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Update: Serious Crash, State Highway 2, Haywards - Wellington
Sunday, 1 March 2020, 6:31 pm | New Zealand Police
A motorcyclist was airlifted to hospital in a critical condition following the earlier collision. SH2 between the Haywards Interchange and Silverstream has now been reopened for northbound traffic. Police would like to thank motorists for their patience. More >>
Serious Crash, State Highway Two, Haywards - Wellington
Sunday, 1 March 2020, 6:15 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are in attendance at a serious crash between a motorcycle and car on SH2, between the Haywards interchange and Silverstream. Police were advised of the collision, in the northbound lane near the turn-off to Fergusson Drive, at ... More >>
Tāmaki Makaurau Police Honoured To March At Rainbow Pride
Sunday, 1 March 2020, 12:48 pm | New Zealand Police
Staff from across Tāmaki Makaurau flew the rainbow flag on Saturday night as they in the Rainbow Pride parade along Ponsonby Road. Police is proud of our staff and we encourage them to bring their whole selves to work. Being able to walk in the ... More >>
Manawatu Man Arrested
Sunday, 1 March 2020, 12:35 pm | New Zealand Police
The 29-year-old man sought by Manawatu Police has now been located and arrested at an address in Palmerston North. He is due to appear in Palmerston North District Court tomorrow on a warrant. Further charges may be brought at a later date. Police ... More >>
Sought Pair Arrested In Christchurch
Sunday, 1 March 2020, 12:26 pm | New Zealand Police
The 29-year-old man and 33-year-old woman from Porirua who were sought by Police were located and arrested on Friday. The pair face 27 charges between them and are due to appear in Christchurch District Court tomorrow, 2 March. The charges relate ... More >>
Workplace Death, Dannevirke
Sunday, 1 March 2020, 11:32 am | New Zealand Police
One person has died after a farm vehicle rolled at a Dannevirke property earlier today. Police received the report at about 3pm. WorkSafe has been advised and the death will be referred to the Coroner. More >>
Crash, State Highway 1, Himatangi - Central
Saturday, 29 February 2020, 5:38 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency Services are in attendance at a collision on SH1, Himatangi between a truck and a motorcyclist. Police were advised of the incident at about 2.23pm. One person is reported to have received injuries. Diversions are currently in place from ... More >>
Update: Missing Hobsonville Man
Saturday, 29 February 2020, 1:11 pm | New Zealand Police
The 84-year-old man who was missing from a Hobsonville address has now been located and is safe. Police would like to thank the public for its assistance. More >>
Police Seek Witnesses To Fatal Tokomaru Bay Crash
Saturday, 29 February 2020, 11:40 am | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking witnesses to a fatal crash on Waima Road in Tokomaru Bay, Gisborne. A 31-year-old local Tokomaru Bay man sadly died at the scene. Police completed a scene examination and are conducting a examination of the vehicle. We are speaking ... More >>
Mount Roskill Firearms Incident, Witnesses Sought
Saturday, 29 February 2020, 11:37 am | New Zealand Police
Please attribute to Detective Inspector Lloyd Schmid: Police are seeking witnesses to a firearms incident that occurred at an address on Marion Avenue, Mount Roskill at approximately 7:42am this morning. On arrival, Police found three men who had ... More >>
Man Arrested Following Death In Randwick Park
Saturday, 29 February 2020, 11:20 am | New Zealand Police
An investigation has launched following a death at an address in Randwick Park shortly after midnight yesterday. Police were called to an address on Trimdon Street at 12:07am Friday where a man was located deceased. The death is being treated as a homicide. ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Piarere - Waikato
Saturday, 29 February 2020, 11:16 am | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a serious crash between a truck and a van about 11:50pm last night. The crash occurred on SH1, Piarere. The Serious Crash Unit attended the scene. Closures were in place while one of the vehicles was recovered, however the ... More >>
Homicide Enquiry Launched Following Death In Otara
Saturday, 29 February 2020, 10:36 am | New Zealand Police
A homicide investigation is underway following an apparent shooting in Otara overnight. About 11:45pm Police were called to a report of a firearm being discharged on Bairds Road. On arrival Police located a critically injured man and attempted to provide ... More >>
Arrest Made Over Hobsonville Point Incidents
Friday, 28 February 2020, 3:39 pm | New Zealand Police
Waitakere Police have arrested a man this morning in relation to a number of incidents involving inappropriate comments made to women in Hobsonville Point recently. On the morning of Tuesday 28 January, inappropriate comments of a sexual nature were ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Chartwell, Hamilton - Waikato
Friday, 28 February 2020, 11:13 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency Services Are Attending A Crash At The Intersection Of Comries Road And Hukanui Road, Chartwell, Hamilton. - A car collided with a parked vehicle around 8.05am. The sole occupant of the vehicle has died. Police continue to investigate ... More >>
Police Make Arrest Following Search Warrant
Thursday, 27 February 2020, 4:27 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have recovered drugs, cash and firearms during a search warrant executed at an address in Christchurch this morning. Specialist resources were deployed to a Mongols MC property in Burnham, where 10 firearms and ammunition, around $50,000 ... More >>
Have You Seen This Wellington Couple?
Thursday, 27 February 2020, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking information on the whereabouts of a Wellington couple with multiple warrants to arrest. Douglas Stammers, 29, and Esmae Salisbury, 33, are wanted in relation to numerous theft and burglary offences. The pair are known to move throughout ... More >>
Name Release: Mangakowhai Road, Piopio, Fatal Crash
Thursday, 27 February 2020, 1:55 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now name the person who died in a crash on State Highway 3 near Mangakowhai Road, Piopio, on Sunday 23 February. He was 69-year-old Kevin John Rule of Manunui. Police extend their sympathies to his family and friends. More >>
Hawke's Bay Police Urge People To Keep Their Homes Secure Following Recent Burglaries
Thursday, 27 February 2020, 1:08 pm | New Zealand Police
Hawke’s Bay Police are reminding people to keep their property and valuables secure – even when you’re at home. Over the past few months Police have received several burglary reports from people who have had valuables stolen from their homes while ... More >>
Wellington Police Investigate Laser Strikes Against Small Aircraft
Thursday, 27 February 2020, 12:53 pm | New Zealand Police
Wellington Police are investigating after a two-seater aircraft was targeted by two laser strikes earlier this week. The incident was reported to police at 10.15pm on Tuesday 25 February. The aircraft, with a pilot and instructor on board, was doing ... More >>
