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Police Urge Those With Information To Speak Up Over Manurewa Homicide
Tuesday, 22 September 2020, 10:05 am | New Zealand Police
Counties Manukau Police is continuing its homicide investigation into the death of a 10-month-old boy from Manurewa who died earlier this month. The baby died at Starship Hospital on 6 September as a result of non-accidental head injuries. Detective ... More >>
Serious Crash - Pembroke St, Hamilton - Waikato
Tuesday, 22 September 2020, 8:23 am | New Zealand Police
Police and emergency services are responding to a serious crash on Pembroke St, Hamilton. The single-vehicle crash was reported at 5:44am. Initial indications suggest one person is seriously injured. The road is closed and is likely to stay closed ... More >>
Two People Before Courts In Relation To Fatal June Crash
Monday, 21 September 2020, 5:27 pm | New Zealand Police
A 34-year-old man is currently before the courts in relation to a fatal crash on White Pine Bush Road, near Whakatane, on June 6. He is remanded in custody and due in Tauranga District Court on 30 September on a manslaughter charge, two of driving ... More >>
Police Seek Information On Aggravated Robbery, Havelock North
Monday, 21 September 2020, 3:45 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking information following the aggravated robbery of a taxi driver in Hastings early yesterday morning. Shortly before 1am a taxi driver was assaulted and robbed in Brookvale Road, Havelock North, Hastings. He was assaulted by five ... More >>
Police Appeal For Witnesses To Fatal Motorcycle Crash In Hobsonville
Monday, 21 September 2020, 2:47 pm | New Zealand Police
Waitemata Police are appealing for any witnesses following a fatal motorcycle crash on SH18, Hobsonville on Friday night. The crash occurred at around 8.30pm on Friday night on SH18, westbound between Squadron Drive and Brigham Creek. Police want to ... More >>
Update - Serious Crash, Dunedin - Southern
Sunday, 20 September 2020, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Police
The road has now reopened after this morning's fatal crash on Ravensbourne Road, Maia, Dunedin. Police thank motorists for their patience. More >>
Man Charged With Murder Of Sao Young
Sunday, 20 September 2020, 2:07 pm | New Zealand Police
A 24-year-old old man has been charged with murder in relation to the death of Sao Young in Hamilton earlier this year. Sao Young The man was arrested at a Hamilton address on Saturday evening and is due to appear in Hamilton District Court on Monday. ... More >>
Update - Firearms Incident, Christchurch
Sunday, 20 September 2020, 8:48 am | New Zealand Police
Three men have been arrested in relation to yesterday afternoon's firearms incident near Hereford Street. Police were called about 2pm following a report of a man receiving a gunshot wound. All three men, two aged 27 and one aged 25, are due to appear in ... More >>
Firearms Incident, Oropi
Sunday, 20 September 2020, 8:13 am | New Zealand Police
Police attended a report of a firearms incident on Mountain Road, Oropi, about 12am today. On arrival a person was located seriously injured. The Armed Offenders Squad was deployed as a precaution and Eagle flew from Auckland to assist local staff. ... More >>
Serious Crash, Dunedin - Southern
Sunday, 20 September 2020, 7:42 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services were called about 3.45am to Ravensbourne Road, Maia, Dunedin, following a serious single-car crash. One person died at the scene. Two other people were transported to hospital. The road remains closed this morning with diversions ... More >>
One Person Has Died Following Crash On 12 September - Waitemata
Sunday, 20 September 2020, 5:12 am | New Zealand Police
A person who was critically injured in a crash on Simpson Road in Ranui on 12 September has died in hospital today. The single-vehicle crash occurred around 12.40pm. Our thoughts are with their families and loved ones. Enquiries into the circumstances ... More >>
Police Appeal For Witnesses Following A Firearm Incident In Christchurch
Saturday, 19 September 2020, 5:05 pm | New Zealand Police
Christchurch Police investigating a firearm incident that occurred near Hereford Street are appealing for witnesses. Police were called to a location around 2pm where a man had suffered serious injuries as a result of a gunshot. The man has been taken ... More >>
Update: Serious Crash In Oropi, Bay Of Plenty - Bay Of Plenty
Saturday, 19 September 2020, 4:41 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm that one person has died following a serious single-vehicle crash on Oropi Road, Oropi. Police were called about 1.25pm. The road will remain closed for the next two hours and diversions will be in place. Motorists should avoid the ... More >>
Serious Crash, Oropi - Bay Of Plenty
Saturday, 19 September 2020, 2:11 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious single-vehicle crash on Oropi Road, Oropi. Police were called about 1.25pm. The road will be closed and the Serious Crash Unit will examine the scene. Diversions will be in place. Motorists should avoid ... More >>
Arrests Made In Relation To Search For Katrina Epiha
Saturday, 19 September 2020, 11:48 am | New Zealand Police
Counties Manukau Police are continuing their enquiries into the whereabouts of Katrina Epiha, who escaped from Corrections custody on Friday 11 September. As part of these enquiries, a number of search warrants were executed throughout Counties Manukau ... More >>
One Person Dies Following Serious Crash - Waitematā
Saturday, 19 September 2020, 5:01 am | New Zealand Police
18 September One person has died at the scene following a serious crash near the Upper Harbour Motorway Hobsonville. The single-vehicle crash between Squadron Drive and Brigham Creek Road was reported around 8.30pm. It appears a motorcyclist riding ... More >>
Incident At Train Station - Kingsland
Friday, 18 September 2020, 3:44 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are responding to an incident at Kingsland Train Station where a person has been struck by a train. Police and emergency services were called to the station on New North Road about 3.15pm today. A person has been taken to hospital in a critical ... More >>
Delays Expected On State Highway 1, Auckland Harbour Bridge - Auckland City
Friday, 18 September 2020, 11:45 am | New Zealand Police
Police received a report of a truck tipping over on the Harbour Bridge just after 11am. There are no reports of serious injuries at this stage, however a number of lanes in the centre of the bridge are currently blocked. This is impacting traffic ... More >>
Missing Person, Bay Of Plenty
Friday, 18 September 2020, 8:42 am | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing for sightings of a Tauranga woman and her vehicle. Rebekah Storey, 29, was reported missing on Wednesday 9 September. Her vehicle — a Suzuki Swift, registration CWD620 —was found abandoned in Waioeka George, between Opotiki ... More >>
Update: Queen Street, Thames Crash - Waikato
Friday, 18 September 2020, 8:41 am | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm one person has died following a car vs pedestrian crash in Thames on Thursday afternoon. Emergency services were alerted to the crash on Queen Street just after midday. The male pedestrian was transported to Waikato Hospital in a critical ... More >>
