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Name Release - Fatal Crash, SH1 Near Seacliff, Dunedin
Friday, 6 November 2020, 3:56 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now release the name of the woman who died in a crash on SH1 near Seacliff, Dunedin on 5 November. She was Den Thi Baird, 51, of Waikouaiti. Police extend their sympathies to her family and friends. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash ... More >>
Southern Motorway - Bombay - Counties Manukau
Friday, 6 November 2020, 12:16 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to incident involving a truck on fire on the Southern Motorway near Bombay. All southbound lanes are currently impacted and there is a significant backlog of traffic. Emergency services are working to clear one lane ... More >>
Wanted Man Located - North Canterbury
Friday, 6 November 2020, 10:54 am | New Zealand Police
North Canterbury Police have located the 30-year-old man they were seeking this morning. The man was taken into custody at 10.40am. Police would like to thank those members of the community who got in touch with information to assist in the search. More >>
Arrest In Relation To Palmerston North Aggravated Robbery
Friday, 6 November 2020, 8:11 am | New Zealand Police
A 21-year-old man has been arrested and charged in relation to the aggravated robbery of the Limbrick Street Maxi Market in Palmerston North last night. He will appear in Palmerston North District Court today. An air rifle believed to have been used ... More >>
Update: Serious Crash, Paerata Road (SH22), Pukekohe - Counties Manukau
Friday, 6 November 2020, 5:32 am | New Zealand Police
05 November The road is now open following the serious crash earlier on Paerata Road (SH22), Pukekohe. The two-vehicle crash was reported around 5.15pm. Police would like to thank motorists for their patience and cooperation. Enquiries into the circumtances ... More >>
SH3 Closed Following Crash Near Te Kuiti - Waikato
Friday, 6 November 2020, 5:31 am | New Zealand Police
05 November A stretch of SH3 (Awakino Road) south of Te Kuiti is closed following a crash earlier this evening. At 7:20pm a car was reported to have crashed into power poles between Gladstone Street and Grey Street. There were no reported injuries, ... More >>
Name Release - Fatal Crash, Addington
Friday, 6 November 2020, 5:30 am | New Zealand Police
05 November Police can now name the pedestrian killed in a crash involving a motorbike in Addington, Christchurch on 4 November. Nagaraj Mookkaiah, 60, of Addington, died in the crash, which happened at the intersection of Blenheim Road and Foster Street ... More >>
Serious Crash, Paerata Road (SH22), Pukekohe - Counties Manukau
Thursday, 5 November 2020, 5:45 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash on Paerata Road (SH 22), Pukekohe. Police received a report of the two-vehicle crash around 5:15pm. Initial indications are that three people have been seriously injured. The Serious Crash ... More >>
Update - Serious Crash Near Seacliff, Dunedin - Southern
Thursday, 5 November 2020, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following the crash on SH1 near Seacliff, Dunedin. The road is expected to remain closed for some time while the Serious Crash Unit examines the scene. Motorists are advised that there are temporary speed restrictions in place ... More >>
Serious Crash Near Seacliff, Dunedin - Southern
Thursday, 5 November 2020, 12:40 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a serious crash involving two vehicles and a fallen tree on SH1, near Seacliff. Police were called about 12.10pm. Initial indications are there have been injuries. The road will be closed, with diversions ... More >>
Update: Serious Crash – Addington, Christchurch - Canterbury
Thursday, 5 November 2020, 5:51 am | New Zealand Police
04 November Police can confirm a pedestrian has died following a crash at the intersection of Blenheim Road and Foster Street Addington. Emergency services were notified of the crash involving a motorbike at 6:37pm. Police continue to ask that motorists ... More >>
Update: Crash- Chapel Road, Flat Bush - Counties Manukau
Thursday, 5 November 2020, 5:49 am | New Zealand Police
04 November Chapel Road is now open following the earlier crash between a school bus and five parked cars. Police have conducted an examination of the scene and enquiries are ongoing. More >>
Serious Crash - Addington, Christchurch - Canterbury
Thursday, 5 November 2020, 5:48 am | New Zealand Police
04 November Police are at the scene of a serious crash at the intersection of Blenheim Road and Foster Street, Addington. Emergency services were notified of the crash involving a motorcyclist at 6:37pm. Motorists are asked to avoid the area as the ... More >>
Operation Martinez Update – Rolls Royce Sought By Police Located
Wednesday, 4 November 2020, 5:06 pm | New Zealand Police
The Rolls Royce Wraith vehicle sought by Police in relation to the Operation Martinez money laundering operation has been located this afternoon at a car yard in central Auckland. The vehicle, valued at more than $250,000, will be restrained along with ... More >>
Alfriston Road Homicide: Man Charged With Arson, Investigations Continue
Wednesday, 4 November 2020, 4:25 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector Chris Barry, Counties Manukau Police: Police are continuing with a homicide investigation after a body was located in a vehicle on Alfriston Road this morning. As part of this investigation Police are seeking sightings of ... More >>
Police Restrain $6M Worth Of Luxury Vehicles And Properties In Money Laundering Operation
Wednesday, 4 November 2020, 2:55 pm | New Zealand Police
A Bentley, two Porsches and two Range Rovers have all found themselves on the back of a tow truck in Auckland today. The luxury vehicles, with the addition of a Mercedes and a BMW were all restrained as part of an operation by the Police Financial Crime ... More >>
Gordonton Road, Hamilton - Waikato
Wednesday, 4 November 2020, 9:52 am | New Zealand Police
A section of Gordonton Rd near Hamilton is blocked following a crash shortly before 9am. Emergency services are at the scene of a two car crash at the intersection of Gordonton and Boyd Roads. Four people have been injured and their status is being ... More >>
Serious Crash - SH 36, Oropi - Bay Of Plenty
Wednesday, 4 November 2020, 9:29 am | New Zealand Police
Police are the scene of a serious crash on State Highway 36 (Pyes Pa Road), Oropi. Emergency services were alerted to the truck vs car crash between Turner St and Whataroa Rd at around 8:52am. An update on injuries will be provided when able. A helicopter ... More >>
Homicide Investigation Launched In Manurewa
Wednesday, 4 November 2020, 8:06 am | New Zealand Police
Counties Manukau Police have launched a homicide investigation after the discovery of a body in a vehicle on Alfriston Road, Manurewa this morning. Emergency services were initially called to the scene at around 3am with a report that a vehicle was ... More >>
Commissioner Announces New District Commander For Eastern District
Wednesday, 4 November 2020, 7:58 am | New Zealand Police
Commissioner of Police, Andrew Coster has announced today that Inspector Jeanette Park will take up the role of District Commander: Eastern District. “I’m delighted to announce that Jeanette will be the new District Commander for Eastern. She replaces ... More >>
