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Homicide investigation, Eglinton Road
Tuesday, 26 July 2022, 2:01 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Nik Leigh: The investigation into the death of a man on Eglinton Road, Dunedin last week is being treated as a homicide inquiry. Sean Buis, aged 28 from Mornington, Dunedin died last Thursday evening. We acknowledge that ... More >>
Tradies urged to secure and label tools properly
Tuesday, 26 July 2022, 1:22 pm | New Zealand Police
Senior Constable Pehi Potaka, Hawke’s Bay Police: Police are urging tradies and DIY enthusiasts to secure and label their work tools. Thirty thefts from vehicles have been reported in the area in the last three months. Police locate tools on a ... More >>
Slip Blocking State Highway 33 - Bay Of Plenty
Tuesday, 26 July 2022, 6:07 am | New Zealand Police
Motorists are advised a slip is blocking State Highway 33 between Rotorua and Paengaroa. The slip is between Allport Road and Maniatutu Road. The road is likely to be closed all day. Detours are State Highway 2, State Highway 29A, and State Highway 36. More >>
Hikuai Settlement Road blocked by fallen tree - Waikato
Monday, 25 July 2022, 8:07 pm | New Zealand Police
Hikuai Settlement Road is blocked between Tairua Road and Augusta Drive, after a tree came down across the road. More >>
Police Urge Northland Motorists To Avoid Non-essential Travel - Northland
Monday, 25 July 2022, 5:39 pm | New Zealand Police
Due to weather conditions and significant surface flooding, Police urge Northland motorists to avoid non-essential travel. Emergency services are in attendance at a slip on State Highway 11, near Lemon’s Hill that has blocked both lanes. Surface ... More >>
Dirt Bikes Impounded Following Dangerous Driving Incidents
Monday, 25 July 2022, 5:36 pm | New Zealand Police
Nelson Police have impounded four dirt bikes following incidents of dangerous driving and anti-social behaviour in Nelson Bays. The dirt bikes had failed to stop for Police in the incidents, but Police investigation led to them being located and the bikes ... More >>
Arrests in Whakamarama homicide
Monday, 25 July 2022, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have charged two men for the murder of Eli Johnston in Whakamarama last month. More >>
UPDATE - Grey Lynn Firearms Incident
Monday, 25 July 2022, 11:58 am | New Zealand Police
Superintendent Grant Tetzlaff, Relieving Auckland City District Commander: Police have now laid charges following a firearms incident in Grey Lynn last week. A 32-year-old man has been charged with aggravated burglary, unlawful possession of a firearm and ... More >>
Operation Kirsty – $100,000 reward offered
Monday, 25 July 2022, 11:53 am | New Zealand Police
Police are today announcing a $100,000 reward for information about the murder of Ashburton teen Kirsty Bentley. Kirsty was last seen walking her dog on the afternoon of 31 December 1998. Her body was found in the Rakaia Gorge more than two weeks later. ... More >>
Name Release: Fatal Crash, Bethlehem
Monday, 25 July 2022, 6:48 am | New Zealand Police
Police can now release the names of the man and woman who died following a traffic incident on SH2, Bethlehem, on Friday 22 July. They were Geoffrey Raymond Boucher, 59, and Karen Jane Boucher, 56, of Bethlehem. Our thoughts are with their loved ones ... More >>
Police Actively Monitor Protest Activity In Auckland, Christchurch And Wellington
Saturday, 23 July 2022, 10:35 pm | New Zealand Police
Auckland Police anticipate a number of people will face prosecution charges for entering the motorway system during protest activity today. About 1000 people marched from Pukeawa/Auckland Domain to Newmarket. This included a section of the motorway ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Kiripaka - Northland
Saturday, 23 July 2022, 6:59 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm one person has died following a serious crash on Ngunguru Road, Kiripaka earlier today. The crash occurred at around 2:30pm and involved a single motorcycle. The road is closed and motorists are asked to delay travel and avoid ... More >>
Road Open, SH38 Rerewhakaaitu - Bay Of Plenty
Saturday, 23 July 2022, 1:24 pm | New Zealand Police
The road at the scene of a crash at the intersection of SH38 and Rerewhakaaitu Road, Rerewhakaaitu is now clear. Two people sustained moderate injuries in the crash. Police thank motorists for their patience. More >>
Road Blocked Due To Crash, SH38, Rerewhakaaitu - Bay Of Plenty
Saturday, 23 July 2022, 1:22 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are at the scene of a crash at the intersection of SH38 and Rerewhakaaitu Road, Rerewhakaaitu. Police were called about 10.40am. Injuries are unclear at this stage. The road is currently blocked and motorists should avoid the area. More >>
Name Release - Sudden Death, Deborah Bay
Saturday, 23 July 2022, 1:20 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm the name of the man found deceased at Deborah Bay, north of Port Chalmers, earlier this week. Murray Double, aged 68, was found in the water around 5.20pm on Tuesday. Police's thoughts are with his family and friends. Mr Double's ... More >>
Police Seek Information Following Robbery, Paraparaumu
Saturday, 23 July 2022, 1:08 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking witnesses to an aggravated robbery yesterday in Paraparaumu. About 4.30pm, a man has entered the ASB Bank on Coastlands Parade. He has presented what appeared to be a firearm, threatened staff, and taken off with an undisclosed ... More >>
Serious Crash, Waikato Expressway - Waikato
Saturday, 23 July 2022, 7:08 am | New Zealand Police
A pedestrian has serious injuries after being hit by vehicle on Waikato Expressway at Horsham Downs just after 12.15am. The road was closed while an examination of the area was carried out. The road is now open. Enquiries are ongoing to establish ... More >>
Update - Serious Crash, SH 2, Bethlehem
Saturday, 23 July 2022, 5:28 am | New Zealand Police
22 July Police can confirm two people have died following the serious crash on SH 2, Bethlehem earlier this evening. The crash, involving a motorcycle and two pedestrians occurred at around 8:30pm. Sadly, the two pedestrians died at the scene. Two other ... More >>
Incident Waikato Expressway - Waikato
Saturday, 23 July 2022, 5:26 am | New Zealand Police
‘Police are currently dealing with a incident northbound on the Waikato Express way, (SH 1) at Horsham Downs. Approximately one kilometre north of the Lake Road Overbridge. Commuters are asked to avoid the area or expect significant delays.’ ... More >>
Update - Fatal House Fire, Cobden
Friday, 22 July 2022, 7:32 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing for information from the public regarding a fatal house fire in Cobden early this morning. Emergency services were called to the fire on Peel Street at 5:35am. Sadly, one person was found deceased at the scene. An investigation ... More >>
