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UPDATE – Fire, South Wairarapa
Tuesday, 11 October 2022, 1:39 pm | New Zealand Police
<img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2210/84fd9c623ba328eb80fe.jpeg" width="720" height="540"> Police investigating the fires which ignited in South Wairarapa this morning are seeking assistance from the community. ... More >>
Police Acknowledge IPCA Report Into Arrest
Tuesday, 11 October 2022, 10:19 am | New Zealand Police
Police acknowledge today’s report by the Independent Police Conduct Authority into the use of force during an arrest in Hastings last year. At about 1.45am on 18 January 2021, Police located a suspicious vehicle with a firearm on the backseat. ... More >>
Fire, South Wairarapa
Tuesday, 11 October 2022, 9:32 am | New Zealand Police
Police are assisting Fire and Emergency New Zealand following reports of multiple fires on a rural property in the South Wairarapa. Police were notified at around 3:55am and arrived to find multiple structures involved on Wards Line in Morison ... More >>
Recognition Of The Four Fatalities Following Crashes Over The Weekend
Monday, 10 October 2022, 1:50 pm | New Zealand Police
Bay of Plenty Police are very concerned about the four fatalities that occurred over the weekend in the district. Road Policing Manager Inspector Brent Crowe says “any death on our roads is an absolute tragedy, let alone multiple fatalities, ... More >>
Police launch homicide investigation in Wattle Downs
Monday, 10 October 2022, 10:11 am | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector Karen Bright, Counties Manukau CIB: A homicide investigation is underway in Wattle Downs following the death of a man in a vehicle last night. Police were called to Hobart Crescent at about 10.42pm on Sunday 9 September where ... More >>
UPDATE - Fatal Crash, Omataroa
Monday, 10 October 2022, 6:11 am | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on Galatea Road, Omataroa. The crash occurred around 9:10pm and involved two vehicles. The road is now open. An investigation into the crash remains ongoing. More >>
Update - Serious Crash, Nukuhou - Bay Of Plenty
Monday, 10 October 2022, 5:14 am | New Zealand Police
One person has died following the single-vehicle crash on Mottram Road, Nukuhou, earlier today. Another has sustained serious injuries. The road remains closed while the Serious Crash Unit examines the scene. Please continue to avoid the area, if ... More >>
Emergency landing - Rangiora
Sunday, 9 October 2022, 1:16 pm | New Zealand Police
The plane had an issue on take-off and the pilot performed an emergency landing in a paddock short of the runway. More >>
Police Responding To An Incident In Whanganui
Sunday, 9 October 2022, 1:11 pm | New Zealand Police
Whanganui Police are responding to an incident on Somme Parade. Cordons are in place at the scene and the public is advised to avoid the area. More >>
Fatal Crash, Nukuhau, Taupo
Sunday, 9 October 2022, 1:09 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on Acacia Bay Road last night. The crash occurred around 10:40pm and involved two vehicles. One person passed away at the scene and another was airlifted to hospital in a serious condition. The ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Atiamuri, Taupo
Sunday, 9 October 2022, 1:06 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on Ruapehu Street just before 9pm. The crash involved a single motorcycle understood to have collided with the barrier. Sadly, the rider passed away at the scene. A scene examination has taken ... More >>
UPDATE - Fatal Crash, Awapuni
Sunday, 9 October 2022, 12:53 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a crash on Awapuni Road, Gisborne on Friday 7 October. They were initially transported to hospital in a critical condition but have sadly passed away from their injuries. An investigation into the crash remains ongoing. More >>
UPDATE - Fatal Crash, Remutaka Hill
Sunday, 9 October 2022, 12:51 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a crash on the Remutaka Hill. The road is currently closed. An investigation into the crash remains ongoing and we thank the public for their patience. More >>
Serious Crash, Remutaka Hill - Wellington
Sunday, 9 October 2022, 7:24 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are enroute to a serious crash on the Remutaka Hill, just north of the summit, which was reported around 6:35am. The road is expected to be closed while emergency services attend the scene. Motorists are advised to plan accordingly ... More >>
Serious Crash, Awapuni - Eastern
Saturday, 8 October 2022, 7:17 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a crash at the intersection of Awapuni and Stanley Roads, Awapuni, yesterday. Police were called to the crash, which involved three vehicles and a pedestrian, on Friday 7 October about 10am. One person was transported ... More >>
Information Sought Following Aggravated Robbery, Nawton
Saturday, 8 October 2022, 7:16 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are asking for the public's help following an aggravated robbery at Dominos Pizza, Nawton this week. At around 11pm on Thursday 6 October, two offenders entered the store, one of whom was armed with what appeared to be a pistol. The offenders ... More >>
Appeal For Information Following Assault In Dunedin
Saturday, 8 October 2022, 1:06 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing for information about an incident on Bath Street, Dunedin late last night. A man was transported to hospital with serious stab wounds after an altercation that took place around 11pm. A scene examination took place last night. Police would ... More >>
Safety First Ahead Of Women’s Rugby World Cup
Saturday, 8 October 2022, 1:02 pm | New Zealand Police
New Zealand Police are hoping for a smooth and successful tournament as New Zealand prepares to host the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2021. The tournament will be held in Auckland and Whangārei, and staff across the districts are preparing to be involved ... More >>
Tramper found, Mt Holdsworth, Wairarapa
Friday, 7 October 2022, 3:43 pm | New Zealand Police
Rural Community Constable, Selena Blayney: A missing Wellington man made a ‘help’ sign out of toilet paper to help searchers find him. Search and Rescue has located a 55-year-old Wellington man who was overdue on a tramp in the Mt Holdsworth area ... More >>
Arrest made following assault in Courtenay Place
Friday, 7 October 2022, 3:26 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Sergeant Grant Carroll, Wellington Police: Police have arrested and charged a 23-year-old man this morning in relation to a stabbing incident in Courtenay Place last month. A man received serious injuries following the incident around 4am on ... More >>
