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  • Media release - fatal crash
    4 Apr 2024 7:14am News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Fatal crash: Somerville Road, Tapapa

    Police can confirm one person has died following last night’s crash on Somerville Road, near Okoroire Road, Tapapa, South Waikato. The crash was reported about 6.50pm. Despite the efforts of those... More

    1 min read
  • Drugs seized in Matamata search warrant
    3 Apr 2024 2:40pm News:
    Waikato

    Drugs seized in Matamata search warrant

    Yesterday, Matamata Police executed a search warrant at a Gladstone Road address and located approximately 302.44 grams of methamphetamine, cannabis plants, and drug utensils. A 45-year-old man will... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    3 Apr 2024 1:50pm News:
    Tasman

    Name release: Fatal Crash – SH1, Kekerengu

    Police can now name the victims of a fatal crash on State Highway 1, Kekerengu on Thursday 28 March. They were Philip Donald Wightman, 67, and Suzanne Elizabeth Watson, 58, of Southland. Police extend... More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    3 Apr 2024 7:33am News:
    Waitematā

    Police following lines of enquiry as investigation into Beach Haven incident underway

    A Police investigation is continuing into an incident that unfolded in Beach Haven last night. A woman was located later in the evening with injuries and is continuing to receive medical treatment... More

    2 min read
  • Crash - 2  (sign on car)
    1 Apr 2024 2:13pm News:
    National News

    Police urge people to drive to the conditions - it's that simple

    From illegal street racing to fatal crashes – this Easter weekend serves as a reminder for everything Police do not want to see on New Zealand roads. “Up and down the country, Road Policing staff have... More

    2 min read
  • Car decals / graphics / stickers - 4
    1 Apr 2024 11:06am News:
    Canterbury

    Police appeal for witnesses to fatal crash on State Highway 8, Pukaki

    As an investigation into a fatal crash on State Highway 8 at Pukaki on 30 March continues, Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the crash to contact us. The crash occurred at around 1.30pm on... More

    1 min read
  • Crash sign
    1 Apr 2024 6:10am News:
    Waikato

    Waikato Police urge motorists to be mindful of agricultural vehicles after three tractor crashes

    After three serious crashes involving tractors on Saturday, Waikato Police are asking motorists heading home from their Easter break to be mindful of agricultural vehicles on our roads – and for... More

    2 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    31 Mar 2024 7:05pm News:
    Tasman

    Fatal crash, SH6 Okaramio

    One person has died following a crash on State Highway 6, Okaramio this afternoon. Police were called to the three-vehicle crash at 2:28pm. The person died at the scene. Two others sustained moderate... More

    1 min read
  • Car decals / graphics / stickers - 3
    31 Mar 2024 3:22pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Appeal for information, Fatal crash Whakarewarewa

    Police investigating a fatal crash on State Highway 5 at Whakarewarewa this morning would like to speak with any members of the public who witnessed the crash, or movements of the vehicles prior to... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    31 Mar 2024 9:54am News:
    Waikato

    Motorcyclist dies following 30 March crash

    One person has died following a crash on Piakonui Road in Richmond Downs, Matamata-Piako yesterday. The crash involved a motorcycle and a tractor and was reported to Police at 10.40am on 30 March. The... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    31 Mar 2024 7:11am News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Fatal crash, State Highway 5, Whakarewarewa

    One person has died following a crash on State Highway 5, Whakarewarewa, south of Rotorua this morning. The crash, involving two vehicles, was reported to Police at 5.05am. A second person sustained... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    30 Mar 2024 5:24pm News:
    Canterbury

    Three die in crash on SH8 at Pukaki

    Attribute to Inspector Craig McKay, District Operations and Support Manager Police can confirm three people have died in a multi-vehicle crash on State Highway 8 at Pukaki this afternoon. Three others... More

    2 min read
  • Police car in garage 1
    29 Mar 2024 7:47pm News:
    Eastern

    Charges laid after rainbow crossing damaged

    Attributable to Inspector Danny Kirk, Tairawhiti Area Commander: Gisborne Police have charged three people with graffiti vandalism and have identified a fourth suspect after the city’s rainbow... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - homicide inquiry
    29 Mar 2024 5:49pm News:
    Eastern

    Arrest made in Hastings homicide investigation

    Attributable to Detective Inspector Martin James, Eastern District Crime Manager: A 30-year-old Hastings man has been charged with murder today after a body was discovered in a burnt-out car earlier... More

    1 min read
  • Police car in garage 1
    29 Mar 2024 12:13pm News:
    Waitematā

    Update: Browns Bay fatality

    A scene examination is underway following the death of a man after an incident yesterday at a restaurant on Clyde Road, Browns Bay. A woman was taken to hospital seriously injured following the... More

