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Serious Crash - SH1, Cambridge Near Hickey Road. - Waikato
Wednesday, 5 October 2022, 5:32 am | New Zealand Police
At 4:53am on Wednesday 5th October 2022, Emergency Services are currently responding to a serious motor-vehicle crash on SH1, near Hickey Road, Cambridge. Police advise that SH1 will be closed and all motorists are advised to avoid this area until further ... More >>
Attempted Kidnapping In Christchurch
Tuesday, 4 October 2022, 8:13 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Mark Burrett: Christchurch Police are requesting the public's help following an attempted kidnapping in Fendalton. A woman was approached while jogging on Kotare St at 6.20am, on 3 October 2022. The unknown man who approached her has attempted ... More >>
Arrest Made In Kaitaia
Tuesday, 4 October 2022, 6:53 pm | New Zealand Police
Constable Tui Baker, Kaitaia Police: One person has been arrested in relation to a vandalism incident that occurred in Kaitaia on Friday, 30 September. The incident was reported to Police around 3.15pm that day, when a pou orongo that was erected ... More >>
Police Seek Missing Whangaārei Man
Tuesday, 4 October 2022, 2:00 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are asking the community's help to locate 79-year-old Neville Hargreaves, who has been reported missing from Morningside in the Whangārei District. Neville was last seen at his Morningside Road address on the night of Monday, 3 October. ... More >>
Serious Crash, Napier - Eastern
Monday, 3 October 2022, 7:20 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash at the intersection of Douglas McLean Avenue and Herrick Street, Marewa. The crash, involving two vehicles, was reported around 5:10pm. Initial indications are that one person is seriously injured. ... More >>
Investigation Underway Following Robbery In Merivale
Monday, 3 October 2022, 7:19 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are investigating the aggravated robbery of a jewellery store on Papanui Road, Merivale. The incident, reported to Police at 11.48am, involved three offenders brandishing hammers who entered the store during opening hours and stole a number ... More >>
Delays On SH2 Near Wairoa - Eastern
Monday, 3 October 2022, 7:17 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists on State Highway 2 near Wairoa should expect delays after a truck rolled this afternoon. The crash happened about 3.45pm, and while there are no reports of injury, the road is down to one lane until the vehicle is cleared. Police would like ... More >>
Slip, SH5, Ngongotahā - Bay Of Plenty
Monday, 3 October 2022, 6:50 pm | New Zealand Police
A slip has blocked part of State Highway 5 at Ngongotahā, north of Rotorua this evening. Police was called about 6.25pm. The northbound lane is blocked to traffic between Paradise Valley Rd and Western Rd, and diversions are being put in place. ... More >>
Police Investigate Suspicious Fire
Monday, 3 October 2022, 3:14 pm | New Zealand Police
An investigation is underway after Police and FENZ responded to a suspicious fire involving a car and a building, on Amohau Street at around 5.45am yesterday. Police would like to hear from anyone who saw a person leaving the area of Rotorua Brass ... More >>
UPDATE: Updated photos of missing Auckland woman
Monday, 3 October 2022, 2:42 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are now able to provide updated photos of missing 21-year-old Aimee-Jane Smith. Aimee-Jane was reported missing from St Heliers in the early hours of 30 September and family have not seen or heard from her since. The updated photos are from a sighting ... More >>
Secure Your Property Before Going Away For The School Holidays
Monday, 3 October 2022, 6:39 am | New Zealand Police
Inspector Leairne Dow, Prevention Manager, Christchurch Metro Police: If you’re travelling away from home for the school holidays, make sure your home and property are secure from burglars. Take these simple steps to help deter burglars from your ... More >>
Police Seek Missing Woman From St Heliers
Sunday, 2 October 2022, 5:15 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing to the public to help locate 21-year-old Aimee-Jane Smith who has been reported missing from St Heliers. Aimee-Jane was last seen in the early hours of 30 September and family have not seen or heard from her since. Police have ... More >>
Arrest Following Man's Death, The Concourse, Henderson
Sunday, 2 October 2022, 12:57 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Michael Williams of Waitematā CIB: Police have made an arrest following the death of a man on The Concourse, Henderson, on Friday. Police had been called to the scene about 8pm, where the man had been found seriously injured ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Turakina - Central
Sunday, 2 October 2022, 12:54 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a crash on SH3, Turakina, last night. The crash, which involved a vehicle and a pedestrian, occurred around 11pm. The Serious Crash Unit has examined the scene and the road is now open. Enquiries into the circumstances ... More >>
Police Patrols At Shopping Centres Continue
Saturday, 1 October 2022, 2:12 pm | New Zealand Police
Police will continue to have focused foot and vehicle patrols around retail shopping centres and malls, as New Zealanders head into the school holiday period from this weekend. We acknowledge there have been incidents at some shopping centres during ... More >>
Information Sought Following Aggravated Robbery, Beerescourt
Saturday, 1 October 2022, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Police
Hamilton Police are investigating after an aggravated robbery at a Beerescourt premises late last night. Police were called to the Victoria Street premises about 11pm, after two men reportedly entered the premises and presented a knife to a staff member. ... More >>
Reminder To Drive To The Conditions, Rotorua
Saturday, 1 October 2022, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are reminding motorists to drive to the conditions in the Rotorua area due to bad weather. There is a slip on SH 5, Ngongotaha Valley, and surface flooding accross the area. Driving to the conditions means: Increasing your following distance. ... More >>
Truck Fire, Transmission Gully - Wellington
Saturday, 1 October 2022, 1:41 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a report of a truck fire on Transmission Gully that came in just before 8:30am. There is traffic management in place at the scene while the fire is put out. Motorists are advised to delay travel or use an alternative ... More >>
UPDATE - Serious Crash, Timaru - Tasman
Saturday, 1 October 2022, 5:22 am | New Zealand Police
30 September Two people have died following a two-vehicle crash, south of Rangitata. The crash occurred shortly after 3:30pm at the intersection of SH1 and Looker Road. Two people died at the scene. A third person has been flown to Christchurch Hospital ... More >>
Operation Cobalt: Arrests Made, Drugs, Firearms And Cash Seized
Friday, 30 September 2022, 3:10 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have located and seized a haul of illegal firearms and drugs, and made a number of arrests as Operation Cobalt continues to disrupt gang activity across Tāmaki Makaurau. Police have arrested five people across Auckland as part of ongoing Operation ... More >>
