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Building Fire, Wellington Central
Monday, 31 January 2022, 3:27 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a report of a building fire in Wellington central. Police are assisting with traffic control at the scene on Victoria Street, near Wakefield Street. Members of the public are advised to avoid the area. More >>
Update - Serious Crash - S59, North Of Pukerua Bay – Wellington
Monday, 31 January 2022, 2:23 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm a man has died following a single car crash on State Highway 59, north of Pukerua Bay earlier today. Emergency services responded to the crash shortly before 11am, but sadly the driver died at the scene. The road is now clear. More >>
Police Committed To Addressing Dangerous Driving In Southern District
Monday, 31 January 2022, 11:51 am | New Zealand Police
Police in Southland are concerned about the reckless and dangerous behaviour displayed by some motorists, including instances of drivers failing to stop when signalled. “We want the community to know this is happening,” says Southland Area Commander ... More >>
Serious Crash - S59, North Of Pukerua Bay – Wellington
Monday, 31 January 2022, 11:07 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services received reports of a single-vehicle crash on the State Highway 59, north of Pukerua Bay, at 10:38am. It appears the vehicle has rolled and is blocking both lanes. There are diversions in place using Grays and Paekakariki Road. It is ... More >>
Firearms Incident, Invercargill
Monday, 31 January 2022, 10:29 am | New Zealand Police
At about 1.10am, emergency services received reports of an incident at an address in Centre Street, Invercargill. Two people received gunshot wounds and both have been flown to Dunedin Hospital. A male is in a critical condition and a female is ... More >>
Man Dies Following Water-related Incident Near Whakatāne Heads
Monday, 31 January 2022, 9:47 am | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm that a man has died in a water-related incident near Whakatāne Heads. Emergency services were alerted to the incident at 6.16 pm yesterday evening. Unfortunately, the man died at the scene. The death will be referred to the Coroner. More >>
Fatal Motorcycle Crash - Whangamarino Road, Rangiriri
Sunday, 30 January 2022, 4:31 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm a man has died following a single motorcycle crash on Whangamarino Road, Rangiriri earlier today. Emergency services responded to the crash shortly before 1pm, but sadly the motorcyclist died at the scene. The serious crash unit ... More >>
Fatality In Incident At Anzac Bay, Bowentown
Sunday, 30 January 2022, 6:54 am | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm that a person has died following an incident at Anzac Bay, Bowentown, last night. More >>
Significant Fire In Kaiapoi Factory
Sunday, 30 January 2022, 6:46 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services were called to a significant fire in a factory in Dale Street, Kaiapoi, just after 12.30am today. No one has been injured as a reuslt of the fire. As a precaution, Police assisted by evacuating some nearby residential streets, with ... More >>
Fatal Crash - Te Aroha, Waikato
Sunday, 30 January 2022, 6:42 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services received reports of a serious crash on Stanley Road South, Te Aroha, at about 3.20am. A vehicle had reportedly left the road and crashed into a fence. Unfortunately the driver of the vehicle has died at the scene. The serious ... More >>
Road Open, SH 24, Matamata - Waikato
Saturday, 29 January 2022, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 24 has reopened following a fatal crash earlier today. Police thank motorists for their patience. More >>
Fatal Car Crash Near Matamata
Saturday, 29 January 2022, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm a man has died following single-vehicle crash on State Highway 24, south of Matamata, earlier today. Emergency services responded to the crash at about 6.30am, but sadly the 54-year-old driver died at the scene. There were no other ... More >>
Serious Crash - SH24, South Of Matamata - Waikato
Saturday, 29 January 2022, 2:12 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services received reports of a single-vehicle crash on the State Highway 24, south of Matamata, at about 6.30am. It appears the vehicle has left the road and gone down a ditch. Fire and Emergency, St John Ambulance and Police are at the ... More >>
Man Dies Following Water-related Incident At Lang’s Beach, Waipu
Saturday, 29 January 2022, 6:22 am | New Zealand Police
28 January Police can confirm that a man in his mid-70’s has died in a water-related incident at Lang’s Beach, Waipu. Emergency services responded to a report received shortly before 4.30pm, that a man had been located unresponsive ... More >>
Missing Man Located Safe And Well - Christchurch
Friday, 28 January 2022, 8:47 pm | New Zealand Police
The 67-year-old man reported missing from his Hillsborough home today has been found safe and well. The man was found by a member of the public in Tai Tapu and is now on his way home to his family. Police would like to thank all those who got in touch ... More >>
Missing person - Christchurch
Friday, 28 January 2022, 4:57 pm | New Zealand Police
Christchurch Police are appealing for sightings of Murray Bennett, aged 67, who has not returned home following a bike ride this morning. More >>
Man Charged With Murder Following Death Of Baby In Christchurch
Friday, 28 January 2022, 1:49 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have arrested a man in relation to the death of a three-month-old baby in Christchurch on 2 January. A 34-year-old man has been charged with murder and is due to appear in Christchurch District Court this afternoon. Police ... More >>
Appeal For Information Following Westport Burglary
Friday, 28 January 2022, 8:00 am | New Zealand Police
West Coast Police is appealing for information regarding outstanding stolen property following a recent burglary and theft of a vehicle in Westport. On the morning of Monday 24 January an unmarked courier vehicle was stolen in Westport. The van contained ... More >>
Sergeant Tangipo Returns To Wainuiomata For New Community Role
Friday, 28 January 2022, 7:58 am | New Zealand Police
“E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā karangaranga huri noa te mōtu nei tena koutou, tena koutou, tena ra koutou katoa. Ko Whakapunake me Taranaki ōku Maunga Ko Te Wairoa Hōpupu Hōnengenenge Ma Tanirau me Patea ōku Awa Ko Takitimu me Aotea ōku Waka ... More >>
Otago Lakes Police Disappointed By Distracted Drivers
Thursday, 27 January 2022, 1:39 pm | New Zealand Police
Otago Lakes Police are disappointed after a single officer issued 23 infringements for mobile phone use while driving in less than eight hours on Gorge Road, Queenstown yesterday. The officer was parked visibly and in a marked car, highlighting ... More >>
