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Update: Serious Crash – SH1, North Of Oamaru - Southern
Saturday, 1 January 2022, 7:32 pm | New Zealand Police
The serious crash on SH1 north of Oamaru at about 1.30pm has been cleared and the road is open in both directions. More >>
Road Blocked – SH2, West Of Matatā - Bay Of Plenty
Saturday, 1 January 2022, 5:34 pm | New Zealand Police
A large tree has come down on SH2 near Pikowai Beach west of Matatā, and is blocking part of the highway. The incident was reported to Police at about 3.20pm. Traffic heading east is able to pass around the tree but westbound motorists’ path is blocked ... More >>
Police Investigation Under Way In Relation To A Baby Being Admitted Christchurch Hospital
Saturday, 1 January 2022, 5:34 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Detective Inspector Michael Ford. A police investigation is under way after a three-month-old child was admitted to Christchurch Hospital on New Year’s Eve with serious injuries. Police have commenced a scene examination at a residential ... More >>
Serious Crash – SH1, North Of Oamaru - Southern
Saturday, 1 January 2022, 3:16 pm | New Zealand Police
A serious crash is blocking SH1 north of Oamaru in both directions. Diversions are in place, and motorists are advised to avoid the area. The road is expected to be blocked for at least several hours. Three people received moderate injuries in the ... More >>
Eastern District Police Recover Significant Amount Of Methamphetamine In Wairoa
Saturday, 1 January 2022, 2:12 pm | New Zealand Police
Over the last week Eastern District Police investigators have executed a number of search warrants in relation to serious drug offending in the Wairoa Area. These warrants involved members of the Mongrel Mob Mongrelism chapter who are based in ... More >>
Homicide Investigation Underway In Counties Manukau
Saturday, 1 January 2022, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector Karen Bright, Counties Manukau Police: Police have launched a homicide investigation after a man died at Middlemore Hospital this morning. He arrived at hospital around 6am with critical injuries and a sadly died a short time ... More >>
Fatal Crash, New Plymouth
Saturday, 1 January 2022, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in New Plymouth early this morning. The crash on St Aubyn Street at the intersection with Calvert Road happened just before 5am. The road remains closed currently. More >>
Fatal Crash In Omaha
Saturday, 1 January 2022, 2:06 pm | New Zealand Police
Police spokesperson: A teenager has died after being hit by a vehicle in Omaha early this morning. Emergency services were called around 4am to Omaha Drive where a teenage male was located deceased. The driver of a vehicle is speaking with Police and assisting ... More >>
New Year’s Eve Calm Across The Motu
Saturday, 1 January 2022, 7:33 am | New Zealand Police
Police are pleased with the behaviour of revellers across the country following a busy New Year’s Eve. “By and large New Zealanders rang in the New Year safely,” says Deputy Commissioner Glenn Dunbier. “There were of course a couple of hotspots ... More >>
Serious Crash, New Plymouth - Central
Saturday, 1 January 2022, 7:25 am | New Zealand Police
St Aubyn Street/SH 44 in New Plymouth is blocked at the intersection of Calvert Road in Lynmouth following a serious crash. It happened just before 5am and involved one vehicle colliding with a parked vehicle. Indications are injuries are serious. ... More >>
Road Closure – SH35, Pacific Coast Highway, Tolaga Bay - Eastern
Friday, 31 December 2021, 7:10 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 35 south of Tolaga Bay is closed between the Thomas Road and Waihau Road intersections, following a serious crash. Police and Ambulance are responding to a motorcycle crash involving two riders. One person is in a critical condition ... More >>
SH 1, Tīrau Reopens - Waikato
Friday, 31 December 2021, 7:09 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 1 near Tīrau has reopened following an earlier crash. Police would like to thank motorists for their patience and cooperation as emergency services worked at the crash scene. More >>
Crash - SH1, Tirau - Waikato
Friday, 31 December 2021, 7:08 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists are advised to delay travel on SH1 Tirau following a crash. The two car crash was reported to emergency services shortly after 12.30pm. SH1 southbound in the area between Karapiro Road and Gorton Road is currently blocked. No-one is reported ... More >>
Whangamata Police Encourage Everyone To Celebrate Safely This New Year's Eve
Friday, 31 December 2021, 7:07 pm | New Zealand Police
Police in Whangamata and around the Coromandel Peninsula are concerned that a small group of people are not getting the message about celebrating the holidays safely. Last night in Whangamata police had bottles thrown at them while undertaking reassurance ... More >>
Body Recovered In Search For Missing Swimmers, Manawatū
Friday, 31 December 2021, 6:50 pm | New Zealand Police
Police searching for two swimmers who went missing in the Manawatū River on 29 December have today recovered a body. While formal identification is yet to take place, Police believe it to be the body of the 11-year-old girl. Police extends its ... More >>
Missing Woman Located In Taupo
Friday, 31 December 2021, 6:47 pm | New Zealand Police
The woman reported missing in the Kinloch area of Taupo on 29 December has been located alive and well this morning. Police would like to thank the public for their assistance. More >>
Blockage SH1 - Desert Road - Central
Friday, 31 December 2021, 6:35 am | New Zealand Police
Motorists travelling on the Desert Road are advised to expect delays due to a blockage on the highway from overnight. A truck has broken down in the southbound lane 13km north of Waiouru shortly before 4am this morning. The location for the breakdown ... More >>
Police Leaders Honoured By The Queen
Friday, 31 December 2021, 6:31 am | New Zealand Police
Two leaders in Police are today honoured by the Queen for their services to New Zealand Police and the community. Superintendent Andy McGregor, Bay of Plenty District Commander, and Detective Superintendent Peter Read both become Officers of the New ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Rangipo, Taupō
Friday, 31 December 2021, 6:26 am | New Zealand Police
30 December A person has died after a crash on a farm near Rangipo, Taupō District. The single vehicle crash involving a motorcycle was reported to Police just before 7pm. The person died at the scene. Serious Crash Unit have been notified. No further ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Rangipo, Taupō
Friday, 31 December 2021, 6:25 am | New Zealand Police
30 December A person has died after a crash on a farm near Rangipo, Taupō District. The single vehicle crash involving a motorcycle was reported to Police just before 7pm. The person died at the scene. Serious Crash Unit have been notified. No further ... More >>
