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Maraenui, Napier Incident
Tuesday, 28 December 2021, 6:14 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are attending an incident in Gilray Avenue, Maraenui, Napier. Armed Offenders Squad (AOS) and Police Negotiation team (PNT) are in attendance. There are cordons in place and residents are asked to stay in their homes as a precaution. More >>
Serious Crash, SH 25 Waitakaruru - Waikato
Tuesday, 28 December 2021, 6:14 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a two-vehicle crash on SH25, Waitakaruru. The crash was reported to Police at about 1pm. Four people are reported to have serious injuries. The road is blocked and diversions are in place. More >>
Children Critically Injured In Matamata Serious Crash
Tuesday, 28 December 2021, 6:08 pm | New Zealand Police
An investigation is underway following a serious crash involving five children in Matamata last night. Police were alerted to the crash involving a Nissan Tiida on Morrinsville-Walton Road, Matamata at about 11.55pm. Upon arrival Police found the ... More >>
UPDATE: Body Located In Search For Missing Swimmer In Waimakariri River
Tuesday, 28 December 2021, 6:06 pm | New Zealand Police
A body of a man has been recovered from the Waimakariri River near Kairaki, Christchurch. The body was located at around 3.30pm yesterday by a member of the public. While formal identification is yet to take place, it is believed to be that of an 18 year ... More >>
UPDATE – Road Reopens After Serious Crash, SH 1, Dome Forest -Waitematā
Monday, 27 December 2021, 9:00 pm | New Zealand Police
SH 1 has now reopened following a serious crash involving three vehicles at Dome Forest. The crash was reported to Police shortly before 4:30pm. One person received serious injuries, and four others received minor injuries. Police would like to thank ... More >>
UPDATE – Fatality Confirmed, Great South Road, Huntly - Waikato
Monday, 27 December 2021, 7:51 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following the earlier serious crash on Great South Road in Huntly. The crash was reported to Police just after 2pm and involved three vehicles. A motorcyclist died at the scene. The road is expected to be re-opened shortly. More >>
Wanted Man Arrested In Ruatoria
Monday, 27 December 2021, 6:50 pm | New Zealand Police
A 33-year-old male with warrants for his arrest was arrested yesterday in Ruatoria. He was last known to be in Gisborne. Police would like to thank the public for their assistance. More >>
Serious Crash, State Highway One, Dome Forest - Waitematā
Monday, 27 December 2021, 6:49 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway One at Dome Forest is closed following a serious crash reported to involve multiple vehicles. It happened shortly before 4:30pm, between Waiwhiu Conical Peak Road and Saunders Road. Diversions are in place at SH 1 and Kaipara Flats Road ... More >>
Serious Crash, Great South Road, Huntly - Waikato
Monday, 27 December 2021, 6:48 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash along Great South Road, Huntly. The two vehicle crash involving a motorcycle, was reported to Police just after 2pm. Indications are there are serious injuries. The area near the crash site is closed ... More >>
Road Reopened -Powderham Street, New Plymouth - Central
Monday, 27 December 2021, 6:47 pm | New Zealand Police
Powderham Street in New Plymouth has reopened following the earlier incident which has been resolved without issue. Police would like to thank the public for their understanding. More >>
Powderham Street, New Plymouth, Area Cordoned Due To Incident - Central
Monday, 27 December 2021, 6:46 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are in attendance at an incident in the vicinity of Powderham Street in New Plymouth. As a result, there are cordons in place where Powerderham Street intersects with Brougham Street and Liardet Street. Members of the public are asked to avoid ... More >>
Name Release - Fatal Crash, Motutere
Monday, 27 December 2021, 6:43 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now release the name of the person who died in a crash on State Highway 1, Motutere, on December 24. He was 24-year-old Shaquille Dempsey of Turangi. Police's thoughts are with his family and friends at this time. The circumstances of the crash ... More >>
Update Into Flat Bush Homicide Investigation
Monday, 27 December 2021, 6:41 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Detective Inspector Tofilau Fa’amanuia Va’aelua, Counties Manukau Police. Police are continuing its homicide investigation into the death of a man at a Flat Bush address in the early hours of Boxing Day. At this stage Police can ... More >>
Getting Out In The Great Outdoors For These Holidays?
Monday, 27 December 2021, 8:08 am | New Zealand Police
...Take a distress beacon and stick to the COVID traffic light system Everyone wants to have a fun and safe summer season. New Zealand Police and the New Zealand Mountain Safety Council (MSC) are both encouraging sound planning and preparation for any ... More >>
Person Dies Following Water Related Incident, Waiwera Beach
Sunday, 26 December 2021, 6:29 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm a man has died at Waiwera Beach today. Another person was taken to hospital with moderate injuries. The incident was reported to Police at 4:09 this afternoon. Enquiries into the circumstances of the death are ongoing. More >>
Person Dies Following Incident At Karioitahi Beach
Sunday, 26 December 2021, 6:28 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm a man has died at Karioitahi Beach, southwest of Auckland today. The incident was reported to emergency services shortly after 2pm. Enquiries into the circumstances of the death are ongoing. More >>
Person Dies Following Water-related Incident, Kapiti
Sunday, 26 December 2021, 3:29 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm a woman has died following a water-related incident at Waikanae Beach, Kapiti today. The incident was reported to emergency services at around 1:30pm. Police are making enquiries in relation to the death on behalf of the coroner. More >>
UPDATE - Serious Incident, Mount Maunganui
Sunday, 26 December 2021, 3:27 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are no longer at the scene of an earlier incident in Mount Maunganui, and cordons that were in place have been lifted. Inquiries are ongoing to locate the individual Police were seeking. More >>
UPDATE - Serious Incident, Mount Maunganui
Sunday, 26 December 2021, 3:26 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are no longer at the scene of an earlier incident in Mount Maunganui, and cordons that were in place have been lifted. Inquiries are ongoing to locate the individual Police were seeking. More >>
Police urge motorists to focus on safety
Sunday, 26 December 2021, 2:20 pm | New Zealand Police
With five people dead on our roads since the official Christmas/New Year’s holiday period began on Friday, Police are urging motorists to drive with a focus on safety. More >>
