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Can You Help? Search And Rescue Operation Underway On Great Barrier Island
Friday, 21 February 2020, 8:50 am | New Zealand Police
Police are asking for the public’s assistance to identify the owner of a bike which has been left at the start of a tramping track on Great Barrier Island. Our enquiries have led us to believe that the bike, which has been left at the beginning ... More >>
Missing Person - Can You Help?
Friday, 21 February 2020, 8:17 am | New Zealand Police
Whanganui Police are looking for missing woman Mary Collinson. Mary, 53, has been missing since yesterday and Police have concerns for her well-being. Mary was last seen wearing dark pants and a pinkish t-shirt with a collar. If you have any information ... More >>
Glasnevin Road Has Reopened Following A Crash
Thursday, 20 February 2020, 1:57 pm | New Zealand Police
Glasnevin Road, Hurunui, has reopened following an earlier crash. Both lanes are open, however speed restrictions are in place. Motorists are advised to be patient when travelling through the area. More >>
Richmond Road, Richmond - Crash On Richmond Road, Expect Delays - Southern
Thursday, 20 February 2020, 1:39 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a crash on Richmond Road in Richmond. The crash involving a truck and a car was reported at 1.15pm. Early reports indicate no injuries. The road is closed and diversions are in place via Seven Mile Road and State Highwyay ... More >>
Police Acknowledge IPCA Findings Into Napier Arrest
Thursday, 20 February 2020, 10:18 am | New Zealand Police
Police acknowledge the IPCA's findings into officers' actions during an arrest in Napier in January last year. Shortly before midnight on Friday 4 January 2019, Police pursued a stolen Mazda in Napier for approximately 25 minutes. During that time they ... More >>
Road Down To One Lane, Expect Delays - Crash On Glasnevin Road, Hurunui - Canterbury
Thursday, 20 February 2020, 9:50 am | New Zealand Police
Police are responding to a crash on Glasnevin Road in Hurunui. The crash involving a truck and a tanker was reported at around 8am. Early reports indicate one person has sustained moderate injuries. Currently the road is down to one lane and traffic ... More >>
Update – Fatal Crash, Timaru, South Canterbury - Update
Wednesday, 19 February 2020, 8:23 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can advise a motorcyclist has died following a serious crash on Pacific Street, Timaru today. The crash, involving a car and motorcycle, was reported around 2.50pm. The Serious Crash Unit has been notified and the circumstances of the crash will ... More >>
Firearm And Methamphetamine Seized In Wairoa, Witnesses Sought
Wednesday, 19 February 2020, 7:38 pm | New Zealand Police
Please attribute to Detective Sergeant Brent Griffiths, Tairawhiti Area CIB: Police seized a firearm and a quantity of methamphetamine in Wairoa yesterday, 18 February. Around 11.30pm a vehicle of interest was located at the intersection of Paul Street ... More >>
Chemical Spill, Hawera, Taranaki
Wednesday, 19 February 2020, 5:17 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are currently assisting Fire and Emergency New Zealand at a chemical spill on Tawhiti Road, Hawera. Police were called around 4.20pm. Cordons are in place extending to around 1km from the site of the spill. Members of the public in the vicinity are ... More >>
One Person Seriously Injured Following Crash - Serious Crash, Timaru, South Canterbury - Canterbury
Wednesday, 19 February 2020, 5:03 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on Pacific Street, Timaru. The crash, involving a car and motorcycle, was reported around 2.50pm. One person has received serious injuries. The Serious Crash Unit has been notified. Police ask ... More >>
Police Continue To Seek Questo King
Wednesday, 19 February 2020, 4:31 pm | New Zealand Police
Hamilton Police continue to ask for the public’s help to locate Questo King, who has a warrant to arrest. King, 34, is 178cm and of medium build. He has links to the greater Waikato, Counties Manakau and Bay of Plenty areas. He may be driving ... More >>
Police Appealing For Witnesses To Serious Crash, Rotorua
Wednesday, 19 February 2020, 2:16 pm | New Zealand Police
Rotorua Police are appealing for witnesses to a serious crash in the Rotorua area on Thursday 23 January. The crash, involving a car and a pedestrian, occurred at around 1.40pm at the roundabout intersection between Ranolf Street and Malfroy Road. ... More >>
Witnesses Sought After Fatal Tauranga Shooting
Wednesday, 19 February 2020, 2:03 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are asking for witnesses to the fleeing driver incident and fatal Police shooting on State Highway 2 last week to come forward. In particular Police are hoping to speak with a couple who were walking on Bethlehem Road near the intersection of ... More >>
Name Release - Sudden Death, Tauranga
Wednesday, 19 February 2020, 1:48 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now name the woman who was found dead at a Lynwood Place address in Tauranga on Friday 14 February. She was Jessie Lee Booth, 30, of Tauranga. Police extend their sympathies to her family and friends. Enquiries into the circumstances of Jessie's ... More >>
Intersection Reopens After Serious Crash In Somerfield - Canterbury
Wednesday, 19 February 2020, 11:20 am | New Zealand Police
The intersection between Selwyn Street and Somerfield St has reopened following a serious crash around 5.40am. Police thank motorists for their patience and cooperation while road closures were in place. The circumstances of the crash will be subject ... More >>
Selwyn St And Somerfield St, Christchurch - Serious Crash In Somerfield, Expect Delays - Canterbury
Wednesday, 19 February 2020, 8:17 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash at the intersection between Selwyn St and Somerfield St. The crash involving a car and a cyclist was reported around 5.40am. Early reports indicate one person is seriously injured. The intersection ... More >>
Missing Woman Located
Tuesday, 18 February 2020, 5:17 pm | New Zealand Police
Wellington Police can confirm the 29-year-old woman reported missing on Saturday has been located safely in Porirua this afternoon. Police would like to thank the public for their assistance. More >>
University O Week – Be Safe, Look After Your Mates And Have A ‘good One’
Tuesday, 18 February 2020, 2:57 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are here to help students have a safe Orientation Week Want to have a good year at university? Start it off well, by looking out for each other and yourselves these coming weeks as the university year officially kicks off. Police from around ... More >>
Update: Missing Porirua Woman
Tuesday, 18 February 2020, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are continuing to make enquiries into the whereabouts of 29-year-old Karina Bradnam. Police have today been following up on information provided by members of the public and those who are close to her, however have not yet seen Karina in person. ... More >>
Sudden Death – Melville, Hamilton
Tuesday, 18 February 2020, 1:38 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Sergeant Andrew Saunders: Police are investigating a sudden death at a residential property in Purcell Place, Melville, Hamilton, where a person died yesterday. Emergency services were called to the scene around 7.45am. Police are aware there ... More >>
