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Name Release - Riverton Wallacetown Highway Crash
Wednesday, 30 December 2020, 5:51 am | New Zealand Police
29 December Police can now release the names of the two people who died following a crash on the Riverton Wallacetown Highway in Southland yesterday. They were 61-year-old woman Kareen Marie Malcolm, and 61-year-old man James Lennon Malcolm, both of Invercargill. ... More >>
Missing Stokes Valley Woman Located
Wednesday, 30 December 2020, 5:49 am | New Zealand Police
The 39-year-old woman missing from the Stokes Valley area has now been located. Police would like to thank members of the public for their assistance. More >>
Road Reopens - State Highway 73, West Melton - Canterbury
Tuesday, 29 December 2020, 6:10 pm | New Zealand Police
The road has now reopened following an earlier crash on State Highway 73, West Melton. More >>
Serious Crash - SH 1, Wellsford - Waitematā
Tuesday, 29 December 2020, 5:42 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on State Highway 1 in Wellsford. The crash, between a truck and a car, was reported about 5.10pm. Closures are being put in place on State Highway 1, State Highway 16, and at Kaipara Flats Road. One ... More >>
Police Seek Public's Help In Karori Homicide Investigation
Tuesday, 29 December 2020, 4:44 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking the public’s help in relation to Operation Skyline, the homicide investigation into the death of Rau Tongia. Police believe Rau died at around 4:30am on Sunday 20 December at a Percy Dyett Drive property. We were notified at 8:30am ... More >>
Serious Crash, SH25, Kuaotunu - Waikato
Tuesday, 29 December 2020, 3:44 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious motorcyclist vs car crash on SH25, Kuaotunu, Coromandel. Police were alerted to the crash near the School of Miners Lane at around 2:40pm. One person is critically injured. A helicopter has been dispatched. ... More >>
Crash - State Highway 73, West Melton - Canterbury
Tuesday, 29 December 2020, 3:19 pm | New Zealand Police
Diversions are in place following a three-car crash on State Highway 73, near the intersection with Sandy Knolls Road, in West Melton. The crash occurred about 2.45pm. Three people have been injured, one seriously. There are significant delays and motorists ... More >>
Man Charged Following Eastern Bay Of Plenty Homicide
Tuesday, 29 December 2020, 12:40 pm | New Zealand Police
A homicide enquiry has been launched following the death of a man who was critically injured in an assault on 24 December. Emergency services were called to a Nukuhou property about 5pm following a disorder incident. Three men were transported to hospital, ... More >>
Have You Seen Mika?
Tuesday, 29 December 2020, 12:19 pm | New Zealand Police
Mika Quinn, 39, has been reported missing by her family and there are concerns for her safety. Mika was last seen Sunday at her Stokes Valley address. She was wearing black jeans and a puffer jacket when last seen. Her car (a silver 2006 Toyota Corolla ... More >>
Update: Crash - Dairy Flat - Waitematā
Tuesday, 29 December 2020, 12:13 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm that one person has sadly died in hospital following the serious crash on Kahikatea Flat Road, Dairy Flat this morning. One lane continues to be closed and motorists should continue to avoid the area. The Serious Crash Unit is investigating ... More >>
Update - Serious Crash, Nikau Road - Pahiatua - Central
Tuesday, 29 December 2020, 7:40 am | New Zealand Police
One person has died following the serious two-vehicle crash on Nikau Road, Pahiatua. Another person has sustained serious injuries and has been taken to Hospital. The road remains closed and motorists are asked to avoid the area. The Serious Crash ... More >>
Serious Crash, Nikau Road – Pahiatua - Central
Tuesday, 29 December 2020, 7:39 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on Nikau Road, Pahiatua. Police were notified of the two-vehicle collision at 4:58am. Motorists are asked to avoid there area as diversions will be in place. Further information will be provided as ... More >>
Riverton Wallacetown Highway Reopens - Southern
Tuesday, 29 December 2020, 6:21 am | New Zealand Police
28 December Wallace Riverton Highway has reopened following a fatal crash earlier today. Police thank motorists for their patience and cooperation while diversions were in place. More >>
Second Fatality Following Riverton Wallacetown Highway Crash
Monday, 28 December 2020, 7:05 pm | New Zealand Police
A woman critically injured in a crash on Riverton Wallacetown Highway this afternoon has died. The crash occurred at the Oreti River Bridge at 1.30pm. A man died at the scene and the woman was transported to Dunedin Hospital in a critical condition. ... More >>
Crash - SH 1 Near Porirua, Wellington - Wellington
Monday, 28 December 2020, 6:07 pm | New Zealand Police
Southbound lanes on State Highway 1 are blocked near Porirua after a car collided with a barrier and rolled. Nobody has been seriously injured. Traffic is backing up in the area and motorists are asked to take alternative routes where possible. More >>
Name Release - Clevedon-Kawakawa Road Crash
Monday, 28 December 2020, 8:36 am | New Zealand Police
Police can now name the two people killed in a crash on Clevedon-Kawakawa Road on 25 December. They were Rebecca McAlees, 24, and Terry Charleston, 34, from Whitford, Auckland. Our thoughts are with their families and friends. Enquiries into the circumstances ... More >>
Missing Man Located North Of Gisborne
Sunday, 27 December 2020, 5:14 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are very pleased to report that a man reported missing between Papamoa and Gisborne on Christmas Day has been located this afternoon. The man was located in his car at around 4pm. He had crashed down a steep bank on State Highway 2, around ... More >>
Sudden Death Following Diving Incident, Owaka Heads, Hinahina
Sunday, 27 December 2020, 4:08 pm | New Zealand Police
A man has died following a diving incident near Owaka Heads, Hinahina, this afternoon. Police were called about 12pm after the diver became separated from others in his party. A search was initiated and the man was found about 1.40pm. Sadly he was not ... More >>
Serious Crash, Gordonton - Waikato
Sunday, 27 December 2020, 1:56 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are attending a serious crash on Graham Road, Gordonton. The crash, involving a car and a pedestrian, occurred around 11:05am. The pedestrian is reported to have sustained serious injuries. The Serious Crash Unit is attending ... More >>
Appeal For Information After Pedestrian Struck By Car In Blenheim
Sunday, 27 December 2020, 9:14 am | New Zealand Police
Blenheim Police are seeking information after a pedestrian was struck by a car late on Christmas Day. The pedestrian was struck by the car near the intersection of Scott Street and Muller Road at around 11.45pm on 25 December. The car did not stop. The ... More >>
