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Building Fire - Dundas Road, Sanson - Central

Tuesday, 13 October 2020, 6:00 pm | New Zealand Police

Emergency services are currently in attendance at a large building fire on Dundas Road, Sanson. Police were notified of the fire at 5:15pm Motorists are asked to avoid the area, diversions are likely. Traffic will be impacted and the roads surrounding ... More >>

Police Appeal To Public To Help Find Missing Man Phillip O'Brien

Tuesday, 13 October 2020, 4:13 pm | New Zealand Police

Police are appealing to the public to help locate Phillip O’Brien, who went missing after leaving his home in Rothesay Bay on October 9. The 44-year-old failed to return home and was reported missing by his friends and family on October 12. Police and ... More >>

Bay Of Plenty Police Disappointed By Results Of Road Policing Operation

Tuesday, 13 October 2020, 3:14 pm | New Zealand Police

Police are disappointed by the results of a road policing operation focused on impaired drivers in the Eastern Bay of Plenty roads over the weekend. During the operation Police apprehended 42 impaired drivers. "This is an alarmingly high number and ... More >>

Investigation Following Assault, Rangiora

Tuesday, 13 October 2020, 2:05 pm | New Zealand Police

An investigation is underway after an assault in Rangiora last night which left a man seriously injured. Police were called to the White Street address about 8.30pm after a report of disorder. On arrival a man was found with serious injuries and ... More >>

Body Located At Muriwai Beach Identified

Tuesday, 13 October 2020, 1:58 pm | New Zealand Police

Police can confirm that the body located at Muriwai Beach is that of Lianpeng Liang, 43, from Mt Roskill. Mr Liang went missing after falling into the water while fishing on 5th October, 2020, near Kauwahaia Island. His death will be referred to the Coroner. ... More >>

Police Seeking To Identify Pedestrian Hit In Papakura Crash

Tuesday, 13 October 2020, 11:13 am | New Zealand Police

Police are continuing to investigate a serious crash in Papakura last night where a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle on Marne Road at around 10:30pm. The man is in Middlemore Hospital in a critical condition and has life-threatening injuries. Police ... More >>

Police Acknowledge IPCA Findings

Tuesday, 13 October 2020, 10:06 am | New Zealand Police

Police acknowledge the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA), in relation to a fleeing driver incident in Christchurch on 20 December 2018. The IPCA found that while officers were justified in initiating the pursuit of the fleeing ... More >>

Update - Crash, Te Ngae Road, Owhata - Bay Of Plenty

Tuesday, 13 October 2020, 8:41 am | New Zealand Police

The road has now been cleared after the earlier two-car crash on Te Ngae Road, Owhata. Police thank motorists for their patience. More >>

Crash, Te Ngae Road, Owhata - Bay Of Plenty

Tuesday, 13 October 2020, 8:34 am | New Zealand Police

Police are responding to a two-car crash on Te Ngae Road (SH30), Owhata. While initial indications are that no one has been seriously injured, the crash is blocking the road. Motorists should avoid the area, if possible, and expect delays. More >>

Homicide Investigation, Naenae

Tuesday, 13 October 2020, 8:30 am | New Zealand Police

A homicide investigation has been launched following the unexplained death of a man in Lower Hutt overnight. Police were called to a report of an assault at an address on Burke Grove, Naenae shortly before 11pm. Attempts to revive the man were unsuccessful ... More >>

Serious Crash- Marne Road, Papakura - Counties Manukau

Tuesday, 13 October 2020, 6:02 am | New Zealand Police

12 October Emergency services are responding to a serious crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian on Marne Road in Papakura. Police were alerted to the collision just before 10.30pm. Initial indications are a person has been seriously injured. ... More >>

Update: Serious Crash, Hillcrest - Waikato

Tuesday, 13 October 2020, 6:01 am | New Zealand Police

Police can now confirm a motorcyclist has died following the earlier crash at the intersection of Johnsview Terrace and Cobham Drive (SH1). The road is now open. Police enquiries into the collision are continuing. More >>

Serious Crash: Hillcrest - Waikato

Monday, 12 October 2020, 3:55 pm | New Zealand Police

Emergency services are responding to a serious crash between a motorcycle and a car in Hillcrest. Police were alerted to the crash at the intersection of Johnsview Terrace and Cobham Drive (SH1) at about 3.35pm. Initial indications are that a person ... More >>

Update: Fatal Fleeing Driver Incident, Northland

Sunday, 11 October 2020, 7:00 pm | New Zealand Police

Police can now name the man who died following a fleeing driver incident near Kaitaia yesterday. He was 24-year-old Justin Ricky-Lee Murray, 24, of Te Kao. Police extends its condolences to his whanau and friends. The driver and a passenger remain in hospital ... More >>

Update 2 - Serious Crash, Mangere - Counties Manukau

Sunday, 11 October 2020, 2:00 pm | New Zealand Police

The road has now reopened after this morning's fatal crash on Oruarangi Road, Mangere. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash will continue. Police thank motorists for their patience. More >>

Arrest For Shots Fired At Hamilton Vehicles

Sunday, 11 October 2020, 1:59 pm | New Zealand Police

A 32-year-old man has been arrested in relation to a series of incidents where eight vehicles were shot in rural Hamilton. The man was arrested today and charged with eight counts of reckless discharge of a firearm and eight of intentional damage. ... More >>

Serious Crash, Hairini - Bay Of Plenty

Sunday, 11 October 2020, 1:58 pm | New Zealand Police

Emergency services are currently at the scene of a single-vehicle crash on Ohauiti Road, Hairini. Police were called about 11.35am. Initial reports suggest one person may have been seriously injured. Traffic management is in place while the Serious ... More >>