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Four Arrested Following Taupo Disorder
Tuesday, 5 July 2022, 11:35 am | New Zealand Police
Four people have been arrested following a disorder incident in Taupo today. About 10:30am a vehicle involved in the disorder was seen by Police travelling on State Highway 5 between Taupo and Rotorua. Officers stopped the vehicle just south of Highlands ... More >>
Police investigating following Taupo disorder
Tuesday, 5 July 2022, 10:34 am | New Zealand Police
Police are investigating following a disorder incident on Te Heuheu Street, Taupo. The incident was first reported about 9:35am. A group of people, reportedly gang members, were seen fighting with weapons. A firearm was seen but at this stage Police ... More >>
Missing Maruia Falls Swimmer
Tuesday, 5 July 2022, 9:55 am | New Zealand Police
Police can now release the name of the man missing at Maruia Falls. He is Mikhail Buchanan, also known as Mikhail Anderson, 26, of Christchurch,. “This continues to be an incredibly difficult time for Mikhail’s family and friends, and we want ... More >>
UPDATE: Fatal Crash, Havelock North - Eastern
Monday, 4 July 2022, 7:20 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm one person has died in a three-car crash on St Georges Road, Havelock North. The deceased was in one car, and three others injured were in a second car - one seriously injured, and two moderately injured. The Serious Crash Unit is ... More >>
Investigation following unexplained death in Redwood
Monday, 4 July 2022, 9:39 am | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Colin Baillie: An investigation is underway following the death of a person in Redwood overnight. The person was located in a caravan destroyed by fire early this morning. Police were called to the Te Maru Place property in Redwood ... More >>
UPDATE - Serious Crash, Matapouri, Whangārei District - Northland
Sunday, 3 July 2022, 7:14 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now confirm the motorcyclist involved in the earlier crash on Matapouri Road has died. Police were initially alerted to the crash, which also involved a truck, just after 12.30pm. The road has been reopened and motorists are thanked for ... More >>
Serious Crash, Matapouri, Whangārei District - Northland
Sunday, 3 July 2022, 1:14 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on Matapouri Road, near the intersection of Kaiatea Road, involving a truck and a motorcycle. The crash was reported to Police just after 12.30pm. Initial indications are there are injuries. The Serious ... More >>
Tairāwhiti Police Launch Homicide Investigation
Sunday, 3 July 2022, 1:07 pm | New Zealand Police
A homicide investigation has been launched in Gisborne after a woman died in Te Hapara early this morning. Police were called to the Centennial Crescent residential property at about 3.45am after reports a woman had a gunshot injury. Upon arrival, ... More >>
Name Release - Fatal Rotorua Crash
Saturday, 2 July 2022, 5:47 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now name the person who died following a crash in Rotorua on Thursday. He was 17-year-old Aidan Nicholson of Rotorua. Police extends its condolences to his friends and whānau. Enquiries into the crash are ongoing. More >>
Update: Crash - SH41, Tokaanu - Bay Of Plenty
Saturday, 2 July 2022, 5:47 pm | New Zealand Police
The road has reopened following an earlier crash on SH41, Tokaanu. The driver of the ute has been located safe and well. More >>
Update - Serious Crash, Ashhurst
Saturday, 2 July 2022, 1:12 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm one person has died following the earlier two-vehicle serious crash on Ashhurst Road, Ashhurst. The road will remain closed while the Serious Crash Unit examines the scene. Enquiries will be made into the circumstances of the crash. More >>
Serious Crash, Ashhurst - Central
Saturday, 2 July 2022, 1:11 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash at the intersection of Ashhurst and Hillcrest Roads, Ashhurst. Police were called about 6.55am. Initial indications are there have been serious injuries. The road is closed and diversions will be in ... More >>
Crash - SH41 closed, Tokaanu - Bay of Plenty
Saturday, 2 July 2022, 6:22 am | New Zealand Police
State Highway 41 Tokaanu is currently closed following an earlier crash involving a truck and trailer and a ute. More >>
UPDATE - Serious Crash, Hunterville - Central
Saturday, 2 July 2022, 5:44 am | New Zealand Police
Police are now in a position to confirm one person has died following a crashon State Highway One, near Hunterville this evening. More >>
UPDATE: Two Arrested In Whakatane Homicide Investigation
Friday, 1 July 2022, 7:39 pm | New Zealand Police
A 25-year-old man from Waimana and a 32-year old man from Taneatua have been arrested for the murder of 48-year-old Mark Hohua in Whakatane last week. The pair are due to appear in the Whakatane District Court via audio-visual link tomorrow. Anyone ... More >>
Serious Crash, Hunterville - Central
Friday, 1 July 2022, 7:10 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on State Highway One, south of Hunterville. The road is closed and diversions will be put in place. Motorists are asked to avoid the area. The Serious Crash Unit has been advised. More >>
Update: Missing Swimmer, Maruia Falls
Friday, 1 July 2022, 7:08 pm | New Zealand Police
Nelson Bays Area Commander Inspector Matt Scoles: The search for the missing swimmer at Maruia Falls will continue over the weekend. Today members of Police staff and Land Search and Rescue volunteers continued their search for the missing 26-year-old ... More >>
Update: Missing Swimmer, Maruia Falls
Friday, 1 July 2022, 7:07 pm | New Zealand Police
Nelson Bays Area Commander Inspector Matt Scoles: The search for the missing swimmer at Maruia Falls will continue over the weekend. Today members of Police staff and Land Search and Rescue volunteers continued their search for the missing 26-year-old ... More >>
UPDATE - Tauranga Homicide, Police Appeal For Sightings Of Vehicle
Friday, 1 July 2022, 6:07 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Craig Rawlinson: Police investigating the death of 51-year-old Mitchell Te Kani in Tauranga on 14 May are appealing for sightings of a red Honda Odyssey, registration ARW164. The investigation team is particularly interested in ... More >>
Man Arrested In Relation To Whakatāne Hit And Run
Friday, 1 July 2022, 6:06 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Paul Wilson: Police have arrested a 20-year-old man in relation to a hit and run on Matirerau Street in Whakatāne on 21 June. The man will appear in Whakatāne District Court tomorrow, charged with wounding with intent to ... More >>
