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Police Acknowledges IPCA Findings
Wednesday, 7 April 2021, 10:10 am | New Zealand Police
Police acknowledges the Independent Police Conduct Authority’s (IPCA) findings in relation to an incident in Hastings in January 2020 which found the use of force against a man was unjustified. Police operates a risk-assessment model known as TENR ... More >>
Easter Weekend Road Deaths
Tuesday, 6 April 2021, 1:18 pm | New Zealand Police
Superintendent Steve Greally, Director: National Road Policing Centre New Zealand has seen a tragic Easter weekend on its roads, and Police extends its sympathies to the families and friends of the eight people who died this holiday period. Any ... More >>
SH2 Crash, Western Hutt Road, Wellington
Tuesday, 6 April 2021, 11:05 am | New Zealand Police
Following a crash this morning near the Melling Link on State Highway 2 the road is now open in both directions. However, due to an issue with the traffic lights, southbound vehicles cannot turn right into Tirohanga. More >>
Update - Serious Crash SH2, Wellington
Tuesday, 6 April 2021, 7:00 am | New Zealand Police
Both Southbound lanes at Melling Link on State Highway 2 in Wellington are completely blocked following a serious crash this morning. Significant delays are expected and diversions are in place at Kennedy-Good Bridge. Motorists are advised to avoid the ... More >>
Diversions In Place After Crash On SH2, Wellington
Tuesday, 6 April 2021, 6:54 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are currently responding to a crash on State Highway Two near the Melling Link. A truck has collided with a car and is blocking traffic. It appears that one person has suffered serious injuries. The road is partially blocked and ... More >>
Name Release - Fatal Crash SH38 Rerewhakaaitu
Tuesday, 6 April 2021, 5:42 am | New Zealand Police
Police can now release the name of the man who died following a crash between a car and a motorcycle on State Highway 38, near Rerewhakaaitu, on Saturday. The motorcyclist sadly died at the scene. He was Tony Lars Hansen, 52, of Rotorua. Police extend their ... More >>
UPDATE - Police Officers Injured In Waikato Incident
Monday, 5 April 2021, 4:18 pm | New Zealand Police
Statement attributable to Hamilton City Area Commander Inspector Andrea McBeth: Two police officers were assaulted in Hamilton overnight following a routine traffic stop. Police stopped a vehicle containing three people in Fairfield just after midnight. ... More >>
Name Release - Serious Crash, Ashburton Lakes
Monday, 5 April 2021, 4:18 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now release the name of the man who died following a crash on Hakatere Potts Road in the Ashburton Lakes area on 27 March 2021. He was Ashley Neil O'Donnell, 35, of Ashburton Lakes. The investigation into the circumstances of the crash is ... More >>
Man Dies Following Northland Crash In January
Sunday, 4 April 2021, 5:08 pm | New Zealand Police
A man passed away in hospital yesterday after being injured in a crash in the Far North on 28 January 2021. The single-car crash occurred on Houhora Heads Road near Houhora. The man who died was Jeffrey Eric Srhoj, 48, of Awanui. Police extend their ... More >>
Water Incident: Taieri Mouth, Dunedin
Sunday, 4 April 2021, 4:58 pm | New Zealand Police
A child has died in Dunedin Hospital following a boating incident near Taieri Mouth earlier today. Another child remains in a serious condition in the Intensive Care Unit. Three other people, including two adults and a child have now been released ... More >>
Fatal Crash - Northland
Sunday, 4 April 2021, 1:08 pm | New Zealand Police
A person has died after a crash involving a car and a motorcycle in the Far North. Emergency services were called to the crash about 8km north of Te Kao on Far North Road/SH 1, around 11:30am. The motorcyclist died at the scene. The Serious Crash ... More >>
Queenstown Police Seeking Footage Of Disorder
Sunday, 4 April 2021, 1:07 pm | New Zealand Police
Police investigating a disorder in central Queenstown last night are seeking anyone who may have seen what happened to come forward. Around 9:15pm, Police have attended an incident at The World Bar on Church Street. Two people ended up in hospital - ... More >>
Update - Taieri Mouth Boating Incident
Sunday, 4 April 2021, 1:06 pm | New Zealand Police
Police continue to investigate the death of a child following a boating incident near Taieri Mouth yesterday. A second child remains in the Intensive Care Unit but is in a stable condition at this time. The boat involved in this incident has now ... More >>
Serious Crash - Tasman Road, Ōtaki
Sunday, 4 April 2021, 1:05 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a serious crash on Tasman Road in Ōtaki overnight. Emergency services were advised of the crash between a car and a power pole just after 9:30pm last night. The sole occupant of the vehicle was transported to hospital ... More >>
Fatal Crash - Central Wellington
Sunday, 4 April 2021, 5:05 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a fatal crash involving a bus and a pedestrian on Taranaki Street. Police were alerted to the incident just before 10pm. Cordons are in place and motorists are asked to avoid the Taranaki Street area between Ghuznee ... More >>
Name Release: Fatal Crash, Whakamaru
Saturday, 3 April 2021, 6:28 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now release the name of the woman who died following a crash at the intersection of State Highways 30 and 32 near Whakamaru on 2 April 2021. She was Kellie Jane Greer, 49, of Tauranga. The investigation into the circumstances of the crash is ongoing. ... More >>
Police Intervene Following Dirt Bike Ride
Saturday, 3 April 2021, 6:28 pm | New Zealand Police
Inspector Kay Lane, Road Policing Manager, Counties Manukau: Police responded to a number of calls for service today in relation to a large group of dirt bikes and other vehicles which participated in a mass ride event in Auckland. As a result of ... More >>
Name Release - Fatal Crash, Pahitatua
Saturday, 3 April 2021, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now release the name of the woman who died following a crash on SH2 Pahiatua near Henderson Road on 26 March 2021. She was Karen Diane Chandler, 67, of Hawke's Bay. The investigation into the circumstances of the crash is ongoing. Police extend ... More >>
Water Incident: Taieri Mouth, Dunedin
Saturday, 3 April 2021, 4:06 pm | New Zealand Police
Five people have been transported to Dunedin Hospital after a small boat capsized near Taieri Mouth this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the area at about 1pm after a small boat with an outboard motor flipped as it was heading out and attempting ... More >>
Name Release - SH2 Crash, Mangatawhiri
Saturday, 3 April 2021, 2:27 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now release the name of the man who died in a crash on State Highway 2, Mangatawhiri on April 1. He was 22-year-old Kalam Safari Watkin-Mamode, of Mangatawhiri. Police's sympathies are with his family. Investigation into the circumstances of ... More >>
