Source: New Zealand Police
A previous release stated the Tawa off-ramp was closed on SH1 following a single-vehicle crash.
The off-ramp (northbound) remains open, and traffic is being diverted through the off-ramp.
The northbound on-ramp is closed while staff work at the scene of the crash.
SH1 is closed northbound until the Keneperu on-ramp, where traffic is able to rejoin SH1.
Please avoid the area if possible.
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Source: New Zealand Police
State Highway 1 by the Tawa off-ramp is completely closed following a single-vehicle crash.
Emergency services were called to the scene around 6.20am.
One person received serious injuries and were taken to hospital by ambulance services.
A diversion is in place closing the Tawa off-ramp. Motorists are to join SH 59 at Mungavin Ave or the Kenepuru Interchange.
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Source: New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a crash on State Highway 1, Dunsandel, near the intersection with Selwyn Lake Road.
Three cars were involved in the crash, which was reported to Police just before 8pm.
One person is reported to have serious injuries, two people have moderate injuries, and one person has minor injuries.
The road is blocked by the crash and is expected to remain blocked for some time.
Diversions are being put in place and motorists are asked to follow the directions of emergency services staff at the scene.
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Source: New Zealand Police
Ohaupo Road, Melville is closed near Mount View Road following a crash.
The crash, involving a vehicle and a pedestrian, was reported just after 6pm.
One person has reportedly sustained serious injuries.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays.
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Source: New Zealand Police
Selwyn Police have prevented Christmas chaos, after a courier van, full of packages destined for underneath Christmas trees, was reported stolen on Friday 19 December.
Following this report, Police received numerous calls from the public about three suspicious men carrying courier packages in Birdlings Flat.
Acting Sergeant Daniel Ingram says Police responded immediately, and saw a vehicle leaving the area, which later attempted to hide from Police on a rural roadside.
“The vehicle was located a short time later following further information provided by members of the public, however the three men had fled on foot.
“The Police Delta unit attended, and with the assistance of a local farmer and their technology available, the three men were located and arrested nearby.”
The trio have been charged with theft and unlawfully taking a motor vehicle. They will appear in the Christchurch District Court on Tuesday 23 December.
“Despite the Grinches trying to steal Christmas, the majority of the packages were recovered and returned to the courier company for delivery.”
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Source: New Zealand Police
Christchurch Police have prevented Christmas chaos, after a courier van, full of packages destined for underneath Christmas trees, was reported stolen on Friday 19 December.
Following this report, Police received numerous calls from the public about three suspicious men carrying courier packages in Birdlings Flat.
Acting Sergeant Daniel Ingram says Police responded immediately, and saw a vehicle leaving the area, which later attempted to hide from Police on a rural roadside.
“The vehicle was located a short time later following further information provided by members of the public, however the three men had fled on foot.
“The Police Delta unit attended, and with the assistance of a local farmer and their technology available, the three men were located and arrested nearby.”
The trio have been charged with theft and unlawfully taking a motor vehicle. They will appear in the Christchurch District Court on Tuesday 23 December.
“Despite the Grinches trying to steal Christmas, the majority of the packages were recovered and returned to the courier company for delivery.”
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Source: New Zealand Police
Attributable to Detective Inspector Gerard Bouterey, Field Crime Manager, Central District CIB:
Police are continuing to make enquiries to locate 29-year-old Mitchell Cole, who we want to speak with in relation to a double homicide in Ruatiti on Saturday 13 December.
As part of our enquiries, Police want to identify a man who was seen near the intersection of Pukekaha and Rautiti roads at around 6pm on Saturday 13 December.
The man was described as late 20s or early 30s, around 6 foot tall, clean shaven with a lean athletic build. He was wearing a singlet, shorts and a baseball cap.
If this was you, or you know who this was, please contact Police via our 105 service.
Police are also wanting to speak with anyone who was in or around Ruatiti Road at around 6pm on Saturday December 13.
We’d like to remind anybody that if you see Cole, please do not approach him, instead call 111 immediately.
If you have any information that could assist Police, please contact us via 105, either over the phone or online, referencing file number 251213/6207.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Source: New Zealand Police
Earlier today Police were alerted to human remains being located on Coppermine Island (Mauipane), east of Whangārei.
Police have since recovered the remains and commenced the formal identification process.
At this early stage, Police are unable to advise how long the remains may have been on the island.
The formal identification process is expected to take some time and no further information is available at this time.
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Source: New Zealand Police
State Highway 2, Dannevirke is closed near Piripiri Road following a crash.
The three-vehicle crash was reported at around 2:40pm.
One person is believed to have sustained serious injuries, a further four people have moderate injuries.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays.
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Source: New Zealand Police
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash on SH1, Kaiwaka, between Greenway and Mountain Roads.
Police were called about 9.20am.
Initial indications are there are serious injuries.
The road will be closed, with diversions in place.
Motorists should please avoid the area if possible, or expect delays.
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