Police radio on shoulder
10 Aug 2022 2:27pm News:
Northland

Update: Serious incident near Opua

A 31-year-old man critically injured when he fell from a vehicle on Paihia Rd, south of Opua, has sadly since died in hospital. The incident occurred shortly before 4am on Saturday 6 August. Our... More

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Officer stopping a car
10 Aug 2022 2:07pm News:
Tasman

Road Police focus on schools with aim to prevent speeding, Marlborough

Marlborough Police are heading back to school to make sure drivers have learnt that they need to lower their speed in school zones. More

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Media release - name release
10 Aug 2022 1:07pm News:
Canterbury

Name release - Fatal crash, Burkes Pass

Police can now release the name of the man who died following a crash on Burkes Pass near Tekapo yesterday. He was 60-year-old John Grant Wilson of Timaru. Police extend our sympathies to his family... More

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Media release - fatal crash
9 Aug 2022 2:07pm News:
Canterbury

Update: Fatal crash, Burkes Pass

One person has died following a crash on State Highway 8 through Burkes Pass. Sadly, one person died at the scene. Two other people had minor injuries. The road remains closed and will be for some... More

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Media release - Update
9 Aug 2022 9:38am News:
Bay of Plenty

Arrests made following gang-related disorder incident in Taupō

Ten people have been charged following an alleged gang-related disorder incident in the township last month. More

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Crash - 1 (day road closed sign)
9 Aug 2022 9:33am News:
Canterbury

Serious crash - Burkes Pass

Police are attending a serious crash in Burkes Pass. Emergency services were alerted to the three truck crash at around 8:50am. An update on injuries will be provided when able. State Highway 8 is... More

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