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Water-related Incident, Mount Maunganui
Friday, 3 February 2023, 3:18 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are at the scene of a water-related incident on Marine Parade, Mt Maunganui. Police were called about 1.50pm. Sadly, one person has died at the scene. Cordons are in place while emergency services operate in the area. The death ... More >>
Mt Aspiring Rivers At Dangerously High Levels.
Friday, 3 February 2023, 2:44 pm | New Zealand Police
Police warn people planning to tramp through Mt Aspiring Park that the rivers are hazardous with considerable flows and High water levels. With the current water levels and the upcoming forecast, the rivers are likely to remain dangerous. Due to the ... More >>
Operation Kōtare Takes Flight In Eastern District
Friday, 3 February 2023, 12:44 pm | New Zealand Police
More Police officers are heading to Eastern District to help combat ongoing crime and gang concerns. Operation Kōtare is stretching its wings for six months, focussing on reducing the prevalence of unlawful behaviour by gangs, particularly the use of ... More >>
Serious Crash, Southern Motorway, Conifer Grove - Counties Manukau
Thursday, 2 February 2023, 6:58 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash on the Southern Motorway, northbound, near Conifer Grove. Police were called about 6.10pm. Initial indications are there have been serious injuries. Diversions are in place, ... More >>
Update: Rimutaka Hill, SH2 Open, Delays Remain - Wellington
Thursday, 2 February 2023, 6:01 pm | New Zealand Police
SH2 Remutaka Hill has now reopened. Motorists can still expect delays while the backlog of traffic clears. Please continue to be patient. More >>
Police Urge Motorists To Drive Safe Ahead Of The Long Weekend
Thursday, 2 February 2023, 5:54 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Acting Director National Road Policing Centre, Inspector Peter McKennie. Motorists across the country can expect to see an increased Police presence on our roads over Waitangi Day Weekend, particularly in areas that have recently been hit ... More >>
Blenheim Community Urged To Keep Property Secure After Spike In Theft
Thursday, 2 February 2023, 8:51 am | New Zealand Police
Police are urging the public to take extra precautions and continue to report criminal activity after an increase in theft and burglary across the Blenheim area. “Over December and January, there have been upwards of 63 burglaries reported and 41 car ... More >>
Media Statement From Juliana Herrera’s Family
Wednesday, 1 February 2023, 5:54 pm | New Zealand Police
On January 22, 2022, our lives changed in the most terrifying and unexpected way possible, with the loss of our daughter and sister. I don't think anyone can measure the great pain we still go through today. Juliana, an extraordinary, beautiful and ... More >>
Sentencing Of Allan William Walton In Greymouth
Wednesday, 1 February 2023, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Police
Police acknowledge the sentence handed down to Allan William Walton today in the Greymouth District Court for multiple historic sexual offences. The 88-year-old West Coast man has been sentenced to seven years and two months imprisonment for 18 serious ... More >>
Motorists Urged To Take Extra Care And Avoid Travel Where Possible
Wednesday, 1 February 2023, 9:12 am | New Zealand Police
Police are urging motorists to take extra care on the roads and avoid travel where possible as there is widespread flooding this morning following the heavy rain - particularly in Auckland City and the surrounding suburbs. In some areas of heavy ... More >>
Slip, State Highway 2, Karangahake Gorge - Waikato
Wednesday, 1 February 2023, 12:47 am | New Zealand Police
Motorists intending to use State Highway 2 through the Karangahake Gorge are urged to delay travel or expect lengthy detours. A slip has blocked both lanes through the gorge, near Crown Hill Road. Police were alerted about 4.30pm. Motorists are ... More >>
Police Seek Witnesses To Serious Crash, Whanganui
Tuesday, 31 January 2023, 2:57 pm | New Zealand Police
Police would like to hear from anyone who witnessed a vehicle driving erratically in the area of Longacre Road, Okoia, Whanganui, around midday yesterday. A red 1997 Nissan Maxima, registration YX4987 was observed driving erratically and on the wrong ... More >>
Police Accept IPCA Findings Into New Plymouth Arrests
Tuesday, 31 January 2023, 10:10 am | New Zealand Police
Police accept the findings of an Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) report which found Police were justified in the use of a dog to detain two youths in New Plymouth in 2021. On 14 February 2021, Police arrested three youths after they were ... More >>
Four Arrests, Stolen Items Recovered In Point Chevalier Burglary
Tuesday, 31 January 2023, 9:57 am | New Zealand Police
Quick action from our Auckland City West Public Safety Teams has seen four people taken into custody in relation to a burglary in Point Chevalier on Tuesday morning. Around 4.30am, Police responded to reports of four people allegedly breaking into ... More >>
Crash - Kaipara Coast Highway - Waitematā
Tuesday, 31 January 2023, 7:25 am | New Zealand Police
Diversions are in place and motorists are advised to expect delays following a crash in Makarau this morning. Police responded to reports of the single-vehicle crash, on the Kaipara Coast Highway, around 5.50am. The crash is currently partially blocking ... More >>
Serious Crash, Timaru - Canterbury
Monday, 30 January 2023, 7:38 pm | New Zealand Police
Police received a report of a two-vehicle crash on Timaru-Temuka Highway at about 5.40pm. One person is in a critical condition. The road is currently closed. Diversions are in place on Arowhenua Road and Hopkinsons Road. Motorists are advised to avoid ... More >>
Burglars Caught In The Act During Auckland Flooding
Monday, 30 January 2023, 11:04 am | New Zealand Police
Police have arrested a 57-year-old man last night outside a vape store in Wairau Valley, North Shore Auckland after receiving a report of suspicious activity. About 8.30pm, a man and a woman were seen allegedly taking products from a vape store which ... More >>
SH 26 Closed North Of Te Aroha - Waikato
Monday, 30 January 2023, 7:08 am | New Zealand Police
SH26 has been closed 5km north of Te Aroha as the Waihou river has burst its banks. Police urge motorists to avoid travel in that area. Motorists are encouraged to visit the Waka Kotahi Journey Planner website – www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz – before ... More >>
Serious Crash, Arthurs Pass - Canterbury
Sunday, 29 January 2023, 6:55 pm | New Zealand Police
West Coast Road/ State Highway 73 is blocked following a serious motorcycle crash in Arthurs Pass. One person has been transported to Christchurch Hospital via Helicopter with serious injuries. Serious Crash Unit has been notified. The road is expected ... More >>
Missing West Coast Man Found Alive
Sunday, 29 January 2023, 3:17 pm | New Zealand Police
The man in his 60’s reported missing on 24 January 2023 has today been found alive. Martin O'Brien was reported missing after his family became concerned for his welfare when he did not return after stating he was going into the bush. Over the course ... More >>
