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Workplace Incident, Tuturau, Southland
Tuesday, 27 December 2022, 9:42 pm | New Zealand Police
About 1.30pm today, Southland Police were alerted to an incident involving a tractor at a rural workplace, on Wyndham Rd, Tuturau. Sadly, a man was found deceased. WorkSafe has been advised and the man's death will be referred to the Coroner. More >>
Serious Crash, SH3 Rangitikei - Central
Tuesday, 27 December 2022, 9:39 pm | New Zealand Police
Police advise motorists travelling on SH3 in Rangitikei district to expect delays following a serious crash on the intersection of Hansen's Line and SH3. Emergency services are enroute. Diversions will be in place through Oroua Road, Aranui Road ... More >>
Rescue Is A Reminder To Be Prepared Before Going Bush
Tuesday, 27 December 2022, 9:36 pm | New Zealand Police
A man has been flown to hospital after falling during a tramp along the Escapment Track on the Kapiti Coast this evening. The man had been walking for five hours with no food or water when he fell off the track, tumbling 30-40 metres over rock and ... More >>
Man Dies Following Water Incident, Opotiki
Tuesday, 27 December 2022, 9:35 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can advise a man has died following a water incident at Cape Runaway, Opotiki, last night. Emergency services were called to the incident at around 7pm. The man was pulled from the water and medical attention was provided, however he sadly died ... More >>
Swimmer Dies, Kaitoke Regional Park
Tuesday, 27 December 2022, 9:34 pm | New Zealand Police
A swimmer has died in an incident in Kaitoke Regional Park in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Police were called to Waterworks Road around 12:15am, after the swimmer failed to surface during a swim in the Hutt River. The swimmer was recovered ... More >>
Person Dies Following Water Incident, Pukekohe
Tuesday, 27 December 2022, 9:32 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can advise a person has died following a water incident at an address in Pukekohe last night. Emergency services were called to the incident at around 9:30pm. The person was pulled from the water and medical attention was provided however the ... More >>
Serious crash, Bledisloe Rd, Napier - Eastern
Tuesday, 27 December 2022, 8:32 pm | New Zealand Police
The crash happened near the intersection of Barnard Avenue and Bledisloe Road and motorists are asked to avoid the area. More >>
UPDATE: Homicide Takanini
Tuesday, 27 December 2022, 5:06 am | New Zealand Police
26 December Field Crime Manager Counties Manukau, Detective Inspector Warrick Adkin. A 47-year-old local man has been arrested and will appear before the Manukau District Court tomorrow. He is currently charged with Assault with a weapon. ... More >>
UPDATE: Homicide Inquiry South-Western Motorway Auckland Death
Tuesday, 27 December 2022, 5:04 am | New Zealand Police
26 December Field Crime Manager Counties Manukau, Detective Inspector Warrick Adkin. A 20-year-old local male has appeared before at the Counties Manukau District Court today. He has been charged with: Kidnapping, Driving while ... More >>
Serious Crash - Whitianga - Waikato
Monday, 26 December 2022, 9:45 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are in attendance at a one vehicle crash involving a motorbike on Cook Drive, Whitianga. More >>
Serious Crash - State Highway 1 Blocked - Southern
Monday, 26 December 2022, 9:43 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are in attendance at a serious crash on Edendale Woodlands Highway/ SH1. Two people are being transported to hospital via Helicopter, one in critical condition. Traffic is being diverted via St Ronan’s Road, not suitable for heavy traffic. ... More >>
Horse Truck Roll-over, SH1 Waikouaiti Road- Waitati Road Near Dunedin
Monday, 26 December 2022, 9:39 pm | New Zealand Police
Police and emergency services are in attendance at a single vehicle roll-over on SH1 between Wilson and Stead Roads. A horse truck has rolled over on Waikouaiti Road-Waitati Road, near Evansdale at about 6.11pm. Two occupants of the vehicle have been taken ... More >>
Witnesses sought - Taranaki car fire
Monday, 26 December 2022, 9:35 pm | New Zealand Police
At about 7.20am emergency services were alerted to a car fire on State Highway 3 (Mokau Road) where a person died. More >>
Homicide Inquiry Launched, Witnesses Sought For Southwestern Motorway Death
Monday, 26 December 2022, 6:59 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Field Crime Manager Counties Manukau, Detective Inspector Warrick Adkin. Police are appealing for help from the public in relation to the death of a woman early this morning Monday 26 December at 3.24am. Police are aware that there ... More >>
Flooding Auckland Motorways
Monday, 26 December 2022, 6:58 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Inspector Jason Homan. Police are urging people to reduce their speed and increase following distances following heavy rain in the Auckland region. There is significant flooding throughout Auckland and Police are wanting people to take ... More >>
Selling Or Buying Online? Choose A Safe Trade Zone - Kei Te Hoko Mā Te Ipurangi? Kōwhiria He Wāhi Hoko Haumaru
Monday, 26 December 2022, 6:56 pm | New Zealand Police
At Christmas time, we can sometimes receive an unwanted gift, spend too much, and then regret our purchases later. If you plan to sell your unwanted items, make sure you take care when doing so. Some districts have a safe trade zone, but if your town ... More >>
Update - Taranaki Car Fire
Monday, 26 December 2022, 6:55 pm | New Zealand Police
A person critically injured in a car fire in Taranaki this morning has passed away in hospital. Emergency services were alerted to the car fire on State Highway 3 (Mokau Road) at 7.20am today. A person with serious burns was airlifted to Waikato Hospital ... More >>
Update - Missing Canoeist, Lake Roto Kohatu
Monday, 26 December 2022, 6:55 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have recovered the body of a canoeist missing in a lake at Roto Kohatu Reserve. The canoeist had been missing since capsizing yesterday evening. Police are working to support the family of the canoeist. At this stage the family has requested that ... More >>
Man arrested for indecent act - Mt Albert
Monday, 26 December 2022, 11:21 am | New Zealand Police
Police have received several reports recently regarding a man indecently exposing himself to people at Rocket Park in Mt Albert. A 56-year-old man was arrested on 23 December and has been summoned to appear in court for performing an indecent act. ... More >>
Road Closure, SH20 (South Western Motorway) - Counties Manukau
Monday, 26 December 2022, 6:56 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services have responded to a one-vehicle crash on State Highway 20, Mangere at about 3.20am this morning. One person has died following a serious incident on the motorway and one person has been arrested in relation to this. The road is closed ... More >>
