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UPDATE: Name Release, Fatal Crash, Gordonton
Sunday, 29 May 2022, 5:42 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are now in a position to name the woman that died in a crash in Gordonton, Waikato on Friday 27 May. She was 21-year-old Coral-Lee Thompson of Ngatea. Sadly, she died at the scene of the crash near the intersection of Piako Road and Waverley ... More >>
Serious Crash, The Esplanade, Omokoroa - Bay Of Plenty
Sunday, 29 May 2022, 5:42 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a crash between a motorbike and a car at the intersection of The Esplanade and Omokoroa Road, Omokoroa. The crash occurred about 2:50pm. One person has been critically injured. Traffic management will be put in ... More >>
UPDATE: Serious Crash, SH 30, Whakatane
Sunday, 29 May 2022, 5:41 pm | New Zealand Police
The road is now clear following a serious crash at the intersection of Mill Road and SH 30, Whakatane. One person has been transported to hospital with serious injuries. The other people involved have sustained minor injuries. Police thank motorists for ... More >>
Serious Crash, SH 30, Whakatane - Bay Of Plenty
Sunday, 29 May 2022, 5:33 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash at the intersection of SH 30 and Mill Road, Whakatane. Police were notified of the two-vehicle collision just after 1:30pm. Initial indications are there are serious injuries. Diversions are ... More >>
Cordons Lifted - Frankton - Waikato
Sunday, 29 May 2022, 1:19 pm | New Zealand Police
Cordons have been lifted in Frankton, Hamilton following the discovery of a suspicious package. The item has now been made safe with assistance from the NZ Defence Force. Police staff remain in the immediate area making further inquiries into the package. ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Riverhead
Sunday, 29 May 2022, 1:18 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm one person has died after a car crashed into a tree in Riverhead. Emergency services were called to the crash at the Coastville-Riverhead Highway/Alice Street intersection at around 10:15am. Sadly, one person was located deceased at ... More >>
Road Closure - Suspicious Package - Waikato
Sunday, 29 May 2022, 1:10 pm | New Zealand Police
Roads are being cordoned in Frankton, Hamilton following the discovery of a suspicious package. A 100m radius is being put in place around Commerce Street while further inquiries are made. People are asked to avoid the area and obey the instructions ... More >>
Mount Albert Homicide: Arrest Made
Saturday, 28 May 2022, 6:38 pm | New Zealand Police
The 22-year-old man sought in relation to the homicide in Mount Albert earlier this week has been arrested. Police were making enquiries in the Sandringham area this afternoon and located him on Ti Kouka Lane, where he was taken into custody without ... More >>
UPDATE - Name Release, Mount Albert Homicide Investigation
Saturday, 28 May 2022, 6:38 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are now in a position to release the name of the man wo was found deceased in Roy Clements Treeways, Mount Albert, on Tuesday 24 May. He was 25-year-old Thomas Coombes, of Auckland. Police extend their deepest condolences to his family and friends. ... More >>
Fatal House Fire, New Plymouth
Saturday, 28 May 2022, 1:35 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm a woman has died following a house fire in New Plymouth last night. Emergency services were called to the house fire at a Devon Street address shortly after 11pm. Sadly, the woman was found deceased at the scene. Enquiries into ... More >>
Fatal Crash - Glenavy
Saturday, 28 May 2022, 1:34 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a crash in Waimate last night. The single car crash happened shortly after 10:30pm on Ikawai Middle Road in Glenavy. The sole occupant died at the scene. The Serious Crash Unit attended, and the circumstances of the ... More >>
Seven Arrests Following Recent Firearms Incidents
Saturday, 28 May 2022, 1:27 pm | New Zealand Police
Counties Manukau District Commander Superintendent Jill Rogers: Seven arrests have been made as Police continue investigating and disrupting gang activity across Tāmaki Makaurau following recent firearms incidents. Operation Dairylands sees an escalation ... More >>
Fatal Crash - Gordonton, Waikato
Saturday, 28 May 2022, 6:06 am | New Zealand Police
One person has died in a crash in Gordonton, Waikato, this evening. The crash involved two cars and occurred at the intersection of Piako Road and Waverley Road. It was reported to Police at 8.10pm. The Serious Crash Unit is in attendance and diversions ... More >>
Appeal For Information Following A Serious Assault In Palmerston North
Friday, 27 May 2022, 7:22 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing for information about an incident involving youths that occurred on Clark Avenue, Highbury in Palmerston North this afternoon. Police were notified around 4:15pm and responded to the scene where a young person had serious stab wounds. ... More >>
Serious Crash, SH 1, Palmerston North - Central
Friday, 27 May 2022, 6:33 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash involving two vehicles on SH1, at the intersection with Rongotea Road, Palmerston North reported around 5:35pm. Initial indications suggest that one person of those involved has serious injuries. ... More >>
Mount Albert Homicide: Warrant To Arrest Issued
Friday, 27 May 2022, 6:26 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector Chris Barry, Auckland City CIB: Police can confirm a warrant to arrest has now been issued for 22-year-old Christian Eteuati in relation to the homicide investigation underway in Mount Albert. The warrant is for a charge of murder. ... More >>
UPDATE - Further Enforcement Action Following Auckland Harbour Bridge Protest
Friday, 27 May 2022, 6:14 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have taken further enforcement action after unsupported protest action took place on Auckland’s Harbour Bridge last weekend. A total of 13 arrests have now been made, with 21 charges laid along with 26 infringement notices. Superintendent ... More >>
Tāngarākau Homicide - Police Appeal For Sightings Of Victim's Vehicle
Friday, 27 May 2022, 6:10 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Detective Senior Sergeant Gerard Bouterey. Police investigating the death of Adrian Humphreys in Tāngarākau on 7 May are appealing for sightings of Adrian as he travelled between Rotorua and Tāngarākau. The investigation team has ... More >>
UPDATE: Serious Crash Whakamarama - Bay Of Plenty
Friday, 27 May 2022, 6:09 pm | New Zealand Police
The road is now open following a serious crash on SH 2, Whakamarama. One person has been trasported to hospital in a critical condition. The investigation into the circumstances of the crash is ongoing. More >>
Serious Crash, SH 56, Palmerston North - Central
Friday, 27 May 2022, 6:08 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash involving two vehicles on SH 56 near Jackeytown road, Palmerston North reported at 4:45pm. Initial indications suggest that those involved have non-life-threatening injuries. The road has been ... More >>
