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Road Closed, Expect Delays - Crash SH6, Nelson - Tasman
Monday, 3 August 2020, 11:51 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are at the scene of a motorcycle crash on SH6, Hira, Nelson, Police were called about 10:35am. Motorists should avoid the area and expect delays. Further information will be released proactively. More >>
Arrest Made For New Plymouth Service Station Robbery
Monday, 3 August 2020, 8:39 am | New Zealand Police
Police investigating an aggravated robbery at a service station on Leach Street in New Plymouth last week have made an arrest. A 26-year-old local man was arrested yesterday and charged with aggravated robbery and assault with a weapon. He is due ... More >>
Road Closed, Expect Delays - Crash, SH2, Tangoio - Eastern
Monday, 3 August 2020, 8:08 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are at the scene of a crash involving a truck and a car on SH2, Tongoio, Hastings District. Police were called about 6.25am. There were no serious injuries in the crash, however the road is expected to be closed for some time while ... More >>
Fatal Dirt Bike Incident, Helensville
Sunday, 2 August 2020, 10:47 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a dirt bike crash at a motorbike park in Helensville. Police were called to the single-vehicle crash about 2:15pm. Members of the public had attempted to render medical attention but the rider sadly died at the scene. ... More >>
Officer Injured During Huntly Incident
Sunday, 2 August 2020, 4:05 pm | New Zealand Police
Waikato District Commander Superintendent Bruce Bird: About 12.52am today, Police attempted to stop a vehicle on Great South Road, Huntly, due to the manner of driving. The driver failed to stop and a pursuit was initiated. About 1am, on Tumate Mahuta ... More >>
Name Release - Fatal Crash, Nukuhou
Sunday, 2 August 2020, 2:43 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now name the man who died following a crash on Bell Road, Nukuhou, on Friday 31 July. He was Scott Joseph Sinclair, 23, of Nukuhou. Police extend their condolences to his family and friends. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash ... More >>
Traffic Management In Place - Avoid Area - Serious Crash, Paremoremo - Waitematā
Sunday, 2 August 2020, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious single-motorcycle crash on Paremoremo Road, Paremoremo. Police were called about 1.15pm. Initial indications are the rider is seriously injured. Traffic management is in place and motorists should avoid the ... More >>
UPDATE: Missing Person - Gisborne
Sunday, 2 August 2020, 2:01 pm | New Zealand Police
The 31-year-old man Police were appealing for sightings of yesterday has been located safe and well. Police would like to thank the public for their assistance. More >>
Incident In Flaxmere
Sunday, 2 August 2020, 10:49 am | New Zealand Police
About 11.35pm yesterday a vehicle failed to stop for Police on Henderson Road, Flaxmere. A pursuit was initiated and the vehicle came to a stop a short time later on Swansea Road. The driver, a 39-year-old man, then exited the vehicle. He assaulted an officer ... More >>
Missing Person – Gisborne
Sunday, 2 August 2020, 3:38 am | New Zealand Police
Paora Walters Eastern Police are appealing for any sightings of 31-year-old Paora Walters. Mr Walters was last seen on 18 July, he may be in either Gisborne or Dunedin. Police have concerns for Mr Walters’ welfare and want to hear from anyone who may ... More >>
Northland And Randwick Roads Closed - Road Closures - Northland - Wellington
Saturday, 1 August 2020, 5:35 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are currently assisting Fire and Emergency NZ at the scene of a building fire on Northland Road, Northland. There have been no reports of any injuries, however a section of Northland Road and Randwick Road will be closed for approximately an ... More >>
Update - Tasman Police Locate Motorcycle And Seek Owner
Saturday, 1 August 2020, 4:15 pm | New Zealand Police
The 31-year old man whose motorcycle was found near Lankey's Creek walkway, State Highway 7, in Blacks Point, Buller, yesterday has been located safe and well. Police thank the public for their assistance. More >>
Police Appeal For Help Following Invercargill Robbery
Saturday, 1 August 2020, 2:04 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing for the public’s help following an aggravated robbery in Invercargill. About 9.20pm on Thursday 30 July a man entered the Gladstone Night 'n Day, presented what appeared to be firearm and demanded money from the shop assistant. ... More >>
Appeal For Witnesses After Service Station Robbery
Saturday, 1 August 2020, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing for information following an aggravated robbery at a service station on Leach Street, New Plymouth yesterday. Around 10.15pm a man armed with a knife entered the premises and demanded cash and cigarettes. The offender then ... More >>
One Person Deceased Following Crash - Update - Serious Crash, Ngongotaha - Bay Of Plenty
Saturday, 1 August 2020, 1:09 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following the crash on Wikaraka Street, Ngongotaha, earlier, which involved a motorbike. The road will remain closed while the Serious Crash Unit works at the scene. Motorists should continue to avoid the area. ENDS More >>
Missing Person Found – Tasman
Saturday, 1 August 2020, 6:05 am | New Zealand Police
Police can advise that the 56-year-old overdue from his tramping trip has been found. He was located a short time ago and is safe and well. Police would like to thank the public for their assistance. More >>
Road Is Down To One Lane, Expect Delays - Crash On Christchurch Northern Motorway - Canterbury
Saturday, 1 August 2020, 5:58 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a report of a crash on Christchurch Northern Motorway in Belfast. The crash involving a car and a motorcycle was reported around 6.30pm. Early reports indicate one person has sustained serious injuries. The road ... More >>
One Person Has Died - Serious Crash On Bell Road In Nukuhou - Bay Of Plenty
Friday, 31 July 2020, 6:15 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a serious crash on Bell Road in Nukukou, Whakatane. The crash involving two motorcycles was reported around 3.15pm. Another person has sustained minor injuries. Worksafe has been advised and the Serious Crash Unit is ... More >>
Appeal For Information Following Robbery In Naenae
Friday, 31 July 2020, 5:12 pm | New Zealand Police
Police were called to a report of a robbery on Horlor Street, Naenae, about 7:10pm last night. A man had entered a bar armed with a firearm and threatened staff, before taking cash from the premises. No one was injured in the incident. Police made enquiries ... More >>
Missing Person - Nelson
Friday, 31 July 2020, 3:58 pm | New Zealand Police
Tasman Police are appealing for any sightings of Stephen Rainbird, 56, who was overdue from a tramping trip. Mr Rainbird who left on 25 July for his tramp in the Cobb Valley was due from his trip on Wednesday 29 July. Police would also like to speak to a ... More >>
