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Police Investigate Firearms Incident In Te Atatū South
Monday, 25 April 2022, 5:04 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are investigating a firearms incident in Royal View Road, Te Atatū South. Police were alerted to the incident just before 12.30am. Indications are that a firearm was discharged at a house from outside the property. A number of adults were in the ... More >>
Serious Crash, SH3, Te Kuiti - Waikato
Monday, 25 April 2022, 5:04 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are attending a crash at the intersection of Hospital Road and SH 3 (Te Kumi Road) in Te Kuiti. Police were notified of the crash involving two vehicles at 3:15pm. Five people were involved and initial indications suggest there ... More >>
UPDATE: Invercargill Homicide
Monday, 25 April 2022, 4:44 pm | New Zealand Police
Following search warrants at two Invercargill properties this morning, Police made an arrest in relation to the murder of Chad Parekura. A 26-year-old man has now been charged with murder and is due to appear in the Invercargill District Court tomorrow. ... More >>
Sudden Death, Lyttleton
Monday, 25 April 2022, 4:36 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm that one person has died following an incident in Lyttleton this morning. Emergency services were called to a vessel at Cashin Quay, shortly before 9.30am. Maritime New Zealand has been notified. Police will conduct enquiries in ... More >>
Update: Serious Crash, SH4 Raetihi - Central
Monday, 25 April 2022, 4:36 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following an earlier crash on State Highway 4 near Raetihi. The crash occurred between a car and a motorcycle at about 10am. Emergency services rendered medical attention, however the motorcyclist died at the scene. The road ... More >>
Fatal Incident, Palmerston North
Sunday, 24 April 2022, 7:28 pm | New Zealand Police
A person has died following a crash at the speedway in Palmerston North this evening. Emergency services were called to the track at around 6:15pm. Worksafe has been notified. Police will be investigating on behalf of the Coroner. More >>
Police Look To Identify Dog After Attack
Sunday, 24 April 2022, 5:30 pm | New Zealand Police
Police want the public's help to identify a pitbull terrier dog that attacked and killed another dog in Tairāwhiti this morning. The owners of 11-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Ruby were walking her near the corner of Frances Street and ... More >>
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 >>
