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Fatal Crash, Canterbury - Canterbury
Sunday, 7 June 2020, 7:55 am | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a crash on State Highway 75 (Christchurch Akaroa Road) overnight. The single car crash occurred at 12.20am, between Robinsons Bay and Takamatua Bay. The driver was the sole occupant of the car. Road closures have been in place ... More >>
Masks A Gift From Hastings’ Friends In China
Sunday, 7 June 2020, 7:51 am | New Zealand Police
One person has died following the serious two-vehicle crash earlier on White Pine Bush Road (SH2), near Whakatane. The road remains closed and the Serious Crash Unit is examining the scene. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash will continue. More >>
Woman Charged After Harbour Bridge Incident
Sunday, 7 June 2020, 7:49 am | New Zealand Police
A woman has been charged after a video was brought to Police's attention in which she was seen dancing on Auckland's Harbour Bridge. Police were made aware of the video on Friday 5 June, and immediately carried out enquiries into the incident, ... More >>
Serious Crash, SH2, Near Whakatane - Bay Of Plenty
Saturday, 6 June 2020, 6:44 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are attending a serious two-vehicle crash on White Pine Bush Road (SH2), near Whakatane. Police were called about 6.20pm. The road is closed between Downard Road and Station Road East, with diversions in place. Motorists should avoid ... More >>
Crash, SH1, Ohingaiti - Central
Saturday, 6 June 2020, 6:32 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are at the scene of a crash involving a car and a motorbike on SH1, Ohingaiti. Police were called about 5.40pm. Initial indications are one person has been injured. Traffic management will be in place while staff work at the scene. ... More >>
Pedestrian Dies Following Crash
Saturday, 6 June 2020, 4:03 pm | New Zealand Police
A pedestrian struck by a car in Hamilton on Tuesday 2 June has died. The 82-year-old man was struck by the car on Ulster Street at around 11.40am that day. He suffered critical injuries and was transported to Waikato Hospital. Sadly he passed away in ... More >>
Update: Homicide Investigation, Hamilton
Saturday, 6 June 2020, 12:29 pm | New Zealand Police
Hamilton Police investigating the death of a man in the suburb of Bader last night are seeking help from the public. Detective Senior Sergeant William Loughrin says a scene examination is continuing at the Slim Street property today and is likely ... More >>
Homicide Investigation Launched - Hamilton
Saturday, 6 June 2020, 7:47 am | New Zealand Police
A homicide investigation is underway after a man died at a residential address in Bader, Hamilton today. Police were called to the Slim Street address at around 5.50pm following reports of an assault. The man sustained critical injuries and later died ... More >>
UPDATE: Serious Crash On Mountain Road In Midhirst, Taranaki - Central
Saturday, 6 June 2020, 7:32 am | New Zealand Police
Police can now confirm one person has died following a serious crash in Midhirst, Taranaki this evening. The single-vehicle crash happened around 4.50pm on Mountain Road. The southbound lane is still closed and diversions remain in place. More >>
Serious Crash On Mountain Road In Midhirst, Taranaki - Central
Friday, 5 June 2020, 5:22 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on Mountain Road in Midhirst, Taranaki. The single-vehicle crash was reported around 4.50pm. Initial reports indicate one person has sustained serious injuries. The southbound lane is closed and diversions ... More >>
Pandemic Pathway To Police Career – Graduation Of 57 New Constables
Friday, 5 June 2020, 2:20 pm | New Zealand Police
Fifty-seven new cops completed their training at the Royal New Zealand Police College (RNZPC) on Thursday 4 June, navigating an unusual pathway to their graduation. Their 16-week course became 18 weeks, interrupted by COVID-19 alert level 4 and 3 restrictions ... More >>
St Johns Homicide: Police Recover Vehicle Of Interest
Friday, 5 June 2020, 2:05 pm | New Zealand Police
Police conducting a homicide investigation into the death of Clifford Umuhuri on 1 June have located a vehicle of interest in the case. Detective Inspector Lloyd Schmid says Police have now recovered a silver Nissan Skyline vehicle from an area ... More >>
UPDATE: Serious Crash, Greytown - Wellington
Friday, 5 June 2020, 12:36 pm | New Zealand Police
Two people have been flown to hospital following a serious crash in Greytown this morning. The two-vehicle collision occurred on Main Street about 11am. A third person was treated at the scene. Diversions remain in place while a scene examination is ... More >>
Serious Crash, Greytown - Wellington
Friday, 5 June 2020, 11:36 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash in Greytown, Wairarapa. The two-vehicle collision occurred on Main Street about 11am. Initial indications are that two people have been injured. The road is closed and diversions are in place. More >>
Police Launch Homicide Investigation In Northcote
Friday, 5 June 2020, 11:10 am | New Zealand Police
A homicide investigation has been launched by Waitematā Police following a serious assault in Northcote on Thursday night. Detective Inspector Aaron Proctor, Waitematā CIB, says Police were called to the Akoranga Drive address at around 5.30pm following ... More >>
Police Investigating Serious Crash In Mangere
Friday, 5 June 2020, 10:56 am | New Zealand Police
Police are investigating a serious crash on Massey Road, Mangere late yesterday evening. At around 11.10pm, a Police vehicle came across a crash involving two vehicles. One person was transported to Middlemore hospital in a critical condition. Four other ... More >>
Firearm And Drugs Restrained Following Hutt Valley Search Warrants
Friday, 5 June 2020, 10:21 am | New Zealand Police
Wellington Police restrained a firearm and drugs after two search warrants were conducted in Lower Hutt yesterday. One was at a residential address in Wainuiomata, the other at a commercial address in Hutt Park Road. Three men were arrested and ... More >>
Police Investigate Stabbing Incident In Central Auckland
Friday, 5 June 2020, 9:08 am | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Scott Armstrong, Auckland City Crime Squad Manager: Police are investigating a stabbing incident at a central city car park on Anzac Avenue in the early hours of Friday morning. Police were called to the location at around ... More >>
Crash, SH3, Otorohanga - Waikato
Friday, 5 June 2020, 7:50 am | New Zealand Police
Police are at the scene of a crash on SH3, Otorohanga, where a truck's trailer has rolled. The crash was reported about 6.05am. There have been no reports of any injuries. The road is expected to remain closed until the vehicle can be moved, which may take ... More >>
Correction - Name Release, Glider Incident, Tauhara
Friday, 5 June 2020, 6:31 am | New Zealand Police
An earlier release naming the woman who died following a glider crash on Mt Tauhara on Sunday 31 May contained an error. The correct spelling of her first name is Kusum. Police apologises for the error and any confusion caused. More >>
