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Fatal Crash, Gisborne
Tuesday, 12 April 2022, 4:42 pm | New Zealand Police
A cyclist involved in a collision with a car in Gisborne yesterday has died early this morning. The man passed away in hospital, following the collision on Matawai Road shortly before 6pm yesterday. The circumstances of the crash remain under investigation. More >>
Truckies Urged To Take Road Safety Seriously
Tuesday, 12 April 2022, 4:36 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Sergeant Steve Murray. Hawkes Bay Police would like to remind truck drivers of the importance of road safety. When we're dealing with large, heavy vehicles traveling at speed, the potential for harm is frightening, and drivers can not afford ... More >>
UPDATE - West Coast missing person located deceased
Tuesday, 12 April 2022, 4:11 pm | New Zealand Police
The 64-year-old man recently reported missing on the West Coast, last seen in Runanga on March 21, has been located deceased. More >>
UPDATE - Bromley homicide investigation + family statement
Tuesday, 12 April 2022, 1:39 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are continuing their homicide investigation into the death of a woman in Bromley, Christchurch. More >>
Operation Tauwhiro
Tuesday, 12 April 2022, 10:50 am | New Zealand Police
Acting Detective Inspector Kevan Verry, Northland Organised Crime Unit: Northland Police have uncovered an Aladdin’s Cave of stolen property, firearms and drugs during a search warrant at a Whangārei property.The search warrant, executed as ... More >>
Missing man located, Mokau
Monday, 11 April 2022, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Police
The man in his 80’s previously reported missing in Mokau has been found. He is currently being assessed by medical staff. Police would like to thank all the LandSAR members who assisted in the search. More >>
Crime Spree Brought To A Halt
Monday, 11 April 2022, 8:52 am | New Zealand Police
At 1am on Sunday 10th April, Police apprehended two offenders who were wanted for a string of burglaries in Waikato, Coromandel, and Bay of Plenty. At the time of the arrest, the net had been tightening on the two men, who were running out of ... More >>
Police Investigating Death Of Child In Hamilton
Monday, 11 April 2022, 6:51 am | New Zealand Police
Police are investigating following the death of a two-year-old girl in Hamilton. About 11am Saturday Police were flagged down by the occupants of a vehicle on Heaphy Terrace, who requested assistance with an unresponsive child. The child ... More >>
Have You Seen Alexander Russell-Jensen?
Sunday, 10 April 2022, 7:52 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking information on the whereabouts of Alexander Russell-Jensen, who has been reported missing. He was last seen in the Grey Lynn area about 2:50pm today. He was last seen wearing a blue t-shirt, cargo shorts and a yellow beanie. He also ... More >>
Arrests Made In Investigation Into Death Of Joshua Terrey
Sunday, 10 April 2022, 6:30 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have arrested three people in relation to the death of 33-year-old Joshua Terrey. Josh was found deceased in a garden at the Western Community Centre in Nawton, Hamilton on December 1 2019. More >>
Fatal Crash, Ahipara
Sunday, 10 April 2022, 1:02 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a crash on Kaitaia-Awaroa Road yesterday. The single-vehicle crash occurred about 10.30am when a car went into a ditch. When emergency services arrived a woman was located critically injured, and sadly died at the scene. The ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Northland - Northland
Sunday, 10 April 2022, 6:55 am | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a crash in Paparore, Far North, last night. Police were called to Paparore Road about 11pm. One person died at the scene and three others had moderate injuries. The Serious Crash Unit has examined the scene and enquiries ... More >>
Have You Seen Jeff Allan?
Sunday, 10 April 2022, 5:08 am | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking sightings of 53-year-old Jeff Allan, who has been reported missing. More >>
UPDATE - Nelson Homicide, Hope
Friday, 8 April 2022, 4:55 pm | New Zealand Police
Police urge those still holding on to meaningful information in relation to the death of Simon Bevers to disclose it to Police. The homicide investigation into Simon's death remains ongoing. Police have spoken to a number of witnesses and continue to ... More >>
UPDATE - Arrest following grievous assault, Mahia
Friday, 8 April 2022, 2:05 pm | New Zealand Police
Gisborne Police have arrested a man in relation to an incident which occurred on Tuesday, 1 March where a 47-year-old man was found with life threatening injuries in a ditch in Mahia. A 27-year-old Hawke’s Bay man has been charged with attempted ... More >>
Further Charges To Be Laid After Man Dies Following Incident At Westfield Manukau
Friday, 8 April 2022, 11:45 am | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm that a man who was injured in an incident where multiple pedestrians were allegedly hit by a vehicle at Westfield Manukau last month, has passed away in hospital. More >>
Investigation launched after man dies in Point England
Friday, 8 April 2022, 9:46 am | New Zealand Police
A homicide investigation has been launched after a man has died in Point England overnight. Police were called to a property on Dalton Street just before midnight to reports that a person had been shot at an address. Emergency services attended ... More >>
Update: Continuing Delays On Avalon And Mangaharakeke Drive Bypass,Hamilton - Waikato
Thursday, 7 April 2022, 6:11 pm | New Zealand Police
Northbound lanes of the Avalon and Mangaharakeke Drive Bypass continue to experience significant delays, following an earlier crash involving a truck. It is recommended that Auckland bound traffic travelling north on SH 1 take an alternative route as ... More >>
Christchurch - Woman's Death Being Treated As A Homicide
Thursday, 7 April 2022, 5:40 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Detective Senior Sergeant Nicola Reeves. Christchurch Police are now treating the death of a woman in her 60s in Woolston as a homicide. A scene examination is continuing at the property in Walcot Street where the woman was found deceased ... More >>
Update: Gisborne Homicide Investigation
Thursday, 7 April 2022, 5:26 pm | New Zealand Police
A police investigation into the death of Maraea Smith in Titoki Street, Gisborne on 25 March is ongoing. Police can now confirm that a search conducted at an address in Childers Road, Gisborne on 26 March was in relation to the homicide investigation. ... More >>
