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Dunedin Police Continue To Seek Sightings Of 10yo Harlow
Thursday, 6 January 2022, 7:34 am | New Zealand Police
She was last seen wearing a pink and white 'Champion' hoodie and peach/white tie-die shorts. More >>
Police Seek Sightings Of 10-year-old Girl, St Kilda, Dunedin
Thursday, 6 January 2022, 6:35 am | New Zealand Police
Dunedin Police are seeking sightings of a 10 year old girl in the St Kilda area. She was last seen at her South Dunedin home at around 5pm. She’s described as Caucasian, thin build, with medium-length blonde hair. She was wearing a pink and white Champion ... More >>
Police Seek Witnesses To Masterton Incident
Wednesday, 5 January 2022, 9:28 pm | New Zealand Police
Masterton Police are asking for the public’s assistance regarding an incident involving a car and a pedestrian just before 9pm yesterday on Chapel St. It is possible the pedestrian has run in front of the vehicle and been hit. The car stopped briefly, ... More >>
14-year-old Located Safe And Well
Wednesday, 5 January 2022, 9:26 pm | New Zealand Police
The 14-year-old Wellington Police were seeking has been located safe and well. We'd like to thank the public for their assistance. More >>
Water-related Fatality Near Minginui, Te Urewera
Wednesday, 5 January 2022, 8:08 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm a child has died in a water-related incident at the Mangamate Waterfall, on the Whirinaki River – inland from Minginui in Te Urewera. Emergency crews and a helicopter attended after receiving a report just before 2.45pm. Attempts ... More >>
Police Seek Sightings Of 14-year-old Sky
Wednesday, 5 January 2022, 7:45 pm | New Zealand Police
He was said to be wearing a white printed t-shirt, multi coloured shorts and black shoes. More >>
Road Blocked - Pohutakawa Avenue, Ōhope - Bay Of Plenty
Wednesday, 5 January 2022, 7:31 pm | New Zealand Police
Pohutakawa Avenue in Ōhope is blocked due to a multi-vehicle crash. Emergency services were alerted to the crash between a large campervan and two cars at around 5:20pm. One person is said to have serious injuries. The road is blocked and diversions are ... More >>
Body Recovered In Search For Missing Swimmer In Waikato River
Wednesday, 5 January 2022, 6:08 pm | New Zealand Police
Police searching for a swimmer who went missing in the Waikato River have today recovered a body. While formal identification is yet to be completed, Police believe it is the body of the man who was reported missing in the river at 6pm on 3 January. ... More >>
Water Related Incident Pauanui
Wednesday, 5 January 2022, 6:02 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are responding to a water related incident in Pauanui. Emergency services received a report of a boat that overturned in the water at Pauanui at around 2:30pm. The five people onboard have been accounted for and are receiving medical assistance. ... More >>
Manukau Homicide - Name Correction
Wednesday, 5 January 2022, 6:02 pm | New Zealand Police
A previous media release identified the victim of the Manukau homicide as Joseph Tauiti, aged 21, who died on January 1st 2022. The correct spelling of his name is Joseph Tauati. We apologise for the error and for any confusion caused. More >>
UPDATE: Water-related Incident, Masterton
Wednesday, 5 January 2022, 6:00 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm a 58-year-old man has died in Wellington Hospital following an incident on Monday at St Matthew’s Collegiate School, Masterton. Police extends its condolences to the man’s family and loved ones. Police are making enquires ... More >>
Police Training Exercise – Tauranga Airport
Wednesday, 5 January 2022, 6:00 pm | New Zealand Police
Police staff will be undertaking training at Tauranga Airport on Thursday 6 January. The training will take place away from the main runway at a taxiway at the airport. The activities will be visible to people on aircraft as they land and take off, and ... More >>
Name Release - Huntly Crash
Wednesday, 5 January 2022, 5:59 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now release the name of the man who died following a crash on Great South Road, Huntly, on 27 December. He was 30-year-old Patuki Hunia Pene Te Kaha Hati Tairua, of Matawaia. An investigation into the crash is ongoing. More >>
Seventeen deaths on our roads during official holiday period
Wednesday, 5 January 2022, 7:54 am | New Zealand Police
Police are disappointed by the number of fatal crashes on our roads this holiday period, many of which could have been avoided. More >>
Young Person Dies Following Matamata Crash
Wednesday, 5 January 2022, 7:33 am | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm a 13-year-old girl involved in the serious crash in Matamata on 27 December 2021 died in Waikato Hospital yesterday. More >>
UPDATE - Fatal Crash, Dawson Road, Taupiri
Wednesday, 5 January 2022, 6:21 am | New Zealand Police
04 January Police can confirm a person has died following a single-vehicle crash in Taupiri, Waikato, this afternoon. Police extends their sincere condolences to the person’s family and loved ones. Dawson Road, where the crash occurred, remains ... More >>
Fatality At Mangawhai Heads, Kaipara
Tuesday, 4 January 2022, 9:06 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm a 30-year-old woman has died at Mangawhai Heads this afternoon. Shortly before 4.30pm Police received a report of a medical incident involving one person on the beach near Mangawhai Heads Road. Police and St John Ambulance attended ... More >>
Fatality Following Serious Crash – Maruia, Tasman
Tuesday, 4 January 2022, 8:48 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm that one person has died as the result of a serious crash on State Highway 65, Maruia at around 8.35am today. One other person sustained moderate injuries. The investigation into the circumstances of the crash are continuing. More >>
UPDATE - Beach Closure, Napier
Tuesday, 4 January 2022, 7:37 pm | New Zealand Police
Police and Surf Lifesaving Hawke's Bay wish to advise that Marine Parade Beach, Napier is closed due to extreme sea conditions. Hardinge Road Beach is also considered dangerous and should also be avoided, with 2-metre waves breaking on to a shingle ... More >>
Beach Closure – Napier
Tuesday, 4 January 2022, 7:35 pm | New Zealand Police
Police and Surf Lifesaving New Zealand wish to advise that Marine Parade Beach, Napier is closed due to extreme sea conditions. Harding Road Beach is also considered dangerous and should also be avoided, with 2-metre waves breaking on to a shingle ... More >>
