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Police can now release the name of the man who died following a crash in Gore on Saturday 5 April.
He was 18-year-old Cyris Michael Wakefield, of Charlton, Gore.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.
Police are working to determine the circumstances of the crash.
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One person has died following a serious crash on Charlton Siding Road, Waimumu, Gore last night.
The crash involving a single vehicle was reported at around 10pm, Saturday 5 April.
Sadly, the sole occupant of the vehicle was located deceased at the scene.
The road remains closed while the Serious Crash Unit conduct a scene examination.
Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
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A pair of alleged burglars in the middle of removing a hot water cylinder and copper piping from a Tikipunga property have been caught in the act.
Police were alerted to a burglary at a property undergoing renovation on Thomas Street just after 9.30am yesterday.
The homeowner reported seeing, through security cameras, two people allegedly inside the premises removing items from the home.
Whangārei Area Prevention Manager, Senior Sergeant Dave Wilkinson, says Police were notified after two people were seen breaking into the property, which is currently under construction.
“The Police Dog Unit, Delta, has responded and apprehended two people allegedly trying to run out the back of the property with tools.
“One person suffered a minor dog bite as a result.
“CCTV footage proved invaluable in this case, alerting the homeowner to the pair entering the property and allowing them to see the footage in real time.
“CCTV is a great security measure and not only can it alert you as incidents are happening, but it is also a crucial tool in identifying offenders and providing critical evidence.”
A 32-year-old man and an 18-year-old woman have been charged with burglary and will appear in Whangārei District Court today.
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Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on State Highway 1, Raumanga this morning.
The crash, between a truck and pedestrian, was reported at 9.34am.
Sadly, the pedestrian died at the scene.
Enquiries are ongoing into the crash.
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One person has died following a crash in Ruawai this afternoon.
The single vehicle crash on State Highway 12 was reported just after 2pm.
The sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene.
State Highway 12 between Jellicoe Road and Hodgson Road remains closed.
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Police can today release the name of the man who was located deceased in a vehicle in Kawakawa on 13 April.
He was 63-year-old Archibald McKenzie, of Te Tii.
Detective Inspector Rhys Johnston says: “A 49-year-old man will reappear on 2 May in the Whangārei High Court, charged with Mr McKenzie’s murder.
“Police extend our thoughts with Mr McKenzie’s whānau at this difficult time.”
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Police have launched a homicide investigation after the discovery of a man’s body in a vehicle in the Far North town of Kawakawa on Sunday morning.
Emergency services were called to the scene on Station Road in a car park near the Caltex petrol station about 7.45am.
“The man’s death was initially treated as unexplained, however it is now believed that he was the victim of a violent assault,” Detective Inspector Rhys Johnston says.
A 49-year-old man located nearby has now been charged with murder, appearing in the Kaikohe District Court today.
Detective Inspector Johnston says Police are also searching a property in the seaside settlement of Te Tii in relation to the investigation.
Post-mortem and formal identification procedures are still to be carried out.
Police are releasing a photo of the vehicle which has since been removed from the scene where the man was found.
“We would like to talk to anyone who noticed this vehicle or spoke with the occupants during the morning of Sunday 13 April,” Detective Inspector Johnston says.
That vehicle is a black Ford Falcon, with registration number BYM765.
It visited the Caltex Station in Kawakawa at 7.15am on 13 April.
If you can help, please get in touch through our 105 service, using the reference number 250413/7779.
You can also share information anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Attributable to Detective Inspector Rhys Johnston:
Northland Police are making inquiries following the discovery of a deceased man in Kawakawa this morning.
Police were called to Station Road around 7:45am and found the man’s body in a vehicle in a carpark near the Caltex service station.
A scene examination of the area is ongoing, and Police are speaking with a man in relation to the death, which is unexplained at this stage.
A post-mortem is expected to be conducted tomorrow.
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A section of State Highway 11 near Haruru has been closed due to a fatal crash.
Police are in attendance at the crash involving a truck and vehicle on Puketona Road / State Highway 11.
The crash was reported at 2.27pm.
Sadly, the driver of the vehicle has died at the scene.
Two occupants of the truck have sustained moderate injuries.
The Serious Crash Unit is deploying to the site and will examine the scene, with an investigation to commence.
A section of State Highway 11 has been closed and these are expected to be in place for at least a couple of hours.
Diversions are in place at the Puketona roundabout (intersection with State Highway 10) and at Haruru Falls Road.
Light vehicles travelling from Paihia will be able to U-turn at Haruru Falls Road intersection.
Heavy vehicles will need to travel via Haruru Falls Road, through Waitangi, to return to Paihia.
Please expect delays on your travels this afternoon.
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Northland Police will be out in force in coming weeks in a bid to reduce speed on local roads.
Throughout the next six weeks Police will increase focus on speeding drivers in the North, enforcing the ‘anywhere, anytime’ motto.
Northland Road Policing Manager, Inspector Anne-Marie Fitchett, says road users can expect to see more officers out and about in a bid to deter motorists from any risky behaviours.
“Speed is a major contributor to crashes and the damage on impact if there is a crash.
“Our teams are committed to ensuring our roads are safe, and we need everyone to do their part.”
Inspector Fitchett says Police will be actively patrolling areas where there is a higher risk to road users.
“We want our presence to deter motorists from any driving behaviours that put themselves and others at risk.
“Everyone deserves to be safe when travelling on Northland roads.
“When it comes down to it, we choose our behaviour behind the wheel and those who make poor choices, will find there are consequences.”
If you encounter or witness any dangerous driving incidents, contact Police via 111 or *555 so we can locate and hold the drivers accountable.
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Holly McKay/NZ Police