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Serious Crash – Triangle Road, Massey
Monday, 29 March 2021, 7:01 am | New Zealand Police
Police were called to reports of a single vehicle crash on Triangle Road, Massey, about 3.40am this morning. Sadly, one person has died at the scene. Another person has been taken to Middlemore Hospital. The Serious Crash Unit is in attendance and ... More >>
Flooding On SH73, Turiwhate To Otira - Tasman
Sunday, 28 March 2021, 5:24 pm | New Zealand Police
Heavy rain is causing flooding on SH73 between the West Coast and Otira. The road remains open at the moment, however the rain is forecast to continue and there may be further delays or road closures. Motorists are asked to avoid or postpone unnecessary ... More >>
Update: Bucklands Beach Serious Crash
Sunday, 28 March 2021, 5:24 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Senior Sergeant Anson Lin, Counties Manukau East Police. Police can now advise that the child critically injured in a crash in Bucklands Beach on Tuesday 23 March has died in hospital. Sadly, she passed away earlier this morning with family ... More >>
Missing Woman Located – Bay Of Plenty
Sunday, 28 March 2021, 5:23 pm | New Zealand Police
The 35-year-old woman reported missing from Pahoia has been located this afternoon safe and well. Police would like to thank the public for their concern and assistance. More >>
Bay Of Plenty Police Need Help To Find Genevieve
Sunday, 28 March 2021, 3:10 pm | New Zealand Police
Bay of Plenty Police are looking for 35-year-old Genevieve from Pahoia. Her family and Police have concerns for her well-being. Genevieve was last seen at her home by her family at about 4.30pm yesterday. She may have hitch-hiked from Pahoia to ... More >>
Police Investigate Serious Assault In Hastings
Sunday, 28 March 2021, 2:03 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are investigating a serious assault in Hastings early this morning. Emergency services were called to the incident near a takeaway bar on Heretaunga Street West just after 1am today. On arrival, a man was found to have suffered serious injuries. ... More >>
Fatal Crash - Gisborne
Sunday, 28 March 2021, 1:49 pm | New Zealand Police
A man has died following a crash in Gisborne overnight. At 10.15pm a moped scooter collided with the rear of a parked truck on Anzac Street. The moped rider, a 34-year-old man, was critically injured in the crash and was transported to Gisborne Hospital. ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Inland Scenic Route 72, Amberley
Sunday, 28 March 2021, 5:48 am | New Zealand Police
27 March 2021 One person has died following a single vehicle crash in Amberley. The crash was reported shortly before 9pm and occurred on Inland Scenic Route 72 (also known as Balcairn Amberley Road). The Serious Crash Unit have been advised ... More >>
Crown Range Road Robbery: Police Appeal For Sightings
Saturday, 27 March 2021, 4:59 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Detective Sergeant Derek Shaw, Central Otago CIB. Police are appealing for the public’s help to identify a man who assaulted and robbed a Good Samaritan on the Crown Range Road last night. At around 10:30pm a man stopped at the Eastburn ... More >>
Fatal Crash - State Highway 2, Pahiatua
Saturday, 27 March 2021, 1:48 pm | New Zealand Police
A person died following the two-vehicle collision on SH2 Pahiatua near Henderson Road yesterday. The crash, involving a truck and a 4WD ute towing a caravan, happened at about 5.20pm. A person in the ute passed away at the scene. An investigation into ... More >>
Northbound Lane Of Johnsonville Motorway Blocked - Wellington
Saturday, 27 March 2021, 7:26 am | New Zealand Police
26 March 2021 The northbound lane of the Johnsonville motorway (SH1) is currently closed following an earlier incident. The road is expected to be closed for around two hours however northbound traffic is able to divert through Johnsonville. More >>
Both Lanes Blocked Near Henderson Road, Pahiatua, Tararua - Central
Friday, 26 March 2021, 6:21 pm | New Zealand Police
Two vehicles have collided on SH2 Pahiatua near Henderson Road at 5.25pm this evening. Initial reports indicate that one person has critical injuries and a helicopter has been sent to the scene. Diversions are in place, however motorists are asked to delay ... More >>
Crash Near Whangamarino Road On Waikato Expressway, Rangiriri - Waikato
Friday, 26 March 2021, 6:19 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists are asked to be patient due to a crash on SH1 Northbound on the Waikato Expressway tonight at 5.15pm It's reported that two vehicles have collided and one is stuck in a median barrier. The road is down to one lane northbound near Whangamarino ... More >>
Update – Missing Man, Invercargill
Friday, 26 March 2021, 4:39 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Alun Griffiths: The body of an elderly man has been found this afternoon in a wooded area near Bill Richardson Drive, Invercargill. While formal identification is yet to take place, Police believe the deceased to be missing Invercargill man ... More >>
Too Good To Be True? That Bargain Might Be
Friday, 26 March 2021, 3:00 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are warning the public to be cautious about buying goods listed for sale on social media. That shiny new item on sale for a bargain may really just be too good to be true. It comes as the Waitematā East Tactical Crime Unit make arrests ... More >>
Warning To Cyclists Over Bikes Thefts In Christchurch
Friday, 26 March 2021, 1:58 pm | New Zealand Police
Christchurch Police are asking people to be vigilant after a spike in bike thefts in the central city. In the past six weeks, Christchurch has seen over 166 bike thefts which is equivalent to a loss of a quarter of a million dollars. The thefts are taking ... More >>
SH1, Hampton Downs Closed While Road Cleared - Waikato
Friday, 26 March 2021, 7:40 am | New Zealand Police
State Highway One (Waikato Expressway) at Hampton Downs is now closed in both directions while the road is cleared. This follows earlier crashes along the highway. Motorists are asked to expect delays. ENDS More >>
Update - Death Of Jamaine Wharton
Friday, 26 March 2021, 7:14 am | New Zealand Police
Police have now charged three people with the murder of 31-year-old Whakatane man Jamaine Wharton. Two men, aged 25 and 20, are due to appear in the Whakatane District Court today. A 16-year-old youth is expected to appear in the Whakatane Youth Court ... More >>
Heavy Fog, Traffic Delays SH1, Hampton Downs - Waikato
Friday, 26 March 2021, 7:13 am | New Zealand Police
Police are at the scene of two minor crashes in close proximity on State Highway One (Waikato Expressway) at Hampton Downs. No injuries have been reported however there are traffic delays. The southbound lane is closed and one lane is open in the ... More >>
Missing Person, Lower Hutt
Thursday, 25 March 2021, 5:40 pm | New Zealand Police
Hutt Valley Police are appealing for the public’s help to locate missing 19-year-old Rongopai Kissling. Rongopai’s family have concerns for his wellbeing as he has not been seen since Wednesday 3 or Thursday 4 March. He is about 170cm tall, of medium ... More >>
