Serious crash on SH1 in Waipu, Northland
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Senior Sergeant Darren Sullivan, Northland Police Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash on State Highway 1 near Waipu, which occurred shortly before 9am. The crash involves a truck and a car and we understand there are serious injuries, however we […]
Read More →Volunteers at the heart of protecting Devonport Peninsula
MIL OSI – Source: Department of Conservation – Release/Statement Headline: Volunteers at the heart of protecting Devonport Peninsula Volunteers are at the heart of the community effort to protect native birds on the Devonport peninsula. National Volunteer Advisor Chris Charles tells us about the great work volunteers in the community are undertaking to keep native […]
Read More →Man critical after incident in Grey Lynn, Auckland
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Sergeant Martin Friend, Auckland City Police: One person is in a critical condition after an attempted robbery at a dairy in Grey Lynn, Auckland this evening. Police and ambulance were called to the scene on Great North Road, just south of Williamson Ave, around […]
Read More →Whio education resource in te reo for Taranaki schools
MIL OSI – Source: Department of Conservation – Release/Statement Headline: Whio education resource in te reo for Taranaki schools A new resource in te reo Māori has been released by DOC in Taranaki. It looks closely at whio, the very special ducks that live on the rivers and streams of Mounga Taranaki.
Read More →Person dies in Rotorua
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Police and ambulance were called to the Polynesian Spa, Rotorua at around 1.20pm this afternoon. A 68-year-old man was pulled from the water unresponsive and despite CPR efforts has unfortunately died. Police are making initial enquiries and the death will be referred to the Coroner. ENDS Issued […]
Read More →Thousands sign to save regional roads
Source: National Party National has today lodged petitions in Parliament showing significant public support for key regional roading projects under threat as a result of the Government’s bad transport policies, says National Party Transport spokesperson, Jami-Lee Ross. “National is committed to ensuring that our regions are connected to the main centres, with better and safer […]
Read More →Truck crash SH50 near Ongaonga
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are in attendance at a single truck crash which occurred around 1.10pm on SH50 in Ongaonga near Blackburn Road and Pettit Valley Road. The truck driver has moderate to minor injuries. The road is blocked and expected to remain so for some time. Motorists are […]
Read More →Jail sentence for recidivist pāua poacher
MIL OSI – Source: Ministry for Primary Industries 2 – Release/Statement Headline: Jail sentence for recidivist pāua poacher The jailing of a man over pāua poaching offences sends a strong message that the illegal gathering and selling of pāua on the black market will not be tolerated, says the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI).
Read More →Name release – Napier pedestrian death
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the pedestrian who died after being involved in a collision with a vehicle on Maadi Road, Napier on June 14th at around 4pm. He was 72-year-old Brian Pritchard of Napier. Police extend our sympathies to his family and friends. ENDS […]
Read More →Apple’s iOS 12 securely and automatically shares emergency location with 911
MIL OSI – Source: Apple News Headline: Apple’s iOS 12 securely and automatically shares emergency location with 911 Apple’s iOS 12 securely and automatically shares emergency location with 911Nashville, Tennessee — iPhone users in the United States who call 911 will be able to automatically and securely share their location data with first responders beginning […]
Read More →Police continue to disrupt organised crime
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Police disrupt significant organised criminal activity, recruitment is underway in Kapiti and Kosmo is on the mend. Operation Gegenees Congratulations to our National Organised Crime Group, together with NZ Customs, for their work on Operation Gegenees. This successful operation saw five individuals arrested, who were heavily embedded […]
Read More →Police seeking information following Kawerau family harm incident
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing for information following a serious family harm incident in Kawerau earlier this month. The incident occurred at Firmin Field about 2.30pm on Saturday 2 June. A woman was seriously injured and required medical treatment. “We are very grateful to the local community for providing […]
Read More →Rotorua Police appeal for information following road-side incident
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Rotorua Police are appealing for information following an incident between two groups this morning on Old Taupo Road. At about 8.50am, a number of men thought to be gang associates got out of a vehicle and chased another man back to his van, which was stopped in […]
Read More →Reducing vehicle crime in Waitemata
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Sergeant Jon Winthrop, Volume Crime Response Team, Waitemata West. Police are launching an operation which will focus on reducing motor vehicle theft in the Waitemata area. A dedicated team will be targeting offenders across the district who are committing these offences. “We know from […]
Read More →Aggravated robbery, Christchurch
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Acting Detective Sergeant Daniel Overend Christchurch Police are investigating the aggravated robbery of a petrol station on Blenheim Road. At around 4.40am four men entered the store armed with hammers and a crow bar. They threatened the store attendant and stole cigarettes and tobacco products. […]
Read More →Owner of jet ski located
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Owner of jet ski located Sunday, 17 June 2018 – 4:32pm Tasman The owner of the jet ski found in Tasman District has contacted Police and is safe and well. It is not clear why the owner left the jet ski unattended on the beach. ENDS Issued […]
Read More →Tasman Police urgently seek person who towed in jet ski
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Tasman Police are urgently trying to locate the person or persons who towed in a grey and red coloured jet ski from offshore Kaiteriteri this afternoon then left the area. We need to establish the circumstances of how the jet ski came to be in the water and […]
Read More →Name release – Hamilton suspicious death
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Stephen Ambler: Police continue to investigate the death of a Hamilton woman who was found at an Aurora Terrace house early yesterday morning. The woman can now be named as Jynelle Northover, aged 28. Our thoughts are with Jynelle’s family and friends at this difficult […]
Read More →Greymouth Police investigating suspicious fire
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Sergeant Kirsten Norton: Greymouth Police are investigating a fire that occurred in the early hours of this morning, Sunday 17 June 2018. Around 4am a fire was discovered at a restaurant on Tainui Street, Greymouth. A total of four businesses have been affected […]
Read More →Police investigate Hamilton death
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Senior Sergeant Stephen Ambler Police are investigating the death of a 28-year-old woman in Hillcrest, Hamilton. Emergency services were called to an Aurora Terrace house at around 2.04am. The death is being treated as suspicious. A scene examination is being carried out at the house […]
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