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Witnesses Sought, Fatal Crash, Whangarei
Saturday, 31 December 2022, 6:43 am | New Zealand Police
Police investigating a fatal crash in Whangarei earlier this week are seeking help from the public. The single-vehicle crash happened on Puna Rere Drive, Tikipunga around 8:50pm on Tuesday 27 December. One of the three occupants, a youth, died at ... More >>
Serious Vehicle Crash - Don Buck Road, Massey, Auckland - Waitematā
Saturday, 31 December 2022, 6:22 am | New Zealand Police
Police are investigating the circumstances of a serious vehicle crash on Don Buck Road, Massey, Auckland. At 4.16am Police were advised that a car had crashed on Don Buck road, Massey, Auckland. Tragically a person was confirmed deceased at the scene. ... More >>
UPDATE - Sudden Death In Counties Manukau
Saturday, 31 December 2022, 6:12 am | New Zealand Police
30 December A 24-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an incident where a person was located deceased in a car outside the Counties Manukau Police Station today. He has been charged with an assault-related offence and is expected to appear ... More >>
State Highway 25B Blocked After Crash - Waikato
Friday, 30 December 2022, 7:15 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 25B / Thames Coast Road is blocked following a collision between two vehicles. It happened around 5:40pm at Te Puru. One person has serious injuries and another has moderate injuries. Motorists are advised to expect delays and postpone ... More >>
Party Safely These Holidays - Kia Haumaru Te Whakanui I Ēnei Hararei
Friday, 30 December 2022, 7:03 am | New Zealand Police
This summer Police want to offer some tips for people to keep safe when going out and enjoying festivals, parties and gigs. • If you are planning on drinking, then it’s a good idea to have something substantial to eat before you start. • Have ... More >>
Update – Fatal crash, Evans Street, Timaru - Canterbury
Friday, 30 December 2022, 6:42 am | New Zealand Police
Police can now confirm two people died in a single vehicle crash on Evans Street, Timaru this evening. More >>
UPDATE - Fatal crash - SH 63, Wairau Valley - Tasman
Friday, 30 December 2022, 5:23 am | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm a second person has died following a crash on SH 63, Wairau Valley earlier this evening. More >>
River Users Be Aware
Thursday, 29 December 2022, 7:16 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Senior Sergeant Andy Livingstone. Over the past 24-hours Taupō Police and Coastguard have responded to two swimmers in trouble on the Waikato River. Both had got into difficulty on what is known as the ‘river float’, between Control ... More >>
Road Blockage, SH30, Tikitere - Bay Of Plenty
Thursday, 29 December 2022, 7:15 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a crash on State Highway 30 in the Tikitere area. Police received reports of a crash at about 4.45pm. Four people have sustained serious injuries. Motorists are advised to expect delays while the scene is cleared. ... More >>
Name Release – Taranaki Car Fire
Thursday, 29 December 2022, 7:14 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now confirm the name of the person who died following a car fire on State Highway 3 (Mokau Road) on Monday, 26 December. He was Kulbir Singh, 30, of Auckland. Our thoughts are with his friends and family. Enquiries into the circumstances of ... More >>
Arrest Made In Puhinui Road Homicide Investigation
Thursday, 29 December 2022, 7:13 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Detective Inspector Tofilau Fa’amanuia Va'aelua, Counties Manukau CIB. Police have arrested and charged a 41-year-old male in relation to the fatal shooting that occurred on Puhinui Road on 17 December, 2022. The male is scheduled ... More >>
Road Closure – SH 73 Arthur’s Pass - Tasman
Thursday, 29 December 2022, 7:11 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 73, Otira Highway through Arthur’s Pass, is closed due to an incident involving a truck and trailer. The road will be closed for several hours while the blockage is cleared. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and to expect delays. More >>
Counterfeit Banknotes - Whangārei
Thursday, 29 December 2022, 7:06 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer, Area Investigations Manager, Whangārei/Kaipara. Whangārei Police are asking businesses to be on the lookout for counterfeit money, following reports of fake $50 banknotes being presented ... More >>
Homicide Investigation Following Incident In Invercargill Earlier This Month
Thursday, 29 December 2022, 7:05 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Detective Sergeant Mark McCloy of Invercargill Police. Invercargill Police will proceed with a homicide investigation after a woman, who was seriously assaulted earlier this month, died overnight in Christchurch Hospital. Police were ... More >>
Police To Maintain A Presence Following Gang Convoy
Thursday, 29 December 2022, 7:03 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Counties Manukau Acting District Commander Inspector Matthew Srhoj. There have been no significant issues reported following today's tangi in South Auckland, however Police will maintain a strong presence in the hours to come. Officers have ... More >>
Name Release - Mount Pisa, SH6
Thursday, 29 December 2022, 7:02 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now confirm the name of the person who died in a one-vehicle crash on Luggate-Cromwell Road at around 10:30am 21 December. Andrew Ian Nicholson, 59, of Portobello, Dunedin, was pronounced dead at the scene. Our thoughts are with his ... More >>
Eagle Help Locate Man Stranded By Tide
Thursday, 29 December 2022, 7:01 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Sergeant Colin Ware, Air Support Unit New Zealand Police. Christmas was made extra special this year for one family, thanks to some quick action by Dargaville Police, Northland SAR and the Eagle Helicopter. Around 9.53pm on Thursday 22 December, ... More >>
Lyttelton Burglaries Investigation Ongoing
Thursday, 29 December 2022, 7:00 pm | New Zealand Police
Police responded to reports of three commercial premises on Lyttelton’s main street being broken into on Monday 26 december. A cash register and cigarettes were among the items stolen. Police spiked the vehicle involved in the incident on Rutherford ... More >>
Crash - Yaldhurst Rd, Christchurch - Canterbury
Wednesday, 28 December 2022, 6:59 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists using Yaldhurst Rd in Christchurch should expect delays following a crash at the intersection of Cutts Road this evening. Two vehicles have collided, and one of the drivers is being taken to hospital with serious injuries. Emergency services ... More >>
Warning To Boaties Following Fire At Kinloch, Lake Taupō
Tuesday, 27 December 2022, 9:43 pm | New Zealand Police
Boaties using the water near Kinloch Beach, Taupō, are urged to take care after a vessel caught fire and sank this afternoon. About 2.50pm, Police were notified of a boat on fire, some 300m from the shore. Everyone on the boat is safe and well, ... More >>
