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Fatal Workplace Incident - Christchurch
Thursday, 4 February 2021, 2:48 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm that a person has died following a workplace incident in Christchurch this morning. Emergency services were called to a Sydenham address at 11:10am after reports a person had fallen. WorkSafe is being notified and enquiries are underway ... More >>
Police Seek Man Who May Have Information On Death Of Rau Tongia
Thursday, 4 February 2021, 1:45 pm | New Zealand Police
Police investigating the death of Rau Tongia in Karori are seeking a person who was given a ride in this vehicle (pictured) in the early hours of 20 December. Between 3am and 4am on the Sunday morning before Christmas, a man was picked up on Kent Terrace ... More >>
Arrest Following Ngāruawāhia Search Warrant
Thursday, 4 February 2021, 12:16 pm | New Zealand Police
Western Waikato Police’s Precision Targeting Team have today charged a 29-year-old patched gang member following a search warrant targeting organised crime in Queen Street, Ngāruawāhia. During the search Police recovered a cut-down .22 rifle, ammunition, ... More >>
Update - Taita Hit And Run
Thursday, 4 February 2021, 11:27 am | New Zealand Police
A 27-year-old man has been charged following a crash where a car hit a pedestrian and left the scene in Taita on Saturday 30 January. He is due to appear in Hutt Valley District Court on 11 February on charges of careless driving causing injury and failing ... More >>
Light Aircraft Crash, Central Otago
Thursday, 4 February 2021, 7:02 am | New Zealand Police
The body of a man has been located following a search and rescue operation in Central Otago overnight. The search and rescue operation was launched after the RCCNZ received an emergency beacon alert from a private light aircraft at about 5.30pm. The aircraft ... More >>
Update - serious crash, Pohuehue - Waitematā
Thursday, 4 February 2021, 7:01 am | New Zealand Police
03 Feb One person has died following the serious crash on SH1 at Pohuehue this evening. Another person is reported to have suffered minor injuries. The Serious Crash Unit has examined the scene and the road has now reopened. Police thank motorists for ... More >>
Update - Serious crash, SH1, Kinleith - Bay of Plenty - Bay
Thursday, 4 February 2021, 6:32 am | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm a person has died following a serious two-vehicle crash on SH1, Kinleith. More >>
Serious Crash, SH1, Kinleith - Bay Of Plenty
Wednesday, 3 February 2021, 6:40 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are currently responding to a serious two-vehicle crash on SH1, Kinleith. Police were notified at 6:04pm. Initial reports are there have been injuries. The road is expected to remain closed in both directions for some time and motorists ... More >>
Serious Crash, SH1, Pohuehue - Waitematā
Wednesday, 3 February 2021, 5:36 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious two-car crash on SH1, Pohuehue, between Puhoi and Warkworth. Police were called about 5pm. Initial reports are there have been injuries. The road is expected to remain closed in both directions for some ... More >>
Police And Maritime NZ Acknowledge Boating Manslaughter Sentencing
Wednesday, 3 February 2021, 4:11 pm | New Zealand Police
Police and Maritime NZ acknowledge the sentencing today of Guy Haydon Charles Appleton in the Tauranga High Court. The 45-year-old was sentenced to two years, seven months’ imprisonment for the manslaughter of Clayton Patrick Graves. The charge was laid ... More >>
Police Seek Assistance In Identifying Deceased Male
Wednesday, 3 February 2021, 2:47 pm | New Zealand Police
On Wednesday 27 January 2021 Police recovered the body of a man from the Waikato River in Hamilton. More >>
Update On Missing Waimakariri Swimmer
Wednesday, 3 February 2021, 1:41 pm | New Zealand Police
Police searching for the swimmer who went missing in Waimakariri River are now in a position to release his name. He is 38-year-old Kapuaiwaho "Kapu" Waretini, of Auckland. Kapu's whānau have asked for privacy at this time. Search and Rescue ... More >>
Serious Crash, Russley Road, Christchurch - Canterbury
Wednesday, 3 February 2021, 7:44 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash on Russley Road (State Highway One) Christchurch. Police were alerted to a car that rolled between Ryans Road and Bentley Street at around 6:40am. Injuries are unknown at this stage and an update ... More >>
Update On Southern Motorway Incident Near Greenlane
Tuesday, 2 February 2021, 5:54 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can advise that the earlier incident on Auckland's Southern Motorway near Greenlane has now been resolved safely. All northbound lanes have been reopened as well as the single southbound lane that was closed. More >>
Incident - Southern Motorway Near Greenlane
Tuesday, 2 February 2021, 5:42 pm | New Zealand Police
Police and emergency services are currently responding to an incident on Auckland's Southern Motorway near Greenlane. This incident relates to a person's wellbeing. As a precaution, northbound traffic on State Highway 1 is being diverted off the ... More >>
Update - Hastings Sudden Death
Tuesday, 2 February 2021, 5:42 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now confirm that the death of a man in an industrial area of Hastings yesterday is not being treated as suspicious. Police were called to an address on Plunket Avenue in Saint Leonards at about 10:40am. The death has been referred to ... More >>
Update On Serious Crash In Onehunga
Tuesday, 2 February 2021, 5:12 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now confirm that a person has died following an earlier serious crash on Neilson Street, Onehunga. The incident occurred at around 2pm and involved a pedestrian and a truck. Sadly, the pedestrian has died at the scene. Motorists are advised that ... More >>
Serious Crash - Onehunga
Tuesday, 2 February 2021, 2:49 pm | New Zealand Police
Police and emergency services are responding to reports of a serious crash on Neilson Street, Onehunga. Police were notified shortly after 2pm today. Initial indications are that the crash involved a pedestrian and a vehicle. The road is currently closed ... More >>
Update On Assault In Pirimai, Napier
Tuesday, 2 February 2021, 1:43 pm | New Zealand Police
A 48-year-old woman has been charged with injuring with intent to cause grievous bodily harm in relation to an incident in Pirimai, Napier yesterday. She was due to appear in court today. A scene examination has now been completed and the victim ... More >>
Appeal For Information Following Fatal Crash
Tuesday, 2 February 2021, 1:40 pm | New Zealand Police
Police investigating a fatal crash that occurred this morning on SH3 in Whangaehu are appealing for information from the public. In particular, Police would like to speak to the occupants of two vehicles that were believed to have been following ... More >>
