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Waitara Bridge Is Currently Closed Following A Serious Crash
Wednesday, 4 May 2022, 4:58 pm | New Zealand Police
Serious crash, Waitara Bridge, Waitara - Central. Waitara Bridge is currently closed following a serious crash. A car went into the river about 10:15am and emergency services are working to recover the vehicle. Motorists are asked to use alternate ... More >>
Road Closure - SH 16, Henderson - Waitematā
Wednesday, 4 May 2022, 7:08 am | New Zealand Police
Police are in attendance at an incident near Royal Rd, Henderson. As a precaution we have closed a section of State Highway 16. Motorists are advised diversions are in place. No further updates are available at this time. More >>
Serious Crash, Taramakau Highway (SH6), Kumara - Tasman
Wednesday, 4 May 2022, 7:07 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on Taramakau Highway (SH6), Kumara. The single-vehicle crash was reported to Police just before 5.20am. The vehicle has gone down a bank and indications are there are injuries. The Serious Crash Unit ... More >>
Serious Crash, Whakatu Drive (SH6), Nelson - Tasman
Wednesday, 4 May 2022, 7:06 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on Whakatu Drive (SH6) Stoke in Nelson. The single-vehicle crash was reported to Police at about 4.55am. The vehicle is reported to have come off the Nayland Bridge and crashed on to Whakatu Drive. ... More >>
Serious crash, Timaru - Canterbury
Tuesday, 3 May 2022, 7:00 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are currently attending a serious crash on SH 1, in Timaru where a vehicle has collided with a cyclist. More >>
Police Acknowledge Sentencing In Dunedin Countdown Attack
Tuesday, 3 May 2022, 6:59 pm | New Zealand Police
Police acknowledge the sentencing of Luke Lambert, following the attack at a Countdown supermarket in Dunedin last year. Lambert, 43, was sentenced today to 13 years in prison for four counts of attempted murder. The afternoon of 10 May last year was ... More >>
Police accept IPCA findings on use of force
Tuesday, 3 May 2022, 11:24 am | New Zealand Police
Police accept the IPCA’s finding that an officer from the Canterbury District in Christchurch was justified in using force against a youth, referred to in the report as Mr Z, during his arrest. On 7 November 2020 two officers attended a family ... More >>
Arrests follow Auckland burglaries overnight
Tuesday, 3 May 2022, 9:16 am | New Zealand Police
Police have made three arrests and commenced investigations in relation to a number of burglaries across Tāmaki Makaurau overnight. Assistant Commissioner Richard Chambers says Police continue to maintain a high visibility with patrolling across communities ... More >>
Wellingtonians Urged To Keep Their Vehicles Safe
Monday, 2 May 2022, 5:13 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are urging the public to take precautions to keep their vehicles safe after a spike in stolen vehicles across the Wellington region since February. “The most commonly targeted vehicles continue to be the Mazda Demio, the Nissan Tiida and the ... More >>
UPDATE: Missing woman in Hamilton found
Monday, 2 May 2022, 9:24 am | New Zealand Police
The 67-year-old woman initially reported missing in the Hamilton area has been found. She is safe and well and being assessed by paramedics. Police would like to thank the public for their assistance. More >>
Update: Crash – SH1, Transmission Gully - Wellington
Monday, 2 May 2022, 8:20 am | New Zealand Police
All lanes of State Highway 1, Transmission Gully have now re-opened following a crash involving a car and a motorcycle. Police thank motorists for their patience while emergency services responded to the crash. More >>
Serious Crash - Tāneatua Road, Tāneatua - Bay Of Plenty
Monday, 2 May 2022, 8:19 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are currently responding to a serious crash on Tāneatu Road, Tāneatua. Police received a report of a crash involving two vehicles at 3pm. The road is closed and Serious Crash Unit have been notified. Motorists are advised to ... More >>
Update - Fatal Crash, Weber Road, Dannevirke
Monday, 2 May 2022, 5:18 am | New Zealand Police
01 May Police can confirm that a person involved in a serious crash on Weber Road, Dannevirke has died. Emergency services were called to the crash involving a vehicle and a bicycle at 4.45pm. Sadly, the cyclist died at the scene. Serious Crash Unit ... More >>
Warrant To Arrest: Police Seek Mana Lawson
Monday, 2 May 2022, 5:10 am | New Zealand Police
01 May Detective Senior Sergeant Tim Leitch: Police investigating the shooting of three people in Dixon Street, Wellington on 23 April 2022 are seeking 29-year-old Mana Lawson. A warrant to arrest Lawson has been issued for being unlawfully ... More >>
6-year-old Located, Christchurch
Sunday, 1 May 2022, 7:42 pm | New Zealand Police
The 6-year-old boy who was reported missing in Bexley has been located safe and well. Police wish to thank people who reported sightings of the boy. More >>
Have You Seen Lockie?
Sunday, 1 May 2022, 6:42 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking sightings of 6-year-old Lockie, missing in the Bexley area. He was last seen headed to the BMX track near Bexley Road at 3.30pm this afternoon. He was wearing a black T.shirt with a Toyota print, brown pants and green shoes, ... More >>
Update: Four Fatalities Following Serious Crash – Tāneatua Road, Tāneatua
Sunday, 1 May 2022, 6:41 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm that four people have died following a serious crash involving two vehicles on Tāneatua Road, Tāneatua at 3pm. Three adults and one infant died at the scene of the crash. The road remains closed while Serious ... More >>
Police Mobile Safe Speed Camera Vehicle Operator Assaulted - Police Seek Witnesses
Sunday, 1 May 2022, 6:27 pm | New Zealand Police
Invercargill Police are investigating a serious assault on a Police mobile safe speed camera vehicle operator just before 8.20pm on Friday night. Immediately prior to the assault, the camera operator was sitting in the red-coloured van while it ... More >>
Serious Crash – Weber Road, Dannevirke - Central
Sunday, 1 May 2022, 6:25 pm | New Zealand Police
Police received a report of a crash involving a vehicle and a bicycle at 4.45pm. More >>
Update: Serious Crash - Tāneatua Road, Tāneatua
Sunday, 1 May 2022, 6:21 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now confirm that a number of people have lost their lives following a crash on Tāneatua Road, Tāneatua this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash at 3pm. The Serious Crash Unit has been advised. The road ... More >>
