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Fatal Police Shooting - Brixton
Tuesday, 19 May 2020, 7:40 pm | New Zealand Police
Please attribute to Central District Commander Superintendent Chris De Wattignar: A man has died after being shot by Police near Brixton this afternoon. About 3.40pm, Police received a call regarding a man in his 50s in distress who had left a Brixton ... More >>
Road Closed - SH3, Brixton
Tuesday, 19 May 2020, 4:44 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to an incident near State Highway 3, Brixton, where a man has been injured. The road has been closed while emergency staff respond. Diversions are in place. While there is not thought to be any ongoing risk to the ... More >>
Update: Investigation Into Death Of Joseph Nansen
Tuesday, 19 May 2020, 4:32 pm | New Zealand Police
Wellington Police continue to investigate the death of Joseph Nansen, but are not treating his death as suspicious at this time. We have now recovered clothing and personal items which we believe belonged to Mr Nansen. The extensive police investigation ... More >>
Update: Search For Dale Watene
Tuesday, 19 May 2020, 3:32 pm | New Zealand Police
The Longwood forestry block area was the subject of an extensive search for Dale Watene on Saturday 16 May. More >>
Incident - Karekare Beach
Tuesday, 19 May 2020, 3:03 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm that a person has died following an incident at Karekare beach in West Auckland earlier this afternoon. A group of four teenagers were reported to be in trouble after being stuck in a rip shortly after midday. Three out of the ... More >>
16 Arrested, $1 Million In Assets Seized In Hawke's Bay Police Operation
Tuesday, 19 May 2020, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Police
16 people have been arrested and approximately $1,000,000 in assets have been seized following the execution of search warrants across Hawke’s Bay this morning. The search warrants followed a significant operation by the Hawke’s Bay Organised Crime ... More >>
Update: Sumner Crash - Canterbury
Tuesday, 19 May 2020, 12:26 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now advise that one person has died following the crash near Summit Road in Sumner earlier today. The person was the sole occupant of the vehicle. Summit Road, at the intersection of Evans Pass Road, will remain closed for the next few ... More >>
Summit Road: Crash - Canterbury
Tuesday, 19 May 2020, 11:19 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash near Summit Road in Sumner. Police were advised of the incident at about 10.40am. A car has reportedly left Summit Road and gone down the bank. Motorists are asked to avoid the area. Further updates ... More >>
Operation Quattro: Police Charge Two People With Murder
Tuesday, 19 May 2020, 9:23 am | New Zealand Police
Police have charged two more people as the investigation continues into the murder of Bao Chang Wang, known as Ricky Wang. Two men, aged 28 and 33, have been charged with Murder and will be appearing this afternoon (19/05/2020) in the Waitakere District ... More >>
Family Speak Out: Don’t Ruin Lives By Choosing To Drink, Take Drugs And Drive
Tuesday, 19 May 2020, 8:11 am | New Zealand Police
The family of a man who was killed by a drunk and drugged driver have spoken out about their ordeal in a bid to stop others from getting behind the wheel while under the influence. Stephen McPherson, 36, died after he was hit by a vehicle while riding ... More >>
Police Lay Charges Over Linwood Road Fatal Crash
Monday, 18 May 2020, 6:02 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have charged a man in relation to a fatal crash that killed an off duty officer in February Constable Naomi McRae, 35, was off duty at the time of the crash on Linwood Road, Karaka on 13 February 2020. A 61-year-old man faces two charges: careless driving ... More >>
Name Release: Fatal Crash, Te Pohue
Monday, 18 May 2020, 5:42 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now release the names of the two people who died in a serious crash on SH5 at Te Pohue on Saturday 16 May. They were 20-year-old Maja Eve Sanders and 19-year-old Joshua Tom Van Hooijdonk, both from Hastings. Police extend sympathies to their families. ... More >>
Koromiko Street Crash - Road Reopened - Bay Of Plenty
Monday, 18 May 2020, 4:53 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm that Koromiko Street has reopened following the earlier fatal collision today. More >>
Serious Crash, Ngongotaha - Bay Of Plenty
Monday, 18 May 2020, 4:24 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash on Operiana Street, Ngongotaha, involving a car and a pedestrian. Police were called about 2.45pm. The pedestrian is reported to have been seriously injured. While the driver of the vehicle initially ... More >>
Koromiko Street Crash - One Person Has Died - Bay Of Plenty
Monday, 18 May 2020, 2:06 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a crash in Tauranga earlier today. The crash involving a truck and a motorbike at the intersection of Koromiko Street and McCord Ave in Judea happened just before 9:50am. One person was taken to hospital seriously injured, ... More >>
Name Release: Te Anau Homicide
Monday, 18 May 2020, 12:02 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Sergeant Mark McCloy: Police can now release the name of the woman who was found deceased at a Te Anau address on Friday 15 May. She was Shirley Alaina Reedy, 52, of Balclutha. A 52-year-old man appeared in the Invercargill District ... More >>
Koromiko Street Blocked By Serious Crash - Bay Of Plenty
Monday, 18 May 2020, 11:07 am | New Zealand Police
One person is seriously injured after a crash in Tauranga. Just before 9:50am, Ambulance and Police were notified of a crash involving a truck and a motorbike at the intersection of Koromiko Street and McCord Ave in Judea. Koromiko Street is completely blocked ... More >>
Police Continue To Target Organised Crime Across The Country During Alert Levels 3 And 4
Monday, 18 May 2020, 9:46 am | New Zealand Police
Police have executed more than 100 search warrants, seized nearly 50 firearms, and arrested more than 90 people across the country over the period of Alert Levels 3 and 4, cracking down on organised crime. "New Zealand Police continues to hold ... More >>
Update: Otaki Death
Sunday, 17 May 2020, 6:49 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have arrested and charged a 33-year-old man with murder in relation to the death of a man in Otaki on Saturday He is due to appear in the Palmerston North District Court tomorrow. The man, a Otaki local is known to the victim. Police are not looking ... More >>
Update: Otaki Death
Sunday, 17 May 2020, 3:57 pm | New Zealand Police
The investigation into the death of a man in Otaki yesterday evening is now being treated as a homicide. Emergency services were called to a Mill Road address around 7:40pm yesterday, where a man in his 50s was reportedly injured. Despite receiving ... More >>
