29 Sep 2016 12:37pm News:
Southern

Paraglider crash near Queenstown

Police are attending an aviation incident at Speargrass Flat near Queenstown whereby a paraglider has crashed. Police were advised just after 11am this morning and a rescue helicopter has been... More

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29 Sep 2016 12:25pm News:
Waikato

Name release of man killed in Te Kuiti crash

Police are now able to name the man killed in a vehicle crash in Te Kuiti on Monday night. He was 22-year-old Phil Thom from Benneydale. “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Mr Thom at... More

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29 Sep 2016 7:58am News:
Wellington

Fatal vehicle crash in Martinborough

A man has died in a single vehicle crash in Martinborough this morning. The crash occurred on Shooting Butts Road and Police were informed just after 7am. Due to the crash there are road closures in... More

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29 Sep 2016 6:55am News:
Canterbury

Lewis Pass closed due to crash

Lewis Pass is currently blocked in both directions following a crash this morning. Just after 6am a truck rolled on the Lewis Pass Road, SH 7 in the area of Goings Creek Bridge. The truck driver was... More

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28 Sep 2016 6:43pm News:
Southern

Wallacetown crash - man critically injured

A man is in Southland Hospital with critical head injuries following a crash in Wallacetown this morning. Unfortunately initial information indicated that the man was deceased. Police apologise for... More

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28 Sep 2016 6:23pm News:
Waikato

Body located in waterway in Whitianga

The Police National Dive Squad taking part in the search for Lucas Cochrane have this evening located a body in a waterway in Whitianga. Police believe it is Lucas Cochrane but formal identification... More

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28 Sep 2016 5:29pm News:
Eastern

Police respond to concerns about illegitimate trades people

Hawke’s Bay Police have recently been contacted by locals who expressed concerns about approaches from people offering to do handyman type jobs for them. It is not uncommon to be approached in this... More

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28 Sep 2016 3:56pm News:
Waikato

Development in search for Lucas Cochrane

Police have located a hat believed to have been worn by Lucas Cochrane when he was last seen. The hat was found near the waterways where Police have been searching. The search will continue to be... More

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28 Sep 2016 3:14pm News:
Waitematā

Update on fire at plastics factory in Henderson

To be attributed to Detective Sergeant Ashley Matthews, Waitakere Police Police and Fire remain at the scene of a large fire at a Henderson plastic factory overnight. We are continuing to work with... More

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