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Diver dies near Channel Island
Thursday, 7 November 2019, 9:00 am | New Zealand Police
Police received a report around 12.30pm today that a diver was unresponsive in the water near Channel Island. More >>
Witnesses sought to fatal crash
Thursday, 7 November 2019, 8:59 am | New Zealand Police
Police investigating the fatal crash on Kawatiri-Murchison Highway in Tasman this afternoon would like to speak with witnesses. More >>
Police launches Te Huringa o Te Tai
Wednesday, 6 November 2019, 5:35 pm | New Zealand Police
Police Commissioner Mike Bush today, joined by his Māori Focus Forum and Iwi leaders, launched Te Huringa o Te Tai – Police’s refreshed Māori strategy, which will continue to strengthen Police’s relationship with tangata whenua. More >>
Update: Serious crash on Kawatiri-Murchison Highway
Wednesday, 6 November 2019, 5:23 pm | New Zealand Police
One lane of the road north of Murchison near the stock effluent station/Weighbridge is expected to be open soon. More >>
UPDATE: Terrace Tunnel reopened
Wednesday, 6 November 2019, 5:13 pm | New Zealand Police
The Terrace Tunnel is now open following a crash this afternoon. The crash involved two vehicles, not one, as mentioned in an earlier release. Police were called to the collision around 4.40pm. Early indications are a person may have suffered a medical ... More >>
Single-vehicle crash at Terrace Tunnel
Wednesday, 6 November 2019, 4:59 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are at the scene of a single-vehicle crash at Terrace Tunnel. The southbound lane is closed and northbound traffic is down to one lane. Motorists should expect delays and avoid the area if possible. More >>
Climbing accident, The Remarkables, Queenstown
Wednesday, 6 November 2019, 4:28 pm | New Zealand Police
Police were alerted to two climbers who had fallen from the side of a cliff face at around 11:45am. More >>
Serious crash on Kawatiri-Murchison Highway
Wednesday, 6 November 2019, 3:39 pm | New Zealand Police
The road is currently closed just north of Murchison near the stock effluent station/Weighbridge and no detour is available at this stage. More >>
Auckland recruits graduating this week
Wednesday, 6 November 2019, 2:57 pm | New Zealand Police
An ambulance worker with years of experience helping people in need will be one of 20 new constables graduating in Auckland this week. More >>
Missing person, Otara
Wednesday, 6 November 2019, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing to the public to help locate 72-year-old Simeli Vaeau, who went missing from her home in Otara this morning. More >>
Mataura Police appeal for witnesses
Wednesday, 6 November 2019, 1:45 pm | New Zealand Police
Mataura Police are investigating after a number of windows were broken on Bridge Street, Mataura, on Monday 28 October. At around 7.30pm that day, a group of youths were throwing stones at vehicles on Bridge Street, near Main Street. More >>
Man arrested after incident in Morrinsville overnight
Wednesday, 6 November 2019, 9:18 am | New Zealand Police
A 55-year-old man is in Police custody after an incident in Eastern Waikato early this morning which included the man threatening Police, and Police firing a shot at the man’s vehicle. More >>
Name release: Pyes Pa Road crash
Wednesday, 6 November 2019, 8:13 am | New Zealand Police
Police can now name the person who died in a crash on Pyes Pa Road on Monday 4 November. More >>
UPDATE: Fatal crash, Fernside, Waimakariri
Tuesday, 5 November 2019, 6:45 pm | New Zealand Police
"UPDATE: Fatal crash, Fernside, Waimakariri" One person has died following a crash on Lehmans Road, Fernside, Waimakariri, this afternoon. Emergency services were alerted to the single-vehicle crash around 4.15pm. One person died at the scene ... More >>
Burglary on Salford Street, Invercargill
Tuesday, 5 November 2019, 6:43 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing for information following a burglary on Salford Street, Invercargill, on Thursday 31 October. More >>
Serious crash - Fernside, Waimakariri
Tuesday, 5 November 2019, 4:48 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are currently responding to a serious crash on Lehmans Road, Fernside, Waimakariri. The single-vehicle crash was reported around 4.15pm. Initial indications are two people have received serious injuries. Motorists are advised to avoid the area. More >>
Look out for each other on the roads and ride safely
Tuesday, 5 November 2019, 3:02 pm | New Zealand Police
Police and ACC are asking motorists to take care of each other on the road following four motorcyclists and two cyclists losing their lives on the road over the past week. More >>
Update: Homicide investigation, Otautau, Southland
Tuesday, 5 November 2019, 10:37 am | New Zealand Police
The forensic examination of two scenes in Otautau has been completed and they have now been blessed and released. More >>
Police accepts IPCA response on poaching investigation
Tuesday, 5 November 2019, 10:09 am | New Zealand Police
Police accepts the findings of an Independent Police Conduct Authority report released today which found that allegations of a delay in a poaching investigation in the Southern District in 2018 were unfounded. More >>
Name release: Fatal crash, West Melton
Monday, 4 November 2019, 5:29 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now name the person who died in a crash in West Melton, Selwyn District on 24 October. More >>
