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Hamilton Police Arrest Prolific Alleged Burglar
Thursday, 5 August 2021, 1:31 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have today arrested a man in relation to over 40 burglaries in the Hamilton area. The 31-year-old man is expected to appear in Hamilton District Court today charged with 10 counts of burglary for alleged offending dating back ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Ravensbourne Road, Dunedin
Thursday, 5 August 2021, 7:05 am | New Zealand Police
A person has died following a single-vehicle crash in Dunedin last night. Police received a report at 10:30pm that a car had crashed into a barrier on Ravensbourne Road, between Parry Street East and Tekapo Street. The sole occupant of the vehicle ... More >>
Man Charged With Murder Following Death Of Richard Wallace
Thursday, 5 August 2021, 6:10 am | New Zealand Police
Aug 4, 2021 Detective Senior Sergeant Tim Leitch: A 52-year-old man will appear in Wellington District Court tomorrow charged with the murder of Richard Wallace. Mr Wallace, 70, was found dead in his Strathmore Park home on 22 July. The man charged ... More >>
Serious Crash, Minginui Road, Minginui - Bay Of Plenty
Wednesday, 4 August 2021, 8:23 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a single-vehicle crash on Minginui Road, Minginui. Police were notified of the crash at 7:00pm. Two people are reported to be seriously injured. The Serious Crash Unit has been notified. More >>
Hawke's Bay Arrests
Wednesday, 4 August 2021, 6:32 pm | New Zealand Police
Area Response Manager Senior Sergeant Steve Nicoll: Over the last two days Hawke’s Bay Police have arrested a number of people involved in ongoing property crime in Napier. Following a spate of vehicle thefts in Napier, proactive patrols have been ... More >>
SH2, Lower Hutt - Northbound Lane Blocked - Wellington
Wednesday, 4 August 2021, 6:15 pm | New Zealand Police
The northbound lane of State Highway 2 in Lower Hutt is blocked between Horokiwi Road and Western Hutt Road, following reports of a broken down vehicle. Police were notified just before 5pm that a bus had broken down and was causing significant delays. ... More >>
Operation Shadow: Waikato Police Impound Six Vehicles
Wednesday, 4 August 2021, 3:35 pm | New Zealand Police
Hamilton Police have this morning executed the second phase of Operation Shadow, targeting street racing and anti-social behaviour on roads across the district. At 5am, ten search warrants were carried out and staff impounded four vehicles for sustained ... More >>
Fatal Crash - East Coast Road, Redvale
Wednesday, 4 August 2021, 8:37 am | New Zealand Police
Police and emergency services are currently responding to a serious crash on East Coast Road, Redvale. Police were called to the crash, involving a vehicle and a bus, about 7.15 this morning. Sadly one person and the only occupant of the vehicle has ... More >>
Waikato Police execute search warrants
Wednesday, 4 August 2021, 5:48 am | New Zealand Police
Waikato Police continue to respond to aggravated robberies and burglaries involving vehicles at commercial premises in Hamilton. More >>
Walmsley Road Overbridge Incident Resolved
Tuesday, 3 August 2021, 5:58 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can advise that the incident on the Walmsley Road overbridge near the Southwestern motorway has been resolved. Lanes are now reopened but motorists are advised to expect delays as the backlog clears. Police appreciate their ongoing cooperation this evening. More >>
Police Focus On Formal Warning Policy Review
Tuesday, 3 August 2021, 3:22 pm | New Zealand Police
Following further consideration of the issues, Police has decided against its appeal of the High Court ruling S v Commissioner of Police [2021] NZHC 743. Instead Police will focus on the review of its Formal Warning policy. “After closer consideration ... More >>
Eagle Helicopter And Land SAR Teams Find Missing Mangakino Man
Tuesday, 3 August 2021, 11:39 am | New Zealand Police
Thanks to the eagle eye of the Police helicopter, a Mangakino man is extremely fortunate to have been found after spending over a day lost in the bush. In a joint effort, Taupo and Turangi Land Search and Rescue (Land SAR) staff alongside Coastguard, Eagle ... More >>
Maraetai Serious Crash - Update
Monday, 2 August 2021, 9:58 am | New Zealand Police
Police can advise that one of the occupants injured in a serious crash in Maraetai last week has died. Last night, a female occupant of the vehicle succumbed to her injuries at Auckland City Hospital. Our thoughts are with her friends and family ... More >>
Update - Edendale Wyndham Road Re-open, Southland - Southern
Monday, 2 August 2021, 5:27 am | New Zealand Police
Aug 1, 2021 Edendale Wyndham Road near Wyndham has re-opened following the serious single-vehicle crash which occurred at 6:25pm. One person was transported to hospital with serious injuries. An investigation into the circumstances of the crash is underway. ... More >>
Serious Crash, Edendale Wyndham Road, Southland - Southern
Sunday, 1 August 2021, 7:08 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are attending a serious single-vehicle crash on Edendale Wyndham Road near Wyndham. Police were notified of the crash at 6:25pm. One person is reported to have sustained serious injuries. Edendale Wyndham Road is currently closed with ... More >>
UPDATE: Serious Crash, SH8/Tekapo-Twizel Road, Pukaki - Canterbury
Sunday, 1 August 2021, 5:59 pm | New Zealand Police
SH8/Tekapo-Twizel Road is now open following the earlier serious crash. Two people were airlifted to hospital with serious injuries. More >>
Serious Crash, SH8/Tekapo-Twizel Road, Pukaki - Canterbury
Sunday, 1 August 2021, 4:34 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a two-vehicle crash on SH8/Tekapo-Twizel Road, Pukaki. The crash was reported to Police at about 2.30pm. Initial indications are there are injuries. Two helicopters are en-route to assist. Motorists are asked to ... More >>
Man Dies Following Water Incident At Castlepoint
Saturday, 31 July 2021, 6:17 pm | New Zealand Police
A man has died following a water incident at Castlepoint in the Wairarapa today. Emergency services were notified that a person was in the sea off the coast of Castlepoint just after 1.45pm. A rescue operation was undertaken by a boat in the area however ... More >>
Young Woman Found Safe And Well
Saturday, 31 July 2021, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are pleased to advise the missing 17-year-old young woman we have been searching for was found safe and well this afternoon. She was located in the Alexandra area. Police would like to thank the LandSAR searchers who located her after the physical ... More >>
UPDATE: Fatal Crash, Pukehina Beach Road, Pukehina - Bay Of Plenty
Saturday, 31 July 2021, 5:20 am | New Zealand Police
Jul 30, 2021 Pukehina Beach Road has reopened following the earlier fatal crash. More >>
