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Serious Crash - SH58, Porirua - Wellington
Tuesday, 7 December 2021, 7:03 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are in attendance at a serious crash on State Highway 58 near the intersection with James Cook Drive in Whitby, Porirua. Police were called to the two-vehicle collision shortly before 6.20pm. Two people have been injured in ... More >>
Fatal Crash - Horowhenua District - Central
Tuesday, 7 December 2021, 5:30 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a serious crash involving a car and a truck in Horowhenua today. Emergency services were called to Hokio Beach Road, between Hokio Sand Road and Moutere Road, at around 1pm. Sadly, one person died at the scene. Enquiries are ... More >>
Further Details On Police Checkpoints In Northland
Tuesday, 7 December 2021, 1:06 pm | New Zealand Police
Northland District Commander Superintendent Tony Hill: Northland Police are now in a position to release further details around planned Police checkpoints in partnership with Iwi to come into effect when the borders around Tāmaki ... More >>
Southern District Police Ramps Up The Work For Safer Summer Roads
Tuesday, 7 December 2021, 11:28 am | New Zealand Police
Police are reminding people that as summer and the party season gets underway, there is even more reason for people to take extra care with their driving and not take risks. Acting Otago Coastal Area Commander Inspector James Ure says ... More >>
Arrest Made Over Jewellery Store Theft, Firearm Located
Tuesday, 7 December 2021, 10:22 am | New Zealand Police
Auckland City West Police have arrested a man as part of an investigation into thefts from businesses in recent weeks. Inspector Wayne Kitcher, Area Prevention Manager, says Police executed a search warrant at a Massey address on Monday evening. A 30-year-old ... More >>
Police Agree With IPCA Findings
Tuesday, 7 December 2021, 10:15 am | New Zealand Police
Police agree with the findings of an IPCA report, which concluded a Police officer was justified in using force against a man who tried to intervene during the arrest of another man. The officer went to a property in a central North Island town on ... More >>
Serious Crash - SH 1, Puhoi
Tuesday, 7 December 2021, 8:48 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are in attendance at a serious crash on State Highway 1 near Puhoi. Police were called to a two vehicle collision shortly before 8am. Three people have been injured in the crash. One person is in a critical condition and another ... More >>
Arrest Following Firearms Incident, Winton
Monday, 6 December 2021, 7:29 pm | New Zealand Police
Inspector Jon Bisset: One person has been arrested following a firearms incident in Winton today. Police were called to a Park Street address at around 1pm where it was reported that a firearm had been discharged. Staff arrived to find a man with ... More >>
New Police Base In Tāneatua Gets Underway
Monday, 6 December 2021, 3:18 pm | New Zealand Police
Work is about to start on Tāneatua’s new police base – now the hunt is on to find someone to design an artwork to sit in front of the base. Police has appointed Vivian Construction to build the base, which has been designed to reflect ... More >>
Police Training Exercise - Kāpiti
Monday, 6 December 2021, 11:21 am | New Zealand Police
Police are holding a training exercise in Kāpiti on Tuesday 7 December. The exercise will take place in Queen Elizabeth Park between 8.30am and 4pm and be supported by the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF). The RNZAF will be providing an NH90 helicopter ... More >>
Arrest Made Following Christchurch Homicide
Monday, 6 December 2021, 10:22 am | New Zealand Police
An arrest has been made today in relation to the alleged murder of an 18-year-old man in Christchurch. A 16-year-old youth has been charged with murder. He is due to make an initial court appearance in the Christchurch District Court today. Police ... More >>
SH2 And Sandhurst Dr Papamoa Reopened - Bay Of Plenty
Sunday, 5 December 2021, 9:14 pm | New Zealand Police
SH2 and Sandhurst Drive, Papamoa, Tauranga have reopened after emergency services resolved an earlier incident. More >>
SH3 And Sandhurst Dr Papamoa - Bay Of Plenty
Sunday, 5 December 2021, 9:12 pm | New Zealand Police
Drivers are asked to avoid SH3 at Sandhurst Drive, Papamoa, Tauranga while emergency services attend an incident. More >>
UPDATE: Homicide Investigation Launched Following Death Of Assault Victim
Sunday, 5 December 2021, 7:28 pm | New Zealand Police
A homicide investigation is under way after an 18-year-old man assaulted on Saturday morning in Sydenham died in Christchurch Hospital today. “This is a tragic outcome and once again this year we're investigating the murder of a young person in our ... More >>
SH1 Drury - Counties Manukau
Sunday, 5 December 2021, 7:17 pm | New Zealand Police
All lanes are blocked on SH1 northbound at the Drury off-ramp. Delays are likely while FENZ attends an incident. More >>
Update - Serious Crash, SH5, Wairakei - Bay Of Plenty
Sunday, 5 December 2021, 7:02 pm | New Zealand Police
The road is now clear following the earlier single-car crash on SH5, Wairakei. More >>
Serious Crash, Christchurch Southern Motorway, Rolleston - Canterbury
Sunday, 5 December 2021, 7:00 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are in attendance at a serious crash on the Christchurch Southern Motorway in Rolleston. The crash, between a car and a motorcycle, occurred in the southbound lanes about 5:10pm. One person has received serious injuries. The Serious Crash Unit ... More >>
Serious Crash, SH5, Wairakei - Bay Of Plenty
Sunday, 5 December 2021, 4:44 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 5 is closed at Wairakei, in the Taupo District, following a serious crash near Palmer Mill Road. The single-car crash occurred about 2:50pm. One person has been seriously injured and taken to Waikato Hospital by helicopter. Diversions ... More >>
SH6 West Coast - Tasman
Sunday, 5 December 2021, 3:21 pm | New Zealand Police
SH6 around Harihari on the West Coast is closed due to flooding. More >>
Update: Favona Crash
Sunday, 5 December 2021, 6:06 am | New Zealand Police
Traffic management remains in place around the crash scene and motorists are asked to take alternative routes. More >>
