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Media are advised that Police will hold a stand-up this afternoon regarding the ongoing homicide investigation in St Johns.
Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin will speak to media at the scene on St Johns Road, at 1.30pm.
We ask those media interested in attending to RSVP to media@police.govt.nz so we know who to expect.
We will advise if there are any changes to timings.
If you have issues, you can contact 021 191 3315.
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Jarred Williamson/NZ Police
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Emergency services are in attendance at a two-vehicle crash on Western Bay Road – SH 32 – reported shortly before midday, which has blocked the road at Waihaha on the western side of Lake Taupo.
Indications are there are serious injuries involved, and a helicopter has been dispatched to the scene.
A diversion is expected at Whangamata Road, but motorists are asked to expect delays.
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Motorists are asked to avoid the intersection of Mill and Ulster Streets in Whitiora, Hamilton, this morning, after a crash has left one person seriously injured.
Police were called to the crash, involving a vehicle and a cyclist, about 5.55am.
Traffic management will be in place.
Motorists should take an alternate route, or expect delays.
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Issued by Police Media Centre
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State Highway One, near Greta Valley, is blocked following a three-vehicle crash this afternoon.
Emergency services were called to the crash between Scargill Valley Road and Motunau Beach Road at around 4.20pm.
One person is reported to have critical injuries at this time.
The road is blocked, and motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible and expect delays.
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Clinton Highway/State Highway 1 is closed following a crash involving a truck and trailer unit at Waiwera South this afternoon.
The driver has suffered minor injuries.
Diversions are in place although they are currently not suitable for heavy vehicles.
Motorists are advised to expect delays.
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Issued by Police Media Team
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Tomoana Road is closed following a serious crash this afternoon in Hastings.
Police were called to a crash at the intersection of Tomoana Road and Williams Street at around 12.40pm.
Initial indications suggest there are serious injuries.
The road is closed, and diversions are in place.
Motorists are advised to follow diversions and expect delays.
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State Highway 1 north of Tokoroa has reopened following a serious crash this morning.
Police would like to thank motorists for their patience and cooperation while the road was closed.
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Issued by Police Media Centre.
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Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash that has blocked Canning Road at Camberley, Hastings.
About 2pm, a motorcycle carrying two riders crashed between Hapia Street and Orchard Road, and then collided with a member of the public on the footpath.
Two people have serious injuries while a third has critical injuries.
The Serious Crash Unit has been notified and cordons are in place.
Members of the public are asked to avoid the area.
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Issued by the Police Media Centre
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State Highway 1 north of Tokoroa remains closed following a crash earlier today.
A person injured in the crash has been flown to Waikato Hospital in a critical condition.
The road is expected to remain closed until at least 3pm today.
Motorists are advised to take alternative routes or delay travel where possible.
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Issued by Police Media Centre.