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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
Source: New Zealand Police Acting Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers, Minister of Police the Hon Mark Mitchell, members of the police executive and wing patron, Dame Noeline Taurua congratulated the 87 graduating constables from Wing 386 today. Families and friends celebrated the newly attested police officers at Te Rauparaha Arena, Porirua this afternoon acknowledging the successful … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Media are invited to the 386 Dame Noeline Taurua DNZM Police recruit wing graduation. What: Graduation of the New Zealand Police 386 Recruit Wing.Who: For families and friends to celebrate with the newly attested police officers.Why: Completion and graduation from their initial training course.Where: Te Rauparaha … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police In an effort to simplify and provide a number of enhancements to the way offence data is presented, New Zealand Police, Statistics New Zealand and the wider Justice sector are implementing the revised Australian and New Zealand Standard Offence Classification (ANZSOC) 2023. This is the first significant review and revision of … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Media invitation: What: Polar Plunge Christchurch; take part or donate: https://specialolympics.org.nz/Where: New Brighton Beach Surf Lifesaving Club (Surf club is on Marine Parade between Lonsdale and Hawke Streets)Why: To raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics athletes and programmes across New Zealand.When: Saturday … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A joint drug importation investigation has intercepted a record-breaking quantity of LSD brought into New Zealand. Under Operation Spin, New Zealand Police and New Zealand Customs have been investigating the importation and supply of Class A controlled drugs from the United States into New Zealand. Four search warrants were carried out … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Media invitation What: Polar Plunge Wellington, take part or donate: https://specialolympics.org.nz/Where: Freyberg Beach, Oriental Bay, WellingtonWhy: To raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics athletes and programmes across New Zealand.When: Saturday 26 July 2025, 9amWho: Special Olympics athletes, coaches, families, Police, and other … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police The Police Media Centre will operate at reduced capacity tomorrow, Friday 25 July, to enable staff to undertake professional development. A small team will be available between 6am and 8pm to respond to urgent queries and significant events. Other queries may be held for a response in the coming days. We … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing to the public for information on the whereabouts of Mark Eruiti Taute, 51. He is wanted in relation to a number of offences and Police believe someone may have information on his whereabouts. Taute is believed to be actively evading Police and should not be approached. Anyone with … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police conducting a homicide investigation following the death of a man in Ōtara on Friday evening can now release his name. He was Greig Kelvin Temarama-Abela, 19, of Auckland. Police extend our thoughts to his whānau and friends at this difficult time. Detective Inspector Tofilau Faamanuia Vaaelua, Counties Manukau CIB, says … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are now able to release the name of the man who died at the Mt Eden Corrections Facility on Friday, 27 June. He was Robert Norman Fitzpatrick, 46, of Whangārei. Police continue to offer sympathy to family and whānau at this difficult time. A man has been charged with murder … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police have charged a 25-year-old Taitā man and seized a vehicle after yesterday’s shooting in Stokes Valley. Emergency services were called to Hanson Grove about 9am on Sunday after a report of a firearm being discharged. A man was found with life-threatening injuries and was airlifted to Wellington Hospital, where he … Read more