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Reassurance For Mt Roskill Community After Quick Arrest
Saturday, 6 February 2021, 2:48 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Glenn Baldwin: Police have arrested a man following a firearms incident in Mt Roskill early this morning. Shortly after 4am, Police received calls from concerned members of the public regarding a shot being fired at an address ... More >>
Update - Waimakariri River Swimmer
Saturday, 6 February 2021, 1:45 pm | New Zealand Police
The body of a man has today been found in the Waimakariri River, near Kairaki. Police were called to area about 6.30am. While formal identification is yet to take place, Police believe the body to be that of 38-year-old Kapuaiwaho "Kapu" Waretini, ... More >>
Serious Crash - Lepperton, New Plymouth - Central
Saturday, 6 February 2021, 1:39 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash in Lepperton. The two-vehicle crash occurred at the intersection of Mountain Road and Clearview Road around 10:37am. Motorists are asked to avoid the area, diversions will be in place. More >>
Have You Seen Marni Sheppard?
Saturday, 6 February 2021, 5:51 am | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing for the public’s help to locate Christchurch woman Marni Sheppeard. The 53-year-old was last heard from in Christchurch around 5.20am on 19 November 2020, and was reported missing in January. Police believe she was in the ... More >>
Update - Single Vehicle Crash, South Wairarapa - Wellington
Friday, 5 February 2021, 5:55 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 2 at Ahikouka in South Wairarapa is now clear following a crash about 4.20pm. Police thank motorists for their patience. More >>
Two-vehicle Crash, SH2 - Bay Of Plenty
Friday, 5 February 2021, 5:39 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash in Pongakawa. The two-vehicle crash occurred at the intersection of SH2 and Arawa Road about 4.20pm. One person has been transported to Tauranga Hospital by helicopter with serious injuries. Three ... More >>
Charges Filed - Waikeria Prison Incident
Friday, 5 February 2021, 4:35 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have now charged 17 men with arson and disorder-related offences in relation to the incident at Waikeria Prison that began on 29 December 2020. One of the men appeared in the Auckland District Court today, and the other 16 appeared in Hamilton ... More >>
Single Vehicle Crash On SH2, South Wairarapa - Wellington
Friday, 5 February 2021, 4:35 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 2 at Ahikouka in South Wairarapa is blocked due to a crash. The single vehicle crash occurred about 4.10pm. One person has sustained moderate injuries and a helicopter is responding. Motorists are advised to avoid the area, if possible. More >>
Delays Following Crash On The Dunedin Northern Motorway - Southern
Friday, 5 February 2021, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists are advised to expect delays due to a crash on SH1 (the Dunedin Northern Motorway) about 1.5km north of the Patmos Avenue overbridge. The crash involved a single vehicle and occurred around 2:40pm. There are no serious injuries, however ... More >>
Name Release - Fatal Workplace Incident
Friday, 5 February 2021, 1:29 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now release the name of the man who died following a workplace incident in Christchurch yesterday morning. He was John James Moreton, 56, of Christchurch. His death will be referred to the Coroner. More >>
Remember Road Safety Basics This Long Weekend
Friday, 5 February 2021, 8:47 am | New Zealand Police
As people prepare to go away for the long weekend, Police want to remind them of the basics of road safety so that everyone sharing our roads can arrive alive. “Whether you are heading away for a holiday, sports competition, or a celebration with whānau, ... More >>
Man Charged Following Aggravated Robbery In Thorndon
Friday, 5 February 2021, 7:57 am | New Zealand Police
Detective Sergeant Steve Wescott: A 20-year-old man has been charged in relation to an aggravated robbery in Thorndon which occurred earlier this week. On Tuesday 2 February a man was approached by three unknown males while sitting in his silver ... More >>
Road Clear After Crash - SH2, Remutaka Hill - Wellington
Friday, 5 February 2021, 7:48 am | New Zealand Police
The road has now cleared and traffic is flowing following an earlier crash on State Highway 2, Remutaka Hill More >>
Delays Following Crash - SH2, Remutaka Hill - Wellington
Friday, 5 February 2021, 7:14 am | New Zealand Police
Motorists are asked to delay travel on SH2 over Remutaka Hill following a crash on the Upper Hutt side. The crash was reported about 6:55am and is blocking the lane heading toward the Wairarapa. There are no reports of injuries at this stage, however ... More >>
Reassurance for Te Awamutu community after quick arrest
Friday, 5 February 2021, 6:15 am | New Zealand Police
Quick work from Te Awamutu Police today saw a person arrested after an aggravated burglary at a local address. More >>
UPDATE - Road Clear Following SH1 Crash North Of Johnsonville - Wellington
Thursday, 4 February 2021, 7:21 pm | New Zealand Police
The road has cleared following a crash on SH1 just north of Johnsonville, near the Johnsonville off-ramp. The crash was reported around 5:50pm. A motorcyclist involved in the crash received moderate injuries and was taken to hospital. Police thank motorists ... More >>
Rest, Refresh, And Arrive Alive This Long Weekend
Thursday, 4 February 2021, 6:21 pm | New Zealand Police
It’s been a long, hot day, after a full week of work. A long weekend is on the horizon. You’re loading the family into the car to begin the trek to the crib, or to see family. Are you sure you’re okay to drive? It takes just a second for ... More >>
Lanes Closed, Ti Rakau Drive - Counties Manukau
Thursday, 4 February 2021, 6:20 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are in attendance at a serious crash on Ti Rakau Drive which has closed two lanes northbound. It happened around 5:20pm and involved a car and a pedestrian. The pedestrian was taken to hospital with moderate to serious injuries. Two lanes ... More >>
Delays Following Crash On SH1 North Of Johnsonville - Wellington
Thursday, 4 February 2021, 6:01 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists are advised to expect delays due to a crash on SH1 just north of Johnsonville, near the Johnsonville off-ramp. The crash was reported around 5:50pm. Initial reports indicate the crash involved a car and a motorcycle. No information on injuries is ... More >>
Murder Charge Laid In Relation To Omanawa Death
Thursday, 4 February 2021, 3:55 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have today brought charges following the death of a man on 25 January in Omanawa, near Tauranga. The victim can now be identified as 30-year-old Jamin Roemaata Harrison, of Tauranga. A 51-year-old man was today charged with murder and is next ... More >>
