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Source: New Zealand Police A 36-year-old man faces a range of charges after Police seized cash, cannabis, methamphetamine and a stolen firearm in Pahiatua yesterday. About 1.50pm yesterday, Police observed and then stopped a suspicious vehicle on Pahiatua Pongaroa Road, north of the Pahiatua township. During a search of the vehicle, officers uncovered a stolen … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died after a fire at a residential property in Westown late last night. Police were called to the address about 11pm. Sadly one person was located deceased. Police will conduct a scene examination along with Fire and Emergency New Zealand this morning. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on State Highway 1, Manakau earlier today. Emergency services were called to the collision involving a car and a motorcycle, near Whakahoro Road just before 10:20am. The motorcyclist died at the scene. A second person sustained minor injuries. The Serious Crash … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a serious crash in Manakau this afternoon. At around 4.15pm, Police were called to the two-vehicle crash on Waitohu Valley Road, between Ringawhati Road and South Manakau Road. Sadly, despite best efforts of emergency services, one person died at the scene. The road … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are urging rural property owners to be vigilant and ensure their property is secure including farm gates. A key focus for Police is preventing crime from happening in the first place. We would like to remind rural property owners to make security a priority. A lot of reported thefts are … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the man who died following a crash on State Highway 56, Tiakitahuna on Monday 14 July. He was Colin Parker, 85, of Palmerston North. Police extend sympathies to Colin’s family and friends. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. ENDS. Issued by … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police have arrested and charged 19 members and associates of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club Whanganui chapter today, in a huge blow to their stranglehold in the area. Operation Round Up has seen nearly $2.5 million worth of assets seized as Police executed around 30 search warrants on properties and vehicles … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Superintendent Lane Todd, Canterbury Metro Area Commander, Christchurch Police have swiftly targeted retail crime offenders following the launch of the new Retail Crime Team in the city, with a number of recidivist offenders arrested and charged. Since the establishment of the team on 14 July, the Retail Crime Team’s … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing for any information that could help locate the vehicle pictured, or any witnesses that may have information, following an aggravated robbery of a young person on Friday 18 July. At around 3pm, Friday 18 July, a young person was assaulted and robbed near the corner of Kendal Avenue … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Senior Sergeant Adam Chambers. Canterbury Police is pleased to report that a woman reported missing overnight has been found safe and well, thanks to assistance from members of the public. A 79-year-old woman was reported missing at approximately 7pm on Thursday 24 July. She had left her home in … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the person who died following a crash in Ashburton on Thursday 24 July. She was 61-year-old Deidre Anne Edwards, from Rakaia. Our thoughts are with her loved ones at this difficult time. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. ENDS Issued by … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following the crash last night on State Highway 1/Rakaia Highway. The two-vehicle crash was reported to Police around 7:20pm. One person died at the scene, another person has received serious injuries and was taken to Christchurch Hospital. The Serious Crash Unit attended the scene, and the circumstances … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police The woman reported missing from Bishopdale, Christchurch has been found and is safe. She was located by a member of the public, who had received an emergency text alert sent out to advise locals in the area. Police would like to thank everyone who helped search. ENDS MIL OSI
Source: New Zealand Police Police in Christchurch investigating a hit-and-run in the city this week are seeking information from the public. Emergency services were called about 9:05am on Wednesday 23 July to a crash between a car and a cyclist, at the intersection of Grahams Road and Westburn Terrace, in Burnside. The cyclist was transported … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police One person has been taken into custody following an incident on Lamorna Road in Parklands, Christchurch this evening. Emergency services were called at 7.50pm, after reports a person had sustained critical injuries. Police are working to establish exactly what has taken place and at this stage there is no further information … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police To be attributed to Detective Senior Sergeant Karen Simmons: A 36-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of a woman in Parklands, Christchurch last night. Emergency services were called to Lamorna Road at 7.50pm, after reports a woman had sustained critical injuries. The woman was unresponsive when emergency … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists intending to travel to Kawhia should delay travel if possible, following a single-vehicle crash this evening. One person has serious injuries after their car left State Highway 31, Kawhia Road, at Hauturu. The crash happened between Te Rauamoa Road and Harbour Road, and was reported about 5pm. The vehicle is … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A section of State Highway 8 (Fruitlands-Roxburgh Highway) is closed following a crash this evening. The crash, involving two vehicles, was reported to Police at 7.40pm. While there are no injuries reported, there is debris from the crash on the road, which needs to be cleared. The road between Lake Roxburgh … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are responding to a serious crash involving a bus and pedestrian in Onehunga this morning. Police were notified of the crash at 11.20am. The pedestrian has been taken to hospital with critical injuries. Church Street is currently closed between Selwyn Ave and Upper Municipal Place. The Serious Crash Unit … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are responding to a serious crash in Ōtara, South Auckland. Police were notified at 3.20pm that a motorcyclist had crashed at the intersection of Preston Road and Geraldine Road. The motorcyclist is reported to have critical injuries. The Serious Crash Unit has been notified and traffic management is being … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on the St Lukes Road overbridge in Auckland. The crash, involving two cars, was reported to Police at 6.30pm. One person is reported to be in a critical condition. The northwestern St Lukes off-ramp has been closed and other traffic management may be … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are at the scene of a serious single-vehicle crash on SH1 near Redwood Pass, Marlborough. Police were called about 12.15am. One person reportedly sustained critical injuries. The road remains closed while the Serious Crash Unit examines the scene. Motorists should avoid the area if possible. ENDS Issued by Police … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are at the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash near the intersection of Mill and Richmond Roads, Clive. Police were called shortly before 9.30am. Initial indications suggest there have been serious injuries. Both roads have closures, with diversions in place. Motorists should avoid the area if possible. ENDS Issued … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are responding to a crash on Ladys Mile in Foxton. A car has collided with a power pole, bringing power lines down across the car and the road. The crash, near the intersection with Herrington Street, was reported to Police at 5.15pm. Until the power lines are made safe, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists travelling on State Highway 2 near the Waikato Expressway in Pōkeno are advised to expect delays, as emergency services respond to a fire in the nearby area. The fire was reported to Police just after 10:30am. We ask motorists to take extra caution while on State Highway 2 between the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police The sequel to buses and trains wrapped in Police livery rolled out in Wellington today, driven by passion and fuelled by hope – it’s a patrol car with a face-lift, upcycled as a mini cinema for watching the latest Police YouTube vlog ‘Ride Along’ and other recruitment reels. Earlier today in … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A joint Police-Customs investigation has unravelled a major transnational organised crime syndicate working with local gangs to import significant quantities of methamphetamine and cocaine into New Zealand. Operation Matata has identified that the syndicate was allegedly smuggling Class A drugs through unattended baggage on international flights, primarily through Auckland International Airport. … Read more