Media release - fatal crash
29 Jan 2025 7:09am News:
Bay of Plenty

Fatal Crash, Kelly Road, Paengaroa

One person has died following a serious crash in Paengaroa overnight. At around 1am, Police were called to a single-vehicle crash at the Kelly Road and Te Tumu Road intersection. One person was... More

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Media release - name release
28 Jan 2025 8:58pm News:
Canterbury

Name release: Fatal crash, SH73, Arthurs Pass

Police can now release the name of the man who died following a crash on State Highway 73, Arthurs Pass on Sunday. He was 54-year-old Paul Wilcock, of Kumara. Our thoughts are with his family and... More

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Eagle 2 - inside searching
28 Jan 2025 5:07pm News:
Waitematā

Missing swimmer at Piha Beach

A man is outstanding after a group of swimmers got into difficult at Piha Beach this afternoon. Police were advised about the rescue by Surf Lifesaving New Zealand just after 4pm. At this stage... More

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Multiple Police cars in a line
28 Jan 2025 4:30pm News:
Auckland City

Driver in custody following fleeing driver incident

One man is in custody after earlier being located in a vehicle with mismatching plates. Before 3pm, the vehicle was detected travelling city-bound on the Northwestern Motorway. Inspector Kerry Watson... More

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Police tape
28 Jan 2025 3:57pm News:
Wellington

Man charged with manslaughter following Hutt Valley Death

Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Matin Todd: A man has been charged with manslaughter following the death of a man in Hutt Hospital earlier this month. The 75-year-old man was transported to... More

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Police Hat Close Up
28 Jan 2025 2:39pm News:
National News

Reduced Police Executive proposed

The consultation document proposes consolidating a number of roles and responsibilities, including the disestablishment of 37 Executive and support service positions. More

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Media release - name release
28 Jan 2025 2:12pm News:
Canterbury

Name release: Fatal crash Hei Hei Road

Police can now release the name of the person who died following a crash on Hei Hei Road, Christchurch on Saturday 25 January. He was 35-year-old Liam Michael Ryan-Morris of Hornby. Police extend our... More

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