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Appeal For Witnesses Following Fatal Crash In Takapau
Friday, 31 July 2020, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Police
Police investigating a fatal crash on State Highway 2 in Takapau are appealing for witnesses. The two-vehicle crash near the State Highway 50 intersection was reported around 5.50pm yesterday. One person died at the scene and another person was taken ... More >>
Police Acknowledge Sentencing In Kapiti Homicide
Friday, 31 July 2020, 12:02 pm | New Zealand Police
Police acknowledge the sentencing of Brian McConachie in the Wellington High Court today. More >>
Invercargill Police Investigate Aggravated Robbery
Friday, 31 July 2020, 10:40 am | New Zealand Police
Invercargill Police are investigating an aggravated robbery at a Dee Street business last night. Two male offenders, one reportedly armed with a firearm, entered the Night'n Day store just before 9.30pm. A member of the public who went to intervene ... More >>
Name Release - Ruahini Canal Crash
Friday, 31 July 2020, 6:10 am | New Zealand Police
Police can now release the name of the man who died after a vehicle entered Ruahini Canal on 22 July. He was John Riki Paul, aged 66, from Tauranga. Our thoughts are with Mr Paul's family and loved ones. Enquiries into the circumstances are ongoing. More >>
Diversions In Place Following Fatal Crash - Update: Crash, State Highway 2 Near Takapau - Eastern
Friday, 31 July 2020, 5:12 am | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a crash on State Highway 2 near Takapau in Central Hawke's Bay. The crash, involving two vehicles, occurred at 5.55pm. A second person was seriously injured and has been transported to hospital by helicopter. The Serious ... More >>
Murder Charge Laid In Relation To Parklands Death
Friday, 31 July 2020, 5:10 am | New Zealand Police
Christchurch Police have arrested a 41-year-old man in relation to the death of a man on Four Elms Place in Parklands today. He has been charged with murder and will appear in Christchurch District Court tomorrow, Friday 31 July. Police are not ... More >>
The Road Is Closed - Serious Crash On State Highway 2 In Takapau - Eastern
Thursday, 30 July 2020, 6:41 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to report of a serious crash on State Highway 2 in Takapau, Hawke's Bay. The two-vehicle crash was reported around 6pm. Initial reports indicate one person has sustained serious injuries and another person has ... More >>
Name Release: Fatal Crash, Redwood Pass
Thursday, 30 July 2020, 5:56 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now confirm the name of the person who died following a two-vehicle collision on Friday 17 July in Marlborough. He was Geoffrey Hough, 57, of Seddon. Police extend our sympathies to his family and friends. Enquiries are ongoing to establish the ... More >>
Nelson Police Disappointed At Results Of Road Policing Operation
Thursday, 30 July 2020, 5:11 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are disappointed at the results of a road policing operation conducted today around Nelson. The operation was focused on people not wearing their seatbelts, and people using their mobile phones while driving. 49 infringements were issued in relation ... More >>
Police Arrest Man Who Absconded From Managed Isolation Facility In Auckland
Thursday, 30 July 2020, 4:08 pm | New Zealand Police
Police spokesperson: Police became aware an individual had absconded from a managed isolation facility on Albert Street after 1pm today. This man was followed by staff located at the facility and was apprehended within a short distance from the facility. ... More >>
Christchurch Police Launch Homicide Investigation
Thursday, 30 July 2020, 3:04 pm | New Zealand Police
Christchurch Police have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a man in Parklands today. Police were alerted to a serious incident on Four Elms Place in Parklands just after 8.30am. A man was reportedly struck by a vehicle which ... More >>
Research Company Hack Targeted Business Billing Information
Thursday, 30 July 2020, 2:44 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have strong expectations and policies when it comes to personal data. Following the breach reported from research company Gravitas we have been unable to get assurances that our information has been kept properly secure and we have begun a process of ... More >>
Frontline Police Staff To Trial New Real-time Drug Screening Service
Thursday, 30 July 2020, 10:32 am | New Zealand Police
Police and ESR are excited to announce the development of a drug-screening solution which allows our frontline officers, working in our communities, to carry out real-time testing of drugs including methamphetamine using a handheld device. In a world-leading ... More >>
Two-vehicle Collision, SH 2 - Collision - Clareville, Wairarapa - Wellington
Thursday, 30 July 2020, 8:27 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of SH2 and Somerset Road in Clareville. Police were advised of the crash at about 8am. The northbound lane is currently blocked. There are no initial reports of injury. ... More >>
One Person Has Died - UPDATE: Serious Crash On State Highway 1, Riverlands - Tasman
Wednesday, 29 July 2020, 5:27 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now confirm that one person has died following a serious crash on State Highway 1 in Riverlands, Marlborough. Police were alerted to the two-vehicle crash near the intersection of Sheffield St around 1.30pm. Another person has sustained ... More >>
Masterton Police Investigate Aggravated Robbery
Wednesday, 29 July 2020, 3:23 pm | New Zealand Police
Masterton Police are investigating the aggravated robbery of the Jackson Street Bar last night. More >>
One Person Has Died, Another Seriously Injured In Single Vehicle Crash - SH 1, Okaihau - Northland
Wednesday, 29 July 2020, 7:42 am | New Zealand Police
Police are in attendance at single vehicle crash on State Highway 1 near Okaihau which occurred at around 6.44am. The vehicle involved has reportedly crashed into a ditch. Sadly, one person has died at the scene while another has sustained serious ... More >>
Traffic Management In Place - Expect Delays - Serious Crash, Dunedin - Southern
Tuesday, 28 July 2020, 5:45 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are at the scene of a two-car crash near the intersection of Glen Road and Haywood Street, The Glen, Dunedin. Police were called about 5.05pm. Initial indications suggest three people may be seriously injured. Traffic management ... More >>
Northland Police Seek Sightings Of Missing Man
Tuesday, 28 July 2020, 4:27 pm | New Zealand Police
Northland Police are appealing to Whangarei residents for any sightings of Bruce Heap, 63, who was reported missing earlier today. He was last known to be at an address in Pipiwai Road in Purua this morning. He could have walked some distance and may ... More >>
Body Located At Scene Of Christchurch House Fire
Tuesday, 28 July 2020, 12:38 pm | New Zealand Police
Police Can Now Confirm A Body Has Been Located At The Scene Of Last Night's House Fire On Conservators Road In McLeans Island. More >>
