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Police Continue To Investigate Unexplained Death In Ōtara
Friday, 23 October 2020, 10:42 am | New Zealand Police
Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of a baby girl in Ōtara on Thursday morning. A scene examination is still ongoing at an address on Sandbrook Avenue. A post mortem examination is also due to be carried ... More >>
Fatal House Fire In Cockle Bay - Name Release
Thursday, 22 October 2020, 5:08 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now release the name of the man tragically killed in a fire at a Cockle Bay address on Tuesday night. He was Wiremu Arapo, aged 27, of east Auckland. We extend our thoughts and sympathies to Wiremu's whānau at this difficult time. A ... More >>
UPDATE: Waimea Road Re-open After Crash - Tasman
Thursday, 22 October 2020, 3:07 pm | New Zealand Police
Waimea Road has re-opened following a serious single-vehicle crash at 1:50pm. One person was in a serious condition after the incident and was taken to hospital. The circumstances of the crash will be subject to investigation. More >>
Police Investigating Unexplained Death Of A Baby In Ōtara
Thursday, 22 October 2020, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector Warrick Adkin, Counties Manukau Police: Police are making enquiries into an unexplained death at address in Ōtara. Police were called to a Sandbrook Avenue property after 10am where a baby has been located deceased. We are currently ... More >>
Serious Crash, Waimea Road, Nelson - Tasman
Thursday, 22 October 2020, 2:25 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are attending a serious single-vehicle crash on Waimea Road, Nelson. The crash, in which a vehicle has gone off the road near the SPCA, occurred around 1:50pm. One person is in a serious condition and is being transported to hospital. ... More >>
Serious Crash On SH5, Tihiotonga In Rotorua - Bay Of Plenty
Thursday, 22 October 2020, 12:56 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash along State Highway 5, Tihiotonga in Rotorua. The crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian was reported around 12.15pm. The road is closed and traffic management is in place. Motorists are advised to avoid ... More >>
Name Release - Fatal Crash, Tarawera
Thursday, 22 October 2020, 11:51 am | New Zealand Police
Police can now confirm the name of the man who died following a collision on SH5, Tarawera on Monday. He was Tino Tagiilima ,37, of Samoa. Police extend our sympathies to his family and friends. The investigation into the circumstances of the crash ... More >>
Police Acknowledge Findings Of IPCA Report Into Interaction With Paul Tainui (Wilson)
Thursday, 22 October 2020, 10:35 am | New Zealand Police
Police have acknowledged the findings of an Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) report into the decision to release Paul Tainui at a checkpoint prior to the murder of Nicole Tuxford. On the evening of 6 April 2018 Tainui was stopped at a ... More >>
Bodies Found Near Lake Taupo - Name Release
Wednesday, 21 October 2020, 5:31 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now release the names of the two people who were found deceased near Mere Road in Lake Taupo on October 16. They were Trevor Malcolm Wiringi, 50, and Helen Dorothy Smith, 49, from Rotorua. Police extends its sympathies to their familiies. ... More >>
Seven Arrests Made In Paremata Serious Assault Investigation + Appeal
Wednesday, 21 October 2020, 5:02 pm | New Zealand Police
Police investigating a serious assault at a Paremata service station earlier this month have arrested seven people in relation to the incident. Emergency services were called to the address about 1.15pm on Sunday 11 October after a report of a ... More >>
Investigation Into Kaitaia Incident Remains Ongoing
Wednesday, 21 October 2020, 12:45 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Dalzell, Mid Far North CIB: Northland Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances of an incident in Kaitaia on Tuesday evening. Police were called to Matthews Avenue at around 6.20pm where a vehicle had ... More >>
One Person Dies Following A Boat-related Incident
Wednesday, 21 October 2020, 12:40 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a boat-related incident in Kaiapoi. Police was notified of the incident around 7.30am. The death has been referred to the Coroner. Enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances. More >>
Slow Down, Buckle Up, And Plan Ahead For A Safe Labour Day Weekend
Wednesday, 21 October 2020, 11:27 am | New Zealand Police
New Zealand Police and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency are asking Kiwis to plan ahead, slow down, and buckle up for a safe 2020 Labour Day long weekend. “Many roads around the country are likely to be very busy before and during the long weekend, ... More >>
Update: Serious Crash – SH1, Kaitaia - Northland - Northland
Wednesday, 21 October 2020, 5:59 am | New Zealand Police
20 October The crash, between the pedestrian and a vehicle, occurred around 6:20pm. The Serious Crash Unit is in attendance and an investigation into the circumstances of the crash is underway. The road remains closed while a scene examination is carried ... More >>
Serious Crash - Weymouth - Counties Manukau
Wednesday, 21 October 2020, 5:57 am | New Zealand Police
20 October One person has been seriously injured following a crash between a motorcycle and a van in Weymouth this evening. The crash occurred around 7:35pm at the intersection of Weymouth Road and Blanes Road. The motorcyclist has sustained serious injuries ... More >>
Fatal House Fire - Cockle Bay, Auckland
Tuesday, 20 October 2020, 7:51 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a fire at a residential property in Minerva Terrace, Cockle Bay this evening. Emergency services were called to the well-involved fire at 6.50pm. Two other people have been injured and transported to Middlemore Hospital. ... More >>
Serious Crash – SH1, Kaitaia - Northland
Tuesday, 20 October 2020, 7:09 pm | New Zealand Police
The crash, between a vehicle and a pedestrian, occurred around 6:20pm. The pedestrian has been seriously injured and Ambulance are attending. The Serious Crash Unit is also attending. Cordons are in place at Watts Street and Allen Bell Drive and motorists ... More >>
Police Advisory: Commentary On Social Media
Tuesday, 20 October 2020, 2:23 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are aware of commentary on social media in regard to allegations of sexual assaults in Wellington by men who have been named on various social media platforms. On the back of the social media comments we have received a small number of complaints ... More >>
Serious Crash, SH1, Mataura - Southern
Tuesday, 20 October 2020, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are at the scene of a truck vs car crash on Main Street (SH1) and Dacre Street Mataura. Emergency services were alerted at around 1:05pm. A helicopter has been dispatched. An update on injuries will be provided when they become available. Cordons ... More >>
Missing Person: Renewed Appeal For Information
Tuesday, 20 October 2020, 8:09 am | New Zealand Police
This image shows Rebeka in the clothing she was wearing during the day on Saturday 5 September. Police are issuing a renewed appeal for information from the public to help locate missing Tauranga woman Rebeka Storey. On Saturday 5 September, Rebeka ... More >>
