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Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
Motorists heading into the Wellington CBD are asked to avoid Waterloo Quay following a crash.
The crash was reported to Police at 8.45am and appears to involve several vehicles.
There are currently no reports of injuries however traffic is being significantly impacted.
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Source: New Zealand Police (National News)
To be attributed to Senior Sergeant Scott McKenzie, Southland Area Road Policing Manager:
Southland Police are gearing up for a big start to February 2025, with a number of large events scheduled in the Invercargill area.
First off the blocks is the Burt Munro Challenge, running between 5 – 9 February, in and around the Invercargill area.
During this time, we also have Waitangi Day celebrations, a pre-season Highlanders game on 6 February, and the Invercargill Rodeo on 8 February.
There will be a real buzz in and around Invercargill with all of these events occurring across just a few days, and we want to ensure that everyone is able to enjoy these events safely.
We are expecting an influx of visitors to the region, with many more people on the roads, and out and about in the city.
And Police will also be on the roads and out and about, highly visible and working to help keep everyone safe. But we can’t do it alone – we all have a part to play in keeping our community safe, particularly on the roads.
The Burt Munro Challenge attracts thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts each year – both riders and spectators.
We know that motorcyclists are vulnerable road users, given the much lower levels of protection they have in the event of a crash compared with the occupant of a car.
We urge all motorcyclists to ensure your bike is up-to-scratch mechanically before you set off, and wear appropriate safety gear – including high-vis to improve your visibility to other road users.
And all road users should ensure they are focused on the basics: Drive within the speed limit and in accordance with the conditions; don’t drive if impaired by alcohol, drugs or fatigue; put the phone away; and ensure everyone in your vehicle is properly restrained.
Finally, with the increased traffic on the city’s roads and in surrounding areas, it’s more important than ever that motorists exercise patience and consideration for other road users. We also advise planning ahead and leaving a bit of extra time to get where you need to go, just in case there are delays.
If we all play our part, we can help ensure everyone is able to enjoy our beautiful region safely, and make it home in one piece.
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Source: New Zealand Police (National News)
At around 3:14am this morning emergency services were called after a single vehicle crash on Pukehina Parade, Pukehina.
A vehicle has left the road and rolled into a creek. Sadly, the driver has died at the scene.
There were no passengers.
Police are now investigating the cause of the crash.
Our thoughts and sympathies are with the family of the deceased.
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Source: New Zealand Police (National News)
Police are asking people to avoid Queens Drive in Lower Hutt which is currently closed due to an incident early this morning.
A person has suffered critical injuries and police cordons have been put in place.
Police are not looking for anyone else in relation to this matter.
The road is expected to be closed for approximately one hour.
Diversions are in place. Motorists and other commuters are asked to avoid the area.
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Source: New Zealand Police (National News)
Police are today releasing the name of a Northland man fatally shot in Otaika this week.
He was 18-year-old Kyle Zachary Jenkins, of Maungatapere.
The homicide investigation continues into Kyle’s murder.
Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer says: “Our thoughts are with Kyle’s family at this very difficult time.
“They are continuing to grieve his death and have asked for privacy at this time.”
Police are continuing to maintain an appeal for information about what took place on the Otaika Valley Road layby.
“Our investigation continues to piece together why this tragic event occurred, and identify the person responsible,” acting Detective Senior Sergeant Pilmer says.
An online portal has been set up for any footage or photographs to be uploaded.
Please go to https://distant.nc3.govt.nz
Anyone with further information should call Police on 105 and reference the file number 250129/0335.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Kristine Clarke:
Police are making inquiries into the death of a woman in Hamilton overnight.
Emergency services were called to a Forest Lake address shortly before 12:30am today to reports the 19-year-old was unresponsive.
On arrival, medical staff confirmed she had sadly died.
Police were speaking with those present at the address at the time, and completing further scene and area inquiries, to help determine what took place.
The death is currently being treated as unexplained.
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Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
District:
A section of Te Atatu Road is closed and diversions are in place, while emergency services respond to a crash reported at 4.30pm.
There are reported to be serious injuries.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays.
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Source: New Zealand Police (National News)
Police are releasing further information in the Otaika homicide investigation as the appeal for footage continues.
An investigation team has begun the task of piecing together what took place on the layby on Otaika Valley Road earlier this week.
Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer, of Whangārei CIB, says a post-mortem examination on the motorcyclist has been completed.
“I can confirm that the victim was shot,” he says.
“At this point in the enquiry we are not in a position to release further details around the injuries or firearm likely used in this homicide.”
Since an appeal for information was launched on Thursday, a steady stream of footage has been sent into Police for examination.
“This is an encouraging start, and this is already helping us piece together a timeline of movements in-and-around that layby,” acting Detective Senior Sergeant Pilmer says.
“We now know from dashcam footage that there were a number of vehicles parked in the layby prior to the victim arriving on his motorbike.”
Police are continuing to ask those in the community to make contact if they have footage or information.
“At this point in the enquiry, we believe the victim has been shot in that layby late on 28 January, between 7pm and 11pm.”
Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Pilmer says Police anticipate releasing further information about the victim over the coming days.
“We’re continuing to support the man’s family as our investigation continues.
“Our focus is on finding answers for the family for how the victim has died in such a violent manner.”
Police would like any sightings of the victim’s blue and silver coloured road bike that was parked in the layby.
That is particularly between 8pm on 28 January through to 5am on 29 January.
Anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage around key locations between 7pm on 28 January and 5am on 29 January should contact Police.
Those areas of interest are along Otaika Valley Road, between the intersections with State Highway 14, Maungatapere, and Loop and Cemetery Roads, in Otaika.
An online portal has been set up for any footage or photographs to be uploaded.
Please go to https://distant.nc3.govt.nz
Anyone with further information should call Police on 105 and reference the file number 250129/0335.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Jarred Williamson/NZ Police
Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
Police were notified about 8:10pm yesterday that a body had washed up on Bethells Beach.
Although formal identification is ongoing, Police believe it is likely the body of the man who got into difficulty in the water at Piha on Tuesday evening.
The man’s family has been advised and our thoughts are with them at this difficult time.
The death will be referred to the Coroner.
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Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Varnam:
A man has died after a violent altercation in central Ōpōtiki overnight, and Police have launched a homicide investigation.
Emergency services were notified that a group of around six people were fighting on Church Street about 12:20am.
One of those involved had received an injury to the chest consistent with a stab wound.
Despite medical attention, the man died at the scene.
While no arrests have been made, Police are following lines of inquiry to identify and locate those involved.
It is believed gang members were involved.
If anyone has any information on what happened, who has not yet spoken to Police, we would urge you to do so.
Get in touch via 105 over the phone or online.
You can also give information anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.
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