Category: Security

Source: New Zealand Police (National News)

Please attribute to Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer:

Whangārei Police are appealing for information following a suspicious fire at a Tikipunga property on 2 January.

At around 5.30am that day, a member of the public driving down Kiripaka Road came across a vehicle on fire on the front lawn of a residential property.

The member of the public alerted the occupants of the house, and assisted them with moving another vehicle to ensure that did not also catch fire.

Police would like to speak to this member of the public, and any other potential witnesses who may have seen or heard something suspicious in Kiripaka Road around the time of the fire.

If you can help, please contact Police via 105 and quote file number 250102/5758.

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

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News)

Police can now release the name of the man who died following a crash on Riversdale Drive in New Plymouth on 24 December 2024.

He was 60-year-old Darcy Wilfred Brewer of Merrilands, New Plymouth.

Police extend our condolences to his family and loved ones at this difficult time.

Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.

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Source: New Zealand Police (District News)

Police would like to speak to any witnesses following an anti-social road user event in Levin earlier this week.

At around 3:15pm on Wednesday 1 January, Police were called to Himatangi Block Road where a number of vehicles had gathered and were driving dangerously along the road at the intersection with Motuiti Road.

The vehicles dispersed on Police arrival, but not before two cars were impounded and four people were arrested due to their driving behaviour.

Police would like to speak to anyone who witnessed any anti-social road activity, or any dangerous driving in the Levin and Foxton areas on 1 January.

This includes anyone who has CCTV or video footage of potential offending.

Police wish to thank those who have already provided information, and ask for anyone with information to please update us online now or call 105.

Please use the reference number 250102/4742.

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

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Source: New Zealand Police (District News)

State Highway 1/Southern Motorway, Dunedin is currently closed between the Quarry Road Bridge and Saddle Hill Overpass due to a crash.

The single vehicle crash was reported around 3:30pm.

Four people have received moderate injuries.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays.

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News)

Police are pleased that there have been far fewer road deaths for the 2024/2025 holiday period compared to last year.

The holiday period road toll provisionally stands at 13, which is just over half of last year’s total of 22. 

Director Road Policing Superintendent Steve Greally says while it’s fantastic to have seen this number drop, any death on the roads is still one too many.

“That’s still 13 families who have had their lives irrevocably changed at what should be a happy and festive time of year, and our hearts go out to them. 

“It’s important that we collectively keep doing everything we can to prevent lives being lost on our roads.”

Police will continue to be out in force across the country this summer, conducting road policing operations and patrols to target unsafe driver behaviour.

“Our officers are doing everything they can out on the roads working to reduce the number of serious crashes.

“But we need drivers to be doing their bit too.

“Please – make sure everyone in your vehicle is safely buckled up, drive at a safe speed for the conditions under the speed limit, put your cellphone away, and ensure you’re driving free of fatigue, alcohol, and drugs.”

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News)

One person has died following a single vehicle crash on Ihumatao Road, Māngere yesterday 2 January.

Emergency services responded at around 5.36pm, but the driver and sole occupant was found deceased.

The Serious Crash Investigations Unit has conducted a scene examination and is appealing for witnesses to the crash.

If you have any information that could help our enquiries, please update us online now or call 105.

Please use the reference number 250102/7039.

Police continue to encourage drivers to take extra care on the roads, watch your speed levels, take breaks if travelling long distances, and remove any chance of distraction by not using your mobile phone.

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News)

Police can now name the man who died in an incident at a Glasseys Road, Southbridge address on 21 December 2024.

He was Craig Leslie Monk, 51, of Southbridge.

Police extend our condolences to his family and friends.

His death has been referred to WorkSafe and the Coroner.

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News)

Police can now name the man who died in a crash on Morrison Road, Pukekawa on 15 December.

He was Anthony Nelson Botica, aged 28 of Pukekawa.

Police extend our condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased.

Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News)

Police can now name the man who died in a crash on Pah Hill Road, Wellsford on 24 December.

He was Derek Te Iwi Kau Studd, aged 58 of Wharehine, Auckland.

Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones at this difficult time.

Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News)

Police are now in a position to release the name of the man who died in a single-vehicle crash in Balclutha, Friday 20 December.

He was 24-year-old Cody Blair Storer of Balclutha.

Police extend our condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased.

Enquires into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.

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