Location: Tasman Blenheim Police are appealing for sightings of 15-year-old Mya Page of Blenheim. Mya’s family and friends have not had contact with her today, Saturday April 6 and are concerned for her safety. If you think you have seen Mya or you have any information which could help us […]
Appeal for sightings of missing Omokoroa man
Location: Bay of Plenty Bay of Plenty Police are appealing for sightings of an elderly man who is missing in Omokoroa. Kevin Lipinsky left a Harbour View Road address at 6.30pm tonight and has not returned. Mr Lipinsky has severe Alzheimers and is non-responsive. He was wearing blue shorts and […]
Name release – Christchurch crash
Location: Canterbury Police can now name the two people killed in a crash in Christchurch on Friday 5 April. They were Fulumoa Daly, aged 35, and Ezekiel Loua, aged 12. Our thoughts are with their family and loved ones. Two children injured in the crash remain in a critical condition […]
Arts Award Winners at Aratoi
A second showing for 2019 Molly Morpeth Canaday Award – Painting and Drawing winning works. Masterton is set to host 13 new award-winning artworks at Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History, fresh from the 2019 Molly Morpeth Canaday Award – Painting and Drawing exhibition in Whakatāne. This is the […]
Three-vehicle crash, Upper Hutt
Location: Wellington Police are advising motorists to avoid Main Road North (SH2) in Timberlea, Upper Hutt, following a three-vehicle collision. The crash occured near Topaz Street about midday. One person was initially reported trapped and sustained moderate injuries. The road is blocked causing significant delays in the area. ENDS Issued […]
Seasonal labour shortage declared for BOP kiwifruit industry
New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated (NZKGI) supports the Ministry of Social Development’s (MSD) declaration of a labour shortage for the kiwifruit industry in the Bay of Plenty and the extension of the labour shortage in the Hawkes Bay. …
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares fall
April 5 (BusinessDesk) – New Zealand shares fell, led lower by Summerset Group, after the retirement village operator and developer cited a slowing property market in reporting weak sales. Rivals Ryman Healthcare and Metlifecare suffered accordingly.
Update: Serious crash, Warkworth
Location: Waitemata Police can confirm one person has died following the serious crash on Sandspit Road, Warkworth, earlier this morning. The road is expected to remain closed for some time. The Serious Crash Unit will examine the scene. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre