Breath testing road sign
24 Oct 2023 2:31pm News:
Counties Manukau

Drunk drivers not getting the message in Counties Manukau

Police in Counties Manukau processed 14 drivers for excess breath alcohol within six hours over the long weekend, as part of an increased focus on drink driving. Counties Manukau Road Policing Team... More

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Car decals / graphics / stickers - 1
24 Oct 2023 12:59pm News:
Auckland City

Reckless drivers feel the burn

A group responsible for destroying a section of road through the Waterview Tunnel has been held to account for reckless driving behaviour. Auckland Motorways Manager, Senior Sergeant Scott Cunningham... More

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Police radio
24 Oct 2023 12:21pm News:
Auckland City

Witnesses sought following Onehunga crash

Police are appealing for witnesses in relation to a fatal crash in Onehunga last month. The crash, on Mount Smart Road, occurred at around 2.20pm on Thursday 14 September. Sadly one person has since... More

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Media release - Update
24 Oct 2023 10:45am News:
Wellington

Correction - unexplained death, Lower Hutt

An earlier release relating to this matter referred to a homicide inquiry in the heading. This is inaccurate. The death is currently being treated as unexplained. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre More

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Police radio on shoulder
24 Oct 2023 10:31am News:
Wellington

Investigation into unexplained death, Lower Hutt

Hutt Valley Police have commenced an investigation in relation to an unexplained death of an infant. The child was taken to Hutt Hospital at around 12.30pm on Sunday 22 October, in an unresponsive... More

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Police car light bay at daytime
24 Oct 2023 7:01am News:
Southern

Fatal incident, Kurow, State Highway 83, Waitaki

One person has died after their vehicle rolled in Otematata-Kurow Rd, Waitaki, at around 9.30pm last night. Enquiries into the circumstances of the incident are underway. The road remains closed while... More

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Jinting Guo
23 Oct 2023 2:54pm News:
Wellington

Update: Vehicle located in search for missing Wellington man

Police have now located missing man Jinting Guo’s vehicle on Terrace Road, Titahi Bay. Jinting is believed to have gone diving alone near his vehicle on Thursday 19 October. Police request help from... More

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Multiple Police cars in a line
23 Oct 2023 2:25pm News:
Bay of Plenty

CAIL warrant issued following gang-related incidents, Ōpōtiki and Whakatāne

To be attributed to Senior Sergeant Tristan Murray, Acting Area Commander Eastern Bay of Plenty: Police are stepping up an operation to suppress gang-related violence in Ōpōtiki, following at least... More

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