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UPDATE: Invercargill Homicide
Sunday, 24 April 2022, 5:29 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now release the name of the man who died on Don Street in Invercargill yesterday. He was 25-year-old Chad Parekura. "Chad was living and working in the Southland area and we extend our deepest sympathies to his family who never expected ... More >>
Taupō: Unrestrained Child In Car During Crash, Driver Charged
Sunday, 24 April 2022, 3:37 pm | New Zealand Police
Police investigating a 'hit and run' crash in Taupō yesterday evening located four young people in the offending vehicle, including an unrestrained four-year-old child. The car, a Nissan Bluebird, had initially been driven from Napier to Taupō ... More >>
Serious Crash, SH 36, Ngawaro - Bay Of Plenty
Sunday, 24 April 2022, 3:35 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on SH 36, Ngawaro. The single vehicle crash was reported to Police just before 2pm. Initial indications are there are injuries. The road is likely to be closed for some time and diversions are being ... More >>
Update - Firearms Incidents, Wellington
Sunday, 24 April 2022, 1:40 pm | New Zealand Police
Police would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the shooting in Dixon Street yesterday morning, as the investigation into two firearms-related incidents in Wellington continues. The incidents in Dixon Street, Te Aro and Tremewan Street, Tawa are believed ... More >>
Serious Crash, SH4 Kopaki - Waikato
Sunday, 24 April 2022, 1:37 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 4 is closed near Kopaki following a serious crash. Emergency services were called to a crash involving a motorcycle at 10.20am. The Serious Crash Unit has been notified and the road is closed while emergency services attend. Diversions ... More >>
Name Releases: Invercargill Fatal Crash
Sunday, 24 April 2022, 1:18 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now name the four people who died on Friday in a crash near Queens Park, Invercargill. They were: Konnor Steele, aged 16, from Bluff Indaka Rouse, aged 16, from Bluff Kyah Kennedy, aged 16, from Bluff O Maruhuatau Otuwhare Tawhai, aged 17, ... More >>
Fatal Crash - Herekino
Sunday, 24 April 2022, 7:14 am | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm that a person has died following in a serious crash on the Kaitaia-Awaroa Road, Herekino this morning. Emergency services responded to the crash involving a single vehicle shortly before 1am. Sadly, one person died at the scene. Three other ... More >>
Fatal Crash, SH23, Raglan
Sunday, 24 April 2022, 7:12 am | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a crash on State Highway 23, south of Raglan yesterday. The single-vehicle crash was reported to Police just after 11.30pm. The vehicle’s single occupant died at the scene. The road has reopened. An investigation into the ... More >>
Serious Crash, Whakatane - Bay Of Plenty
Saturday, 23 April 2022, 6:17 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on SH 30, Awakeri. The single vehicle crash was reported to Police at around 5:30pm. Diversions are being put in place at SH 30 and Fortune Road and at SH 30 and Te Rahu Road. Motorists are advised ... More >>
Fatal Crash - Western Hills Drive, Whangārei
Saturday, 23 April 2022, 3:14 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm that a person has died following a serious crash at the intersection of Western Hills Drive and Douglas Street, Whangārei this morning. Emergency services responded to the crash involving a motorcycle and a vehicle at 9.30am. Sadly, one ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Arapaepae Road (SH57), Road Now Open - Central
Saturday, 23 April 2022, 3:13 pm | New Zealand Police
The road is now open following the earlier fatal crash on Arapaepae Road (SH57). More >>
Four Deaths Following Invercargill Crash
Saturday, 23 April 2022, 1:27 pm | New Zealand Police
Southland Area Commander Inspector Michael Bowman: Police can confirm four teenagers died following yesterday afternoon’s two-vehicle crash near Queens Park in Invercargill. A fifth person, the driver of a truck carrying concrete, was taken to hospital with ... More >>
Arrests Following Firearms Incidents, Wellington
Saturday, 23 April 2022, 1:25 pm | New Zealand Police
Inspector Warwick McKee: Seven people have been arrested and a firearm recovered, after Police responded to two serious firearms-related incidents in Wellington this morning. The incidents, one in the central city and another in Tawa, are believed ... More >>
Road Closure – Western Hills Drive, Whangarei - Northland
Saturday, 23 April 2022, 1:22 pm | New Zealand Police
There are road closures in place at the intersection of Western Hills Drive and Douglas Street, Whangarei while emergency services respond to a serious crash. The crash involving a motorcycle and a vehicle was reported at 9.30am. Indications are ... More >>
Whanganui Serious Assault: Witnesses Sought
Saturday, 23 April 2022, 1:20 pm | New Zealand Police
A man is in a serious condition in Wellington Hospital today after an alleged serious assault in Whanganui early this morning. Police were called to the vicinity of Victoria Avenue and Taupo Quay at about 2am after reports the man had been assaulted. As a ... More >>
FATAL CRASH - Arapaepae Road, Levin
Saturday, 23 April 2022, 1:18 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm one person has died following the two-vehicle crash on Arapaepae Road (SH57), Levin this morning. The crash was reported to Police just before 6.30am. (*note the initial release incorrectly stated 6.30pm). Two other people - one in ... More >>
Homicide Investigation Underway In Invercargill
Saturday, 23 April 2022, 1:17 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector Stuart Harvey: A homicide investigation is underway in Invercargill after a man died early this morning on Don Street. Police received a report just before 12.45am that two men were injured on Don Street in the vicinity of the Invercargill ... More >>
Arrests Following Incident In Dixon Street
Saturday, 23 April 2022, 1:15 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have arrested two people following an incident in Dixon Street, Wellington reported to Police at 5am. Two people are in Wellington Hospital with injuries arising from the incident. Cordons are in place in the vicinity of Dixon Street while Police ... More >>
Serious Crash, Arapaepae Road (SH57), Levin - Central
Saturday, 23 April 2022, 1:13 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on Arapaepae Road (SH57), Levin. The two-vehicle crash was reported to Police just before 6.30pm. Initial indications are there are injuries. Motorists are asked to avoid the area or expect delays. More >>
Arrests And Stolen Vehicles Recovered In Manurewa
Friday, 22 April 2022, 7:43 pm | New Zealand Police
Police in Manurewa have made multiple apprehensions after patrols came across stolen vehicles travelling through the area overnight. In the first incident, a stolen Volkswagen Tiguan was seen driving on Wordsworth Road at 9.45pm. Inspector Rod Honan, Area Commander ... More >>
