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Fatal Crash - Hunua Road, Hunua
Friday, 13 January 2023, 12:19 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a single vehicle crash on Hunua Road. The crash was reported at around 10.40am and sadly the sole occupant of the vehicle has died at the scene. Hunua Road is currently closed between the interesections with John Hill ... More >>
Twelve People Arrested In Relation To Waikato Service Station Robbery
Thursday, 12 January 2023, 3:33 pm | New Zealand Police
Waikato Police have arrested 12 people in relation to a service station robbery in Whatawhata yesterday. About 7am yesterday, Police were called to a service station on Horotiu Road, Whatawhata, after several people entered the premises, allegedly ... More >>
Road Blocked, Thames Coast Road
Thursday, 12 January 2023, 12:06 pm | New Zealand Police
Police advise that the Thames Coast Road, Windy Point is closed just north of Thames. Due to current weather conditions a cliff has become unstable and is likely to collapse. Police advise people to stay off the roads, if possible, as the only diversion is ... More >>
Man Sought Following Violent Hamilton Robbery
Thursday, 12 January 2023, 11:27 am | New Zealand Police
Waikato Police want to locate 19-year-old Trayd Tahau in relation to a violent incident in Hamilton on 17 December, 2022. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2301/4d4a663853b60d595454.jpeg" width="720" height="540"> A warrant to arrest was issued ... More >>
Have You Seen Teina Haddon?
Thursday, 12 January 2023, 11:16 am | New Zealand Police
Police are asking for the public's help to locate Teina Jareau Haddon in relation to a serious incident in Nelson on December 30. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2301/b073544415579aa290f0.jpeg" width="720" height="540"> Haddon has a warrant for his ... More >>
Tourists Rescued From Lake Tarawera
Thursday, 12 January 2023, 6:25 am | New Zealand Police
Two Australian tourists avoided a cold and wet night on the shores of Lake Tarawera thanks to the rescue efforts of Police Search and Rescue, LandSAR and Coastguard. The rescue effort came after the pair, which included a man in his 70s, phoned family ... More >>
Serious Crash, Glamorgan Drive, Torbay - Waitematā
Wednesday, 11 January 2023, 7:27 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are in attendance at a serious crash on Glamorgan Drive, Torbay. Police were alerted to the crash around 6.15pm. Initial indications suggest three people have sustained serious injuries. Police ask motorists to avoid Glamorgan Drive and take ... More >>
Youth Arrested In Relation To Napier Ram Raid
Wednesday, 11 January 2023, 7:06 pm | New Zealand Police
Hawke's Bay Police have arrested a 13-year-old in relation to a ram raid burglary at a business in Emerson Street, Napier, early this morning. The arrest followed the execution of a search warrant at a Cranby Crescent property this afternoon. Police ... More >>
Arrest Made In Relation To Pedestrian Struck In May 2022
Wednesday, 11 January 2023, 7:04 pm | New Zealand Police
Taranaki Police have arrested a man in relation to an incident in May 2022, where a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle. The pedestrian was critically injured in the incident on Broadway in Stratford on 26 May 2022. The driver of the vehicle did not ... More >>
Appeal Following Theft From Waikato Hospital
Wednesday, 11 January 2023, 3:32 pm | New Zealand Police
Police investigating the theft of dangerous chemicals from Waikato Hospital are seeking help from the public. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2301/1d6b4fe2aef10b3e1f14.jpeg" width="720" height="540"> Three 500mL opaque bottles of ... More >>
Arrest made following East Auckland robbery
Wednesday, 11 January 2023, 1:35 pm | New Zealand Police
Auckland City East Police have arrested one person in relation to an aggravated robbery and other incidents in Glen Innes over the weekend. On 7 January, four people unsuccessfully attempted to gain entry into a shop on Mayfair Place using a motor ... More >>
Arrest Made Following Baby's Death In Auckland
Wednesday, 11 January 2023, 12:08 pm | New Zealand Police
Auckland City Police have charged a woman with murder in relation to the death of a four-week-old baby last year. The baby boy was hospitalised at Starship Hospital with head injuries and sadly died on 16 January 2022. Detective Inspector Scott Beard ... More >>
Third Arrest Made In Tauranga Homicide Investigation
Wednesday, 11 January 2023, 10:26 am | New Zealand Police
A 25-year-old man has been arrested and charged with the murder of 51-year-old Mitchell Te Kani in Tauranga last year. The man appeared in the Tauranga District Court yesterday and is due to reappear in the High Court at Tauranga on 1 February. He will also ... More >>
Serious Crash - Mahurangi East Rd, Snells Beach - Waitematā
Wednesday, 11 January 2023, 7:37 am | New Zealand Police
One person has sustained critical injuries following a serious crash near Snells Beach this morning. The crash on Mahurangi East Road, involving two vehicles, was reported at 6.34am. Emergency services are currently at the scene and the injured ... More >>
Update - SH 6 (Haast Pass-Makarora Road) - Southern
Tuesday, 10 January 2023, 7:34 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 6 (Haast Pass-Makarora Road) is now open to one lane and operating under stop/go traffic management. The road had been closed following a crash at around 1.50pm today. A 30kph temporary speed restriction is also in place and motorists ... More >>
Serious Crash, Mount Aspiring National Park - Southern
Tuesday, 10 January 2023, 7:32 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on Haast Pass-Makarora Road, Mount Aspiring National Park. The crash occurred at about 1.50pm. Four people have received serious injuries and two people have received moderate injuries. The road ... More >>
Further Road Closures Across Whangārei
Tuesday, 10 January 2023, 2:51 pm | New Zealand Police
More roads closures are in place, as bad weather continues to hit Northland. State Highway 1 over the Brynderwyns is partially closed in both ways due to severe surface flooding and slips. Traffic is being diverted through the intersection between State ... More >>
Road Closure Due To Weather - Whangārei
Tuesday, 10 January 2023, 11:10 am | New Zealand Police
Police are closing Kokupu Block Road in Whangārei due to severe surface flooding caused by Cyclone Hale. Motorists are advised to stay clear of the area until further notice. Police are also advising motorists to avoid travel around Northland unless ... More >>
Assault Matapuna, Taumarunui
Tuesday, 10 January 2023, 8:52 am | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking help from the public following an assault in Matapuna, Taumarunui last week. At around 5:30pm Tuesday 3 January a woman was reportedly assaulted by a male on The Esplanade. Detective Kieryn Walton says this was a traumatic ordeal ... More >>
Name-release State Highway 33 Crash
Tuesday, 10 January 2023, 6:58 am | New Zealand Police
Police can now name the man who died in a crash on State Highway 33 on Wednesday 21st December. He was Fabien Takerei-Walker, aged 18, from Rotorua. Police extend their sympathies to his whānau and loved ones. Enquiries into the circumstances ... More >>
