Statement attributable to Inspector Olaf Jensen, Otago Lakes Area Commander
Police have recovered the bodies of the three victims from the helicopter crash in Wanaka yesterday. ... More
Statement attributable to Superintendent Paul Basham, Southern District Commander
I would like to acknowledge the friends, families and colleagues of those lost yesterday in the ... More
A media stand up will be held at Wanaka Police Station this morning following the fatal helicopter crash in Wanaka yesterday.
Southern District Commander Superintendent Paul Basham will be ... More
Senior Sergeant Jared Kirk, Team Leader for Road Policing in Otago says Police will have a visible and active presence on Otago roads during Labour Weekend, focusing on high risk behaviour through ... More
Attributable to Inspector Olaf Jensen:
Police can now confirm that there were no survivors in a helicopter crash in Wanaka today. There were three people on board.
The ... More
Police can confirm they are attending the scene of a fatal helicopter crash near Wanaka Airport.
We will continue to release further information as it becomes available.
ENDS ... More
