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Traffic Light Malfunction Causing Gridlock, SH 3 Awakino Gorge - Central
Monday, 1 June 2020, 4:03 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists intending to travel State Highway 3 through the Awakino Gorge are advised to delay travel or avoid the area if possible. Traffic signals are malfunctioning, causing traffic backup. Contractors have been advised. More >>
Crash, Main South Road, Templeton - Road Closed - Canterbury
Monday, 1 June 2020, 4:02 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are at a serious crash in Templeton, Christchurch which has closed the main road. The single vehicle crash happened around 2:30pm today, and one person is in serious condition. Main South Road is closed between Dawsons Road and Kirk ... More >>
Police Respond To Disturbance On Anzac Ave, Auckland
Monday, 1 June 2020, 3:52 pm | New Zealand Police
Police were called to an apartment on Anzac Avenue in central Auckland at 1.15pm today, after neighbours heard what sounded like gunshots. On arrival, police found that an apartment resident had been throwing items around his apartment, causing ... More >>
Police Seeks Help From Public To Identify Man In Wellington Hospital
Monday, 1 June 2020, 1:34 pm | New Zealand Police
Police is seeking help from members of the public to identify a man who's currently a patient at the Wellington Hospital. The man was a pedestrian who was involved in a single-vehicle collision near Riddiford St in Newtown reported around 8pm on 29 ... More >>
Road Closure Due To Flooding On SH25A - Waikato
Monday, 1 June 2020, 12:00 pm | New Zealand Police
Police would like to advise that the Kopu-Hikuai Road along the State Highway 25A will be closed due to flooding and currently there are no diversion via the Tairua area. The flooding is expected to rise due to high tides. The road will be closed ... More >>
"Homicide Investigation, Waihau Bay, Opotiki"
Monday, 1 June 2020, 11:46 am | New Zealand Police
Bay of Plenty Police are investigating a homicide in Waihau Bay, east of Opotiki after being called to an address in the early hours of this morning. Police were called to the address at 1.30am and upon arrival located a man in his 50s deceased. ... More >>
Man Dies Following Firearms Incident In St Johns, Auckland
Monday, 1 June 2020, 11:22 am | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a firearms incident in St Johns, Auckland this morning. Police were initially called to an address on St Johns Road shortly after 6am to reports of shots being heard followed by people screaming. A vehicle has then fled ... More >>
Firearms Incident, St Johns, Auckland
Monday, 1 June 2020, 11:20 am | New Zealand Police
Police are responding to a firearms incident in St Johns, Auckland. As a result of the incident St Johns Road between Dorchester Street and Ipswich Place is closed and motorists are asked to avoid the area. Further information on the incident will ... More >>
Black Ice On The Roads In Dunedin - Southern
Monday, 1 June 2020, 11:19 am | New Zealand Police
Already this morning there have been two minor crashes on the northern and southern motorways in Dunedin. Black ice is believed to be a factor in both crashes and a grit truck has been dispatched. ENDS More >>
Man Who Escaped Custody In Papakura Arrested Overnight
Monday, 1 June 2020, 11:18 am | New Zealand Police
The 21-year-old man wanted by Police after escaping custody in Papakura on Thursday 28 May has been located overnight and arrested. He will be appearing in court today on charges of escaping custody. More >>
Recognition For New Zealand Police In Royal Honours
Monday, 1 June 2020, 11:17 am | New Zealand Police
Former Police Commissioner Mike Bush, MNZM, and retired Detective Senior Sergeant David Harvey from Christchurch have both been recognised with Royal Honours announced today for their service to New Zealand Police and the community. Mr Bush, who now ... More >>
UPDATE: Glider Incident, Tauhara
Sunday, 31 May 2020, 6:26 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now confirm two people have died following a glider crash at Mt Tauhara, near Taupo this afternoon Emergency services were notified of the crash about 2.45pm. Due to darkness, weather and location, the deceased and glider will remain in place ... More >>
One Person Dies Following Crash In Hoon Hay, Christchurch - Canterbury
Sunday, 31 May 2020, 4:43 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a collision involving a vehicle and a cyclist yesterday at an intersection along Hoon Hay Road in Christchurch around 1pm. The person was taken to hospital with moderate injuries but their condition deteriorated and they ... More >>
Update: Serious Crash, SH2, Karangahake Gorge - Waikato
Sunday, 31 May 2020, 4:41 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a collision yesterday on SH2 near Moresby Street, by the Karangahake Gorge around 6.30pm. The person sustained serious injuries in the two-car crash and was taken to hospital, where they later died. Enquiries are ... More >>
Arrests Following Aggravated Robbery, Woolston In Christchurch
Sunday, 31 May 2020, 4:40 pm | New Zealand Police
Canterbury Police have arrested three offenders following an aggravated robbery at a liquor store on Portman St in Woolston last night. The alleged offenders entered the store around 9.30pm and assaulted a staff member before fleeing with alcohol ... More >>
Glider Incident, Tauhara
Sunday, 31 May 2020, 4:36 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to reports of a glider crash at Mt Tauhara, near Taupo. Police were notified about 2.45pm. Further information will be released when it becomes available. More >>
Serious Crash, SH2, Karangahake Gorge - Waikato
Sunday, 31 May 2020, 8:08 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are at the scene of a two-car crash on SH2 near Moresby Street, by the Karangahake Gorge. Two people are understood to have been seriously injured. Traffic management is in place while staff work at the scene. Motorists should expect ... More >>
Diesel Spill, West Coast Road, Kirwee - Canterbury
Saturday, 30 May 2020, 5:17 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are currently at West Coast Road, Kirwee, where a diesel spill has been located on the road. Contractors have been called for clean-up, and motorists should take another route if possible. Anyone travelling along West Coast Road is ... More >>
Elderly Woman Robbed In Palmerston North
Saturday, 30 May 2020, 4:18 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing for information after an 82-year-old woman was robbed in Palmerston North today. The woman was walking toward the central business district on Carroll Street about 12.30pm when she was approached by two youths with a bicycle. The pair ... More >>
Update - Missing Man, Dunedin
Saturday, 30 May 2020, 4:16 pm | New Zealand Police
The 26-year-old man previously reported missing from central Dunedin has been found safe and well. Police thank the public for their assistance. More >>
