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Road Reopened - Paramata, Porirua City - Wellington
Saturday, 5 December 2020, 5:27 pm | New Zealand Police
The southbound lanes of State Highway 1 near Paremata have now reopened following an earlier grass fire. More >>
Serious Crash, Blackhead Road, Dunedin - Southern
Saturday, 5 December 2020, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are the scene of a serious crash on Blackhead Road, Blackhead, Dunedin. Emergency services were alerted to a two car crash at around 1:54am. An update on injuries will be provided when able. Motorists are advised to avoid the area. Diversions are ... More >>
Road Closure - Paramata, Porirua City - Wellington
Saturday, 5 December 2020, 2:17 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 1 is currently closed southbound at Paremata due to a grass fire in the area. Diversions are in place along Papakowhai Road, however motorists are advised to avoid the area or expect delays. More >>
Serious Crash, SH2, Otoko - Eastern
Saturday, 5 December 2020, 2:13 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are at the scene of a serious car vs motorcyclist crash on State Highway 2 (Matawai Road), Otoko. Police were alerted to the crash between Waihuka Road and Hihiroroa Road North at around 11:18am. The driver of the car is said to have moderate ... More >>
Road Closed - SH35, Ruatoria - Eastern
Saturday, 5 December 2020, 8:01 am | New Zealand Police
State Highway 35 (Whareponga Road) and Waiapu Road, Ruatoria is closed due to a serious single vehicle crash. Police were alerted to a vehicle in a ditch at around 2:10am. Two people are said to be critically injured and three others have a range ... More >>
Serious Crash, Pukekohe - Counties Manukau
Saturday, 5 December 2020, 5:49 am | New Zealand Police
04 December Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash involving a car and a tree on Helvetia Road, Pukekohe. Police were called about 9.30pm. Initial reports suggest one person has been seriously injured. Traffic management is in place, and ... More >>
Taranaki Police Seek Terrence Riddle
Friday, 4 December 2020, 5:28 pm | New Zealand Police
Taranaki Police are asking for the public’s help locating Terrence Riddle, who has a warrant out for his arrest. Riddle, 31, is thought to be in the New Plymouth area. Anyone who sees him should not approach him, but instead call Police on 111, ... More >>
Sunnyhills Homicide: Police Investigation Continuing To Make Progress
Friday, 4 December 2020, 5:10 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are continuing to make progress in its homicide investigation currently underway in Sunnyhills. Formal identification procedures have now been completed and we have formally identified the victim as 55-year-old Ying Zhong, also known as Elizabeth. ... More >>
Cockle Bay Homicide: Police Appeal For Footage Around Fatal Fire
Friday, 4 December 2020, 3:58 pm | New Zealand Police
Police conducting a homicide investigation into the death of Wiremu Arapo in Cockle Bay are appealing for footage of the incident. The body of 27-year-old Wiremu Arapo was located on 20 October 2020 following a house fire at a property on Minerva Terrace. ... More >>
Police Acknowledge Sentencing For Murder Of Bella Te Pania
Friday, 4 December 2020, 12:54 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Nicola Reeves: Today Police acknowledges the sentencing of the man who committed the callous and senseless murder of Bella Te Pania last year. Bella was just 34 years old when her life was cut short. I would like to thank ... More >>
Western Waikato’s New Area Commander
Friday, 4 December 2020, 12:31 pm | New Zealand Police
As a young detective working the Papakura streets, Inspector Will Loughrin saw first-hand the shattering realities of family violence. A mother dead. A father sent to prison for murder. Three children left without parents. It was a stark reality and one that ... More >>
Serious Crash – Greenlane
Friday, 4 December 2020, 11:30 am | New Zealand Police
Police are currently at the scene of a serious crash on Greenlane West in Greenlane. Emergency services were called at around 10:48am after a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle. The person is in a critical condition and will be taken to Auckland Hospital. ... More >>
Update On Wellsford Homicide
Friday, 4 December 2020, 10:44 am | New Zealand Police
A 45-year-old man who was located by Police yesterday in connection with a homicide in Wellsford has now been charged with murder. He is expected to appear in the North Shore District Court this morning. Police would like to thank the community for their ... More >>
Nelson: Police Confirm Fatality And Seek Witnesses
Friday, 4 December 2020, 9:55 am | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm a pedestrian has died following a collision involving a car in central Nelson yesterday. The collision, at the intersection of Trafalgar Street and Bridge Street, was reported to Police just after 12.30pm. The female pedestrian ... More >>
Workplace Incident On The West Coast, South Island
Thursday, 3 December 2020, 4:47 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious workplace incident on Upper Buller Gorge Road, where a woman was reported to have been electrocuted. Police were called about 1.15pm. The woman has since died at the scene. The matter will be referred ... More >>
Update On Police Dog Injured In Tangowahine Incident
Thursday, 3 December 2020, 4:24 pm | New Zealand Police
The Police dog injured in a serious incident near Tangowahine on Tuesday remains in a stable condition. The man who was airlifted to Auckland City Hospital also remains in a stable condition. Police would like to acknowledge the Dargaville vet clinic, ... More >>
Hamilton Search Warrants Target Waikato Mongrel Mob
Thursday, 3 December 2020, 4:17 pm | New Zealand Police
Waikato District Manager: Criminal Investigations, Detective Inspector Graham Pitkethley: Search warrants executed in Hamilton today have resulted in the seizure of firearms and drugs, and the arrest of two patched Mongrel Mob members. The Waikato Organised ... More >>
Serious Crash, SH29, Near Matamata - Waikato
Thursday, 3 December 2020, 3:55 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious two-car crash on SH29, near Matamata, between Glenrowan and Hopkins Roads. Police were called about 2.55pm. Initial indications are one person may have been seriously injured. The road is closed and diversions ... More >>
Wellsford Homicide - Police Locate Wanted Persons
Thursday, 3 December 2020, 12:48 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector Scott Beard: Police can advise that a man and woman who were both sought in connection to the murder of Zane Smith in Wellsford last Saturday have been located this morning. The woman, aged 21, handed herself in to Police at ... More >>
Winton-Lorneville Highway Reopens Following Truck Crash - Southern
Thursday, 3 December 2020, 12:27 pm | New Zealand Police
Winton-Lorneville Highway has reopened following a crash early this morning. Police thank motorists for their patience and cooperation while the road was closed. More >>
