Attributable to Detective Superintendent Peter Read, Operation Commander:
Overnight, Nelson Police arrested two local men on separate and unrelated arson offences.
These ... More
Attributable to Inspector Zane Hooper, Acting Tasman District Commander:
Police has a simple message for people in Wai-iti, south of Wakefield, this evening – be prepared to ... More
Police and NZDF are continuing with community reassurance and security patrols this evening and overnight in the evacuated areas.
Evacuations will shortly be completed for the evening, ... More
Attributable to Inspector Zane Hooper, Acting Tasman District Commander:
Police advise the Civil Defence controller has authorised further evacuation of the Wakefield area.
The ... More
Please attribute to Inspector Zane Hooper:
As you are aware further evacuations are taking place and Police are working together closely to ensure everyone is as safe as ... More
Residents of Pigeon Valley are being asked to leave their homes due to the weather conditions and heavy smoke.
Pigeon Valley residents were given an early warning to prepare for evacuation ... More