Location: Tasman Diversions are in place following a two-vehicle crash in Appleby, Tasman District. It happened just after 4pm on the Appleby Highway, at the intersection with Swamp Road. Indications are that there are injuries involved, and some power lines are down. Traffic is being diverted down Lower Queen Street. […]
Name release – Rotoorangi fatal crash
Location: Waikato Police can now release the name of the man who died in a crash in Rotoorangi, Waipa district, on Friday 5 April. He was 42-year-old Blair Allison Phelps of Mamaku. Police extend their sympathies to Mr Phelps’ family at this difficult time. The investigation into the cause of […]
Update: Aggravated robbery accused due to appear in court
Location: Canterbury Three men and a woman are due to reappear in court following six aggravated robberies and two burglaries in Christchurch over the past month. The 18-year-old, 35-year-old and 38-year-old men have been charged with aggravated robbery and burglary. A 36-year-old woman has also been charged with receiving stolen […]
Investigation into death on Moutohora Island
Location: Bay of Plenty Whakatane Police are investigating a sudden death that occurred last week on Moutohora Island, also known as Whale Island. A man suffered injuries from a fall on the island on Thursday 4 April. The 73-year-old was provided with first aid before he was flown to Tauranga […]
Death on Moutohorā Island
On Thursday 4 April, while on a guided tour of Moutohorā Island, a tourist fell and was seriously injured. First aid was immediately provided and the emergency services were called. The Trustpower TECT Rescue Helicopter attended and the injured person was airlifted to Tauranga Hospital but subsequently passed away on […]
Name release – Fatal crash, Puhinui Rd
Location: Counties Manukau Police can now release the name of a man who died in a crash on Puhinui Road, near Auckland Airport, on 1 April. He was 50-year-old Colin Redfearn. Police extend their sympathies to his family and friends. Media please note: Mr Redfearn’s family have requested privacy at […]
Serious assault – Tauranga
Location: Bay of Plenty Police are investigating a serious assault in Tauranga on Sunday 7 April 2019. A man with serious injuries was found on The Strand near the public toilets on Wharf Street around 3:45am. The assault is believed to have happened around 3:20am. The man was taken to […]