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Crash: State Highway 5, Ohaaki
Wednesday, 17 February 2021, 9:54 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a crash on State Highway 5 just south of Ohaaki Road. Police were alerted to the crash between two trucks at about 8:35am. Initial indications are that one person has been seriously injured, and another three have ... More >>
Appeal For Information Following Gisborne Arson
Wednesday, 17 February 2021, 8:59 am | New Zealand Police
Gisborne Police are appealing for information from the public following a suspicious house fire in July last year. At around 11pm on 14 July 2020, an unknown person approached a house on Sterling Park in Lytton West and threw a burning object at it, setting ... More >>
Auckland Checkpoints - Update 2
Tuesday, 16 February 2021, 12:54 pm | New Zealand Police
Assistant Commissioner Richard Chambers: Police would like to thank our community for their cooperation as we continue to operate 11 checkpoints in North and South Auckland under Alert Level 3 restrictions. While the rest of the country remains ... More >>
Police Seek Witnesses To Serious Assault Near Te Papa
Tuesday, 16 February 2021, 10:27 am | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking witnesses to a serious assault that occurred near Te Papa, Wellington Central on Saturday evening. Emergency services were called to the area at about 7:15pm following a report of an assault. A man was critically injured and transported ... More >>
Update: Tangitu Road, Te Puna , Police Operation
Tuesday, 16 February 2021, 7:53 am | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Craig Rawlinson, Western Bay of Plenty Investigations Manager: The pre-planned operation on Tangitu Road in Te Puna, has safely been resolved overnight. Three people will be appearing in the Tauranga District Court this morning ... More >>
Serious Crash - Matai St/Deans Avenue – Canterbury
Tuesday, 16 February 2021, 6:59 am | New Zealand Police
Police are currently attending a serious crash involving a motorcyclist at the intersection of Matai St and Deans Ave. More >>
Tangitu Road, Te Puna: Road Closure Due To Police Operation
Monday, 15 February 2021, 6:08 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Craig Rawlinson, Western Bay of Plenty Area Investigations Manager: Western Bay of Plenty Police continue to carry out a pre-planned operation on Tangitu Road in Te Puna. The operation began earlier today. As a result, a section ... More >>
Update: South Eyre Road, Swannanoa, Waimakariri District - Canterbury
Monday, 15 February 2021, 5:53 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm one person has died following the single-vehicle crash on South Eyre Road, Swannanoa, Waimakariri District this afternoon. The road remains closed. The investigation into the circumstances are ongoing. More >>
Update On Auckland Checkpoints
Monday, 15 February 2021, 3:59 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have been pleased with the public’s response so far following a change in Alert Levels overnight. While there have been some expected delays, Police report the public have been cooperative and understanding. Eight checkpoints were set up ... More >>
Serious Crash: South Eyre Road, Swannanoa, Waimakariri District - Canterbury
Monday, 15 February 2021, 3:47 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on South Eyre Road in Swannanoa, Waimakariri District. Police were alerted to the single-vehicle crash at about 3.30pm. The vehicle has collided with a power pole. Initial indications are there are injuries. ... More >>
Checkpoints To Be Re-Established As Auckland Enters Alert Level 3
Monday, 15 February 2021, 6:35 am | New Zealand Police
Police will re-establish road checkpoints in and out of the Auckland region when Alert Level 3 restrictions come into effect at midnight tonight. The boundaries will be set mostly in the same locations as the last time Auckland was in Alert Level ... More >>
Serious Assault - Dunedin
Sunday, 14 February 2021, 4:53 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing for the public’s help after two men were seriously assaulted in Dunedin yesterday. The incident occurred near the taxi stand in the Octagon at about 3:00am on Saturday 13 February. Detective Matt Harris says two men were taken ... More >>
Update: Serious Crash - Pakuranga Road/Ti Rakau Drive - Counties Manukau
Sunday, 14 February 2021, 2:40 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Pakuranga this morning. Sadly, the motorcyclist died at the scene. The road remains closed and motorists are asked to avoid the area. Diversions are in place. Enquiries into the circumstances ... More >>
Don't Let A Love Scam Break Your Heart
Sunday, 14 February 2021, 2:36 pm | New Zealand Police
This Valentine’s Day, Police are encouraging people to look after their money and their hearts, as romance scammers continue to try different ways of targeting people hoping to be lucky in love. Millions of dollars are lost each year in love ... More >>
Serious Crash - Pakuranga Road/Ti Rakau Drive - Counties Manukau
Sunday, 14 February 2021, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are at scene of a serious car v motorcycle crash in Pakuranga. Emergency services were alerted to the crash at the intersection of Pakuranga Road and Ti Rakau Drive at around 7:56am. An update on injuries will be provided when able. The Serious ... More >>
Serious Assault, Glenfield
Sunday, 14 February 2021, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing for the public’s help after a man was seriously assaulted in Glenfield yesterday. The incident occurred on Manuka Road about 6.20pm. The man was taken to Auckland Hospital with critical injuries. Detective Senior Sergeant ... More >>
Three Arrested Following East Tamaki Incident
Saturday, 13 February 2021, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Police
Three people have been arrested following an incident in East Tamaki overnight. Police were notified of a break-in at a vehicle dealership on Stonedon Drive about midnight. A white ute was stolen from the dealership and driven to Maurice Paykel ... More >>
Update - Serious Crash, Romahapa - Southern
Saturday, 13 February 2021, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a crash on Owaka Highway at Romahapa. The single-vehicle crash was reported about 8.35am but is believed to have occurred overnight. The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene. Police remain on site. More >>
Matipo Street, Riccarton - Canterbury
Saturday, 13 February 2021, 2:16 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are assisting Fire and Emergency with an incident involving a shipping container at an industrial premises on Matipo Street, Riccarton. Police are asking people to avoid Matipo Street between Princess Street and Wrights Road. The road has been cordoned ... More >>
Serious Crash, Romahapa - Southern
Saturday, 13 February 2021, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are responding to a serious crash on Owaka Highway at Romahapa. The single-vehicle crash was reported about 8.35am. The Serious Crash Unit has been notified. Further information will be released when available. More >>
