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Name Release: Fatal Crash, State Highway 2 (Hawke's Bay Expressway)
Tuesday, 20 October 2020, 6:13 am | New Zealand Police
19 October Police can now confirm the name of the pedestrian who died following a collision on the Hawke's Bay Expressway on Saturday 17 October. He was Steven Karena Timu, 56, of Hastings. Police extend our sympathies to his family and friends. The ... More >>
Police Locate Dozens Of Firearms During Search Warrant
Monday, 19 October 2020, 5:22 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector Kevin McNaughton, Waitemata CIB: Waitemata Police have charged two people following an investigation which resulted in dozens of firearms being located at a North Shore property. Police carried out two search warrants at addresses ... More >>
Update: Tarawera, Fatal Crash - Eastern
Monday, 19 October 2020, 5:21 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm that Samoan nationals were involved in this morning's fatal crash on State Highway 5, Tarawera. Eleven people, including the deceased, were in the van when the crash with the truck occurred. A number of those people in the van were ... More >>
Road Open - State Highway 5, Tarawera - Eastern
Monday, 19 October 2020, 4:42 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 5 is now open following the fatal crash at Tarawera this morning. We thank motorists for their patience. The investigation into the cause is ongoing. More >>
Arrests, Witnesses Sought - Bishopdale Firearms Incident
Monday, 19 October 2020, 3:56 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking witnesses to a firearms incident in Bishopdale this morning. At around 11:45am, Police we received a report of a vehicle that had been shot at on Breens Road. No one was in the vehicle at the time and no one was injured. The ... More >>
Police Seek Mathew Kidman
Monday, 19 October 2020, 1:08 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are currently seeking Matthew Kidman, 40, who has a number of warrants for his arrest. Police believe he could be in the South Island or wider Wellington area. He is known to have strong links in Wellington. Kidman is considered dangerous and ... More >>
Successful Training Day On The Water At Waimarama
Monday, 19 October 2020, 12:31 pm | New Zealand Police
Constable Andrew Walker: Two fictional missing kayakers had local first responders out in force at Waimarama Beach yesterday. The kayakers were at the centre of a joint training exercise for Police, Coastguard and the Hawke’s Bay Surf Life Saving (SLS) ... More >>
Update: Serious Crash - State Highway 5, Tarawera - Eastern
Monday, 19 October 2020, 10:39 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services, including rescue helicopters, have now arrived at this crash site. Initial indications are two people have serious injuries and a further eight have more moderate injuries. The road is blocked. We continue to ask motorists to ... More >>
Unexplained Death, Napier
Sunday, 18 October 2020, 7:59 am | New Zealand Police
A scene guard is in place at Clive Square Gardens, Napier, following a sudden death in the park. Police were called to the scene about 7.45pm yesterday. The death is currently being treated as unexplained. A scene examination will take place today. More >>
Update: Serious Crash, SH3 Near Bulls - Central
Sunday, 18 October 2020, 7:59 am | New Zealand Police
The road has reopened following last night's serious crash near Bulls. Two people were taken to hospital with serious injuries. Enquiries are ongoing into the circumstances. More >>
Fatal Crash, Hastings
Sunday, 18 October 2020, 7:58 am | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm a pedestrian has died following a fatal collision in Hastings last night. The collision, on the Hawke's Bay Expressway just south of York Road, was reported to Police at about 11.20pm. The pedestrian died at the scene. A scene ... More >>
Serious Crash, SH3 Near Bulls - Central
Sunday, 18 October 2020, 6:07 am | New Zealand Police
16 October Emergency services are at the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash on SH3, near Bulls. Police were called about 10.15pm. Initial indications suggest two people may be seriously injured. The road will be closed with diversions in place. ... More >>
Update 2 - Serious Crash, Gordonton - Waikato
Sunday, 18 October 2020, 6:05 am | New Zealand Police
16 October Waverley Road has now reopened after the serious crash about 3.10pm. Police thank motorists for their patience. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. More >>
Update - Serious Crash, Gordonton - Waikato
Saturday, 17 October 2020, 6:09 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following the two-vehicle crash on Waverley Road about 3.10pm. Another person is understood to be in a serious condition, while two others sustained moderate injuries. The road will remain closed while the Serious Crash Unit examines ... More >>
Serious Crash, Paerata - Counties Manukau
Saturday, 17 October 2020, 5:27 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash at the intersection of Heights Road and Beatty Road, Paerata, involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. The pedestrian was transported to hospital in a serious condition. The intersection will be closed ... More >>
Serious Crash, Gordonton - Waikato
Saturday, 17 October 2020, 3:36 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash in Gordonton, Waikato. The two-vehicle crash occurred on Waverley Road about 3.10pm. Two people have been seriously injured. The road is blocked between Piako Road and Seddon Road and motorists are ... More >>
Update - Bodies Found Near Lake Taupo
Saturday, 17 October 2020, 3:06 pm | New Zealand Police
Following a post mortem examination today Police can now confirm that the deaths of two people at Lake Taupo are not suspicious. Police were called to the incident about 7.15am yesterday. The deaths will be referred to the Coroner. More >>
Crash: Maidstone Road, Ilam - Canterbury
Saturday, 17 October 2020, 1:54 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a single-vehicle crash on Maidstone Road in Ilam. Police were was alerted to the crash at about 12.38pm. One person has moderate injuries. The vehicle has reportedly caused damage to a power pole and there is a ... More >>
Serious Crash, Newtown - Wellington
Saturday, 17 October 2020, 6:31 am | New Zealand Police
16 October Emergency services are at the scene of a serious single-vehicle crash on Adelaide Road, Newtown. Police were called about 9.45pm. Initial indications suggest one person has been seriously injured. The road is currently closed and the Serious ... More >>
Methamphetamine Seized In Martinborough Search Warrant
Friday, 16 October 2020, 5:31 pm | New Zealand Police
Wellington District Police have seized methamphetamine, cash and a firearm while executing a search warrant at a Martinborough property today. About 500g of methamphetamine was found, which has a street value of approximately $400,000, along with $12,000 ... More >>
