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UPDATE: Search Continues For Missing Woman Jan-Marie Burton
Thursday, 30 December 2021, 9:03 pm | New Zealand Police
Despite extensive searches today, missing woman Jan-Marie Burton has not yet been located. Taupō Police is asking boaties to avoid the eastern side of Whangamata Bay adjacent to the ski lane from 7am tomorrow while a search is conducted in that ... More >>
Missing Woman Located - Hamilton
Thursday, 30 December 2021, 8:35 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are very pleased to report that the 72-year-old woman reported missing from her Nawton home this afternoon has been located and is safe and well. The woman and her dog were spotted by a member of the public a short time ago. Police would like ... More >>
UPDATE - Road Reopens Following Crash SH60, Riwaka - Tasman
Thursday, 30 December 2021, 8:33 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 60 at Riwaka, north of Motueka, has reopened following a single car crash at 10.30am today. A car crashed into a power pole and two people sustained minor injuries. Police would like to thank motorists for their understanding while ... More >>
Missing Person - Hamilton
Thursday, 30 December 2021, 8:11 pm | New Zealand Police
Hamilton Police are appealing for sightings of Nancy Tutahione. Nancy, aged 72, has not returned to her Nawton home after taking her dog for a walk at around 3pm today. Nancy is approximately 5’10” and her hair is described as being grey and ... More >>
Police Seek Missing Person Jylesza Needham
Thursday, 30 December 2021, 7:40 pm | New Zealand Police
Nelson Police are trying to locate Jylesza Needham, who left Nelson in a vehicle on the morning of 29 December heading to Christchurch. Jylesza was driving a silver Toyota Platz registration CNC380. Police and her family are concerned for Jylesza’s ... More >>
Fatal Work-related Incident, Tawa
Thursday, 30 December 2021, 7:38 pm | New Zealand Police
A person has died after becoming trapped under their work vehicle in Tawa this afternoon. The incident in Lyndhurst Road was reported to police at 2.20pm. Enquiries into the circumstances are under way, however initial indications are that the vehicle rolled ... More >>
Arrests Following Aggravated Robbery, Hamilton
Thursday, 30 December 2021, 7:37 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Hamilton City Area Commander – Inspector Andrea McBeth. Hamilton CIB staff have arrested two people following an aggravated robbery at the Flagstaff Supervalue on December 26. Those arrested were a 20-year-old man and a 26-year-old ... More >>
Road Closure - SH60, Riwaka - Tasman
Thursday, 30 December 2021, 6:08 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 60 is closed at Riwaka, north of Motueka, following a single-car crash. A car crashed into a power pole about 10:35am. Two people sustained minor injuries. Diversions are in place at the intersection of School Road and SH60, and at Umukiri ... More >>
Reminder To Young People To Stay Safe In Whangamata This New Year’s Eve
Thursday, 30 December 2021, 6:08 pm | New Zealand Police
As people across the country prepare to celebrate the New Year with a few drinks Whanagmata Police are reminding parents and caregivers to keep a watchful eye on their young people. Last night over a 90 minute period Whangamata Police issued 58 ... More >>
Body Recovered In Search For Missing Diver, Te Araroa
Thursday, 30 December 2021, 6:01 pm | New Zealand Police
A body has been recovered this morning in the search for a diver who failed to resurface in Te Araroa yesterday. While formal identification has not yet taken place, Police believe it to be the missing man. Police's thoughts are with the man's family at ... More >>
Police Seek Missing Woman Jan-Marie Burton
Thursday, 30 December 2021, 9:17 am | New Zealand Police
Taupo Police are seeking sightings of Jan-Marie Burton, who has been reported missing by her family. Jan-Marie was last seen at around 4pm yesterday and items of her clothing have been located on Kinloch Beach, near the boat ramp on Kinloch Esplanade. Police ... More >>
Party Safely These Holidays
Thursday, 30 December 2021, 9:13 am | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector Dave Kirby, National Criminal Investigation Branch: Sexual assault is unacceptable. It is never the victim’s fault and should not be tolerated in any situation. Sexual assaults can happen to anyone at any time, but ... More >>
Serious Crash SH2, Waitakaruru - Waikato
Wednesday, 29 December 2021, 6:23 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are in attendance at a serious crash on State Highway 2 near Waitakaruru. Police were called to a two vehicle collision at 2.15pm. Indications are that two people have been seriously injured in the crash. SH2 is closed between ... More >>
Name Release - Fatal Crash, Lewis Pass - Canterbury
Wednesday, 29 December 2021, 6:22 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are now in a position to release the name of the man killed in a crash on Lewis Pass Road on Sunday 26 December. The man killed was 62-year-old John Osborne of Rangiora. Police’s thoughts are with his friends and family at this time. The ... More >>
Staying Safe In Wanaka This New Year's Eve
Wednesday, 29 December 2021, 6:21 pm | New Zealand Police
Wanaka Police want to remind revellers to drink and behave responsibly over this holiday break. Our staff are well-versed at policing over busy periods like New Year’s Eve, and we will have a presence and be visible in key areas. Over the past week ... More >>
Fatal Crash In Pukenui
Wednesday, 29 December 2021, 6:19 pm | New Zealand Police
Police and emergency services are currently at the scene of a fatal crash on State Highway 1, Pukenui. Tragically, one person has died at the scene and number of others injured following the crash which involved three vehicles. Early information suggests ... More >>
Have Fun And Keep Safe This New Year
Wednesday, 29 December 2021, 6:12 pm | New Zealand Police
Police will be on the road and in communities making sure people having fun this New Year are also keeping themselves, friends, and whānau safe by not drinking and driving. Last Christmas and New Year period there were 971 road crashes where 91 ... More >>
Fatal Motorbike Crash, Albany - Waitematā
Tuesday, 28 December 2021, 6:16 pm | New Zealand Police
A woman has died in a motorbike crash, near Stadium Drive in Albany. Emergency services were alerted to the crash at 3:25pm. Tragically the woman was confirmed deceased at the scene. The matter will be referred to the Coroner. More >>
UPDATE - Maraenui, Napier Incident
Tuesday, 28 December 2021, 6:15 pm | New Zealand Police
Cordons have been stood down at Gilray Avenue, Maraenui, Napier, following an earlier Police incident. Police were called to an address at around 2:10pm. Nothing of interest was located at the address. Enquiries are ongoing to determine the circumstances ... More >>
UPDATE: Serious Crash, Matamata
Tuesday, 28 December 2021, 6:15 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm the vehicle involved in last night's serious crash involving five children had been stolen from Hamilton. Enquiries also suggest the vehicle was linked to a burglary on Monday evening in Matamata. "This information, together ... More >>
