Crash - 1 (day road closed sign)
8 Mar 2023 6:32am News:
Counties Manukau

Southern Motorway closed northbound following truck fire

Please attribute to a Police spokesperson: At around 3am this morning, Police were advised by Fire and Emergency New Zealand of a truck fire on the shoulder of the Southern Motorway, northbound just... More

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Simon Bevers
8 Mar 2023 6:10am News:
Tasman

Simon Bevers homicide investigation - $100,000 reward announced

The 56-year-old was found dead in his tent at an apple orchard in Edens Road, Hope on 9 March 2022. More

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Media release - fatal crash
7 Mar 2023 7:36pm News:
Canterbury

Fatal crash, Ferry Road, Christchurch

One person has died following a crash on Ferry Road this afternoon. Emergency services attended a single-vehicle crash, near Richardson Terrace, at about 4.15pm. The occupant was unable to be... More

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Police radio
7 Mar 2023 5:56pm News:
Eastern

Update - uncontactable people now accounted for

The number of people recorded with Police as uncontactable following Cyclone Gabrielle is now officially at zero with all those previously listed now accounted for. Hundreds of staff across the... More

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Media release - fatal crash
7 Mar 2023 3:29pm News:
Central

Fatal crash - Turakina

One person has died following a crash on Makirikiri Rd, in Turakina this afternoon. Police were notified of the crash, involving a single vehicle, about 3pm. The driver died at the scene. Six... More

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7 Mar 2023 2:14pm News:
Canterbury

Public urged to report suspicious activity around power lines

Canterbury Police are appealing to the public to report any suspicious activity around power poles and lines in their community. Senior Sergeant Roy Appley says, “Canterbury power company Orion is... More

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