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Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
State Highway 8, the Cromwell – Clyde Road, is closed south of Cromwell following a serious crash involving two vehicles, reported at 5pm.
Emergency services are in attendance.
The road will be closed for some time, motorists are asked to avoid the area and expect significant delays.
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Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
State Highway 8, the Cromwell – Clyde Road, is closed south of Cromwell following a serious crash involving two vehicles, reported at 5pm.
Emergency services are in attendance.
The road will be closed for some time, motorists are asked to avoid the area and expect significant delays.
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Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
Members of the public are advised to avoid the Brentwood Ave area in Highbury due to an ongoing Police operation.
Motorists around the area are also advised to expect delays.
Further information will be released when we are in a position to do so.
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Source: New Zealand Police (National News)
Police can now release the name of the man who died in a crash on Kakaramea Road, Ngāhinapōuri on 9 February.
He was 60-year-old Peter Brett Van Syp, of Dinsdale.
Police extend our sympathies to his friends and family.
Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
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Source: New Zealand Police (National News)
Police are upping reassurance patrolling in Birkenhead, as investigations continue into the aggravated robbery of a Cash in Transit van.
A scene examination was completed at the ATM machine on Birkenhead Avenue yesterday evening.
North Shore Relieving Area Commander, Inspector Mike Rickards, says Police visibility is increasing in response.
“We are increasing reassurance patrolling for businesses and residents through that busy public space in Birkenhead,” he says.
“It is anticipated this will be carried out over the coming days alongside other demand.”
Meanwhile, investigations continue into Tuesday’s aggravated robbery as well as a wounding of a man on 4 February.
“The public will appreciate we won’t be able to discuss the specifics of both investigations underway,” Inspector Rickards says.
“Investigators from the Waitematā CIB are continuing to progress in their work to identify and hold offenders to account.”
Inspector Rickards says Police understand the concern with two serious offences occurring so close to each other.
“It’s likely to be the exception than the norm with two unrelated incidents occurring on the same road within a week of each other.”
Police acknowledge the public who have come forward with information so far and continue to ask anyone to come forward.
Please update Police online or call 105 using the reference number 250211/1336.
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 (National News)
Police can now name the man who died in a crash on Christchurch Akaroa Road/SH75, Little River, on 8 December.
He was Eric Grainger, aged 27, from Christchurch.
Police extend our sympathies to his friends and family.
Enquiries into the crash are ongoing.
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Source: New Zealand Police (National News)
Attributable to Otago Coastal Area Commander, Inspector Marty Gray:
The man being sought by Police in Clutha for firearms offending has been located deceased.
Police, including specialist squads supporting local staff, have been at a rural property overnight working to resolve the matter safely.
The incident began about 9am on Tuesday, when Police began working to locate a person of interest in relation to alleged firearms offending in the Clutha area.
This morning, Police made entry to the house around 10:15am and the man was located by officers inside, deceased.
His death will be referred to the Coroner and Police will assist the Coroner with those inquiries.
The man’s family are being supported at this very difficult time.
While this is not the outcome Police would have hoped for, I want to thank the frontline staff and specialist teams for their hard work in responding diligently to this very lengthy incident.
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Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
State Highway 6 near Atawhai Drive, Nelson is currently closed following a crash.
The two-vehicle crash involving a car and a motorbike was reported just before 11:30am.
One person has been seriously injured.
Diversions are in place and motorists are advised to expect delays.
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Source: New Zealand Police (National News)
Attributable to Otago Lakes Area Commander, Inspector Paula Enoka:
A man is appearing in court today charged with the murder of Karen White last year.
Ms White was killed in her Lake Hawea home on Friday 8 March, 2024.
Following a lengthy investigation, Police have now charged a 61-year-old man with murder, and he is due in Queenstown District Court today.
Police continue to support the family and friends of Ms White, and our condolences go out to them.
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Source: New Zealand Police (National News)
Today Police have located the person sought in relation to alleged firearms offending in the Clutha area.
Police have engaged in dialogue with the person, who is believed to be alone, at a rural Clutha property.
The situation is contained and there is currently no risk to the public.
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