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Parklands Road / Roto O Rangi Road, Te Awamutu - Waikato
Wednesday, 6 January 2021, 6:14 am | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a single vehicle crash near Te Awamutu. Emergency services were alerted to the crash at the intersection of Parklands Road and Roto O Rangi Road at around 2:37am. The sole occupant died at the scene. The Serious Crash ... More >>
Man Charged In Relation To Linwood Homicide
Tuesday, 5 January 2021, 8:28 pm | New Zealand Police
A 46-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder in relation to the death of a man in Linwood on 3 January. He is due to appear in Christchurch District Court tomorrow morning. As the matter is now before the courts, Police will not be providing ... More >>
Name Release - Water Incident, Kaikoura
Tuesday, 5 January 2021, 5:40 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now release the name of the man who died following a water incident in Kaikoura on 1 January. He was Reece Nahana John Thomas, 36, of Kaikoura. Police extend their sympathies to his family and loved ones. His death has been referred to the ... More >>
Linwood Death - Man Located
Tuesday, 5 January 2021, 4:30 pm | New Zealand Police
The 46-year-old man Police were hoping to speak to in relation to the death of a man in Linwood on 3 January has been located. The investigation into the death is ongoing. Further updates will be provided when they become available. More >>
Name Release - Nikau Road, Pahiatua Crash
Tuesday, 5 January 2021, 4:14 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now name the man who died in a crash on Nikau Road, Pahiatua, on 29 December. He was Ian Graham Morgan, aged 62, of Eketahuna. Police extend their sympathies to Mr Morgan's family and loved ones. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash ... More >>
Serious Crash, SH5 - Bay Of Plenty
Tuesday, 5 January 2021, 3:11 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are responding to a single-vehicle crash on SH5 at Iwitahi. The vehicle was towing an empty horse float when it crashed into a bank about 1.30pm. One person has sustained serious injuries. The road is down to one lane and the Serious Crash ... More >>
Police Continue To Seek The Public’s Help In Karori Homicide Investigation
Tuesday, 5 January 2021, 1:20 pm | New Zealand Police
Please attribute to Detective Sergeant Stephen Wescott: Police continue to seek the public’s help in relation to Operation Skyline, the homicide investigation into the death of Rau Tongia. Police report that the victim was shot at a Percy Dyett ... More >>
"Homicide Investigation Underway Following Linwood Death + Appeal"
Tuesday, 5 January 2021, 1:13 pm | New Zealand Police
Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Sarah Illingworth: Police would like to speak to Nathan Te Hana in relation to a Christchurch homicide investigation. The investigation has been launched following the death of a man in Linwood on 3 ... More >>
Male In Custody After Firing Shots At Police
Tuesday, 5 January 2021, 6:10 am | New Zealand Police
04 January A man is in hospital after the stolen car he was driving crashed into a Police vehicle near Feilding, following a series of offences across Horowhenua and Manawatu. Around 5:30pm this evening, Foxton Police received a call about the ... More >>
Police Urge Motorists Heading Home To Drive Safely And Arrive Alive
Monday, 4 January 2021, 10:33 am | New Zealand Police
As people head home today following the holiday period, Police are continuing to urge motorists to drive safely and arrive alive. Already this holiday period, 11 people have lost their lives and many more have been seriously injured. There will ... More >>
State Highway One (River Road), Upper Hutt - Wellington
Monday, 4 January 2021, 10:30 am | New Zealand Police
One lane of State Highway 1 (River Road) , Upper Hutt will be closed for a short time following a van vs cyclist crash. Police were alerted to the crash at around 8:12am. The cyclist has been transported to hospital with serious injuries. The Serious ... More >>
SH29, Lower Kaimai Range - Bay Of Plenty
Monday, 4 January 2021, 8:33 am | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm one person has died following the crash on SH29, Lower Kaimai Ranges. The Serious Crash Unit is at the scene. The road will remain closed while they examine the scene. Motorists are advised to avoid the area. Diversions are in ... More >>
Serious Crash, SH29, Lower Kaimai - Bay Of Plenty"
Monday, 4 January 2021, 7:15 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash on SH29, Lower Kaimai Ranges. Police were alerted to the car vs truck crash between Soliders Road and Valley View Road at around 5:23am. An update on injuries will be provided when able. The road ... More >>
Fourth person arrested in Christchurch homicide
Monday, 4 January 2021, 6:09 am | New Zealand Police
Christchurch Police have today arrested a fourth person in connection with the death of Kane Wayman. More >>
Truck Rolled - Central
Sunday, 3 January 2021, 6:08 pm | New Zealand Police
Fitzherbert East Road/SH 57 in Aokautere, Palmerston North remains blocked following a truck rollover earlier this afternoon around 2:15pm. It’s likely to remain closed for several more hours while equipment’s brought in to right the truck. Motorists ... More >>
Further Arrest Made In Christchurch Homicide
Sunday, 3 January 2021, 6:42 am | New Zealand Police
02 January Police have made a further arrest in relation to the death of 46-year-old Kane Wayman in Christchurch. A 41-year-old man was arrested in Southland today, and is due to appear in the Invercargill District Court on Monday charged with murder. ... More >>
Update: Arrests Made In Christchurch Homicide
Saturday, 2 January 2021, 7:57 am | New Zealand Police
Police has arrested and charged two people in relation to the death of 46-year-old Kane Alan Wayman in Christchurch yesterday. A 24-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman will appear in the Christchurch District Court today. This is a tragic event and ... More >>
Update: Serious Crash - SH 1, Hikurangi - Northland - Northland
Friday, 1 January 2021, 7:18 pm | New Zealand Police
The road has now reopened following a serious crash on State Highway 1, Hikurangi. Police would like to thank motorists for their patience. More >>
Update: Serious Crash - SH 1, Hikurangi - Northland
Friday, 1 January 2021, 5:47 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a serious crash in Hikurangi this afternoon. A further five people have been injured, one critically, two seriously and two moderately. The road is expected to remain closed for several hours and diversions are in place. More >>
Serious Crash - SH 1, Hikurangi - Northland
Friday, 1 January 2021, 4:38 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1, Hikurangi. The crash was reported about 4:15pm. Initial indications are multiple people are injured. The road is currently closed and diversions are in place at the intersection ... More >>
