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Serious Crash Lineside Road, Flaxton
Thursday, 9 February 2023, 10:29 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a two-vehicle crash on Lineside Road, Flaxton. The incident occurred near the intersection with Fernside Road at around 8.50am. Three people have received injuries. The road is closed from Southbrook Road to Mulcocks ... More >>
Crash - Southern Motorway, Near Takanini - Counties Manukau
Thursday, 9 February 2023, 6:42 am | New Zealand Police
Motorists are advised to expect delays following a two-car crash on the Southern Motorway, near Takanini, this morning. More >>
Police Arrest Man In Relation To Lambton Quay Aggravated Robbery
Wednesday, 8 February 2023, 7:58 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Detective Senior Sergeant Tim Leitch. Wellington Police have arrested a 43-year-old man in relation to the aggravated robbery of the Travelex Currency Exchange on Lambton Quay, just before 9.20am today. The man is due to appear in Wellington ... More >>
Firearms Incident, Lambton Quay
Wednesday, 8 February 2023, 3:12 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are investigating an aggravated robbery at the Travelex Currency Exchange on Lambton Quay, just before 9.20am today. A man presented a handgun at staff and demanded cash. He made off after obtaining an undisclosed amount of foreign currency. ... More >>
Operation Hydros: Police, Customs and NZDF recover half a billion dollars’ worth of cocaine at sea
Wednesday, 8 February 2023, 1:45 pm | New Zealand Police
New Zealand authorities have dealt a significant blow to an international criminal syndicate’s operation after intercepting 3.2 tonnes of cocaine afloat in the ocean. Under Operation Hydros, New Zealand Police, working in partnership with New Zealand ... More >>
Homicide investigation, Bryndwr, Christchurch
Tuesday, 7 February 2023, 4:47 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Craig Farrant. A homicide investigation is underway, following an incident in which a person died, in Eden Place, Bryndwr on Saturday 4 February. One other person - 53-year-old man - was injured in the incident and has now been ... More >>
Fatal Microlight Crash, Stratford
Tuesday, 7 February 2023, 3:46 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm the sole occupant of a microlight has died following a crash in Stratford earlier today. Police were notified of the crash at about 11.45am. Flint Road was closed for a time while emergency services responded and has now reopened. ... More >>
Three Apprehended Following Pursuit
Tuesday, 7 February 2023, 1:13 pm | New Zealand Police
A 19-year-old man and two 14-year-old youths have been apprehended following the pursuit of a stolen vehicle in the Hutt Valley overnight. Police located a stolen Nissan Navara in Upper Hutt about 1am. A pursuit was initiated on State Highway 2 ... More >>
Safer Internet Day
Tuesday, 7 February 2023, 11:23 am | New Zealand Police
Today is Safer Internet Day – New Zealand Police is taking the opportunity to educate the public about sextortion, especially targeting our younger males. “Sextortion is online blackmail that involves someone persuading you to send them sexual images ... More >>
Further death, Raetihi crash
Tuesday, 7 February 2023, 9:29 am | New Zealand Police
A third person has died following a fatal crash in Raetihi yesterday. It happened on State Highway 4, about 12pm Monday. Two other people died at the scene, and one had moderate injuries. Sadly, a person transported in critical condition to hospital ... More >>
SH2 Reopened - Wellington
Monday, 6 February 2023, 10:07 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 2 is now open, following an earlier crash in Clareville, just north of Carterton. More >>
Fatal Crash, Clareville - Wellington
Monday, 6 February 2023, 8:30 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following an earlier two vehicle crash in Clareville, Carterton. The crash was reported around 4:10pm and the person died on route to the hospital. One person has been transported to Wellington Hospital with serious injuries, and ... More >>
Police Happy With Waitangi Day Commemorations
Monday, 6 February 2023, 7:58 pm | New Zealand Police
Inspector Dean Robinson: Police are very pleased with the proceedings of Waitangi Day 2023. Despite the grey skies, there was a large turnout of attendees at this morning's dawn service and the activities surrounding it. Inspector Dean Robinson ... More >>
Unexplained Death, Waipawa
Monday, 6 February 2023, 6:22 pm | New Zealand Police
Enquiries are underway following the discovery of a body in Waipawa today, 6 February. Police were called to an address on Ruataniwha Street, around 11:30 am. A scene examination will be completed tomorrow morning. At this stage the death is being treated as unexplained. ... More >>
Serious Crash State Highway 2, Clareville, Carterton, - Wellington
Monday, 6 February 2023, 6:19 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a two vehicle crash on State Highway 2, Clareville. The crash was reported at around 4:10pm. It appears two people have serious injuries. The road is currently closed, and diversions are in place. Motorists are advised ... More >>
Fatal Crash, SH50, Central Hawkes Bay
Monday, 6 February 2023, 6:19 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a single motorcycle crash on State Highway 50, Central Hawkes Bay around 2:15pm. Sadly, one person has died at the scene. The road is currently closed, and diversions are in place at Ashcott Road and Ongaonga ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Raetihi - Central
Monday, 6 February 2023, 6:12 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on State Highway 4, Raetihi that occurred about 12pm. Sadly, two people have died at the scene. Two other people have received injuries. This is the second fatal crash in the central region today. ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Manunui - Central
Monday, 6 February 2023, 6:10 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on State Highway 4, Manunui, that occurred about 11.20am. Sadly, one person has died at the scene. At this stage one lane is open. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. The ... More >>
Crash, Meeanee Road - Eastern
Sunday, 5 February 2023, 9:12 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are currently responding to a single-vehicle crash at the intersection of King Street and Meeanee Road, Taradale. Police were called about 6.25pm. Injuries are unclear at this stage. The road is blocked and traffic management will be in ... More >>
Motorists Urged To Avoid Travel In Tasman, West Coast, As Weather Worsens - Tasman
Sunday, 5 February 2023, 7:54 pm | New Zealand Police
Wild weather is causing multiple slips and flooding in Tasman and the West Coast. State Highway 6 is closed from Harihari to Haast. Police advise against travel unless it’s absolutely essential. Police urge motorists to please obey signage that says ... More >>
