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Team Effort To Evacuate Pukekohe Rest Home
Saturday, 28 January 2023, 6:36 pm | New Zealand Police
Quick action by Police, FENZ, Community Patrols NZ and nearby community members saw 30 residents evacuated from a Pukekohe rest home last night as flood waters rose and threatened the facility. Officers were called to the premises about 9pm on Friday, ... More >>
Te Kuiti Blocked Due To Flooding
Saturday, 28 January 2023, 6:35 pm | New Zealand Police
A number of roads in Te Kuiti have been closed due to flooding. The Mangaekewa Stream has overflowed following heavy rainfall, and motorists should delay their travel, or use an alternative route around the area. Our staff are working with Civil Defence ... More >>
Flooding, Roads Closed, Te Kuiti - Waikato
Saturday, 28 January 2023, 6:32 pm | New Zealand Police
The Mangaekewa Stream in Waikato is overflowing due to the severe weather in the region. Due to this, several streets in Te Kuiti are blocked including The Esplanade, Massey Street, Rata Street, Lawrence Street, and Ngarongo Street. Other roads around ... More >>
Mt Victoria Tunnel Blocked - Wellington
Saturday, 28 January 2023, 3:59 pm | New Zealand Police
The Mt Victoria Tunnel is blocked following a two-vehicle crash around 3:40pm. Motorists are advised to avoid the area. Thanks for your patience. More >>
Search For Missing Man Martin O'Brien Continues
Saturday, 28 January 2023, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Police
Search efforts on the West Coast continue today as staff work to locate missing man Martin O'Brien. Mr O'Brien was reported missing on 24 January after his family became concerned for his welfare when he did not return after stating he was going ... More >>
Multiple Slips, Flooding In Bay Of Plenty
Saturday, 28 January 2023, 12:22 pm | New Zealand Police
Bay of Plenty Police are warning motorists to stay off the roads unless travel is essential. The rain affecting northern regions is now spreading across Bay of Plenty, causing multiple slips and bringing down several large trees. Roads are blocked and ... More >>
Four dead or missing after flooding: Police
Saturday, 28 January 2023, 11:49 am | New Zealand Police
Police in the Auckland region are continuing to respond to a high number of calls to weather-related incidents after the severe weather yesterday and overnight. Yesterday evening about 7.30pm, Police responded to a call for service where a man had been ... More >>
Body located in Wairau Valley
Saturday, 28 January 2023, 6:06 am | New Zealand Police
Police are making enquiries after a deceased person was located in Wairau Valley earlier this evening. More >>
Detour In Place, SH1, Warkworth - Waitematā
Saturday, 28 January 2023, 6:01 am | New Zealand Police
Flooding and slips in Dome Valley, Puhoi and the Brynderwyns has closed SH1 in both directions. Police is aware that a large number of motorists are stranded in the Warkworth area without food or accommodation, and are working in conjunction with ... More >>
Police Assisting Other Agencies In Response To Auckland Flooding
Saturday, 28 January 2023, 5:42 am | New Zealand Police
Police are responding to a large number of weather-related incidents and significant flooding across Tāmaki Makaurau. We are aware of a number of homes, infrastructure and roads which have all been affected by the relentless rain. Emergency services ... More >>
Crash - State Highway 1, Waikato - Waikato
Friday, 27 January 2023, 8:14 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are currently responding to a crash on State Highway 1 between Pōkeno and Mercer. The crash, involving two vehicles, was reported to Police at about 6.30pm. There are no reports of injuries. At this stage one lane is open, however motorists ... More >>
Update - Serious Crash, South Head - Waitematā
Friday, 27 January 2023, 8:13 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now advise one person has died following a serious crash in South Head this afternoon. The crash, involving two vehicles on South Head Road, was reported to Police just before 3pm. A second person was transported to hospital in a critical ... More >>
UPDATE - State Highway 1, Brynderwyn - Northland
Friday, 27 January 2023, 7:13 pm | New Zealand Police
The northbound diversion at State Highway 1 and State Highway 12 is now closed due to flooding. Vehicles travelling north are now being diverted at Kaiwaka at the Kaiwaka-Mangawhai turn off. This is the divert route for both northbound and southbound traffic. This ... More >>
Significant Delays, State Highway 1, Canterbury - Canterbury
Friday, 27 January 2023, 7:12 pm | New Zealand Police
There are reports of heavy traffic on State Highway 1, Canterbury. Significant delays can be expected from Ashburton through to Christchurch. Motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible. Police thank motorists for their patience. More >>
Update: State Highway 1, Brynderwyn
Friday, 27 January 2023, 6:06 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are advising that State Highway 1, Brynderwyn is now closed to all traffic in both directions. A further update will be provided when available. More >>
Diversions – State Highway 1, Brynderwyn
Friday, 27 January 2023, 6:02 pm | New Zealand Police
Due to hazardous conditions, diversions have been put in place on State Highway 1, Brynderwyn. At this stage heavy vehicles heading south can travel over the Brynderwyns. Other vehicles travelling south are being diverted at the intersection of State Highway ... More >>
Man arrested in relation to violent Hamilton robbery
Friday, 27 January 2023, 4:26 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Andrew Saunders: Police arrested a 19-year-old man today in relation to a violent robbery of a dairy on Irvine Street, Hamilton on 17 December 2022. He is due to appear in the Palmerston North District Court tomorrow on a number ... More >>
Police Foot chase with a cyclist – a wheelie good catch
Friday, 27 January 2023, 3:59 pm | New Zealand Police
Senior Sergeant Mark Lewis, Wellington District Police: Police arrested a 28-year-old man on Wellington's waterfront yesterday following a low-speed chase through the central city. Police signaled the man riding a bicycle on Cuba Street to stop about ... More >>
Operation Bridge: Suspects Arrested Following Manawatū Aggravated Robberies
Friday, 27 January 2023, 3:13 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Manawatū Acting Area Commander Inspector Phillip Ward Manawatū Police have made a further three arrests in relation to a serious incident today. Four men are in custody following the alleged aggravated robbery of two vehicles on State ... More >>
Work ongoing to identify body recovered near Kāpiti Island
Friday, 27 January 2023, 1:20 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are continuing work to identify a person located deceased in the water near Kāpiti Island on 25 January. The identification process is complex and is expected to take some time. Police acknowledge there is significant interest in this matter, ... More >>
