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One Arrested After Collision With Police Car In Palmerston North
Friday, 28 October 2022, 7:43 pm | New Zealand Police
At about 2.45pm this afternoon, the driver of a vehicle has hit a Police car head-on at the intersection of Tremaine and Rangatikei Streets in Palmerston North. The offender did not stop and continued driving, fleeing the scene at speed towards Ruahine Street. ... More >>
Serious Crash, SH29, Kaimai Ranges - Waikato
Friday, 28 October 2022, 7:42 pm | New Zealand Police
Waikato and Bay of Plenty Police are responding to a serious crash on SH29, near the top of the Kaimai Ranges. Initial indications suggest there are serious injuries. There will be significant disruptions to traffic while emergency services attend. ... More >>
Update - Serious Crash, SH29, Kaimai Ranges - Waikato
Friday, 28 October 2022, 6:58 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following the earlier serious two-car crash on SH29. The road is expected to remain closed for some time while the Serious Crash Unit examines the scene. The diversions available will likely add significant travel time to anyone ... More >>
UPDATE - Cashel Street Incident
Friday, 28 October 2022, 3:38 pm | New Zealand Police
The 61-year-old man who was assaulted during an incident on Cashel Street on Tuesday, 18 October has sadly died. An 18-year-old man has previously appeared before the court regarding the matter, on a charge of wounding with intent to cause grievous ... More >>
Appeal for cellphone footage - St Lukes aggravated robbery
Friday, 28 October 2022, 12:20 pm | New Zealand Police
Police continue to make enquiries following an aggravated robbery at a jewellery store in St Lukes Mall on 20 September. Following Operation Rhino investigations, Auckland City Police charged six people in relation to the incident, including five ... More >>
Update - Crash, North Street, Timaru
Thursday, 27 October 2022, 8:42 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now confirm that a person has died following a crash involving a mobility scooter and a car on North Street, Timaru, on Monday 17 October. He was Thomas Patrick Casey, 95, of Timaru. Police wish to extend their condolences to his family and loved ... More >>
Serious Crash, Remuera - Auckland City
Thursday, 27 October 2022, 7:13 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are currently attending a serious two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Ladies Mile and Remuera Road, Remuera. Police were called about 6.25pm. Initial reports suggest there have been serious injuries. Road closures and diversions are ... More >>
Road Closed Following Serious Crash, Gisborne - Eastern
Thursday, 27 October 2022, 7:08 pm | New Zealand Police
Matawai Road at Te Karaka, Gisborne is closed following an earlier serious crash. The crash, involving two vehicles, was reported to Police at around 5:20pm. Initial indications suggest four people have been seriously injured. Matawai Road is expected ... More >>
Christchurch Arrest Youths In Relation To Vehicle Collision
Thursday, 27 October 2022, 6:25 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Metro Commander, Christchurch Superintendent Lane Todd. Christchurch Police have today arrested three youths in relation to the vehicle incident on Centaurus Rd on Tuesday 25 October where a cyclist was seriously injured. Police are following ... More >>
Search Warrants Executed In Relation To Serious Assault
Thursday, 27 October 2022, 3:50 pm | New Zealand Police
Southland Area Investigation Manager Detective Senior Sergeant Greg Baird: Police executed two search warrants today, 27 October, at addresses in Mavora Place and Mavora Crescent in Invercargill. These search warrants were in relation to an ongoing ... More >>
Operation Cobalt: Arrest Follows Seizure Of Drugs, Firearm And Ammunition In Auckland
Thursday, 27 October 2022, 2:49 pm | New Zealand Police
A concoction of illegal drugs was seized as part of a series of search warrants targeting a drug syndicate manufacturing and distributing the substances. Police also located a firearm, ammunition, and stolen property during their searches of ... More >>
Charges Following Fatal Crash, Invercargill
Thursday, 27 October 2022, 6:26 am | New Zealand Police
Invercargill Police have completed the investigation into a crash that resulted in the death of a 16-year-old. The crash occurred on Monday, 1 August 2022, on Nith Street, Invercargill. As a result, a 17-year-old youth has been referred to Youth ... More >>
Serious Crash, Flat Bush - Counties Manukau
Wednesday, 26 October 2022, 8:32 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists using Accent Dr in Flat Bush, Auckland, are being asked to use alternate routes after a crash this evening. The road is blocked and will be for some time. More >>
Name Release Of Man Found In Waikato River
Wednesday, 26 October 2022, 6:38 pm | New Zealand Police
The Coroner has authorised Police to release the name of the man found deceased in the Waikato River at Ngāruawāhia on 13 October. He was Phillip Tawera, 59, of Hamilton. The Coroner is investigating the circumstances of his death and will release ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Ōtāhuhu
Wednesday, 26 October 2022, 6:37 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a crash in Ōtāhuhu this afternoon. The crash, involving two vehicles on Saleyards Road, was reported to Police around 5.09pm. Saleyards Road is expected to be closed for some time. Motorists are asked to avoid the area and ... More >>
Delays, Hawke's Bay Expressway - Eastern
Wednesday, 26 October 2022, 6:36 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists using the Hawke's Bay Expressway are advised to expect delays after a two-car collision at the roundabout with Links Rd and Pakowhai Rd. There are no reports of serious injuries, however traffic has backed up as a result of the incident which ... More >>
Do You Recognise This Man?
Wednesday, 26 October 2022, 6:36 pm | New Zealand Police
Queenstown Police are seeking the public's help with their enquiries into the movements of a tourist who died over Labour Weekend. On Saturday 22 October, Police responded to a sudden death incident in Sawpit Gully. Police can confirm the victim was a 51-year-old ... More >>
Be prepared for your outdoor adventure
Wednesday, 26 October 2022, 1:13 pm | New Zealand Police
A long weekend of warm weather prompted many to get out and enjoy the outdoors. At around midnight on Sunday two people attempting the Tongariro Alpine Crossing were rescued by a Land Search and Rescue team and helicopter. The pair called for ... More >>
Search to resume for missing kayaker
Wednesday, 26 October 2022, 10:21 am | New Zealand Police
A kayak has been recovered in the search for a man missing on Lake Rotorua. The inflatable kayak matches the description of the one used by the man, a visitor from France. It was located near the eastern shores, north of the SH33 and SH30 intersection, ... More >>
Police Recruitment Events In Taranaki
Tuesday, 25 October 2022, 8:44 pm | New Zealand Police
Are you interested in a career with the New Zealand Police? Staff will host two events across the Taranaki area over the next couple of weeks. The recruitment events will include presentations from a variety of workgroups, showcasing the diverse roles ... More >>
