Category: MIL-OSI

Source: New Zealand Police

Please attribute to Sergeant Regan Price, Cromwell Police.

Police investigating an assault are seeking information from the public.

A fight occurred at the Champagne Gully camping area about 10pm on Friday 2 January.

One man,33, has been charged with assaulting three people and is due to apear in Dunedin District Court tomorrow.

Police would like to speak with anyone who was at the campsite who has witnessed the incident, or who has information or footage.

Contact Police through 105 either online or over the phone using reference number 260103/2900.

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

ENDS

Issued by Police Media Centre

Source: New Zealand Police

Please attribute to Sergeant Regan Price, Cromwell Police.

Central Otago Police investigating a burglary in Alexandra yesterday are seeking the public’s help to locate a related vehicle.

After the burglary on Saturday 3 January, a first stolen vehicle was dumped near Ōmakau.

A second vehicle, a white Holden Colorado ute, was stolen from Ōmakau about 1pm – and it is this vehicle Police are seeking.

A trailer, and the ute owner’s dogs, were with the ute at the time it was stolen.

The trailer has been found, but the ute and dogs have not yet been located.

If you have witnessed the incident, have knowledge of the ute or dogs’ whereabouts, or have dashcam, mobile phone or CCTV footage in the Maniototo area that can assist, please get in touch.

Contact Police through 105 either online or over the phone using reference number 260103/4368.

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

ENDS

Issued by Police Media Centre

Source: New Zealand Police

Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash that has closed State Highway 3/Ōhaupō Road where it intersects with Ryburn Road.

A two-vehicle crash was reported about 9.15am this morning.

Initial indications are that two people have serious injuries.

Diversions are in place and motorists should expect delays while emergency services work at the scene.

ENDS

Issued by Police Media Centre

Source: New Zealand Police

Two people have died following a water related incident on Ripirō Beach between Mahuta Gap and Glinks Gully yesterday.

Police were called about 6.50pm with a report that two men could be seen struggling in the water.

Police and other emergency services responded immediately, and the men were pulled from the water unresponsive.

First responders provided first aid but sadly both men died at the scene.

Our thoughts are with their family and friends during this difficult time.

The deaths have been referred to the Coroner.

Local iwi have placed a rāhui on the area, until 7pm Monday 5 January.

ENDS

Issued by Police Media Centre

Source: New Zealand Police

One northbound lane of State Highway 20, Māngere Bridge is blocked following an incident this evening.

Police were notified of the incident where a person has received serious injuries, near Hastie Avenue, around 6.50pm.

There is no threat to the public, however motorists should expect delays.

ENDS

Source: New Zealand Police

Motorists around Gisborne are being urged to avoid non-essential travel as heavy rain and surface flooding affects roads across the region.

Multiple reports of surface flooding are coming in and several roads have been closed.

Police are urging anyone who must travel to exercise extreme care, especially as night falls.

Please drive to the conditions and respect road closures and other signage. Drivers are also warned to be especially careful when driving through fords or surface water.

ENDS

Source: New Zealand Police

Motorists in the Waikato district are reminded to slow down in this wet weather and drive to the conditions.

Police have responded to a number of crashes across the Waikato area today, especially on the rural roads.

Thankfully, these have been minor.

With the wet weather, the roads are extremely slippery – make sure you’re slowing down around corners and keeping a safe following distance.

Any road emergencies or dangerous driving should be reported immediately by calling 111.

ENDS

Source: New Zealand Police

The south side of the Brynderwyns is closed following a serious crash.

The two-vehicle crash was reported about 12.45pm today.

Initial indications are that multiple people are injured, some seriously.

Motorists should expect delays while emergency services work at the scene.

Southbound traffic is diverted through Waipu.

Northbound traffic is diverted down SH12 towards Dargaville.

The Serious Crash Unit has been notified.

ENDS

Issued by Police Media Centre

Source: New Zealand Police

Police investigating an unexplained death in Devonport are seeking help from the public.

Emergency services were called to the Kerr Street address around 11pm on 1 January to discover a person deceased at the scene.

Detective Senior Sergeant Ryan Bunting says a scene examination at the property is ongoing, and people can expect to see a Police presence in Kerr Street throughout the weekend.

A post-mortem is being conducted today.

Detective Senior Sergeant Bunting says officers are continuing to conduct enquiries, and as part of these are seeking help from the public.

“We’re appealing for assistance from residents and businesses in the Devonport area with road-facing CCTV cameras,” he says.

“Specifically, those on Vauxhall Road, between Grove Road and Church Street.”

Detective Senior Sergeant Bunting says Police are also keen to hear from anyone who drove on that stretch of Vauxhall Road or Kerr Street, between 10:30am and 10:30pm on 1 January, New Year’s Day, who has dash camera footage.

If you can help, please contact Police via 105, either online or over the phone, referencing file number 260102/0177.

ENDS

Issued by the Police Media Centre

Source: New Zealand Police

Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash that has closed Cove Road at Waipu this evening.

The two-vehicle crash was reported about 7.50pm. One person is reported to have serious injuries.

Cove Road is closed between South Road and McLean Road and diversions are in place.

The Serious Crash Unit has been notified and the road is expected to remain closed for several hours.

Motorists should expect delays while emergency services work at the scene.

ENDS

Issued by the Police Media Centre