Serious questions remain over Haumaha
Source: National Party Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern still has serious questions to answer regarding her appointment of Deputy Commissioner of Police Wally Haumaha after Mary Scholtens QC’s report was released today, National’s Police spokesperson Chris Bishop says. “This report was only ever into the process behind the appointment of Mr Haumaha, as Ministers themselves have […]
Read More →Update: Hamilton triple-fatal
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Inspector Marcus Lynam, Waikato District Road Policing Manager: Inquiries are ongoing into the fatal crash which killed three people on Mangaharakeke Road in Hamilton just after midnight on Sunday 11 November. The male driver of the Holden Trax that the three deceased were passengers in […]
Read More →Name release – fatal crash on Dyers Pass Road
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Police can now name the man who died following a crash on Dyers Pass Road, Christchurch, on 10 November. He was 48-year-old Kyle John McKitterick, of Christchurch. Police extends its sympathies to his family and friends. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre MIL OSI
Read More →Police Commissioner welcomes report by Mary Scholtens QC
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Police welcomes the report by Mary Scholtens QC into the appointment process for a Deputy Commissioner of Police. Police Commissioner Mike Bush says he received the report from the Department of Internal Affairs earlier today. “It is good to have the Inquiry completed. I have said all along that […]
Read More →Double scholarship success for Waitaha iwi mokopuna
Source: University of Waikato Bay of Plenty’s Travis Moke and Shyanne Erueti will be the first in their whānau to go to university and will do so as the inaugural recipients of the Waitaha-A-Hei/University of Waikato Scholarship, worth $14,500 each. Travis and Shyanne, who both achieved merit and excellence across their subjects at their respective […]
Read More →Name release – fatal crash SH 35 Makorori
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Police continue to investigate the fatal crash involving a car and a logging truck on State Highway 35 near Gisborne on Saturday morning. Emergency services were called to the scene at Makorori, north of Gisborne, just before 8:30am on November 10. The deceased was 26-year-old Erica Jones […]
Read More →West Coast State highways update after severe weather closed Otira Gorge over the weekend
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency The NZ Transport Agency is aiming to have State Highway 73 linking the West Coast and Canterbury via Arthur’s Pass and the Otira Gorge reopened at 7.00 am Tuesday morning, 13 November. The highway will remain closed today – Monday, 12 November, as storm repair work continues at Yorkey Creek […]
Read More →Horowhenua District Council urged to apologise over emailing blocking
Source: New Zealand Ombudsmans Office Horowhenua District Council urged to apologise over emailing blocking Loading Comments… Office of the Ombudsman | November 12, 2018 The Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier has recommended the Horowhenua District Council apologise to the Mayor Michael Feyen and four others for blocking their emails. They complained to the Ombudsman about being […]
Read More →Provincial Growth Fund needs more oversight
Source: Taxpayers Union FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE12 NOVEMBER 2018 Shane Jones’ failure to declare dozens of meetings legitimises concerns of the Provincial Growth Fund model, says the New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union. Taxpayers’ Union Executive Director Jordan Williams says “There is a perception that the Provincial Growth Fund is merely a political tool of New Zealand First. Holding […]
Read More →Don’t be the ‘fall guy’ – protect yourself against fraud
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Constable Susan Hutchins, Financial Crime Team Auckland Central Helen Keller once wrote, “Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.” Of course, she meant that from a pure and charitable perspective, but it is a concept also embraced by fraudsters […]
Read More →Proposal to list interventional radiology products supplied by Edwards Lifesciences (New Zealand) Ltd
Source: Pharmac What we’re proposing PHARMAC is seeking feedback on a proposal to list a range of interventional radiology products in Part III of Section H of the Pharmaceutical Schedule from 1 February 2019 through a provisional agreement with Edwards Lifesciences (New Zealand) Ltd (‘‘Edwards’’). Consultation closes at 5pm on Friday, 30 November 2018 and […]
Read More →South Island weather event update – 4:30pm
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency The NZ Transport Agency is advising road users to continue to drive with care, and to plan ahead for journeys this evening and over the weekend as severe weather continues to affect South Island roads. Temperatures have plummeted across the South Island, and travellers are reminded to be prepared for […]
Read More →Missing Lower Hutt woman found
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Missing Lower Hutt woman found Sunday, 11 November 2018 – 9:34pm Wellington The Lower Hutt woman who had been reported missing from Belmont has been located and is now receiving medical treatment. Police would like to thank the members of the public who helped in finding her. […]
Read More →Serious crash Totara Park, Auckland
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are in attendance at a serious crash in Totara Park, Auckland. The crash was reported shortly after 7.30pm with a location of Mill Road. One car was involved in the crash and one person is believed to be injured. There are diversions in place at […]
Read More →Can you help us find missing Lower Hutt woman?
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Lower Hutt Police would like help from the public with any sightings of missing woman Shelley Seay. Shelley is from Belmont and has not been seen since last night. Police and Shelley’s family hold grave concerns for her wellbeing. If you have seen Shelley please contact Lower […]
Read More →Woman missing in Tasman found
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Tasman Police are pleased to report that the 75-year-old woman reported missing yesterday in the Motueka Valley area has been found safe and well this afternoon. The woman was found by members of the public. Police would like to thank the organisations and individuals who supported the […]
Read More →Canterbury Police investigating pedestrian death overnight
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Statement attributable to Inspector Peter Cooper, Canterbury Rural Area Commander Inquiries are ongoing after a pedestrian was killed on SH1 south of Dunsandel last night. The crash happened at around 11.30pm on the highway between Sharlands Road and Sheats Road. Police would like to hear from anyone […]
Read More →Police investigating Hamilton triple-fatal appealing for information
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Waikato Police investigating the triple-fatal crash in Hamilton overnight are appealing to the public for information to assist the investigation. Two women and a man died in the two-car crash shortly after midnight on Mangaharakeke Drive, just east of Grandview Road. Two other people were taken to […]
Read More →KiwiBuild’s popularity plummeting
Source: National Party Housing Minister Phil Twyford has admitted his KiwiBuild housing scheme is not nearly as popular as he or the Prime Minister have claimed it is, National’s Housing spokesperson Judith Collins says. “According to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, contracts for 3,375 houses have been signed between KiwiBuild and a developer. […]
Read More →Government’s soft on crime message filters through
Source: National Party The Government’s soft on crime approach has filtered through to the Police as 84 people were visited for illicit drug importation but not one charge was laid, National’s Justice spokesperson Mark Mitchell says. “Police have admitted they visited 84 addresses as part of a crackdown on people importing illicit drugs via the […]
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