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Sudden Death At Piha Beach
Tuesday, 26 January 2021, 6:03 pm | New Zealand Police
Police and emergency services are in attendance at a sudden death at Piha Beach following a report of a drowning. The incident was reported to Police just before 5pm. Medical assistance was provided at the scene but unfortunately the person has ... More >>
Tairawhiti Police Respond To Firearms Incidents
Tuesday, 26 January 2021, 5:07 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributed to Tairawhiti Area Commander Inspector Sam Aberahama. Tairawhiti Police are investigating, and several people have been charged, following firearms incidents in Wairoa. An incident yesterday on Lucknow Street, Wairoa, involved shots being ... More >>
Charges Brought In Relation To Whangamoa Fatal Crash
Tuesday, 26 January 2021, 4:59 pm | New Zealand Police
A 24-year-old Blenheim woman has been charged with aggravated careless driving causing death in relation to a crash that occurred on 27 September 2020 on State Highway 6, Whangamoa. She has also been charged with four counts of aggravated careless driving ... More >>
Over $470k Forfeited Following Gisborne Methamphetamine Investigation
Tuesday, 26 January 2021, 4:35 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector Craig Hamilton, Manager: Asset Recovery Units: Over $470,000 has been forfeited following an investigation into methamphetamine dealing in Gisborne. Three people were convicted in Gisborne District Court between November 2019 and ... More >>
Appeal For Information On Missing Tricycle
Tuesday, 26 January 2021, 3:37 pm | New Zealand Police
Canterbury Police would love to locate this red Gomier 20 inch 6 speed tricycle and return it to its owner. The trike was stolen from the Laura Fergusson Brain Injury Trust on Ilam Road, Burnside, between 17 December 2020 and 14 January 2021. The trike ... More >>
Homicide Inquiry, Omanawa
Tuesday, 26 January 2021, 8:22 am | New Zealand Police
A homicide investigation has been launched after a man was found dead at a McLaren Falls Road, Omanawa property late last night. Police were called about 10pm to the address, following a report of a person being injured. The man was found deceased ... More >>
Second Person Charged In Relation To Aggravated Robbery In Northland, Wellington
Tuesday, 26 January 2021, 7:42 am | New Zealand Police
Detective Sergeant Steve Wescott: Police have arrested and charged a 17-year-old for aggravated robbery in relation to an incident at Stellin Memorial Park in Northland, Wellington on 9 January 2021. The youth will appear in the Wellington Youth Court ... More >>
Name Release - State Highway 8 Crash
Monday, 25 January 2021, 4:51 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now name the pedestrian who died on State Highway 8 near Cave on 21 January. He was Jacob Craig Woodnorth, aged 25, from Timaru. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones. Enquiries into the circumstances of the incident are ongoing. More >>
Update - Crash, Paremata - Wellington
Monday, 25 January 2021, 4:45 pm | New Zealand Police
SH58 Paremata has now reopened after this afternoon's crash. Police thank motorists for their patience. More >>
Arrests Following Burglaries, Te Aroha
Monday, 25 January 2021, 4:35 pm | New Zealand Police
Police investigating a number of recent burglaries in Te Aroha have arrested three men. In relation to two burglaries, one residential and one commercial, three men, aged 20, 23 and 44, appeared in Hamilton District Court on 23 January. They are next ... More >>
Crash, Paremata - Wellington
Monday, 25 January 2021, 4:32 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are at the scene of a crash on SH58, Paremata, involving a car and a cyclist. Police were called about 12.55pm. Initial reports suggest the cyclist may have serious injuries. The road is currently closed between SH1 and Postgate ... More >>
UPDATE- Lake Terrace Collision, Taupo: Information Incorrectly Released
Sunday, 24 January 2021, 2:40 pm | New Zealand Police
Police yesterday advised a person had died following a collision between a cyclist and a vehicle on 22 January in Taupo. This information was not correct and the person remains in a stable condition in hospital. We sincerely apologise to this person, ... More >>
Man Dies In River Near Kaitaia
Sunday, 24 January 2021, 1:00 pm | New Zealand Police
A man has died after getting into difficulty in the Awanui River near Kaitaia today. Emergency services were called to the river at 10.40am. Tragically the man, aged in his 50s, was located deceased in the river by emergency services shortly after ... More >>
Serious Crash - Auckland Harbour Bridge - Auckland City
Saturday, 23 January 2021, 8:14 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are currently in attendance at a single vehicle collision on the Auckland Harbour Bridge. Police were notified at 7:11 this evening. Motorists should expect delays. More information will be provided when it becomes available. More >>
Power Turned Off - Waikato
Saturday, 23 January 2021, 6:41 am | New Zealand Police
As part of work to remove the truck and trailer rolled at SH1, Karapiro, the power is going to be switched off. Residents on SH 1 between Gorton Road and Fergusson Gully Road can expect this to affect them for a couple of hours. More >>
Crash, SH 1 Near Karapiro - Waikato
Saturday, 23 January 2021, 6:10 am | New Zealand Police
State Highway 1 near Karapiro is closed after a truck and trailer rolled earlier today. The crash occurred on State Highway 1 between Tunakawa Road and Fergusson Gully Road at 3.40am. The truck driver sustained moderate injuries. Diversions are ... More >>
Karori Homicide - Second Woman Charged
Friday, 22 January 2021, 6:25 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have charged a second woman with the murder of Rau Tongia in Karori on 20 December 2020. The 24-year-old is due to appear in the Wellington District Court on Tuesday, 26 January 2021. "This is the third arrest we have made in relation ... More >>
Crash, SH50, Maraekakaho - Eastern
Friday, 22 January 2021, 5:36 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are at the scene of a crash on SH50, between Glencoe Station Road and Creek Road, Maraekakaho, where a truck and trailer has rolled. There were no injuries reported however the road is completely blocked. The road is expected to be closed for some ... More >>
Tractor Incident, Earnscleugh
Friday, 22 January 2021, 4:29 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm a person has died following an incident involving a tractor at a rural property in Earnscleugh near Alexandra today. Police were alerted at about 1.50pm. WorkSafe has been notified. The death will be referred to the Coroner. More >>
Police Seeking Vehicle Involved In Te Puke Crash
Friday, 22 January 2021, 1:59 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking sightings of a vehicle involved in a serious crash in Te Puke yesterday. At about 12:30pm on Thursday 21 January 2021 Police were alerted to a crash on Te Puke Highway near Collins Lane where a cyclist was hit by a car. The ... More >>
