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Further Appeal Following Te Puke Highway Crash
Tuesday, 2 February 2021, 12:45 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing for any information relating to a crash on Te Puke Highway at about 12:30pm on 21 January, where a vehicle collided with a cyclist. Police would like to speak to anyone that may have seen a white old style sedan vehicle driving ... More >>
Update: Vehicle Sought In Relation To Taita Hit And Run
Tuesday, 2 February 2021, 10:36 am | New Zealand Police
Police have located the car believed to be involved in a hit and run involving a pedestrian in Taita on Saturday. A woman was left with serious injuries as a result of the crash. While we have now located and recovered the grey-coloured Mitsubishi ... More >>
IPCA Finds Police Shooting In Papatoetoe Justified
Tuesday, 2 February 2021, 10:28 am | New Zealand Police
Police acknowledge the findings by the Independent Police Conduct Authority which found an officer was justified in shooting an Auckland man who was attacking him with a machete. On 20 April 2020 at around 1am, a Police dog handler was responding ... More >>
Update On Crash In Moerewa
Tuesday, 2 February 2021, 7:25 am | New Zealand Police
Police spokesperson: Police can confirm that two people have died following a crash on State Highway 1 in Moerewa yesterday evening (1 February 2021). The crash, which occurred at around 9.45pm, involved three vehicles. Two occupants of the same vehicle ... More >>
Name Release – Seadown Water Incident
Tuesday, 2 February 2021, 6:38 am | New Zealand Police
Police can now name the man who died after being swept out to sea at Seadown, north of Timaru, on 30 January. He was Richard James Walsh, 58, of Levels Valley Police offer their condolences to his family and friends. His death has been referred to ... More >>
Appeal For Information Following Christchurch Assault
Monday, 1 February 2021, 6:34 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing for information following an assault on Oxford Terrace in the early hours of 31 January 2021. At around 1am a man was punched in an unprovoked attack by another male causing the victim to fall to the ground and hit his head ... More >>
Death Following Water Incident, Eastbourne
Monday, 1 February 2021, 4:55 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now confirm that the male surfer involved in an incident at Eastbourne on Saturday has died as the result of a medical event that occurred on the water. He was Matthew Conrad Hayes, aged 43, of Lower Hutt. Mr Hayes' family wish to thank ... More >>
Investigation Into Napier Assault
Monday, 1 February 2021, 1:47 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are investigating an assault at an address on Clark Avenue in Pirimai, Napier. Police were called about 11:40am and on arrival located a person in a critical condition. One person is assisting with the investigation and Police are not seeking anyone ... More >>
Police Investigating Hastings Sudden Death
Monday, 1 February 2021, 12:20 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are investigating the death of a man in an industrial area of Hastings. Police were called to an address on Plunket Avenue in Saint Leonards about 10:40am today. Enquiries are underway to establish the circumstances of the death. The Coroner has ... More >>
Police Seek Information On Firearm Recovered During Homicide Investigation
Monday, 1 February 2021, 11:21 am | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking information on a firearm recovered during the course of the investigation into the murder of Rau Tongia. Police believe the firearm, a long barrelled Breda Brescia semi-automatic shotgun with detailed engravings, may have been stolen and ... More >>
Update: Search Operation, Waimakariri River
Monday, 1 February 2021, 9:36 am | New Zealand Police
The Police National Dive Squad is arriving this morning to assist in the search for the swimmer missing in the Waimakariri River. Their search efforts will focus on the area between the two bridges, the State Highway 1 bridge and the Old Waimakariri ... More >>
Eyes On Our Tamariki As Schools Go Back
Monday, 1 February 2021, 8:07 am | New Zealand Police
New Zealand Police would like to remind motorists to keep an eye out for our tamariki as schools begin to reopen this week. Drivers need to be extra vigilant around schools, and keep in mind that children are highly unpredictable and likely to be very excited ... More >>
Vehicle Sought In Relation To Taita Hit And Run
Sunday, 31 January 2021, 6:09 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking sightings of a grey Mitsubishi Diamente believed to have been involved in a hit and run in Taita, Lower Hutt on Saturday afternoon. Police first received a report of the car vs pedestrian crash on High Street at around 12:10pm ... More >>
Northern Motorway Reopens Following Crash - Waitematā
Sunday, 31 January 2021, 5:12 pm | New Zealand Police
The Northern Motorway is now clear following a crash earlier this afternoon. A pedestrian suffered moderate injuries after being struck by a motorcycle. More >>
Southbound Lanes Of Northern Motorway Blocked By Crash - Waitematā
Sunday, 31 January 2021, 4:33 pm | New Zealand Police
Two southbound lanes of the Northern Motorway have been blocked by a crash. A pedestrian was struck by a motorbike at 4.10pm, between the McClymonts Road on-ramp and the Greville Road off-ramp. Motorists are asked to take alternative routes where possible. ... More >>
State Highway 2 North Of Matawai Reopens - Eastern
Sunday, 31 January 2021, 4:23 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 2 north of Matawai has reopened following a fatal crash earlier today. Police thank motorists for their patience and cooperation while the road was closed. More >>
Search Operation, Waimakariri River
Sunday, 31 January 2021, 3:08 pm | New Zealand Police
A search and rescue operation is underway after a man failed to return from the Waimakariri River last night. Police were called about 6.45pm after the man's friends were unable to locate him after he had gone for a swim near the Waimakariri Bridge. ... More >>
Update - Serious Crash, SH2 Near Matawai - Eastern
Sunday, 31 January 2021, 1:58 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following the single-vehicle crash earlier on SH2, about 15km north of Matawai. The road remains closed while the Serious Crash Unit examines the scene. Motorists should expect delays and continue to avoid the area. More >>
Serious Crash, SH2 Near Matawai - Eastern
Sunday, 31 January 2021, 1:57 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious single-vehicle crash on SH2, about 15km north of Matawai. Police were called about 11.50am. The road is currently closed and there are no available diversions. Motorists should avoid the area, and delay ... More >>
Buy-back Begins Monday
Sunday, 31 January 2021, 1:53 pm | New Zealand Police
Ahead of the buy-back beginning on Monday, Police wants to remind people of the things they can do to ensure the process runs smoothly and safety when handing in prohibited firearms, other specified items, or any items for amnesty. “To hand ... More >>
