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Manawatu Motorists: Please Take Care On The Roads
Sunday, 5 February 2023, 7:51 pm | New Zealand Police
Manawatu Police are urging motorists to take care on the roads after three people have lost their lives in crashes the area since Friday. About 4.15pm on Friday, one person died in a single-vehicle crash on SH2 just north of Dannevirke. Yesterday ... More >>
Heading South For The Burt Munro?
Sunday, 5 February 2023, 7:47 pm | New Zealand Police
Riders traveling to the Burt Munro Challenge are reminded that our public roads aren’t the place to test the limits of your bike. Southland Police want everyone attending the action-packed event from 8-12 February to get there safely, have a ... More >>
Community At The Centre Of Policing This Waitangi Day
Sunday, 5 February 2023, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are working with communities and partners in Northland, ahead of Waitangi Day 2023. It's the first year the commemorations are back in person, following a hiatus due to the pandemic restrictions. Head of the Police response, Inspector Dean ... More >>
Information Sought After Serious Assault, New Plymouth
Saturday, 4 February 2023, 8:59 pm | New Zealand Police
Police investigating an assault in New Plymouth early this morning are asking for the public's help after a man has been left with serious injuries. About 2.35am, a man entered a toilet block on Ariki Street. Our information is that he has then ... More >>
Investigation Launched After Bryndwr Death
Saturday, 4 February 2023, 8:40 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are investigating after an incident in Bryndwr this evening where one person has died and another has been injured. Emergency services were called to an address on Eden Place about 6.20pm. On arrival, one person was found deceased. Another has ... More >>
Aggravated Robbery, Hamilton
Saturday, 4 February 2023, 6:32 pm | New Zealand Police
An investigation has been launched after an aggravated robbery in Hamilton this afternoon that has left a man injured. Police were called to a Heaphy Terrace commercial premises about 2pm after a report of three men entering the store armed with a machete ... More >>
Serious Crash, State Highway 36, Hamurana - Bay Of Plenty
Saturday, 4 February 2023, 1:56 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on State Highway 36, Hamurana. The crash was reported at 12.19pm. Initial reports indicate one person is in a critical condition. The road is currently closed and there are no diversions available. Motorists ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Dannevirke - Central
Saturday, 4 February 2023, 1:54 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on High Street, Dannevirke, that occurred about 9.30am. Sadly, one person has died at the scene. The road is currently closed and diversions are in place. Motorists are advised to avoid the ... More >>
Lane Closures, Dunedin Southern Motorway - Southern
Saturday, 4 February 2023, 1:47 pm | New Zealand Police
Southbound lanes on Dunedin’s southern motorway have been closed to traffic and diversions are in place. About 10.25am, a vehicle broke down on the motorway at Concord, and began smoking. Emergency services are responding and southbound motorists should ... More >>
Fatal Crash, SH2, Dannevirk - Central
Friday, 3 February 2023, 6:31 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are attending a serious single-vehicle crash at the intersection of SH2 and Wahipai Close, Dannevirke. Police were called about 4.20pm. Traffic management is in place while the Serious Crash Unit examines the scene. Motorists should avoid ... More >>
Can You Help Us Find Trung Quang Phan?
Friday, 3 February 2023, 6:31 pm | New Zealand Police
Auckland City Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Trung Quang Phan. The 48-year-old man has a warrant for his arrest for arson. A number of enquiries have already been conducted to locate Phan, but we have now reached the point where ... More >>
Police Advise Heavy Vehicles To Avoid Using Cove Road
Friday, 3 February 2023, 3:59 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are asking heavy vehicles to avoid using Cove Road, between Waipu and Mangawhai. This route is not suitable for heavy vehicles, and continued use will contribute to further damage and delays. This afternoon Police have attended two incidents involving ... More >>
Water-related Incident, Mount Maunganui
Friday, 3 February 2023, 3:18 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are at the scene of a water-related incident on Marine Parade, Mt Maunganui. Police were called about 1.50pm. Sadly, one person has died at the scene. Cordons are in place while emergency services operate in the area. The death ... More >>
Mt Aspiring Rivers At Dangerously High Levels.
Friday, 3 February 2023, 2:44 pm | New Zealand Police
Police warn people planning to tramp through Mt Aspiring Park that the rivers are hazardous with considerable flows and High water levels. With the current water levels and the upcoming forecast, the rivers are likely to remain dangerous. Due to the ... More >>
Operation Kōtare Takes Flight In Eastern District
Friday, 3 February 2023, 12:44 pm | New Zealand Police
More Police officers are heading to Eastern District to help combat ongoing crime and gang concerns. Operation Kōtare is stretching its wings for six months, focussing on reducing the prevalence of unlawful behaviour by gangs, particularly the use of ... More >>
Serious Crash, Southern Motorway, Conifer Grove - Counties Manukau
Thursday, 2 February 2023, 6:58 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash on the Southern Motorway, northbound, near Conifer Grove. Police were called about 6.10pm. Initial indications are there have been serious injuries. Diversions are in place, ... More >>
Update: Rimutaka Hill, SH2 Open, Delays Remain - Wellington
Thursday, 2 February 2023, 6:01 pm | New Zealand Police
SH2 Remutaka Hill has now reopened. Motorists can still expect delays while the backlog of traffic clears. Please continue to be patient. More >>
Police Urge Motorists To Drive Safe Ahead Of The Long Weekend
Thursday, 2 February 2023, 5:54 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Acting Director National Road Policing Centre, Inspector Peter McKennie. Motorists across the country can expect to see an increased Police presence on our roads over Waitangi Day Weekend, particularly in areas that have recently been hit ... More >>
Blenheim Community Urged To Keep Property Secure After Spike In Theft
Thursday, 2 February 2023, 8:51 am | New Zealand Police
Police are urging the public to take extra precautions and continue to report criminal activity after an increase in theft and burglary across the Blenheim area. “Over December and January, there have been upwards of 63 burglaries reported and 41 car ... More >>
Media Statement From Juliana Herrera’s Family
Wednesday, 1 February 2023, 5:54 pm | New Zealand Police
On January 22, 2022, our lives changed in the most terrifying and unexpected way possible, with the loss of our daughter and sister. I don't think anyone can measure the great pain we still go through today. Juliana, an extraordinary, beautiful and ... More >>
