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Road Closure – Te Atatū Road, Te Atatū - Waitematā
Saturday, 8 January 2022, 7:29 am | New Zealand Police
Police are advising motorists that Te Atatū Road is closed at the intersection of Gloria Avenue and Te Atatū Road, following a single vehicle crash shortly before 6am. One person is in a critical condition and the road is expected to be closed ... More >>
Fatal Crash - Tuki Tuki
Saturday, 8 January 2022, 6:47 am | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a single vehicle crash in the Hawke’s Bay this morning. Emergency services were alerted to a car v tree crash on Waimarama Road, Tuki Tuki at around 3:30am. One person died at the scene. The road is closed and diversions ... More >>
Counterfeit Banknotes – South Taranaki
Saturday, 8 January 2022, 6:29 am | New Zealand Police
South Taranaki Police are asking businesses to be on the lookout for counterfeit money, after fake banknotes were presented at businesses recently. Police are making enquiries to establish the source of these banknotes. It’s important for people ... More >>
Name release - Motunau Island, Hurunui
Saturday, 8 January 2022, 6:11 am | New Zealand Police
Police can now name the man who died while diving near Motunau Island, Hurunui on 3 January. He was Daniel John Maynard, aged 35, from Kaiapoi. Police extend their sympathies to his family and loved ones. More >>
Serious crash, SH10 Kaingaroa - Northland
Saturday, 8 January 2022, 6:10 am | New Zealand Police
State Highway 10 is closed between Pukerau Road and Pukewhai Road following a serious crash in Kaingaroa. More >>
Name Release - New Plymouth Fatal Crash
Saturday, 8 January 2022, 6:09 am | New Zealand Police
Police can now name the man killed in a crash on St Aubyn Street, New Plymouth on 1 January. More >>
New Plymouth Police Seek Information In Relation To Sexual Assault
Friday, 7 January 2022, 6:38 pm | New Zealand Police
Police investigating a sexual assault in New Plymouth just before Christmas are asking for the public's help. The victim, an elderly woman, was sexually assaulted at her home in the early afternoon of 22 December 2021. “We believe she first met ... More >>
Harm Prevention Services Seeing A Promising Start To The Summer Festival Season
Friday, 7 January 2022, 6:34 pm | New Zealand Police
Music festivals across the country have gone ahead without the same levels of drug harm observed from last year. So far this season, the number of drug harm events is down on last year and there has been a welcome decline in the detection of dangerous ... More >>
Investigation Following Incident In Ferrymead, Christchurch
Friday, 7 January 2022, 6:30 pm | New Zealand Police
An investigation is underway after a person was injured at an automated carwash facility in Ferrymead, Christchurch today. The incident was reported to Police just after 10.10am. As a result, one person received critical injuries and was transported ... More >>
UPDATE: Human Remains Located On Leithfield Beach
Friday, 7 January 2022, 6:29 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Senior Sergeant Stephen McDaniel. Police continue to make enquiries in relation to the human remains located on Leithfield Beach yesterday. While Police are yet to identify the remains, we are satisfied the deceased person is an adult. ... More >>
Road Closure - SH2 Between Opotiki And Gisborne - Bay Of Plenty
Thursday, 6 January 2022, 7:10 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are advising motorists that State Highway 2 between Opotiki and Gisborne is closed, following a truck which rolled at about 3pm in the Waioeka Gorge. The road is expected to be closed for some time – at least four hours - while the road ... More >>
UPDATE: Pauanui Boating Incident
Thursday, 6 January 2022, 7:09 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm a man who had been on board a boat that overturned at Pauanui yesterday has died today. Police extend their sympathies to his family and friends at this very difficult time. Two children remain in Starship Hospital in a critical ... More >>
Serious Crash - SH5, 40km East Of Taupō - Bay Of Plenty
Thursday, 6 January 2022, 6:56 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a crash involving a car and a truck on State Highway 5 near Waipunga (about 40km east of Taupō) just before 12.45pm. The driver of the car has sustained serious injuries and has been airlifted to Waikato Hospital. ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Waerenga
Thursday, 6 January 2022, 6:55 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm a person has died following the earlier serious crash in Waerenga. The person was the sole-occupant of the vehicle. The vehicle has collided with a tree. The road has now reopened. More >>
Police Looking To Locate Missing 15 Year Old Kamera Harris
Thursday, 6 January 2022, 6:52 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking the public’s assistance to locate missing 15 year old Kamera Harris. He was last seen on 2 January 2022 in Palmerston North. Given his age and the amount of time that has passed, Police are concerned about his welfare and are ... More >>
Human Remains Located On Leithfield Beach, Hurunui
Thursday, 6 January 2022, 6:38 pm | New Zealand Police
Police received information this morning that human remains had washed ashore at Leithfield Beach in Hurunui. The remains were located by a member of the public who informed Police just after 8.30am. At this time, the remains are unidentified and ... More >>
Police Searching For Missing Man Near Pipiwai, Northland
Thursday, 6 January 2022, 6:34 pm | New Zealand Police
Police search and rescue personnel are currently searching bush area near Pipiwai in efforts to locate Kukama Waa. Mr Waa, aged 58, was reported missing to Police last night, but was last seen in the bush area near Pipiwai yesterday morning. Mr ... More >>
Serious Crash, Waerenga, Waikato District - Waikato
Thursday, 6 January 2022, 6:32 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash in Waerenga. The single-vehicle crash near the intersection of Okaeria Road and Kopuku Road, was reported to Police at about 9.20am. Initial indications are there are serious injuries. Diversions are ... More >>
UPDATE: 10-year-old Girl Located Safe And Well
Thursday, 6 January 2022, 6:30 pm | New Zealand Police
Dunedin Police have now located the 10-year-old girl who had been missing since yesterday. She is safe and well. Police would like to thank the public for their assistance. More >>
Fatality In Water-related Incident At Mt Maunganui
Thursday, 6 January 2022, 5:49 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm a man thought to be in his 50s has died following a water-related incident at Mt Maunganui today. The man was among a group of four swimmers who got into difficulty. All were brought to shore by members of the public and surf lifesavers. ... More >>
