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Body located, Onewhero
Sunday, 29 January 2023, 2:30 pm | New Zealand Police
Police Search and Rescue personnel looking for the person swept away by floodwaters on Friday in Onewhero have today found the body of a man. More >>
Name release - Wairau Valley
Sunday, 29 January 2023, 2:27 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now release the name of the man found in a culvert on Target Road, Wairau Valley, on Friday 27 January. More >>
Back to school - let’s keep everyone safe
Sunday, 29 January 2023, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Police
It’s that time of the year where families are preparing their tamariki to head back to school over the next couple of weeks. More >>
Information sought after service stations targeted, Hamilton
Sunday, 29 January 2023, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Police
Waikato Police are asking for the public's help following two incidents this morning where service stations were targeted, reportedly by the same group of people. More >>
While our crews have been working tirelessly to clear floodi
Sunday, 29 January 2023, 2:17 pm | New Zealand Police
A person has died following a serious collision between a horse and a vehicle on SH2 at about 2.40am in Maramarua, Waikato. More >>
Police continue to respond to weather-related incidents
Sunday, 29 January 2023, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Police
NZ Police continue to support lead agencies across the North Island during severe weather conditions. More >>
Police Increasing Patrols In Flood-hit Areas
Saturday, 28 January 2023, 7:26 pm | New Zealand Police
Police will be carrying out extra patrols in flood-affected parts of Tāmaki Makaurau. With a number of people unable to return to their homes at present, Police are re-deploying available staff to help. They will be conducting reassurance patrols on streets and ... More >>
Slips, State Highway 2, Te Karaka - Eastern
Saturday, 28 January 2023, 6:38 pm | New Zealand Police
There are reports of slips on State Highway 2 at Te Karaka, completely blocking the highway. Motorists should expect long delays while contractors clear road, and anyone who needs to travel in the region is urged to take care. Motorists are encouraged ... More >>
Team Effort To Evacuate Pukekohe Rest Home
Saturday, 28 January 2023, 6:36 pm | New Zealand Police
Quick action by Police, FENZ, Community Patrols NZ and nearby community members saw 30 residents evacuated from a Pukekohe rest home last night as flood waters rose and threatened the facility. Officers were called to the premises about 9pm on Friday, ... More >>
Te Kuiti Blocked Due To Flooding
Saturday, 28 January 2023, 6:35 pm | New Zealand Police
A number of roads in Te Kuiti have been closed due to flooding. The Mangaekewa Stream has overflowed following heavy rainfall, and motorists should delay their travel, or use an alternative route around the area. Our staff are working with Civil Defence ... More >>
Flooding, Roads Closed, Te Kuiti - Waikato
Saturday, 28 January 2023, 6:32 pm | New Zealand Police
The Mangaekewa Stream in Waikato is overflowing due to the severe weather in the region. Due to this, several streets in Te Kuiti are blocked including The Esplanade, Massey Street, Rata Street, Lawrence Street, and Ngarongo Street. Other roads around ... More >>
Mt Victoria Tunnel Blocked - Wellington
Saturday, 28 January 2023, 3:59 pm | New Zealand Police
The Mt Victoria Tunnel is blocked following a two-vehicle crash around 3:40pm. Motorists are advised to avoid the area. Thanks for your patience. More >>
Search For Missing Man Martin O'Brien Continues
Saturday, 28 January 2023, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Police
Search efforts on the West Coast continue today as staff work to locate missing man Martin O'Brien. Mr O'Brien was reported missing on 24 January after his family became concerned for his welfare when he did not return after stating he was going ... More >>
Multiple Slips, Flooding In Bay Of Plenty
Saturday, 28 January 2023, 12:22 pm | New Zealand Police
Bay of Plenty Police are warning motorists to stay off the roads unless travel is essential. The rain affecting northern regions is now spreading across Bay of Plenty, causing multiple slips and bringing down several large trees. Roads are blocked and ... More >>
Four dead or missing after flooding: Police
Saturday, 28 January 2023, 11:49 am | New Zealand Police
Police in the Auckland region are continuing to respond to a high number of calls to weather-related incidents after the severe weather yesterday and overnight. Yesterday evening about 7.30pm, Police responded to a call for service where a man had been ... More >>
Body located in Wairau Valley
Saturday, 28 January 2023, 6:06 am | New Zealand Police
Police are making enquiries after a deceased person was located in Wairau Valley earlier this evening. More >>
Detour In Place, SH1, Warkworth - Waitematā
Saturday, 28 January 2023, 6:01 am | New Zealand Police
Flooding and slips in Dome Valley, Puhoi and the Brynderwyns has closed SH1 in both directions. Police is aware that a large number of motorists are stranded in the Warkworth area without food or accommodation, and are working in conjunction with ... More >>
Police Assisting Other Agencies In Response To Auckland Flooding
Saturday, 28 January 2023, 5:42 am | New Zealand Police
Police are responding to a large number of weather-related incidents and significant flooding across Tāmaki Makaurau. We are aware of a number of homes, infrastructure and roads which have all been affected by the relentless rain. Emergency services ... More >>
Crash - State Highway 1, Waikato - Waikato
Friday, 27 January 2023, 8:14 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are currently responding to a crash on State Highway 1 between Pōkeno and Mercer. The crash, involving two vehicles, was reported to Police at about 6.30pm. There are no reports of injuries. At this stage one lane is open, however motorists ... More >>
Update - Serious Crash, South Head - Waitematā
Friday, 27 January 2023, 8:13 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now advise one person has died following a serious crash in South Head this afternoon. The crash, involving two vehicles on South Head Road, was reported to Police just before 3pm. A second person was transported to hospital in a critical ... More >>
