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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 >>
Fatal Crash - Lake Rotoma
Tuesday, 25 October 2022, 7:01 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm that one person has died following a crash involving a single vehicle at Lake Rotoma this afternoon. Police responded to a report of the crash at around 3.10pm. A car had left the road near the intersection of State Highway ... More >>
Special Olympics Torch Flame Goes To Tauranga
Tuesday, 25 October 2022, 2:40 pm | New Zealand Police
Police and Special Olympics athletes from the Tauranga club are poised for a walk which starts at the Waka on The Strand at 1pm on Saturday 29 October to support the nationwide Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR). <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2210/de064e1e04e88d3a4532.jpeg" ... More >>
Waikato Police investigating commercial incidents overnight
Tuesday, 25 October 2022, 1:31 pm | New Zealand Police
Waikato District Police are investigating a number of commercial burglaries across the district overnight. Police responded to events in Thames, Chartwell, central Hamilton, Hamilton East and Tamahere calling in Police Eagle helicopter to provide ... More >>
Secure your holiday home ahead of Summer
Tuesday, 25 October 2022, 1:28 pm | New Zealand Police
Holiday home-owners are reminded to keep their properties secure, with the Christmas holiday period fast-approaching. Over the summer months, many people will head to their baches to enjoy a break away. However, these destinations are also a hot spot ... More >>
Missing Kayaker, Lake Rotorua
Tuesday, 25 October 2022, 10:44 am | New Zealand Police
Police Search and Rescue continue to search for a missing kayaker on Lake Rotorua this morning after he was reported overdue yesterday afternoon. The man, who was in a black and yellow inflatable kayak and wearing a dark green jacket, was believed ... More >>
Serious Crash, Weymouth - Counties Manukau
Tuesday, 25 October 2022, 7:13 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash at the intersection of Mahia Road and Sandwick Drive, Weymouth, involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. Police were called about 5am. The road is closed, with diversions in place. The road is expected ... More >>
Man Charged After New Lynn Incident
Monday, 24 October 2022, 9:49 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing to the public for information following an incident in New Lynn today. Police were called to a disorder incident on Great North Road, near the intersection of Memorial Ave, about 1.30pm. During an altercation between two men, ... More >>
Appeal For Information – Fatal Crash, SH1 Kekerengu
Monday, 24 October 2022, 8:03 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing to anyone who witnessed this afternoon’s crash on State Highway 1 north of Kekerengu to please contact Police. The road has now re-opened after Serious Crash Unit completed their examination. An investigation is to the circumstances ... More >>
Fatal Crash, State Highway 1, Kekerengu
Monday, 24 October 2022, 5:36 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 1 near Kekerengu, Marlborough is closed while emergency services attend a fatal crash. The crash involving a single vehicle was reported to Police at 3.10pm. One person is deceased and another is reported to have moderate injuries. Serious ... More >>
Update - Serious Crash, Pohuehue - Waitematā
Monday, 24 October 2022, 5:36 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are asking for the public's patience following the serious crash on SH1, Pohuehue, this afternoon. Traffic management is still in place and is likely to remain there for some time. There will be extensive delays. Police advise motorists to continue ... More >>
Motorcyclists Crash On West Coast Road, Castle Hill, Selwyn - Canterbury
Monday, 24 October 2022, 5:34 pm | New Zealand Police
Two motorcycles have crashed on West Coast Road, Castle Hill, Selwyn District near Enys Drive. Emergency services have been dispatched to assist with the crash which occurred 12.30pm today. Both riders have moderate injuries. Motorists are asked to ... More >>
