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UPDATE - Investigation Following Tangarakau Death

Sunday, 8 May 2022, 4:35 pm | New Zealand Police

Attributed to Detective Inspector Craig Sheridan. A homicide investigation is underway after a man was discovered at a Tāngarākau property on Saturday morning. Police received a report at about 7am and arrived at the campground to find a deceased adult ... More >>

UPDATE - Serious Crash, Kairanga, Manawatū

Sunday, 8 May 2022, 4:34 pm | New Zealand Police

A person has died following an earlier serious crash in Kairanga. The crash occurred at around 7:15am when a car collided with a pole on Longburn Rongotea Road. Sadly, the sole occupant died at the scene. The road has now re-opened and motorists are ... More >>

UPDATE: Enforcement Action Taken Following Checkpoint In Tāmaki Makaurau

Sunday, 8 May 2022, 2:42 pm | New Zealand Police

Area Commander for Auckland East Inspector Jim Wilson: Police in Tāmaki Makaurau took an active and deliberate approach to this weekend’s planned gang events in the region. And it's paid off. As a result of Police intervention over the past two ... More >>

Fatal Quad-bike Crash, Waverley - Central

Sunday, 8 May 2022, 1:15 pm | New Zealand Police

A person has died in a quad-bike crash at a private property in Waverley, South Taranaki. Emergency services were called to the property just before 9am on Saturday. Tragically the person was confirmed deceased at the scene. The matter will be referred ... More >>

Appeal For Witnesses To Fatal Incident, Owaka, Clutha - Southern

Sunday, 8 May 2022, 1:14 pm | New Zealand Police

Police are appealing for information following the death of a person on Owaka Valley Road, Owaka, Clutha overnight. Initial indications suggest the person may have been struck by a vehicle. Police were notified at around 12:20am after a man was located ... More >>

Serious Crash, Kairanga, Manawatū - Central

Sunday, 8 May 2022, 1:12 pm | New Zealand Police

Emergency services are at a serious crash on Longburn Rongotea Road, Kairanga. The single vehicle crash was reported to Police at around 7:15am. Initial indications are that one person has serious injuries. Motorists are asked to avoid the area as ... More >>

Fatal Crash, SH 2, Pongakawa

Sunday, 8 May 2022, 7:15 am | New Zealand Police

Police can confirm that the rider involved in a motorcycle crash on SH2, near Benner Road, Pongakawa yesterday, has died.The crash occurred around 2:40pm on Saturday 7 May.The woman was airlifted to hospital but sadly passed away last night.Police ... More >>

Fatal crash - State Highway 12, Kaikohe

Sunday, 8 May 2022, 5:31 am | New Zealand Police

One person has died in a crash on State Highway 12 near Kaikohe tonight. Police were alerted to the single vehicle crash at 9.20pm. One other person in the car suffered minor injuries. The road will be closed while the Serious Crash Unit examines the ... More >>

Road closed following crash - State Highway 53, Wairarapa

Sunday, 8 May 2022, 5:30 am | New Zealand Police

Emergency services are responding to a crash on State Highway 53 in Martinborough. The single-vehicle crash was reported to Police shortly before 9pm. Two people are seriously injured and one person has minor injuries. The road is closed and motorists ... More >>

UPDATE: Enforcement Action Taken Following Checkpoint In Tāmaki Makaurau

Sunday, 8 May 2022, 5:28 am | New Zealand Police

Attributable to Area Commander for Auckland East Inspector Jim Wilson: A significant road policing operation in Tāmaki Makaurau has yielded excellent results as Police monitored gang events in the region. Area Commander for East Auckland Inspector Jim ... More >>

Man charged in relation to Te Aro sexual assault

Saturday, 7 May 2022, 7:44 pm | New Zealand Police

Wellington Police have charged a 21-year-old man in relation to a sexual assault in Te Aro on 23 April. The man has been charged with sexual violation by rape, and burglary. He is scheduled to appear in Wellington District Court on Monday 9 May. More >>

Road closed following crash - Rodda Road, Te Kauwhata

Saturday, 7 May 2022, 6:08 pm | New Zealand Police

Emergency services are responding to a crash on Rodda Road, Te Kauwhata, in Waikato. The crash, involving two vehicles, was reported to Police at around 5pm. Initial information from the scene is that two people are seriously injured. The road is ... More >>

Quick Thinking Eagle Crew Apprehend Seven Youths Attempting To Steal Vehicles

Saturday, 7 May 2022, 6:06 pm | New Zealand Police

Quick thinking by Police’s Eagle crew this afternoon resulted in the arrest of seven youths who were attempting to steal vehicles from members of the public on State Highway 1 in Wellsford after fleeing from Police.    The ... More >>

Serious Crash SH2, Pongakawa - Bay Of Plenty

Saturday, 7 May 2022, 5:06 pm | New Zealand Police

Police have been notified of a single motorcycle crash on SH2/ Te Puke East Road, Pongakawa. The crash occurred around 2:40pm. Initial indications are one person is seriously injured. Traffic management is being put in place while emergency services ... More >>

Cash, Methamphetamine Recovered In Kaikohe Search Warrants

Saturday, 7 May 2022, 5:05 pm | New Zealand Police

Attributed to Detective Sergeant Chris Fouhy. On Thursday 5 May 2022, detectives from the Kaikohe Police station and the Far North Organised Crime Unit executed search warrants at three Kaikohe properties. The search warrants were executed as part of ... More >>

Enforcement Action Taken Following Checkpoint In Tāmaki Makaurau

Saturday, 7 May 2022, 5:04 pm | New Zealand Police

Attributed to Inspector Regan James. Police in Tāmaki Makaurau are carrying out a large road policing operation today to monitor gang events taking place in the region. Police are maintaining a visible presence in parts of central and northern ... More >>

Information sought following sudden death, Masterton

Saturday, 7 May 2022, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Police

Wairarapa Police investigating the death of a man on Masterton Castlepoint Road overnight are asking for anyone with information to come forward. More >>

UPDATE: Police investigating sexual assault Te Aro

Saturday, 7 May 2022, 2:34 pm | New Zealand Police

The 21-year-old man Police wanted to speak to in relation to a sexual assault in Te Aro has now been located. More >>

Road reopened - sudden death, Masterton

Saturday, 7 May 2022, 12:54 pm | New Zealand Police

The road has now reopened following the earlier death on Masterton Castlepoint Road, Masterton, where a man was found on the road. More >>

Investigation following Tangarakau death

Saturday, 7 May 2022, 12:53 pm | New Zealand Police

Taranaki Police are investigating after the death of a man at a Tangarakau property overnight. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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