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Arrest Made In Robbery Of Elderly Women In Hastings
Wednesday, 16 March 2022, 4:05 pm | New Zealand Police
A 32-year-old Hastings man has been arrested in connection with the alleged robbery of two elderly women on Monday afternoon. It’s believed that the women may have drawn attention of the man because they had won money on gambling ... More >>
Raglan Airfield Protest Activity
Wednesday, 16 March 2022, 3:04 pm | New Zealand Police
Protestors that had been gathered at the Raglan Airfield since January, have left this morning. There was no requirement for any trespass orders to be given, and no arrests were made. The group of locals had occupied the airfield since January 2022, ... More >>
Fatal Incident, Nukuhou - Bay Of Plenty
Wednesday, 16 March 2022, 10:53 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services have responded to reports of a single vehicle crash on a private property on Mottram Road in Nukuhou. A truck is reported to have overturned shortly before 8am. A person has died at the scene. WorkSafe has been advised. Police are ... More >>
SH 2, Katikati - Truck Roll-over, Road Closed - Bay Of Plenty
Wednesday, 16 March 2022, 7:11 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a crash involving a truck and trailer unit that has rolled on SH2, Katikati, near the intersection of Lindemann Road. The incident was reported to Police at about 6am. One person is reported to have moderate injuries. ... More >>
Hamilton Police Make Arrests In Relation To Commercial Burglaries
Tuesday, 15 March 2022, 7:11 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Andy Saunders: Hamilton Police investigating a recent spate of commercial break-ins and burglaries have charged a youth with five commercial burglaries. Police were alerted to reports of a group attempting to break into vehicles ... More >>
Charge Laid In Mosgiel Aggravated Robbery
Tuesday, 15 March 2022, 6:07 pm | New Zealand Police
A man will be appearing in court in relation to an aggravated robbery in Mosgiel on 3 March. The incident saw a staff member at a dairy on Gordon Road sustain serious injuries. A 31-year-old Dunedin man is charged with aggravated robbery and is due ... More >>
Parliamentary Protest Update: Tests Prove Inconclusive
Tuesday, 15 March 2022, 3:09 pm | New Zealand Police
Results from the analysis of material sprayed at Police officers on 9 February have been returned as inconclusive. Three officers involved in policing the Parliament protest activity on Molesworth Street (on 9 February) were treated at the scene by ... More >>
Update - Disorder Incident, Waikato Expressway
Tuesday, 15 March 2022, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are continuing to appeal to the public for footage of the incident, specifically of the assault itself. “If you witnessed this crime and have footage, please take a few minutes to upload what you captured on either your phone or dashcam. This helps ... More >>
UPDATE – Serious Crash, Marlborough
Tuesday, 15 March 2022, 10:31 am | New Zealand Police
Marlborough Police investigating a fatal car crash are seeking help from the public. The two-car crash happened on Vickerman Street, Blenheim on the afternoon of Sunday, 13 March. A 70-year-old man was found deceased in one of the vehicles. The other ... More >>
Witnesses Sought Following Serious Crash, Marlborough
Monday, 14 March 2022, 5:30 pm | New Zealand Police
Marlborough Police are seeking witnesses to a serious crash in Grovetown on 13 March. The crash occurred on Vickerman Street on Sunday afternoon. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash remain ongoing and Police would like to speak to anyone who may have ... More >>
UPDATE - Cromwell Cyclist Seriously Injured, Vehicle Leaves Scene
Monday, 14 March 2022, 5:29 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing for information to help locate a vehicle in relation to a crash in Cromwell that occurred on 23 January where the driver left the scene before Police attended. A cyclist was seriously injured in the collision that took place on Shortcut ... More >>
Crash, SH1 Off Ramp Near, Taupiri, Hamilton - Waikato
Monday, 14 March 2022, 7:37 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a crash on the southbound off ramp of SH1 near Taupiri. A large milk tanker rolled around 2:30am and has blocked the off ramp. There are no reports of injury. The road is expected to be closed for sometime while arrangements ... More >>
Have You Seen David?
Sunday, 13 March 2022, 2:40 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are asking for the public's help finding David Holland, 31, who has been reported missing from his Papamoa Beach home. David was last heard from on the evening of Friday 11 March. Friends believe he was intending to go for a swim at the beach ... More >>
Crash On Tihoi Road, Taupo - Bay Of Plenty
Sunday, 13 March 2022, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a single-vehicle crash on SH32 (Tihoi Road) near Kakaho Road and Waimanoa Road. A truck rolled just before 10am and is blocking both lanes. Both occupants appear to be out of the vehicle and injuries are unclear ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Nelson - Tasman
Sunday, 13 March 2022, 2:29 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a crash in Nelson overnight. About 1.35am, a Police unit was travelling down Waimea Road responding to an unrelated incident when a vehicle nearby sped off. It was found a short time later near the intersection of Rutherford ... More >>
UPDATE: Fatality Confirmed – SH1, Piarere - Bay Of Plenty
Sunday, 13 March 2022, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Police
A pedestrian died after being struck by at least one vehicle on SH1, Piarere last night. Police were notified of the incident at about 8.30pm. Initial inquiries indicate the person had been walking on SH1 towards Tirau prior to being struck. Police received ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Tiakitahuna - Central
Sunday, 13 March 2022, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a serious crash in Tiakitahuna, Manawatu, overnight. Police were called to Rangiotu Road about 2.30am following a report of a single-vehicle crash. One person was found deceased on Police arrival. The Serious Crash Unit has ... More >>
UPDATE: OPERATION RANGIRIRI- Serious Assault, Waikato Expressway
Saturday, 12 March 2022, 9:43 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm the man critically injured on the Waikato Expressway yesterday was not dragged from his vehicle. "We now understand he stopped his vehicle and got out of it immediately prior to being assaulted by a group of people," ... More >>
Serious Crash, SH1, Piarere - Bay Of Plenty
Saturday, 12 March 2022, 9:30 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on SH1 near Momona Road in Piarere. The crash was reported to Police at about 8.30pm. Initial indications are that the crash involves a single vehicle, with other details yet to be confirmed. ... More >>
UPDATE: Stabbing, Palmerston North
Saturday, 12 March 2022, 7:45 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have finished a forensic scene examination of Pinedale Parade in Milson after a man was seriously assaulted there early this morning. The victim was located on the footpath by Police with a stab wound at around 2am. He was taken to hospital ... More >>
