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Otago Police Say Anywhere, Any Time
Wednesday, 31 March 2021, 4:39 pm | New Zealand Police
Otago Police will be out on the roads targeting drivers who put themselves and others at risk this long weekend. “Motorists should be prepared to encounter a checkpoint anywhere at any time,” Senior Sergeant Nik Leigh says. “We’ll be checking to ... More >>
Update - Pandora Homicide
Wednesday, 31 March 2021, 3:43 pm | New Zealand Police
As part of the ongoing homicide investigation into the death of Peter Lui in Pandora on Monday, Police are seeking sightings of a vehicle of interest. Police would like to hear from anyone who saw the pictured maroon coloured Holden Commodore in the ... More >>
Fatal Crash - Waikato
Wednesday, 31 March 2021, 11:59 am | New Zealand Police
Police were called to a vehicle collision on Bank Road in Te Awamutu at 9.30am this morning. One car has collided with a tree and the sole occupant of the vehicle has died. The road will remain closed while the Serious Crash Unit investigates. More >>
Slow Down, Phone Down, Buckle Up
Wednesday, 31 March 2021, 11:15 am | New Zealand Police
We will be out on the roads this long weekend targeting drivers who put themselves and others at risk. This Easter long weekend Police are reminding drivers to slow down, minimise distractions by putting their phone down, and buckle up. “We want ... More >>
One Month To Go On Buy-back
Wednesday, 31 March 2021, 10:52 am | New Zealand Police
The firearms buy-back ends on 1 May, so Police is reminding people who have any prohibited firearms, or other specified items, to get in touch and hand them in. “People need to apply for compensation by 1 May at a Police station, so if you ... More >>
Crash - SH1, Wellington - Wellington
Wednesday, 31 March 2021, 7:49 am | New Zealand Police
Police are responding to a two-vehicle collision on the Johnsonville Porirua Motorway, near the Tawa-Grenada North On-Ramp. Delays should be expected. Emergency services were notified at 7:26am. Initial indications suggest one person has minor injuries. More >>
Warning Issued Following Increased Vehicle Crime In Whangarei
Tuesday, 30 March 2021, 2:50 pm | New Zealand Police
A recent spate of vehicle crime has Whangarei Police issuing a warning to motorists to lock up your vehicles and hide your valuables. Police are aware of a recent increase in reported incidents of vehicles being stolen or broken into with valuables taken. ... More >>
Two People Arrested Following Serious Incidents In Auckland
Tuesday, 30 March 2021, 1:58 pm | New Zealand Police
Two people are in custody following a number of serious incidents in Auckland this morning. At around 11.40am, Police received a report of an aggravated robbery of a dairy in New Windsor where items were stolen by two individuals who presented a ... More >>
Police Announce Modernised Firearms Licence Cards
Tuesday, 30 March 2021, 12:42 pm | New Zealand Police
Police is today launching new firearms licence cards with additional security features. “Police has been working hard modernising our processes around firearms and becoming an effective regulator of the Arms Act. A key component of this is safety and security. ... More >>
Update - Pandora Homicide Inquiry
Tuesday, 30 March 2021, 10:55 am | New Zealand Police
The Police investigation into yesterday's homicide in Pandora, Napier continues today. There will be an increased Police presence in the Mersey Street industrial area as we continue our inquiries. We are actively seeking witnesses to this incident. ... More >>
Police Accepts IPCA Findings
Tuesday, 30 March 2021, 10:07 am | New Zealand Police
Police accepts an Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) report released today that found a Tasman officer’s use of urgent duty driving was not justified. On 20 January 2020 a Blenheim-based AOS commander, identified as Officer B, was driving ... More >>
UPDATE - Serious Crash, Rotoiti - Bay Of Plenty
Tuesday, 30 March 2021, 6:18 am | New Zealand Police
29 March 2021 Police can now confirm one person has died following a crash on SH30 at Rotoiti Forest. The crash, involving a car and a truck, occurred near the Hinehopu Golf Club about 4.10pm. The driver of the car died at the scene. The truck driver ... More >>
Two-vehicle Crash On SH30 - Bay Of Plenty
Monday, 29 March 2021, 5:11 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are responding to a serious crash on SH30 at Rotoiti. The crash, involving a car and a truck, occurred near the Hinehopu Golf Club about 4.10pm. The road is expected to be closed for some time and diversions are being put in place. More >>
Homicide Inquiry Launched In Hawke's Bay
Monday, 29 March 2021, 4:45 pm | New Zealand Police
Police responded to a serious assault on Mersey Street in Pandora, Napier at 1.20pm this afternoon. One person was assaulted by two other people and has subsequently died. Police have now launched a homicide investigation into the incident. We are ... More >>
Name Release – Fatal Crash, Gisborne
Monday, 29 March 2021, 4:23 pm | New Zealand Police
Police is now in a position to release the name of the man who died following a crash on Anzac Street, Gisborne on 27 March. The man killed was 34-year-old Russell Grant of Gisborne. Police offer their sympathies to the whanau and friends of Mr ... More >>
Update: Operation Horn
Monday, 29 March 2021, 1:34 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have now formally identified the body located in a wooded area near Bill Richardson Drive, Invercargill on Friday 26 March. More >>
UPDATE: Serious Crash, SH3 South Taranaki - Central
Monday, 29 March 2021, 11:23 am | New Zealand Police
SH3, Waitotara, South Taranaki in the area of Paetaia Road remains closed following an earlier serious crash. The crash, involving a truck that had overturned, was reported at 9am. One person has received serious injuries in the crash. The road remains blocked ... More >>
Police's New Patrol Car Hits The Road
Monday, 29 March 2021, 10:26 am | New Zealand Police
New Zealand Police today unveiled its new-look primary response vehicle, the Škoda Superb. Police had to go to the market for a new fleet supplier after Holden announced it was pulling out of Australia and New Zealand. Škoda was selected in November ... More >>
Serious Crash - SH3 South Taranaki - Central
Monday, 29 March 2021, 9:33 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to reports of a serious crash in the area of Paetaia Road and SH3, Waitotara, South Taranaki. There was a crash reported at 9am and initial indications are that a truck has rolled. It is reported that the road is blocked ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Ashburton Lakes
Monday, 29 March 2021, 9:01 am | New Zealand Police
Police can advise that a person who was injured in a single-vehicle crash in the Ashburton Lakes area on Saturday has died. The crash, on Hakatere Potts Road, was reported to Police around 1:35am on 27 March. The single occupant of the vehicle ... More >>