    1 min read
  • Police car in garage 1
    28 Mar 2024 5:58pm News:
    Canterbury

    Arrest following search warrant, Redwood, Christchurch

    Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Craig Johnson, Canterbury CIB: One person has been taken into custody on drug-related charges after Police executed a search warrant at a residential address... More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    28 Mar 2024 5:37pm News:
    Canterbury

    Fatality following incident involving a vehicle, Westmorland, Christchurch

    One person has died following an incident involving a vehicle at a property on Happy Home Road, Westmorland this afternoon. The incident involving a vehicle and a person was reported at around 2.40pm... More

    1 min read
  • Search continues for missing woman in the Pureora Forest
    28 Mar 2024 5:11pm News:
    Waikato

    Search continues for missing woman in the Pureora Forest

    Attributable to Senior Constable Alastair Methven: Waikato Police Search and Rescue are continuing to search for a missing 79-year-old woman in the Pureora Forest, who was reported missing on Saturday... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    28 Mar 2024 1:49pm News:
    Canterbury

    Name Release: Fatal crash, Aranui, Christchurch

    Police are now able to release the name of the man who died following a crash in Aranui on Sunday 24 March. He was 34-year-old Karl Paul Osborne of Christchurch. Our thoughts are with his friends and... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Investigation update v2
    28 Mar 2024 1:25pm News:
    Eastern

    Body found in car being treated as suspicious, Hastings

    Hawke’s Bay Police can confirm we are treating the death of a person found in a vehicle on Tuesday 26 March as suspicious. Police are following positive lines of enquiry and can confirm a post mortem... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    28 Mar 2024 12:20pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Further person charged for the murder of Steven Taiatini

    Attributable to Detective Sergeant David Sara, Eastern Bay of Plenty CIB: A second person has been arrested and charged with murder following the death of Steven Taiatini in Ōpōtiki last year. Steven... More

    1 min read
  • Police are appealing for information to assist
    28 Mar 2024 8:06am News:
    Auckland City

    Police investigating vandalism in Auckland Central, appealing to public for information

    Police are investigating a report of vandalism on the rainbow pedestrian crossing on Karangahape Road. More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    27 Mar 2024 6:42pm News:
    Waikato

    Search under way for missing tramper in Pureora Forest

    Police are currently searching the Pureora Forest for a missing tramper. The tramper, a 79-year-old woman, was reported missing late in the afternoon on Saturday 23 March. She was part of a party of... More

    1 min read
  • Police Logo on SRBA
    27 Mar 2024 5:00pm News:
    Counties Manukau

    Police take first prosecution for unregistered firearm

    In a first case of its kind, Police have charged a firearms licence holder for possessing a firearm that should have been accounted for in the new Firearms Registry, but had not been. Tomorrow, a 49... More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    27 Mar 2024 4:23pm News:
    Eastern

    Hawke's Bay Police investigate after person located deceased in car

    To be attributed to Detective Inspector Martin James, District Crime Services Manager: Hawke’s Bay Police are continuing to investigate after the discovery of a vehicle on fire in Hastings last night... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Investigation update v1
    27 Mar 2024 3:39pm News:
    Waikato

    One person charged with murder in Rototuna homicide investigation

    Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Scott Neilson: A 45-year-old woman has been charged with murder after a man died at a Rototuna residential address in the early hours of this morning. Police... More

    1 min read
  • Crash - 2  (sign on car)
    27 Mar 2024 2:04pm News:
    Counties Manukau

    Motorcyclist sought in relation to serious crash, Flat Bush, Auckland

    Attributable to Detective Sergeant Wayne Gear, Tāmaki Makaurau Serious Crash Investigation Team: Police are seeking information in relation to a serious crash which occurred on Gracechurch Drive, Flat... More

    1 min read
  • Police car light bay at daytime
    27 Mar 2024 1:31pm News:
    Wellington

    Police remind the public of the new speed limit on Alexander Road, Upper Hutt

    Speeding on Alexander Road continues to be a major concern for Police and the local community. Despite the speed limit of 50 km/h being introduced in December last year, many motorists are still being... More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    27 Mar 2024 7:14am News:
    Eastern

    Enquiries following vehicle fire, Hastings

    Police are making enquiries following the discovery of a vehicle on fire at a property on Irongate Road West, Hastings last night. The incident was reported at 8.20pm yesterday, Tuesday 26 March. The... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Investigation update v2
    26 Mar 2024 6:22pm News:
    Eastern

    Operation Middlepark update: Name release; second man arrested

    Attribute to Detective Inspector Dave de Lange: Gisborne Police can now name the two men killed at a party in Lytton Street on Saturday night and can confirm a second arrest has been made. The... More

    2 min read

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