Category: Security

Source: New Zealand Police (National News)

Motorists travelling on State Highway 18, near the Constellation Drive on-ramp, are asked to drive with caution.

Police have been made aware of a significant number of Canadian Geese on the road.

Officers have been deployed to try and clear the road, but for now, motorists should drive with caution in the area.

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Source: New Zealand Police (District News)

One person has died in a crash on State Highway 25 between Thames and Coromandel this morning.

The crash, involving two cars, was reported to Police just before 9am.

Four people have sustained minor injuries.

The road is expected to remain closed for several hours.

Motorists planning to travel between Thames and Coromandel are advised to delay travel or take an alternative route where possible.

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Source: New Zealand Police (District News)

Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on State Highway 25, between Thames and Coromandel.

The crash, between Te Puru Creek Road and Valder Place, was reported to Police just before 9am.

Several people are reported to be injured.  An update on injuries will be provided when it is available.

Motorists travelling between Thames and Coromandel are asked to delay travel or take an alternative route where possible, as the road is expected to be closed for some time.
 

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News)

The search for a man missing in the Ōhope Harbour has continued today.

The man has been missing in the water since yesterday evening and the Police National Dive Squad assisted with the search today.

The search has been stood down for the day and will begin again in the morning.

Iwi have placed a rāhui on Ōhope Harbour until further notice.

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Source: New Zealand Police (District News)

One person has died in a crash on State Highway 35 (Te Araroa Road) today.

The crash, involving one vehicle, was reported to Police at 11.15am.

One person was unresponsive when located by emergency services and tragically was unable to be revived.

One lane of the road remains closed near the crash scene, which is approximately three kilometres west of Lottin Point Road.

Motorists driving between Hicks Bay and Cape Runaway are asked to drive with caution in this area and follow the directions of traffic management.

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Source: New Zealand Police (District News)

Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on State Highway 35 (Te Araroa Road), between Hicks Bay and Cape Runaway.

The crash, which appears to involve only one vehicle, was reported to Police at 11.15am. 

Initial information from the scene indicates one person has critical injuries.

The road is closed and will likely remain so for some hours.

Motorists planning to travel between Hicks Bay and Cape Runaway today are advised to delay travel. 

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News)

A man reported missing from Ōtorohanga yesterday has been found by Police this morning and is safe.

Police would like to thank members of the public who contacted us with possible sightings of the man’s car, which helped officers find the man.

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Source: New Zealand Police (District News)

To be attributed to Inspector Nicky Cooney, Eastern Bay of Plenty Area Commander:

Police are searching for a man missing in the water near Ōhope after fleeing from Police last night.

At 6pm yesterday Police responded to a family harm-related incident at Ōhope Beach.

When officers arrived, the alleged offender – a 48-year-old Whakatāne man – ran away and jumped into the harbour.

Officers engaged with him and attempted to get him to come out of the water but he refused, continuing to walk away from them.

When the man started swimming further away and against the outgoing tide, members of the public who were nearby sourced paddleboards, kayaks and a boat and went to assist, but the man was not located.

Coastguard and rescue helicopters were then deployed to assist the search for the man, however he has not as yet been found.

A search for the man will continue today, with the assistance of the Police National Dive Squad.
 

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News)

Hawke’s Bay Police are investigating a suspicious fire at a residential address on Geddis Avenue in Maraenui, Napier overnight.

Police were notified of the fire at 1.45am today.

A scene guard was put in place overnight and Police will be conducting a scene examination at the address today, alongside Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ).

If anyone has information which could assist our enquiries, they should contact Police via 105 and quote event number P061072109.

Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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Source: New Zealand Police (District News)

Waikato Police are appealing for sightings of Steven Rolls, who has been reported missing by his family.

Steven left his Ōtorohanga home at around midday yesterday (Christmas Day) to drive to Huntly, however did not arrive in Huntly as expected.

Police and Steven’s family have serious concerns for his welfare.

If you have seen Steven or his car (a gray Kia Rio, registration FRG486) since 12pm yesterday, please contact Police and quote file number 241225/1782.
 

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