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Road Closed - Serious Crash - Ohiro Road, Brooklyn - Wellington
Saturday, 8 August 2020, 7:11 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are in attendance at a serious crash on Ohiro Road, Brooklyn. Police were alerted to the crash at about 4.30am. Two people have been taken to Wellington Hospital in a critical condition following the single-vehicle crash. The road is ... More >>
Update And Name Release In Whenuapai Homicide
Friday, 7 August 2020, 5:28 pm | New Zealand Police
Attribute to Detective Inspector Aaron Proctor, Waitematā Police: Police are now in a position to release the name of the man who died following an incident at an address in Whenuapai earlier this week. He was Coubin Arerua Tamatoa-Makaea, aged ... More >>
Update: Kopu-Hikuai Road Homicide
Friday, 7 August 2020, 2:06 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector Daryl Smith, Field Crime Manager Waikato: Police can now name the victim of a homicide on Kopu-Hikuai Road on Wednesday 5 August. He was Bayden Williams, aged 20, of Tairua. A 23-year-old man appeared in Hamilton District Court ... More >>
Three Arrested Following Multiple Search Warrants - Taumarunui
Friday, 7 August 2020, 1:56 pm | New Zealand Police
Senior Sergeant Grant Alabaster - Response Manager, Ruapehu: Three people are due to appear in court following several search warrants in the Taumarunui area on August 5. Local officers executed the search warrants with the help of Whanganui officers ... More >>
Police Appeal For Witnesses Following Fatal Crash
Friday, 7 August 2020, 12:38 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm one person has died following a crash yesterday on Rangioutu Road, Manawatu. Police were notified at 6:25am of the crash which involved a car and motorcycle. The cause of the crash is being investigated. Police are appealing ... More >>
Motorists Asked To Use Alternate Routes - Road Blocked - State Highway 41 - Bay Of Plenty
Friday, 7 August 2020, 12:14 pm | New Zealand Police
A logging truck has rolled on State Highway 41 near the intersection of Waihi Road. Police were advised around 11:15am. There are no apparent injuries. The road is currently blocked, and motorists will need to use SH 4 and SH 47 as alternate routes. More >>
Firearm Presented And Discharged At Police In Manurewa
Friday, 7 August 2020, 10:56 am | New Zealand Police
At 11.40pm last night a Police unit signalled for a vehicle to stop on Weymouth Road in Manurewa. The driver failed to stop and a pursuit was initiated. After less than a minute, the driver of the offending vehicle has presented a firearm from the ... More >>
Road Is Now Open - Update: Serious Crash On State Highway 1, Hikurangi - Northland
Friday, 7 August 2020, 2:31 am | New Zealand Police
The road has now reopened following a serious crash earlier on State Highway 1 in Hikurangi, Whangarei. Police thank motorists for their patience. More >>
One Person Has Died - Update: Serious Crash On State Highway 1, Hikurangi - Northland
Thursday, 6 August 2020, 8:49 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now confirm that one person has died following a serious crash on State Highway 1 in Hikurangi, Whangarei. The crash involving a vehicle and pedestrian was reported around 6.40pm. The road will remain closed for some time and diversions ... More >>
The Road Is Closed And Diversions Are In Place - Serious Crash On SH 1, Hikurangi - Northland
Thursday, 6 August 2020, 7:11 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on State Highway 1 in Hikurangi, Whangarei. The crash involving a vehicle and pedestrian was reported around 6.40pm. The road is closed and diversions are in place. Motorists are advised to avoid the ... More >>
Police Making Enquiries Into Explosive Devices At Chartwell Shopping Centre
Thursday, 6 August 2020, 2:49 pm | New Zealand Police
Waikato Police are conducting a number of enquiries as the investigation continues into a number of explosive devices located at Chartwell Shopping Centre this morning. More >>
Cambridge Police Base First To Be Developed Under New Police-Tainui Agreement
Thursday, 6 August 2020, 2:06 pm | New Zealand Police
A proposal for a new police base in Cambridge will be the first to be developed under the terms of a new partnership agreement signed between Police and Tainui Group Holdings (TGH) today. The partnership – signed at a ceremony in Kirikiriroa, Hamilton ... More >>
Update - Cordons Stood Down Following Chartwell Incident
Thursday, 6 August 2020, 12:46 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm the Chartwell Shopping Centre in Hamilton has reopened and cordons are no longer in place following an incident this morning where explosive devices were located. No further items of concern have been located following a comprehensive ... More >>
Update - Chartwell, Hamilton
Thursday, 6 August 2020, 11:38 am | New Zealand Police
Police’s Specialist Search Group are in attendance at Chartwell Shopping Centre in Hamilton where several home-made explosive devices were found this morning. A cordon remains in place around the shopping centre, which is closed. This has been ... More >>
Update - Homicide, Kopu-Hikuai
Thursday, 6 August 2020, 9:35 am | New Zealand Police
A murder charge has been laid in relation to the death of a 20-year-old man on Kopu-Hikuai Road last night. A 23-year-old man will appear in Hamilton District Court today. Police are working to establish the circumstances, however we do believe the victim ... More >>
Incident - Chartwell
Thursday, 6 August 2020, 8:05 am | New Zealand Police
A mall in Hamilton has been cordoned off as Police attend an incident at Chartwell shopping centre. A number of what look to be homemade explosive devices have been located. The NZDF Explosive Ordnance Disposal team has been advised and will be attending. ... More >>
Update: Homicide, Kopu-Hikuai Road
Thursday, 6 August 2020, 6:34 am | New Zealand Police
Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant William Loughrin: A section of Kopu-Hikuai Road (SH 25A) remains closed this morning as police continue a scene examination, after a person was located deceased last night. A person has been taken into custody ... More >>
Update: Serious Incident, Kopu-Hikuai Road (SH25A), Thames-Coromandel
Thursday, 6 August 2020, 5:29 am | New Zealand Police
05 August Waikato Police have launched a homicide investigation following the discovery of a body on the Kopu-Hikuai Road (SH25A) at about 7.30pm tonight. One person is in custody and assisting Police with enquiries. Kopu-Hikuai Road (SH25A) will remain ... More >>
Serious Incident: Kopu-Hikuai Road (SH25A), Thames-Coromandel
Thursday, 6 August 2020, 5:27 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious incident on Kopu-Hikuai Road (SH25A). The road is currently closed to all traffic and is expected to remain so overnight. Further updates will be made when available. More >>
Queenstown Police Commend Young Woman Following Incident
Wednesday, 5 August 2020, 5:46 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Glenn Wilkinson: An incident in Queenstown yesterday has prompted Police to encourage parents and caregivers to talk to their children about staying safe when approached by strangers. A 31-year-old man is due to appear in ... More >>
