Police are very pleased to report that the kayaker reported missing in the Kaituna River yesterday evening has this morning been located safe and well.
The kayaker was found by a search team at 6. ... More
Police, along with land and water-based Search and Rescue teams are continuing to search the river and river bank tonight for a missing kayaker.
The kayaker, a 17-year-old man, was last ... More
Police were called to a two-car crash on State Highway 1 near Piarere around 4pm this afternoon.
One person has moderate injuries and has been taken to hospital.
The road was blocked ... More
Police is now able to release the name of the woman who died after a crash on State Highway 5 at Hamurana, Rotorua on 24 December.
She was Jie Hu, a 23-year-old from Rotorua.
Police ... More
State Highway 5 remains closed following this evening’s fatal crash.
Three cars were involved.
The woman who died was driving one of the cars.
Next of kin are being notified ... More
One person has died following the three vehicle crash on State Highway 5 at Hamurana.
Three other people have serious injuries.
Emergency services were called to the scene at 9.16pm ... More