Police appeal for witnesses following fatal crash near Taupiri
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Inspector Marcus Lynam, Waikato Road Policing Manager: Waikato Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal crash near Taupiri this afternoon. The crash, involving four vehicles, occurred on State Highway 1 shortly before 2pm. Initial enquiries indicate a small car entered the northbound lane following […]
Read More →Update: Serious crash, Taupiri, Waikato District
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following the serious crash on State Highway 1B in Taupiri. The crash involved five vehicles and the road remains closed with diversions in place. The Serious Crash Unit is examining the scene. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre MIL OSI
Read More →Police recover stolen items in Kawakawa home invasion incident (+ pic)
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Rhys Johnston, Northland Police: Police are pleased to confirm the that elderly victim in the Kawakawa home invasion incident has had her treasured stolen possessions recovered by staff. During the incident last Wednesday, two offenders allegedly stole a number of valuable items […]
Read More →Serious crash, Taupiri, Waikato District
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash on State Highway 1B in Taupiri. Police were called at 1.57pm. Early indications are at least one person has been seriously injured. The road is closed and diversions are in place. Motorists are asked to avoid the […]
Read More →Update: Serious crash, State Highway 2
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Update: Serious crash, State Highway 2 Thursday, 17 January 2019 – 1:19pm Wellington The road is now clear after an earlier crash on State Highway 2 between Wellington and Petone. The driver of the vehicle was initially trapped but has now been transported to Hutt Hospital with […]
Read More →Missing person – Whanganui River
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Police have today recovered the body of a man from the Whanganui River. Police received a report about 7pm last night of a man in distress in the river. Police, Coastguard, Surf Lifesavers and a Westpac rescue helicopter were all deployed, however the man was not able […]
Read More →Have you seen Finn Yeats?
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Police are asking for the public’s help finding Finn Yeats, 20, who has been reported missing from his Carterton home. Police and Finn’s family have concerns for his welfare. Finn was last seen at home on the morning of Tuesday 15 January. Finn is understood to be […]
Read More →Have you seen Finn Yeats?
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Police are asking for the public’s help finding Finn Yeats, 20, who has been reported missing from his Carterton home. Police and Finn’s family have concerns for his welfare. Finn was last seen at home on the morning of Tuesday 15 January. Finn is understood to be […]
Read More →Serious crash, State Highway 2
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Police are attending a serious crash where a van has rolled on State Highway 2 between Wellington and Petone. The crash occurred at 11:40am. One person is trapped in the vehicle and the road is down to one lane. Motorists are asked to avoid the area if […]
Read More →Workplace death – Onehunga
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police A man has died following an accident at a workplace in Neilson Street, Onehunga, Auckland. Emergency services were notified of the accident at 4.50pm. The man sustained critical injuries and died a short time ago. WorkSafe NZ has been notified. No further information is available at this stage. ENDS Issued by Police Media […]
Read More →Update: Investigation involving cryptocurrency company
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police The investigation into the alleged unauthorised transaction of cryptocurrency at the Christchurch company Cryptopia has continued today. The inquiry is still in its very early stages and police are continuing to work with Cryptopia to establish what has happened and how. Police are not yet in a position to […]
Read More →UPDATE: Serious crash, SH 5 Rotorua
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Four people have been injured in a crash on State Highway 5, Rotorua area. The collision between a car and a truck happened just before 2pm near Oturoa Road. The four injured were in the car. Two have serious to critical injuries, one is seriously injured and […]
Read More →Wellington Police thank Tranzit Group for Terrace Tunnel assistance
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Wellington Police today enjoyed a morning tea with Tranzit Group staff who provided assistance during an incident in the Terrace Tunnel earlier this month. On 3 January, a man climbed on to pipes above the Tunnel, following a crash. The man was in an extremely distressed state and a […]
Read More →Lucky escape for teens swept out to sea
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Three teenagers had a lucky escape on the Kāpiti Coast this afternoon, after being blown out to sea in inflatable boats. The three young people were in separate inflatable boats at Waikanae Beach early this afternoon, when they were blown out to sea. None of the three young people […]
Read More →Serious crash, SH 5 Rotorua
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police A number of people have serious injuries after a truck and a car collided on State Highway 5 at Hamurana, Rotorua. It happened at the intersection with Oturoa Road just before 2pm. There are diversions in place at Dansey Road and Maraeroa Road, and motorists are asked to […]
Read More →Don’t let your guard down – secure your property this summer
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Christchurch Metro Area Prevention Manager Inspector Leairne Dow Canterbury Police would like to remind residents to ensure their properties aren’t an open invitation to opportunistic burglars in the warmer weather. With summer well and truly upon us, many of us will be keeping doors […]
Read More →Blues Brothers among new frontline cops
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Seventy-nine new constables will join their friends and family in celebrating their graduation at The Royal New Zealand Police College (RNZPC) this week. Commissioner Mike Bush, other members of the Police Executive, Hon Stuart Nash and wing patron Dame Annette King will also be present at the […]
Read More →Name release – fatal crash, Inglewood
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Name release – fatal crash, Inglewood Wednesday, 16 January 2019 – 11:35am Central Police can now name the man who died in a crash on Mountain Road, Inglewood, on Sunday. He was 20-year-old Jason Brown, of New Plymouth. Police extend their sympathies to his family and friends. […]
Read More →Update – serious crash, Papatawa, Tararua
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm two people have died following the serious crash on State Highway 2, Papatawa, this morning. The road is expected to be closed for some time and diversions remain in place. The Serious Crash Unit is examining the scene. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre […]
Read More →Serious crash, Carterton
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Wednesday, 16 January 2019 – 6:52am Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash on Millars Road, Longbush, Carterton. One person has died. The road is expected to be closed for some time. The Serious Crash Unit is examining the scene. ENDS Issued by Police […]
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