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Protest Action, Transmission Gully - Porirua - Wellington
Wednesday, 19 October 2022, 8:17 am | New Zealand Police
Police are aware of protest action affecting the southbound lane of Transmission Gully, at Judgeford, Porirua. Up to 20 people are understood to be involved. Police are responding, however motorists using the road should expect delays. More >>
Traffic Management, SH1, Tauranga Taupō - Bay Of Plenty
Wednesday, 19 October 2022, 6:18 am | New Zealand Police
Motorists on State Highway 1 in Tauranga Taupō should expect delays after a logging truck collided with a house this morning. Police were called to the crash at 4.40am, on State Highway 1 between Ani Miria Pl and Waitetoko Rd. The driver of the truck ... More >>
Missing Diver Located Deceased - Central Hawke's Bay
Wednesday, 19 October 2022, 5:46 am | New Zealand Police
18 October Emergency services were called to Aramoana Beach in Central Hawke’s Bay this evening, after a diver failed to surface. Police were called at 7.35pm and worked with Coastguard to undertake a search. Tragically the diver was ... More >>
Serious Crash, SH1, Waiomio - Northland
Wednesday, 19 October 2022, 4:40 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a serious two-car crash on SH1, Waiomio. Police were called about 5.15pm. The road is closed and diversions are in place. There are likely to be lengthy delays. Please avoid the area if possible. More >>
New Zealand Police Museum Opens Memorial Honouring The Brave
Wednesday, 19 October 2022, 4:38 am | New Zealand Police
He Toa Taumata Rau (The Place of Many Brave Deeds) tells the stories of operations and events where royally warranted bravery honours have been awarded to members of Police and the public. The permanent outdoor tribute was opened today by Commissioner ... More >>
Update - Serious Crash, Waiomio - Northland
Tuesday, 18 October 2022, 7:09 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following the two-vehicle crash on SH1, Waiomio, earlier this evening. One person has been transported to hospital in a critical condition, while another has reportedly sustained moderate injuries. The road remains closed and the ... More >>
Three Gang Members Charged For Kawerau Offending
Tuesday, 18 October 2022, 2:01 pm | New Zealand Police
Three men have been charged after an Eastern Bay of Plenty Police operation targeting offending by a group of gang members in Kawerau. Operation Ram was launched on 12 August 2022, following an evening of disorder in Kawerau, where Police were ... More >>
Wellington Hit And Run: Appeal For Sighting Of Red Van
Tuesday, 18 October 2022, 11:17 am | New Zealand Police
Wellington Police are appealing for sightings of this red van, as part of investigations into a serious hit and run incident in Miramar. Police were called to Argentine Ave, Miramar, at about 8.20pm on Sunday evening (16 October) where a man had been struck ... More >>
Charges Following Wellington Mt Victoria Tunnel Protest
Tuesday, 18 October 2022, 10:24 am | New Zealand Police
Two people have been arrested following protest action at Wellington's Mt Victoria Tunnel this morning. Police were called to the tunnel about 7.55am after reports of people abseiling from the top of the Mt Victoria Tunnel on the Hataitai side during ... More >>
Appeal For Witnesses, Hawke's Bay Crash
Tuesday, 18 October 2022, 10:15 am | New Zealand Police
A man's been charged in relation to a crash near Hawke’s Bay Airport last week, and Police are also seeking further assistance from the public. The crash, involving two vehicles and in which two people were injured, happened on the Hawke's Bay Expressway ... More >>
Police Acknowledge IPCA Findings Into Northland Incident
Tuesday, 18 October 2022, 9:43 am | New Zealand Police
Police accept the findings of an IPCA report, which found Police actions were justified after a man had shot at officers and a Police dog in December 2020. On the morning of 1 December 2020, Police approached a man in Tangowahine who had warrants for his ... More >>
Arrest, Flaxmere Homicide
Tuesday, 18 October 2022, 9:39 am | New Zealand Police
Police have arrested and charged a 22 year-old-man in relation to the death of Darcy Strickland. The man is expected to appear in the Hastings District Court today, charged with Wounding with Intent to cause Grievous Bodily Harm. Police are still waiting ... More >>
Protest action, Mt Victoria Tunnel, Hataitai side
Tuesday, 18 October 2022, 8:53 am | New Zealand Police
Police are aware of protest action on the Hataitai side (Ruahine Street) of the Mount Victoria Tunnel this morning about 8am. The safety of the public is our top priority. The tunnel lanes are being monitored and motorists are asked avoid the ... More >>
Delays On SH1, Northern Motorway, Hauraki Gulf - Waitematā - Waitematā
Monday, 17 October 2022, 5:58 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are advising motorists to expect lengthy delays following a crash just outside the Johnstones Hill tunnel in Waiwera. Around 4.49pm, a truck travelling south has collided with a van, leading to both north and southbound lanes to be closed. One ... More >>
Witness Sought After Fatal Crash, Pukete
Monday, 17 October 2022, 5:50 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are asking witnesses to come forward after the death of a man following a crash in Pukete, Hamilton, on Wednesday 21 September. Officers were called to Wairere Drive, between River and Pukete Roads, about 3.45pm, where a crash involving a silver ... More >>
Murder Charge Laid In Relation To Eglinton Road Death
Monday, 17 October 2022, 2:23 pm | New Zealand Police
A 35-year-old man has today been arrested and charged with murder in relation to the death of Sean Buis. Sean, aged 28, was fatally struck by a vehicle on Eglinton Road in Dunedin on the evening of 21 July. The 35-year-old man is scheduled to appear ... More >>
UPDATE: Homicide, Lower Hutt
Monday, 17 October 2022, 11:20 am | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Todd: Hutt Valley Police investigating the death of Craig McKelvie in Lower Hutt on Friday night are continuing to follow various lines of inquiry. Mr McKelvie was located at a Mason Ave address where he had been ... More >>
Charge Laid In Relation To August Robbery, Invercargill
Monday, 17 October 2022, 10:37 am | New Zealand Police
Invercargill Police have arrested and charged a man for the robbery of a dairy in August. The robbery at the Crinan Street Dairy happened on Sunday 28 August. The items stolen – including cigarettes, tobacco, and cash – remain outstanding. ... More >>
Red van sought in Wellington hit and run
Monday, 17 October 2022, 9:34 am | New Zealand Police
Detective Sergeant Rebekah Cusin. Wellington Police investigating a serious hit and run incident in Miramar are seeking sightings of a red van. Police were called to Argentine Ave, Miramar, at about 8.20pm on Sunday evening (16October) where a ... More >>
Serious Crash, Roscommon Rd, Clendon Park - Counties Manukau
Monday, 17 October 2022, 5:06 am | New Zealand Police
16 October Police are attending a serious crash at the intersection of Roscommon Rd and Burbank Ave in Clendon Park, Auckland tonight. Indications are that at least one person has been seriously injured and Roscommon Rd is likely to be blocked in ... More >>
