Category: Security

Source: New Zealand Police (District News)

Police continue to investigate after a man died following a disorder incident in Point England.

We believe that those involved are known to each other.

We would like to reassure people that this was an isolated incident, with no ongoing risk believed to be posed to the wider public.

Police were called to Taurima Reserve around 2:40pm following several reports of disorder and sounds of gunshots.

A male self-presented to Auckland Hospital with gunshot wounds and has subsequently died.

The Point England community will notice a greater Police presence while investigations continue.

Police are following strong lines of inquiry and continue to ask the public for any information which may assist.

You can call us via 105 or provide information online at https://www.police.govt.nz/use-105, using Update My Report.

Please reference job number P055572141.

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

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Source: New Zealand Police (District News)

Emergency services are responding to a vehicle collision involving a pedestrian on Main South Road, Dunedin.

The crash was reported at 6:51pm.

Initial indications suggest one person is seriously injured.

The Serious Crash Unit have been notified.

The off-ramp on Main South Road is likely to remain closed for some time.

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Source: New Zealand Police (District News)

Emergency services are responding to a serious vehicle collision on Settlers Road, Reporoa.

The crash was reported around 6:04.

Initial indications suggest there are serious injuries.

Motorists are asked to avoid the area as diversions will be in place.

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Source: New Zealand Police (District News)

Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Steve Salton, Auckland City CIB:

A homicide investigation is underway in Point England following a man’s death this afternoon.

Police were called to Taurima Reserve following several reports of disorder and firearms sighted.

One person later self-presented to Hospital in a critical condition.

Police can confirm that person has since died as a result of their injuries.

Enquiries are ongoing to determine the circumstances and locate those responsible.

Police would like to hear from anyone who was in the immediate area at the time.

You can call us via 105 or provide information online at https://www.police.govt.nz/use-105, using Update My Report.

Please reference job number P05557214.

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

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Source: New Zealand Police (District News)

Police can now confirm one person has died following a crash on Masters Road, Waiuku this afternoon.

Another person has been transported to hospital in a serious condition.

The road remains closed and an investigation into the crash is ongoing.

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Source: New Zealand Police (District News)

Police can now confirm two people have died following the crash earlier this afternoon in Horoata.

Three other people also have a range of injuries and have been taken to hospital.

Police continue to ask motorists to avoid the area.

Enquiries are ongoing to determine the circumstances of the crash.

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Source: New Zealand Police (District News)

Two people have been accounted for and are safe following an avalanche on the Remarkables, Queenstown.

Three helicopters were used to fly in ski patrol staff and dog teams from other ski areas just after 12:15pm.

Police Search and Rescue, Coronet Peak, Remarkables and Cadrona Ski Patrol teams along with 3 dogs on scene and an incident management team set up at Remarkables base, assisted in locating the two people after they were partially buried in a 3-3.5 avalanche in the area they were skiing/snowboarding.

The location was just to the southeast of the Sugar Bowl area, over the ridge into the Doolans catchment at about 1800-2000mtrs altitude.

The crown wall, the start point of the avalanche, was about 2 meters deep and was about 200 meters long.

The avalanche risk is now moderate, 2 out of 5 on a scale of 1-5.

Police would like to thank those involved in the search for their swift response that led to locating the pair safe and sound.

This is a timely reminder that the risk of avalanches in these conditions is real.

Police advise to always assess the conditions and consult with the Avalanche Advisory, Mountain Safety Council site for up to date conditions.

Be sure to discuss your plans with ski patrol and be equipped with transceivers, shovels and probes that you know how to use.

Avalanches are unforgiving and dangerous and anyone in areas of risk should consider the safety of themselves and their group to be paramount. 

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Source: New Zealand Police (District News)

Police can advise that one person has been located deceased off the coast of Raglan after being swept off the rocks at Papanui Point early this morning.

Another person remains outstanding in the water.

The pair were reported to have been fishing in the area and were reported to be in the water around 8:45am.

Police, Westpac Rescue Helicopter, Raglan Surf lifesavers, a fixed-wing plane and Coastguard were deployed to the area but were unable to locate the missing person.

Further searching will take place along the shoreline at lowtide and will be ongoing.

Police extend their sympathies to the family of the deceased and an investigation remains ongoing.

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Source: New Zealand Police (District News)

Emergency services are responding to a serious single vehicle collision on Rakaia Terrace Road, Horoata.

The crash was reported around 2:46.

Initial indications suggest there are serious injuries.

Motorists are asked to avoid the area as diversions will be In place.

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