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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 >>
Maiden Cricket Match For Police Women
Friday, 12 February 2021, 4:58 pm | New Zealand Police
The first ever New Zealand Police Women’s Cricket First XI are set to play three one-day games in Christchurch from Monday next week. They will face a New Zealand Under-19 squad at the Burnside Park Grounds. The police team was meant to play an ... More >>
Three Arrests Made, Firearms Recovered During Northland Operation
Friday, 12 February 2021, 11:43 am | New Zealand Police
Northland Police have arrested three Black Power gang members and recovered two firearms during search warrants yesterday. Enquiries were made in Whangarei and Whananaki to locate the men, who were all wanted to arrest on outstanding matters. One of the ... More >>
Update - Missing Man, Rangiora
Friday, 12 February 2021, 10:57 am | New Zealand Police
Sam Brown, 41, who was previously reported missing from Rangiora since 3 February, has sadly been found deceased. His death is not being treated as suspicious and will be referred to the Coroner. Police extend their sympathies to his family and friends ... More >>
Police Rescue After Boat Sinks, Firth Of Thames
Friday, 12 February 2021, 10:44 am | New Zealand Police
Waikato District Police Operations Manager Inspector Karl Thornton: Thames Police and Eagle carried out a dramatic rescue of two men last night after a boat sunk in the Firth of Thames. The pair were out fishing yesterday evening when they came into ... More >>
Operation Attina: Arrest Made In Sunnyhills Homicide Investigation
Friday, 12 February 2021, 8:16 am | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector Shaun Vickers, Counties Manukau Police: Police investigating the murder of Elizabeth Zhong in east Auckland in late November 2020 have arrested a man. The 47-year-old man was arrested by Police today and has been charged with ... More >>
Update - Crash - Wellington
Friday, 12 February 2021, 8:08 am | New Zealand Police
The injured person in the crash on Petone on-ramp is a cyclist, who has moderate injuries, and was involved in a collision with a car. Police are asking people to delay any travel if possible and have patience. More >>
Crash - Wellington
Friday, 12 February 2021, 7:50 am | New Zealand Police
Motorists are asked to take care heading south into Wellington this morning after a crash on the Petone on-ramp. It happened around 7:20am. One person is said to have moderate injuries. More information will be released when confirmed. More >>
Fifth Arrest In Karori Homicide Investigation
Friday, 12 February 2021, 6:55 am | New Zealand Police
Police have arrested and charged a fifth person in relation to the murder of Rau Tongia, in Karori on 20 December 2020. The 27-year-old woman has been charged with the wounding of Mr Tongia with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, and with being ... More >>
Hawke’s Bay Expressway closed following crash - Eastern
Friday, 12 February 2021, 6:22 am | New Zealand Police
The Hawke’s Bay Expressway (SH2) is closed between Links Road and Evenden Road following a crash. More >>
State Highway 2 At Takapau Reopen - Eastern
Thursday, 11 February 2021, 7:44 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 2 has reopened between State Highway 50 and Ashcott Road following a fire. Police were notified of the fire around 2:30pm. It has now been contained. We thank motorists for their patience and assistance while the road was closed. More >>
Update: Grass Fire, State Higway 2,Takapau - Eastern
Thursday, 11 February 2021, 4:37 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services continue to respond to this large grass fire. Police were advised at about 2.30pm. The cordons have been widened and SH2 is now closed between SH50 and Ashcott Road. A diversion is available. More >>
Witnesses Sought To Ormond Road Fatal Crash
Thursday, 11 February 2021, 4:22 pm | New Zealand Police
Police investigating a fatal crash on Ormond Road in Twyford yesterday are appealing for possible witnesses. The crash, involving a gold SUV that struck a tree, occurred on Ormond Road between Omahu Road and Evendon Road, about 2.50pm on Wednesday 10 ... More >>
Grass Fire- State Highway Two, Takapau. - Eastern
Thursday, 11 February 2021, 3:53 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a large grass fire on State Highway Two, Takapau. Police were advised at about 2.30pm. SH2 is closed between Fraser Road and Maharakeke Road. A diversion is available. More >>
Name Release - Fatal Crash, SH51 Near Awatoto
Thursday, 11 February 2021, 8:34 am | New Zealand Police
Police can now name the woman who died following a crash involving two motorcycles on SH51 near Awatoto on Sunday 7 February. She was Robyn Olive Peters, aged 51 years, of Waipawa. Police extend their sympathies to her family and friends. More >>
Police Conclude Arrowtown Fatal Crash Investigation
Wednesday, 10 February 2021, 6:52 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have concluded the investigation into the fatal crash on Malaghans Road in Arrowtown on 22 August 2020. Police intend to charge a female driver, who is presently overseas, with dangerous driving causing death. We have been in contact with the ... More >>
Update: Serious Crash - Ormond Road, Hastings - Eastern
Wednesday, 10 February 2021, 6:24 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm one person has died following a single vehicle crash on Ormond Road, Hastings. Two other people were reported to be seriously injured. The road remains closed while Police continue a scene examination. The investigation into ... More >>
New Porirua Police Hub Officially Opened For Community
Wednesday, 10 February 2021, 6:04 pm | New Zealand Police
Police and members of the community attended the official opening of the new Porirua Police Hub today. Police Minister Poto Williams officially opened the 19 Heriot Drive station, previously a lighting business, in front of a large gathering of police ... More >>
Have You Seen Sam?
Wednesday, 10 February 2021, 5:30 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking sightings of 41-year-old Sam Brown. Sam was last seen in Rangiora on Wednesday 3rd of February. Sam has connections across the South Island and Police are making enquiries into his whereabouts. Police believe he may have travelled in More >>
