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At 11.59pm on Wednesday 25 March 2020, New Zealand moved to COVID-19 Alert Level 4.

This means New Zealanders not working in essential services must stay at home and stop all interactions with others outside of their household.

During this time Police will continue to provide essential policing services.

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20 Mar 2020 8:56am Alerts:
Central

Update - Fatal crash, Awapuni, Palmerston North

One person has died following the serious single-vehicle crash on Cardiff Street today.

The crash occurred around 6:40am and there were no other occupants in the vehicle. The Serious Crash Unit are examining the scene and the road is expected to remain closed for some time. More

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20 Mar 2020 7:12am Alerts:
Central

Serious crash, Awapuni, Palmerston North

Emergency services are attending a serious crash on Cardiff Street, Palmerston North.

Police received a report of the single-vehicle crash around 6:40am. Initial reports are that one person has been seriously injured. The Serious Crash Unit is attending. More

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19 Mar 2020 5:17pm Alerts:
Canterbury

Single-vehicle collision, Waltham

Diversions in place - Ferry Road

Emergency services are in attendance at a single-vehicle crash on Ferry Road in Waltham. Police were advised to the crash at about 4.43pm. One person is reported to be injured. More

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19 Mar 2020 3:26pm Alerts:
Bay of Plenty

Serious crash, Centennial Drive, Taupo

Diversions will be in place following a serious crash in Rotokawa

Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on Centennial Drive, Rotokawa. The crash was reported at 2:58 this afternoon. More

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18 Mar 2020 8:05pm Alerts:
Eastern

Road closure north of Napier

SH2 is closed due to a diesel spill.

State Highway 2 is closed north of Napier following a truck rolling.   The crash occurred at 7pm.    More

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18 Mar 2020 6:38pm Alerts:
Bay of Plenty

Serious crash, Ngatira

SH5 is closed east of Tapapa following a serious crash.

Two people have been seriously injured following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 5, Ngatira. The crash was reported about 5:30pm. More

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