Cove Road
Friday, 3 February 2023, 3:59 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are asking heavy vehicles to avoid using Cove Road, between Waipu and Mangawhai. This route is not suitable for heavy vehicles, and continued use will contribute to further damage and delays. This afternoon Police have attended two incidents involving ... More >>
