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Update - Serious Crash, Kawerau - Bay Of Plenty
Saturday, 26 September 2020, 6:16 am | New Zealand Police
The road has reopened after the earlier crash at the intersection of Park and Kawerau Roads. One person was reportedly seriously injured, and another two moderately injured. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. More >>
Serious Crash, Kawerau - Bay Of Plenty
Friday, 25 September 2020, 7:10 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash at the intersection of Park and Kawerau Roads, Kawerau. Initial indications suggest there have been injuries. The road will be closed, with diversions in place. Motorists should avoid the area. More >>
Update: Incident - Ngatai Road, Tauranga - Bay Of Plenty
Friday, 25 September 2020, 6:12 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now confirm one person has died on Ngatai Road in Tauranga. The death is not being treated as suspicious and will be referred to the Coroner. Police ask that motorists continue to avoid the area. More >>
Incident - Ngatai Road, Tauranga - Bay Of Plenty
Friday, 25 September 2020, 5:12 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are at the scene of an incident on Ngatai Road in Tauranga. Police ask that motorists avoid the area as there will likely be delays. More information will be released when available. More >>
Police Remembrance Day Services Honour Fallen And Deceased Officers
Friday, 25 September 2020, 4:53 pm | New Zealand Police
Police staff and members of the Police whānau will gather on Tuesday 29 September to mark Police Remembrance Day. The day honours Police staff who have been slain or died as a result of their duties, as well as serving, retired and former Police ... More >>
Plan Ahead And Drive Safely On Your School Holiday Road Trip
Friday, 25 September 2020, 4:31 pm | New Zealand Police
If you and your family are leaving town these school holidays to enjoy the New Zealand countryside, Police wish you safe travels. “A safe trip on our roads depends on a number of factors that shouldn’t be left to chance,” says Acting Superintendent ... More >>
Man In Court In Relation To Tap Burglaries In Levin
Friday, 25 September 2020, 12:38 pm | New Zealand Police
The tap’s been turned right off on a flow of burglaries in Levin, after a man was arrested. The 21-year-old will be reappearing in court in relation to 14 burglaries involving the theft of taps from approximately 20 businesses. These have been reported ... More >>
2020 CACTUS Programme A Success
Friday, 25 September 2020, 10:53 am | New Zealand Police
The 2020 Napier CACTUS participants have successfully completed the seven-week programme. Around 30 William Colenso College students and their 20 adult supporters have been a familiar sight recently for Napier’s early risers as they hit the streets building ... More >>
Arrests Made After Police Locate Individual Who Allegedly Escaped Custody
Friday, 25 September 2020, 7:30 am | New Zealand Police
Counties Manukau Police have arrested a 22-year-old woman sought for allegedly escaping Corrections custody on 11 September. Superintendent Jill Rogers, Counties Manukau District Commander, says the woman was located at a Massey address in west Auckland ... More >>
Sao Young Homicide Investigation - Further Arrests Made
Thursday, 24 September 2020, 4:31 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector Graham Pitkethley: Police investigating the murder of Sao Young have made two further arrests in connection with his death. Mr Young’s body was discovered on a rural property in Gordonton on Monday 13 April, a month after he ... More >>
Man Charged With Murder Following Papatoetoe Death
Thursday, 24 September 2020, 3:57 pm | New Zealand Police
Acting Detective Inspector Shaun Vickers, Counties Manukau Police: On Monday evening (21 September 2020) Police were called to an address in Papatoetoe after the sudden death of a 42-year-old woman. Following enquiries, Police subsequently launched a ... More >>
Southern District Search Warrants
Thursday, 24 September 2020, 2:32 pm | New Zealand Police
Senior Sergeant Cynthia Fairley, Area Response Manager Eastern Southland Southland Police executed four search warrants in the Gore and Mataura townships at 7am this morning. Staff were supported by PST, CIB and Armed Offender Squads from Invercargill ... More >>
Main Road, Wainuiomata Lower Hutt - Wellington
Thursday, 24 September 2020, 11:17 am | New Zealand Police
One person has been found deceased in the submerged car near Main Road, Wainuiomata. The vehicle has now been recovered and towed. Police are investigating and the road is now open. More >>
Main Road, Wainuiomata Lower Hutt - Wellington
Thursday, 24 September 2020, 8:51 am | New Zealand Police
The single vehicle crash is on Main Road, not Wainuiomata Road. The vehicle which crashed on Main Road, Wainuiomata is near Moohan Street and Rowe Parade and is submerged upside down in water. It's thought that only the driver is in the vehicle. The Police ... More >>
Wainuiomata Road, Lower Hutt - Wellington
Thursday, 24 September 2020, 8:17 am | New Zealand Police
Police and emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash which occurred around 5.30am today. One vehicle is on its roof and the driver is trapped. A crane has been requested for the vehicle. More >>
Police Release CCTV Footage Following Kidnapping
Wednesday, 23 September 2020, 5:03 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Sergeant Stephen Wescott: Wellington Police are releasing CCTV footage in an attempt to identify offenders involved in a kidnapping on Tuesday 25 August. The footage shows two vehicles of interest - a black BMW hatchback and a dark-coloured ... More >>
Glenn Dunbier And Tania Kura Named New Deputy Commissioners In Executive Revamp
Wednesday, 23 September 2020, 4:11 pm | New Zealand Police
Police Commissioner Andrew Coster has today announced Glenn Dunbier and Tania Kura (Ngäti Te Kanawa, Ngäti Maniapoto) have been selected to take up two new Deputy Commissioner roles in a refreshed Police executive team. Glenn Dunbier, currently ... More >>
Missing Person, Clarence
Tuesday, 22 September 2020, 4:01 pm | New Zealand Police
Tasman Police are appealing for sightings of missing 31-year-old Melissa Ewings from Clarence. Melissa told a friend she was going for a walk to the Clarence River on Sunday afternoon. She was reported missing when she didn’t turn up for work More >>
Crash On Southern Motorway Now Clear - Auckland City
Tuesday, 22 September 2020, 3:01 pm | New Zealand Police
The earlier crash on the Auckland’s Southern Motorway, near the Khyber Pass Road off ramp, has now been cleared. One person sustained moderate injuries. All northbound lanes are now clear and free flowing. Police want to thank motorists for their patience. More >>
Police Acknowledge IPCA Findings
Tuesday, 22 September 2020, 10:10 am | New Zealand Police
Police acknowledge the Independent Police Conduct Authority’s findings into an incident where an officer was found to have used unjustified force during an arrest in Taranaki in 2019. More >>
