Serious crash, Paengaroa
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Police are attending the scene of a crash between and a car and a motorcycle on State Highway 33, Paengaroa. One person is in a critical condition. State Highway 33 is likely to be closed for some time. Diversions are in place but motorists are advised to […]
Read More →Kitesurfing death, Tauranga
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police A man has died following a kitesurfing incident in Tauranga this afternoon. The incident occurred at Fergusson Park at about 4:20pm. The man was on land preparing his kite ahead of taking it into the water. The kite was caught by a gust of wind and crashed. […]
Read More →Man missing at Ramarama swimming hole
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Man missing at Ramarama swimming hole Sunday, 20 January 2019 – 5:27pm Counties Manukau Emergency services are currently at the scene of a water incident in Ramarama. A man went under the water in a swimming hole off Pratts Road, and has failed to surface. The incident […]
Read More →Person missing at Hunua Falls
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police The accessway to Hunua Falls has been closed while Police search for a person who went missing in the water this afternoon. A man was swept into the water near the waterfall at about 2:40pm and has not been located. Land Search and Rescue is in attendance […]
Read More →Police seeking sightings of vehicle in relation to Invercargill incident
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Police are seeking sightings of a vehicle believed to have been involved in an altercation in Invercargill yesterday. Around 3:30pm Police attended an address in Drury Lane, Grasmere where a 26-year-old man had suffered serious head injuries. He was taken to Southland Hospital, where he remains in […]
Read More →Police seeking vehicle in relation to Invercargill incident
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Police are seeking a vehicle believed to have been involved in an altercation in Invercargill yesterday. Around 3:30pm Police attended an address in Drury Lane, Grasmere where a 26-year-old man had suffered serious head injuries. He was taken to Southland Hospital, where he remains in a serious […]
Read More →Workplace accident – Victoria Street West, Auckland Central
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police A man has received critical injuries following an accident at a workplace on Victoria Street West, Auckland Central, this afternoon. Emergency services were notified of the accident at 1.55pm. The man was taken to Auckland Hospital. WorkSafe NZ has been notified. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre. […]
Read More →Man dies at Mangawhai Heads
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Police were called after a man’s body was found on Mangawhai Heads Beach around 11:30am this morning. The man had been swimming before he was found unresponsive by members of the public. Attempts at CPR were unsuccessful. His death is not being treated as suspicious and will […]
Read More →Update: Serious crash, Wairakei, Taupo District
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Four people have been transported to Waikato Hospital after a serious crash at the intersection of Wairakei Drive and Huka Falls Road, Wairakei, Taupo District. Police were called to a crash involving two cars at 5.02pm. Two people received serious injuries and two others received moderate injuries. […]
Read More →Waikato residents urged to exercise caution
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute Detective Sergeant Philip Elvy, Waikato Police: Waikato Police would like to speak to a group of males reported to be offering discounted home maintenance work in the Waikato area. The individuals often approach homeowners saying they are “contractors who just happen to be in the […]
Read More →Serious crash, Wairakei, Taupo District
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash at the intersection of Wairakei Drive and Huka Falls Road, Wairakei, Taupo District. Police were called to a crash involving two cars at 5.02pm. Early indications are a number of people have been injured. Motorists are asked […]
Read More →NZ Transport Agency announces head of light rail appointment
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency The NZ Transport Agency has appointed Carl Devlin to lead the country’s largest infrastructure project, Auckland Light Rail. Announcing the Head of Light Rail appointment Transport Agency Chairman Michael Stiassny said Mr Devlin would bring extensive infrastructure expertise to develop world-class light rail for Auckland. Mr Devlin has led multi-billion […]
Read More →Auckland Overnight motorway closures 20 – 26 January 2019
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency The NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Closures start at 9pm and finish at 5am, unless otherwise stated. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Friday, 25th January 2019. Please note this Traffic Bulletin is updated every […]
Read More →State Highway 49 near Ohakune blocked
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 49 near Rangataua Road, just out of Ohakune, is currently blocked. Emergency services were notified that a truck carrying dairy products rolled around 1:50pm. The driver is not seriously injured but the road may be blocked for some time. A crane is on its way […]
Read More →Rotorua Police investigating suspicious approach
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Chris Nairn: Rotorua Police are investigating after a suspicious approach was made to a 13-year-old girl on Monday 14 January. The girl was walking on Edmund Road in Western Heights at around 10.15am when she was approached by a man driving a blue Ford SUV […]
Read More →Delays expected on State Highway 5 and State Highway 30 at Hemo Road roundabout
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency 18 Jan 2019 11:27 am | NZ Transport Agency Motorists are being warned of possible delays next week as the final coat of sealing is completed on the State Highway 5/State Highway 30 Hemo Rd roundabout. Contractors are scheduled to seal the SH30 legs of the roundabout overnight on Sunday […]
Read More →SH1 over Brynderwyns to close for overnight resealing
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency The NZ Transport Agency advises motorists that State Highway 1 over the Brynderwyn Hills will be closed for two nights next week for resealing. The road will be closed between 9pm and 5am on Tuesday, 23 January and Wednesday, 24 January between Waipu and the intersection with SH12 on the […]
Read More →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 →Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Will the Government fix spying in the public service?
Political Roundup: Will the Government fix spying in the public service? by Dr Bryce Edwards The week before Christmas was dominated by what may actually have been the most important political issue of the year in New Zealand – revelations that government agencies have spied on New Zealanders through the use of private investigators. The […]
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
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