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Have You Seen Matthew Johnson?
Monday, 8 March 2021, 3:45 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking sightings of missing Auckland man Matthew Johnson. Police along with Matthew’s family are extremely worried about the 30 year old who was last seen yesterday evening leaving an address in Glenfield. He is driving a white 1997 ... More >>
Police Appeal For Information Following Robberies
Monday, 8 March 2021, 11:04 am | New Zealand Police
In the early hours of Sunday morning, Police arrested a youth for a series of robberies across Central Hastings and Flaxmere. The youth allegedly approached three woman, assaulting them before demanding money and keys. All three victims were making their ... More >>
Christchurch Police Make Arrests Following Complaints Of Dangerous Driving
Monday, 8 March 2021, 9:39 am | New Zealand Police
Canterbury Metro Commander Superintendent Lane Todd: South Island Police were on alert yesterday after receiving a number of complaints about two late model Mercedes cars allegedly driving dangerously and speeding. One of the vehicles was seen by ... More >>
Overdue Walker, Hawke's Bay
Monday, 8 March 2021, 7:11 am | New Zealand Police
Hawke’s Bay Police are appealing for sightings of a walker overdue in the Boundary Stream/Shine Falls area. The walker, a man in his 40s, failed to return to his vehicle on Heays Access Road as expected yesterday evening. He was last seen on Pohukura ... More >>
UPDATE: Thermal Explorer Highway SH5 Road Closure - Eastern
Monday, 8 March 2021, 6:19 am | New Zealand Police
07 March 2021 SH5, Thermal Explorer Highway between Hill Street and SH2 still has contractors at the scene fixing the downed-power pole. There is a contraflow system in place, so vehicles can get through however traffic will be significantly delayed. ... More >>
UPDATE Car Fire, Flat Bush - Car Removed From Scene
Sunday, 7 March 2021, 6:43 pm | New Zealand Police
Police continue to make enquiries following the unexplained death of a person in Flat Bush yesterday. Emergency services were called to a vehicle fire on Chapel Road about 8.10pm. A body was found inside the vehicle. The vehicle and the victim were ... More >>
Eskdale Road Napier Closed Between Hill Road And SH2 Intersection - Eastern
Sunday, 7 March 2021, 6:18 pm | New Zealand Police
The road is closed on SH5 Eskdale due to a crash between SH2 and Hill Road. A car has struck a power pole and the pole is down across the road. The road will be closed while the scene is cleared. Injuries of the occupants are unknown at this stage. ... More >>
UPDATE - Car Fire, Flat Bush
Sunday, 7 March 2021, 10:44 am | New Zealand Police
Police investigating a vehicle fire in Flat Bush yesterday can now confirm a person has died. Emergency services were called to the fire on Chapel Road about 8.10pm. A body was located inside the vehicle. Cordons will remain in place this morning ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Maimai, Buller District
Sunday, 7 March 2021, 10:42 am | New Zealand Police
One person died following a single-car crash on Mai Mai Valley Road last night. At around 8:35pm Police received a report that a car had gone off the road. Emergency services attended and a person was declared deceased at the scene. A second occupant ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Castlecliff, Whanganui
Sunday, 7 March 2021, 10:41 am | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a two-car collision on Cross Street in Castlecliff, Whanganui this morning. Police were alerted to the crash just after 2am. Enquiries into the cause of the crash are ongoing. ENDS More >>
Update: One Dead Following Matakana Crash Near Warkworth - Waitematā
Sunday, 7 March 2021, 5:54 am | New Zealand Police
06 March 2021 One person has died following the serious crash on Matakana Road north of Warkworth Auckland at about 6pm this evening. The single vehicle crash occurred between Oak River Drive and Wright Road. Sadly, the occupant of the vehicle has since ... More >>
Car Fire, Chapel Road Flat Bush Auckland
Sunday, 7 March 2021, 5:52 am | New Zealand Police
06 March 2021 Police have received reports of a vehicle fire on Chapel Road at 8.10pm this evening. Initial reports indicate a body may be in the vehicle. Police and FENZ are at the scene and members of the public are asked to avoid the area while emergency ... More >>
Road Re-open Following Governors Bay Crash - Canterbury
Sunday, 7 March 2021, 5:51 am | New Zealand Police
06 March 2021 Governors Bay Teddington Road has re-opened following the fatal crash this afternoon. The crash, involving a motorcycle and a car, occurred around 3:55pm. The motorcyclist died at the scene. Police would like to thank road users and residents ... More >>
Update – One Dead Following Governors Bay Crash - Canterbury
Saturday, 6 March 2021, 6:52 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following the serious crash on Governors Bay Teddington Road earlier this afternoon. The crash, involving a car and a motorcycle, occurred around 3:55pm between Allandale Lane and Church Lane. Sadly, the motorcyclist died at the ... More >>
Matakana Road Closed Between Oak River Drive And Wright Road - National Alerts
Saturday, 6 March 2021, 6:52 pm | New Zealand Police
A car has rolled on Matakana Road north of Warkworth, Auckland at about 6pm this evening. The crash has occurred between Oak River Drive and Wright Road. The occupant of the car has serious injuries and the road will be closed while emergency services ... More >>
Road Closed Following Serious Crash, Governors Bay - Canterbury
Saturday, 6 March 2021, 4:56 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are attending a serious crash on Governors Bay Teddington Road, between Church Lane and Allandale Lane. The crash between a car and a motorcycle was reported around 3:55pm. Two people have been seriously injured and a helicopter ... More >>
SH2 Pukehina Closed Between Waitahanui Lane And Otamarakau Valley Road. - Bay Of Plenty
Saturday, 6 March 2021, 3:33 pm | New Zealand Police
A motorcyclist has come off their bike at about 3pm today on SH2 Pukehina Bay of Plenty between Waitahanui Lane and Otamarakau Valley Road. It appears that the rider has serious injuries. Police and emergency services are at the scene and traffic ... More >>
Road Closed At Shag Rock Corner, Moncks Bay, Christchurch - Canterbury
Saturday, 6 March 2021, 6:16 am | New Zealand Police
05 March Motorists are asked to avoid Main Road, Moncks Bay, Clifton Christchurch. A bus and car collided at about 8.50 this evening and two people are currently trapped. Emergency services are at the scene and the road will be closed while staff assist ... More >>
Arrests Made Following Western Bay Thefts
Saturday, 6 March 2021, 6:03 am | New Zealand Police
Four people have been arrested following a series of search warrants executed in Greerton, Pyes Pa, Welcome Bay, Papamoa, Bethlehem and Athentree. The warrants were related to a series of thefts from cars that have occurred over the last several ... More >>
Missing Boy – Caleb Takoko
Friday, 5 March 2021, 9:58 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing for any sightings of missing Gisborne boy, Caleb Takoko. Caleb, aged 12, left his home on Aberdeen Street about 5pm this evening Friday 5 March. He has not been seen since. He was last seen wearing grey shorts and a black shirt ... More >>
