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Welcoming in New Year 2023
Sunday, 1 January 2023, 1:14 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are generally pleased with the behaviour of revellers across the country following a busy New Year’s Eve. More >>
Road closure – Maraekakaho Road, Bridge Pa - Eastern
Sunday, 1 January 2023, 1:12 pm | New Zealand Police
Maraekakaho Road is closed following a crash involving a single vehicle reported at 7.55am. More >>
Two Fatalities Following Collision Between Vehicle And Pedestrians - Back Ormond Road, Ormond
Sunday, 1 January 2023, 1:09 pm | New Zealand Police
Two people have died following a collision between a vehicle and two pedestrians on Back Ormond Road, near Snowsill Road, at around 9:15pm last night. Emergency services attended but sadly one of the pedestrians died at the scene and another died in hospital ... More >>
Update – Fatal Crash, Rangiora Leithfield Road, Sefton
Sunday, 1 January 2023, 6:46 am | New Zealand Police
Police can now confirm one person died following a crash on Rangiora Leithfield Road, near Pembertons Road last night. Emergency services were notified at 7.55pm that a car had rolled. Sadly, one person died at the scene. Three others sustained ... More >>
Missing Person, Glen Eden
Sunday, 1 January 2023, 4:08 am | New Zealand Police
Have you seen Mike? The 73-year-old was last seen at a residence on Glengarry Road, Glen Eden on Christmas Day (25 December) and there are concerns for his welfare. The first image, in the white singlet, depicts his distinctive sleeve tattoo. The ... More >>
Update – Fatal Crash, SH1, Brynderwyn
Sunday, 1 January 2023, 4:06 am | New Zealand Police
Police can now confirm that one person has died following a crash on State Highway 1, Brynderwyn this afternoon. Diversions remain in place and are likely to remain so for several hours, as a crane is needed at the crash scene. Southbound traffic ... More >>
Investigation Underway Into Sudden Death In Counties Manukau
Sunday, 1 January 2023, 4:04 am | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Detective Inspector Karen Bright, Counties Manukau CIB. An investigation is underway into the circumstances of an incident at the Manukau Police Station today. This afternoon, after 1.10pm, a man arrived at the station in a vehicle and approached ... More >>
Fatal Crash, SH1, Edendale
Sunday, 1 January 2023, 4:03 am | New Zealand Police
One person has died in hospital after a crash near Edendale on Boxing Day. Police were called to the crash on State Highway 1 at about 7.20pm on 26 December. Sadly, the person died on 28 December. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ... More >>
Witnesses Sought, Lake Rotoiti Serious Injury Crash
Sunday, 1 January 2023, 3:58 am | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing for witnesses to a serious head-on collision on State Highway 30, near Rotorua yesterday. Two vehicles collided at about 4.45pm near, Hauparu Bay, at Lake Rotoiti. Police, FENZ and Ambulance, attended the crash. Four people have ... More >>
Search For Missing Fisherman, Opihi River Mouth
Sunday, 1 January 2023, 3:58 am | New Zealand Police
Police will resume a search for a fisherman reported missing at the mouth of the Opihi River, South Canterbury. The man was reported missing in the early hours of this morning after failing to return from a fishing trip last night. Initial search ... More >>
Serious crash, SH1, Brynderwyn - Northland
Saturday, 31 December 2022, 3:17 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on State Highway 1, Brynderwyn near the intersection with State Highway 12. More >>
Have a Happy and Safe New Year
Saturday, 31 December 2022, 3:14 pm | New Zealand Police
Police encourage people celebrating New Year’s Eve to enjoy themselves, but to be sensible, look after your mates and make sure everyone gets home safely. More >>
Update - fatal crash, Don Buck Road, Massey - Waitematā
Saturday, 31 December 2022, 3:12 pm | New Zealand Police
A second person has died following the crash about 4.20am on Don Buck Road, Massey, this morning. More >>
Information Sought After Man Found Injured, Nelson
Saturday, 31 December 2022, 3:10 pm | New Zealand Police
An investigation has been launched after a man was found seriously injured in Nelson last night. Police were called about 11.20pm to St Vincent Street, where the man had been located with what appeared to be a gunshot wound. He was transported to ... More >>
Long-serving Police Staff Acknowledged In New Year Honours
Saturday, 31 December 2022, 3:08 pm | New Zealand Police
Three long-serving members of Police have received acknowledgement in the New Year Honours announced today (31 December). Deputy Commissioner Glenn Dunbier is made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM) for services to New Zealand Police ... More >>
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 >>
