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Police Investigating Sudden Death, Otaki
Sunday, 17 May 2020, 11:32 am | New Zealand Police
Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Craig Sheridan: Police are investigating following a sudden death in Otaki yesterday, 16 May. Emergency services were called to a Mill Road address around 7:40pm after a man in his 50s was reported to be injured. ... More >>
Update: Road Opened, SH 5, Te Pohue - Eastern
Sunday, 17 May 2020, 7:09 am | New Zealand Police
State Highway 5, Te Pohue Has Re-opened Following An Earlier Fatal Crash. We Thank Motorists For Their Patience. More >>
Update: Serious Crash, SH 5, Te Pohue - Eastern
Sunday, 17 May 2020, 7:02 am | New Zealand Police
Police can now confirm two people have died following a crash on State Highway 5, Te Pohue. One other person sustained serious injuries and was transported to hospital. Police are investigating the cause of the crash. The road remains closed and motorists ... More >>
Update: Serious Crash, SH 5, Te Pohue - Eastern
Saturday, 16 May 2020, 4:51 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 5, Te Pohue will be closed for some time, at least the next couple of hours, while Police respond to a serious crash Motorists are advised to avoid the area or expect delays. More >>
Update: Police Identify Body Found In Evans Bay
Saturday, 16 May 2020, 4:17 pm | New Zealand Police
Wellington Police can now confirm the identity of the man whose body was found in the water at Evans Bay on Tuesday He was 45-year-old Joseph Nansen, of Wellington. Police believe the last known sighting of Mr Nansen is the image of a man on a CCTV ... More >>
Alert Level 2 In Christchurch
Saturday, 16 May 2020, 4:06 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are pleased with the smooth transition to Alert Level 2 in Christchurch. Since the restrictions came into place at 11:59pm on Wednesday, Police in Canterbury District have conducted 43 reassurance checks at essential facilities such as supermarkets, ... More >>
Serious Crash, SH 5, Te Pohue - Eastern
Saturday, 16 May 2020, 3:56 pm | New Zealand Police
Police were alerted to the two vehicle crash at around 3:15pm. Initial indications are that there are serious injuries. The road is closed. Motorist are asked to avoid the area if possible or expect delays. More >>
Homicide Enquiry Launched Following Te Anau Death
Saturday, 16 May 2020, 12:02 pm | New Zealand Police
Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Stu Harvey: A homicide investigation is underway after the body of a woman was discovered in Te Anau last night. About 6:35pm, Police received information to suggest a person had died in the area. Police made ... More >>
Name Release – Henderson Homicide
Friday, 15 May 2020, 5:32 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector Aaron Proctor, Waitemata Police: Police are now in a position to release the name of the woman who was found deceased at a Henderson address yesterday morning. She was Angela Joy Smith, aged 49 of Auckland. Angela’s family is understandably ... More >>
Police Pleased With Initial Move To Alert Level 2
Friday, 15 May 2020, 5:11 pm | New Zealand Police
Police is welcoming the largely smooth transition into Alert Level 2, with districts reporting a quiet first day of COVID-19 related breaches. For the first 18 hours (as at 6pm 14 May), there were three breaches of Alert Level 2, all of which resulted ... More >>
Police Appeal For Information In Relation To Porirua Assault
Friday, 15 May 2020, 4:09 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are investigating two different incidents at Bothamley Park, Porirua this month. Around 9am on Friday 8 May, a woman was approached by a male in the park and she ran away from him. A woman was also approached by a male at around 9:20am on ... More >>
Crash, Whakatu Drive, Richmond - Tasman
Friday, 15 May 2020, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are at the scene of a crash on Whakatu Drive, Richmond, involving a truck and a car. Police were called about 2.20pm. While initial indications are there have not been any serious injuries, the road is currently blocked and may take ... More >>
Deputy Commissioner Mike Clement Announces Retirement
Friday, 15 May 2020, 3:34 pm | New Zealand Police
Deputy Commissioner Mike Clement has today announced his intention to retire after 42 years with New Zealand Police. “I’m incredibly proud of this organisation and what we represent and grateful for the many opportunities and experiences I have ... More >>
Police And Clutha District Council Collaborate On Road Safety Signs And More
Friday, 15 May 2020, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Police
In February this year, Police and Clutha District Council collaborated to re-invigorate road safety signs. The signs showcase safety messages around the four main behaviours that contribute to death and injury on the road; not wearing a seatbelt, driving ... More >>
Kaiwaka-Mangawhai Road - Waitematā
Friday, 15 May 2020, 1:31 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are in attendance at a serious crash involving a car and a motorcycle near Kaiwaka. The crash, which occurred shortly before 12.30pm, is on Kaiwaka-Mangawhai Road. One person has died at the scene. Diversions are in place and the Serious Crash ... More >>
Police Appeal For Witnesses Following Fatal Crash - Waiohiki Road, Napier
Friday, 15 May 2020, 12:59 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal crash yesterday on Waiohiki Road near Taradale, Napier. The crash involving a car that had collided with a tree occurred around 9am outside the Waiohiki Golf Course. The car involved was a red ... More >>
New Information Released In Tauranga Missing Person Investigation
Friday, 15 May 2020, 9:30 am | New Zealand Police
Police investigating the disappearance of Tauranga man Julian Varley last night released new information regarding their investigation, in an appeal to determine what has happened to him. Julian, aged 31, has been missing from the Tauranga area ... More >>
Can You Help In Police Ten 7 Case?
Thursday, 14 May 2020, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Police
Police investigating the disappearance of Tauranga man Julian Varley are urging the public to tune in to Police Ten 7 tonight. Police will be releasing new information in an appeal to determine what has happened to Julian, who has been missing from ... More >>
Police Arrest Two Following Drugs Warrants In Manawatu
Thursday, 14 May 2020, 3:38 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have recovered drugs during warrants at a commercial premise in Feilding on Thursday 30 April and later at a rural address in Rongotea on Friday 8 May. At one address Police seized in excess of 80 cannabis plants growing in two areas. The ... More >>
Charges Laid In Relation To Fatal Port Hills Crash
Thursday, 14 May 2020, 1:22 pm | New Zealand Police
Charges have today been laid in relation to a fatal crash on Summit Road, Christchurch on 27 November 2019. Tayla Alexander, 17, died in the crash and her sister Sunmara, 16, suffered critical injuries. Sunmara passed away in hospital on 13 December 2019. ... More >>
