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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 >>
Man dies after being swept out to sea north of Timaru
Sunday, 31 January 2021, 6:14 am | New Zealand Police
A man has died after being swept out to sea at Seadown, north of Timaru this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the beach at 4.30pm. Upon arrival, emergency services located a young child in the water. The child was brought to shore, where they were ... More >>
Name Release - Hamilton Homicide
Saturday, 30 January 2021, 4:18 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now release the name of the man who died yesterday, after being injured in a family harm incident in Hamilton on 27 January. He was Phillip Tipa, aged 46. Our thoughts are with his whānau and loved ones at this difficult time. Enquiries ... More >>
Homicide Investigation, Hamilton
Saturday, 30 January 2021, 11:14 am | New Zealand Police
Please attribute to Hamilton City Area Commander Inspector Andrea McBeth: A homicide investigation is underway following a man’s death in Hamilton. The man was seriously injured during a family harm incident at a Mardon Road, Enderley address on 27 January. ... More >>
Arrest Made In Relation To Amberley Fire
Saturday, 30 January 2021, 7:25 am | New Zealand Police
Police have arrested and charged a 63-year-old man in relation to the arson on Racecourse Road, Amberley this afternoon. He is due to appear in the Christchurch District Court tomorrow charged with arson. Police are not seeking anyone else in relation to this ... More >>
Camera Deployed Into Three Pipes At Pike River Mine
Saturday, 30 January 2021, 7:07 am | New Zealand Police
As part of the ongoing investigation at Pike River remotely operated camera was deployed into three 300mm pipes today. The work was undertaken in conjunction with the Pike River Recovery Agency and pipe inspection contractors. The camera was successfully ... More >>
Police Officer Assaulted In Auckland
Friday, 29 January 2021, 1:15 pm | New Zealand Police
Superintendent Karyn Malthus, Auckland City District Commander: Police are aware of footage circulating on social media of an incident that occurred in Ōrakei on Thursday 28 January. At around 9.20am, Police received reports of a man assaulting ... More >>
New Zealand Police Hijab Wows UK Police
Friday, 29 January 2021, 10:17 am | New Zealand Police
It took 16 months from July 2019 to design and implement a hijab as part of the New Zealand Police uniform and hard work from the Kiwis have paid off for the benefit of one Police force in the United Kingdom. The Leicestershire Police are so impressed ... More >>
Arrest Following Upper Hutt Vehicle Break-ins
Friday, 29 January 2021, 9:10 am | New Zealand Police
Hutt Valley Police yesterday arrested a 30-year-old male following a search warrant at a property in Silverstream, Upper Hutt. This arrest followed a number incidents of vehicles being broken into in private and public parking areas. He will appear ... More >>
Serious Crash - SH1 (Timaru-Pareora Highway) - Canterbury
Friday, 29 January 2021, 7:35 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a two-vehicle crash on State Highway One (Timaru-Pareora Highway). Police were alerted to the crash at about 5.45am. One person is reported to be in a serious condition and a second person has moderate injuries. The road ... More >>
Warning Over Bikes Sold Online After Thefts In Christchurch
Thursday, 28 January 2021, 4:30 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Damon Wells: Christchurch Police are asking people to be vigilant when looking to buy bicycles online, after a number of bike thefts in the area over the past few weeks. Two people responsible for a large number of the ... More >>
UPDATE: Fatal Car V Train Crash, South Wairarapa - Wellington
Thursday, 28 January 2021, 3:57 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm one person has died following the car v train crash at Speedy's Crossing in South Wairarapa. The single occupant of the car sadly died at the scene. Police remain at the scene investigating. Diversions remain in place and motorists ... More >>
Car V Train Crash, South Wairarapa - Wellington
Thursday, 28 January 2021, 2:43 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are at the scene of a serious crash between a car and train in South Wairarapa. Emergency services were notified of the crash on Western Lake Road at Speedys Road at around 2pm. One person was in the car. An update on injuries will be provided ... More >>
Tongariro Alpine Crossing - Plan Ahead And Be Prepared
Thursday, 28 January 2021, 10:39 am | New Zealand Police
Every year, emergency services respond to a number of requests for help from people who run into difficulty while attempting the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. Police would like to remind people considering the crossing to ensure they plan appropriately ... More >>
Wellington Cup Day - Plan Ahead And Stay Safe
Thursday, 28 January 2021, 8:56 am | New Zealand Police
Hutt Valley Police are urging attendees at this weekend’s Wellington Cup Day to plan ahead and stay safe. We want everyone at the event to have a great time, and get home safely. There will be a uniformed Police presence at this event to enhance ... More >>
Arrest Made Following Manurewa Dairy Aggravated Robbery
Wednesday, 27 January 2021, 4:19 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have charged a man following an investigation into the incident at a Manurewa dairy where a shopworker was shot this month. The man, aged 29, was arrested by Police in Manukau this morning and taken into custody without incident. He has been charged ... More >>
Appeal For Information Following Series Of Incidents In Whakatāne
Wednesday, 27 January 2021, 4:08 pm | New Zealand Police
Inspector Stuart Nightingale, Eastern Bay of Plenty Area Commander: A 31-year-old man is in custody following a series of incidents yesterday in Whakatāne, Bay of Plenty. He has been charged with a number of serious offences and appeared in the ... More >>
Police Acknowledge IPCA Report Into Palmerston North Arrest
Wednesday, 27 January 2021, 10:12 am | New Zealand Police
Police acknowledge the IPCA's report which found Police were justified in using force while carrying out an arrest in Palmerston North. Police attempted to arrest a man in January 2020 for breach of bail, the man fled from Police and resisted arrest ... More >>
Update - Eastern Bay Of Plenty Homicide
Tuesday, 26 January 2021, 6:39 pm | New Zealand Police
The 35-year-old man charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm in relation to the death of Wipatene Mason has now also been charged with murder. Mr Mason died on 26 December following an incident in Nukuhou, which occurred on ... More >>
