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Incident - Anawhata, West Auckland
Tuesday, 6 October 2020, 4:38 pm | New Zealand Police
At around 3.15pm, Police received a report that a person had fallen into the water at Whites Beach in Anawhata, West Auckland. Emergency services attended the scene and the person was recovered from the water by surf lifesavers. Sadly attempts to ... More >>
Otago Coastal Area Police Urge Motorists To Slow Down
Tuesday, 6 October 2020, 4:21 pm | New Zealand Police
Senior Sergeant Nicholas Leigh, Otago Coastal Road Policing Manager: Just because our children are on school holidays, doesn’t mean your driving habits should take a holiday as well. Otago Coastal Area Police are concerned about the behaviour of ... More >>
Two-vehicle Crash Along State Highway 1 In Paekakariki - Wellington
Tuesday, 6 October 2020, 3:22 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a report of a serious crash along State Highway 1 in Paekakariki. The two-vehicle crash near Beach Road was reported around 2.45pm. Initial reports indicate two people are injured. The road is closed and traffic management ... More >>
Police Make Further Appeal Following Shenandoah Fatal Crash
Tuesday, 6 October 2020, 2:04 pm | New Zealand Police
Police investigating the death of pedestrian Mathew Arrowsmith following a fatal crash in the early hours of 29 August continue to ask for the public's help. Mr Arrowsmith's body was found after reports he had been struck by a vehicle on State Highway 65 ... More >>
Police Review Police Infringement Bureau Mailing Error
Tuesday, 6 October 2020, 12:25 pm | New Zealand Police
Police has been made aware of a mailing error involving a letter sent to a person from the Police Infringement Bureau. More >>
Police Accept Findings Of IPCA Report – Auckland City
Tuesday, 6 October 2020, 10:12 am | New Zealand Police
Police acknowledge the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority relating to an incident outside of the SkyCity carpark in September 2017. Police pursued a vehicle through Auckland city for around 40 minutes when it finally came to a stop ... More >>
Serious Crash, Karaka - Counties Manukau
Tuesday, 6 October 2020, 6:07 am | New Zealand Police
05 October Emergency services are at the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash near the intersection of Karaka and Oira Roads, Karaka. Police were called about 8.50pm. Initial reports suggest there have been injuries. The road will be closed, with diversions ... More >>
Baby Dies Following Incident In Northcote
Monday, 5 October 2020, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Police
Shortly before 9am, Police were notified of an incident where a baby in a stroller was struck by a vehicle on Lake Road, Northcote. The young child, who was 5 months old, was transported to hospital in a critical condition. Sadly the baby has passed ... More >>
Operation Typhoon Nets Significant Results
Monday, 5 October 2020, 3:25 pm | New Zealand Police
Operation Typhoon, a three-month-long operation targeting organised crime in the Waikato, has seen significant results and is expected to impact the accessibility of methamphetamine in the district. Disrupting and reducing the quantity of methamphetamine ... More >>
Police Enquiries Continue Into Op Preston Homicide Investigation
Monday, 5 October 2020, 3:13 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are continuing to make enquiries as the homicide investigation continues into the death of a man in Jellicoe Park. The victim was a 21-year-old man, however Police are not in a position to release the name of the deceased at this stage. A ... More >>
Truck And Trailer Rollover- State Highway 6, Whangamoa - Tasman
Monday, 5 October 2020, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Police
SH6 Whangamoa Hill near Nelson is closed due to a heavy truck and trailer rollover. The incident was reported to Police at about 12.45pm. Nobody has been injured however the road is blocked. If you cannot avoid the area or delay your travel, expect significant ... More >>
Arrests Made As Investigations Continue Into Phone Scams
Monday, 5 October 2020, 8:41 am | New Zealand Police
Three people have been arrested and charged as part of ongoing investigations by Police into phone scam complaints. Police from the Auckland City Financial Crime Unit are seeing a surge in reports from victims who have lost significant amounts ... More >>
Appeal For Information Following Crash, SH 75
Sunday, 4 October 2020, 3:06 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking information from the public following a crash on State Highway 75 (Christchurch-Akaroa Road) yesterday afternoon. About 4:30pm a two-car crash occurred in the Gebbies Valley area. One of the vehicles involved left the scene without stopping, ... More >>
Flooding In Riverton, Southern District - Southern
Sunday, 4 October 2020, 1:56 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists and members of the public are asked to avoid the flooded streets in Riverton. The following streets have been blocked off: Please avoid Taramea Bay and Walker Street, as walking down these roads pushes water into houses. Colac Bay and Orepuki ... More >>
Investigation - Jellicoe Park, Manurewa
Sunday, 4 October 2020, 9:29 am | New Zealand Police
Police investigating a homicide in Manurewa overnight are seeking help from the public. Emergency services were called to Jellicoe Park shortly after 11pm, where attempts to revive an unresponsive male were unsuccessful. A scene examination is ... More >>
SH 41- Fatal Crash At Tokaanu, Near Turangi - Bay Of Plenty
Sunday, 4 October 2020, 9:28 am | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm that one person has died following a car vs pedestrian crash on SH41 at Tokaanu, near Turangi. Police were alerted to the crash at around 11:42pm last night, 3 October, and the road was closed for some time. An investigation into ... More >>
Lake Ohau Road - SH8 Is Closed Due To Fire - National Alerts
Sunday, 4 October 2020, 8:12 am | New Zealand Police
Lake Ohau Road, off SH8, Waitaki District is currently closed due to a large fire in the area. Motorists are asked to avoid the area while emergency services are at the scene. More >>
Update: Search For Missing Clarence Woman Melissa Ewings
Saturday, 3 October 2020, 3:21 pm | New Zealand Police
Melissa Ewings Police making enquiries into the disappearance of Melissa Ewings continue to have concerns for her safety. Melissa was reported missing on Monday 21 September in the Clarence area after not turning up for work. Police Search and ... More >>
Police Seek Witnesses To Fatal Crash, Napier
Saturday, 3 October 2020, 6:10 am | New Zealand Police
02 October Police are appealing for witnesses to this morning's fatal crash on the Hawke's Bay Expressway near Watchman Road , Westshore. The crash between a motorcycle and a truck occurred at around 7:25am near the intersection with Watchman Road (the ... More >>
Suspicious Fires In Timaru Overnight
Friday, 2 October 2020, 11:05 am | New Zealand Police
Timaru Police are investigating a series of suspicious fires overnight. Police received six reports of wheelie bins set alight on Pages Road, Spur Road, Brockley Road and Rosebrook Road in the early hours of this morning. Detective Senior Sergeant Richard ... More >>
