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UPDATE – Protest Activity, Parliament Grounds
Wednesday, 16 February 2022, 6:58 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Assistant Commissioner Richard Chambers. Police would like to thank the public for their ongoing patience and understanding as we work to resolve the current situation. Police continue to engage with some of those leading the protest ... More >>
Update - Southwestern Motorway Crash - Counties Manukau
Wednesday, 16 February 2022, 6:57 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services remain at the scene of a crash on the Southwestern Motorway near Puhinui Road. The crash involves two trucks and moderate injuries are reported. The southbound lanes remain blocked at this stage, however heavy haulage crews are on ... More >>
Update: Homicide Investigation – Tāneatua
Wednesday, 16 February 2022, 6:54 pm | New Zealand Police
Police continue to investigate the death of a 57-year-old male who was assaulted in Tāneatua on Monday, 14 February, and died in Waikato Hospital yesterday. Police have established that three incidents occurred in Tāneatua on Monday, one of those ... More >>
Crash - Southwestern Motorway - Counties Manukau
Wednesday, 16 February 2022, 6:53 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a crash on the Southwestern Motorway near Puhinui Road. All lanes are currently blocked southbound as a result of a crash. Some injuries are reported however no further details about the injuries are available ... More >>
Crash, Tawa
Wednesday, 16 February 2022, 3:37 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists are advised of a crash in the northbound lane on SH 1, Tawa, near Takapu Road. It happened around 2:10pm and is understood to involve at least two motorcycles. Ambulance has been advised, but initial indication are that injuries are not serious. ... More >>
Further Appeal For Information Following Devonport Assault
Wednesday, 16 February 2022, 11:07 am | New Zealand Police
Waitematā Police are appealing for further information from the public as the investigation continues into an incident at Stanley Bay Park, Devonport, on Tuesday 8 February. At around 8.30pm, a woman in her 30s was seriously assaulted while exercising on ... More >>
Road Closed, Lower Hutt - Wellington
Wednesday, 16 February 2022, 7:41 am | New Zealand Police
Melling Road is currently closed following a fuel leak. The road is being cleared, between High Street and Rutherford Street, however motorists are advised to expect delays and seek alternative routes if possible. More >>
Serious Crash, Hastings - Eastern
Wednesday, 16 February 2022, 7:07 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services received reports of a single-vehicle crash on Burma Road, Raukawa, last night. The vehicle is believed to have rolled several times and skidded off the road. The crash was reported to Police just after 7:30pm and the three people ... More >>
Homicide Investigation Launched Following Serious Assault In Taneatua
Wednesday, 16 February 2022, 7:02 am | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Paul Wilson: Eastern Bay of Plenty Police have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a 57-year-old man in Waikato Hospital yesterday afternoon. The man had been admitted to hospital on Monday after being ... More >>
Parliament Grounds Protest - Police Outline Next Steps
Tuesday, 15 February 2022, 3:58 pm | New Zealand Police
Police Commissioner Andrew Coster has today activated the Major Operations Centre (MOC) at Police National Headquarters, to support the Wellington District operation following ongoing protest activity that is unreasonably impacting the city. While ... More >>
Homicide Investigation - New Plymouth
Monday, 14 February 2022, 7:24 pm | New Zealand Police
New Plymouth Police have launched a homicide investigation after a 48-year-old woman was found dead at her home in the suburb of Vogeltown at around 2pm today. A 48-year-old man was taken into custody at the scene, and has been charged with her murder. He ... More >>
UPDATE – Protest activity, Parliament grounds
Monday, 14 February 2022, 5:07 pm | New Zealand Police
Superintendent Corrie Parnell, Wellington District Commander: Police continue to urge anyone parked unlawfully around the parliamentary precinct to move their vehicle as soon as possible. Many residents, workers, students, motorists and business owners ... More >>
UPDATE – Protest Activity, Parliament Grounds
Monday, 14 February 2022, 5:04 pm | New Zealand Police
Superintendent Corrie Parnell, Wellington District Commander: Police continue to urge anyone parked unlawfully around the parliamentary precinct to move their vehicle as soon as possible. Many residents, workers, students, motorists and business owners ... More >>
Serious Crash, Washdyke, Timaru - Canterbury
Monday, 14 February 2022, 2:22 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on SH1 in Washdyke, Timaru. The single-vehicle crash was reported to Police just after 1pm. Indications are there are serious injuries. The road is closed between Seadown Road and Kennels Road and ... More >>
UPDATE: Protest Activity, Parliament Grounds
Monday, 14 February 2022, 11:59 am | New Zealand Police
Police continue to appeal to protest groups to allow Wellingtonians freedom of movement around the area, while they continue their demonstrations at Parliament grounds. The disruption to residents, schools and places of work, is creating real stress ... More >>
Crash Causing Delays - Western Hutt Road, Lower Hutt - Wellington
Monday, 14 February 2022, 6:36 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a single-vehicle crash on the Western Hutt Road – in the southbound lane, and on the south side of the Dowse Drive off-ramp. The crash was reported to Police just before 6.20am. This crash is causing traffic ... More >>
UPDATE – Protest Activity, Parliament Grounds
Sunday, 13 February 2022, 8:21 pm | New Zealand Police
Superintendent Corrie Parnell, Wellington District Commander: Wellington Police will have a highly visible presence in and around the Parliament grounds tomorrow to provide reassurance for those going to work and school in the city. We will have ... More >>
UPDATE - Serious Crash, Temuka, Timaru - Canterbury
Sunday, 13 February 2022, 7:41 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm one person has died following a serious crash in Temuka, Timaru earlier today. Another person received moderate injuries in the single-vehicle crash. Factory Road remains closed between Springfield Road and Rise Road. Motorists are ... More >>
Road Blocked SH29 - Waikato
Sunday, 13 February 2022, 7:35 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are responding to a report of a tree falling and damaging power lines along State Highway 29, near Cambridge. The road is expected to be closed for some time and traffic management is in place. Motorists are asked to avoid the area if possible. More >>
Serious Crash, Temuka, Timaru - Canterbury
Sunday, 13 February 2022, 6:42 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash in Temuka, Timaru. A vehicle is reported to have gone into a ditch on Factory Road. The single-vehicle crash was reported to Police at around 4:30pm. Indications are there are injuries. The road ... More >>
