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Fatality confirmed, Rukuhia, Waipa

Thursday, 23 December 2021, 6:23 am | New Zealand Police

Police can confirm a person has died following a crash involving a ute and a milk tanker near the intersection of Ingram Road and SH3, Rukuhia. More >>

Fatality Following Collision Involving Train And Motorcycle

Thursday, 23 December 2021, 6:22 am | New Zealand Police

A man riding a motorcycle has died following a collision with a northbound freight train near Otaio. More >>

Name Release: Katikati Fatality

Wednesday, 22 December 2021, 8:15 pm | New Zealand Police

Police can now release the name of the man who died following a two-vehicle crash in Tahawai last night. He was John O'Neill Dent, 81, of Katikati. Police extend sympathies to his family. His family has asked for privacy at this time. Police are making enquiries ... More >>

South-Western Motorway, Delays Following Crash - Counties Manukau

Wednesday, 22 December 2021, 7:40 pm | New Zealand Police

The South-Western Motorway (southbound) has reopened after an earlier crash involving a motorcyclist and a car. The crash occurred at about 6.30pm. While the motorway has reopened, there are still significant delays as a result. Motorists are asked ... More >>

Update: Serious Crash, Rukuhia - Waikato

Wednesday, 22 December 2021, 6:44 pm | New Zealand Police

There is traffic congestion as a result of the serious crash near the intersection of SH3 and Ingram Road, Rukuhia. If you can avoid travel near the area, including Raynes Road, please do so. More >>

Leaving Your Home These Holidays?

Wednesday, 22 December 2021, 3:15 pm | New Zealand Police

National Manager Prevention Superintendent Eric  Tibbott: With Christmas and the summer break coming up, make sure your home and  property is secure from burglars. Take these simple steps to help deter burglars from your home; Lock ... More >>

Crash on SH1, Oceanview, Timaru - Canterbury

Wednesday, 22 December 2021, 11:37 am | New Zealand Police

Emergency services are in attendance at a crash on SH1 just north of the Grants Road intersection. More >>

Women to appear in court in relation to Te Puna homicide

Wednesday, 22 December 2021, 11:16 am | New Zealand Police

Two women are due to appear in Tauranga District Court later today in relation to the homicide of five-year-old Malachi Subecz. More >>

Information sought on aggravated robbery in Galatea

Wednesday, 22 December 2021, 11:15 am | New Zealand Police

Police are seeking information from the public following a robbery in Galatea  on Saturday. Shortly before 8pm on 18 December 2021 three offenders entered the Kopuriki  Store on Kopuriki Road, Galatea. One of the offenders presented a rifle at the sole ... More >>

Enquiries ongoing into Invercargill serious crash

Wednesday, 22 December 2021, 9:54 am | New Zealand Police

Police continue their enquiries into a serious crash in Invercargill on  Saturday, 18 December. The single vehicle crash occurred at the intersection of Tay Street and Clyde  Street in the early hours of Saturday morning. Two 18-year-old men remain ... More >>

Update: Serious Crash – SH2, Tahawai - Bay Of Plenty

Wednesday, 22 December 2021, 7:00 am | New Zealand Police

A man has died following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2 at Tahawai at about 8.30pm yesterday. He was the driver of one vehicle. The three occupants of the other vehicle received minor injuries. The Serious Crash Unit has been in attendance and ... More >>

Body Found In Search For Missing Kayaker

Wednesday, 22 December 2021, 6:35 am | New Zealand Police

21 December Police searching for missing kayaker Jack Skellett located a body in Wellington Harbour this evening. While formal identification is yet to take place, it is believed to be that of the missing 23-year-old. Police's thoughts and deepest ... More >>

Serious Crash – SH2 Tahawai, - Bay Of Plenty

Tuesday, 21 December 2021, 9:32 pm | New Zealand Police

Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on State Highway Two, Tahawai. Police were alerted to a two vehicle crash, between Tuapiro Road and Hikurangi Road, shortly after 8:30pm. One person is reported to be seriously injured. The Serious ... More >>

Man Injured In Levin During Arrest

Tuesday, 21 December 2021, 9:31 pm | New Zealand Police

At about 3pm today Police received a 111 call from members of the public concerned about a man’s behaviour in Levin. A Police officer arrived and attempted to arrest the man. Initial information indicates that during the arrest process both the officer ... More >>

Police Seek Information In Tūrangi Fatal Crash

Tuesday, 21 December 2021, 7:29 pm | New Zealand Police

Police are appealing for witnesses in relation to a crash where a pedestrian died on Sunday, 19 December. Police understand the pedestrian, a 31-year-old man, had been hitch-hiking north on State Highway One, between Tūrangi and Korohe Road in ... More >>

Search Continues For Missing Kayaker

Tuesday, 21 December 2021, 4:39 pm | New Zealand Police

Police are continuing the search for a missing kayaker in Wellington Harbour. Jack Skellett, 23, was reported overdue around 10pm on Monday night from a  kayaking trip. He left Petone Beach late yesterday morning and it’s believed his  ... More >>

Police Target Drug Offending In Kawerau

Tuesday, 21 December 2021, 4:17 pm | New Zealand Police

Police executed a search warrant at a Kawerau address today in a continuing  effort to disrupt drug offending in the area. A 44-year-old man was arrested at the scene and faces charges of cultivation  of cannabis, possession of cannabis, ... More >>

Police Has Taken Steps To Improve Some Prosecution Proceedings

Tuesday, 21 December 2021, 11:11 am | New Zealand Police

Police has updated guidelines and processes for staff when filing proceedings  which require consent from the Attorney-General. The work follows a comprehensive audit of 663 prosecutions since 2008, which  found that in 10 cases there ... More >>

Search Ongoing For Missing Kayaker

Tuesday, 21 December 2021, 10:44 am | New Zealand Police

Police are seeking the public’s assistance in the search for a missing  kayaker in Wellington. Jack Skellett, 23, was reported overdue around 10pm last night from a  kayaking trip. He left Petone Beach late morning yesterday and it’s ... More >>

Local Initiative Reduces Road Deaths To Zero

Tuesday, 21 December 2021, 7:38 am | New Zealand Police

Road safety initiative “Stay Alive on 5” has achieved unprecedented results in its first 12 months of operation, with zero fatalities on the Hawke's Bay side of the Napier – Taupō road. Hawke's Bay Police Highway Patrol officer Constable ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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