Source: New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on Hukanui Road, Chartwell.
The crash, involving a car and a motorbike, was reported to Police at 8.05pm.
The motorcyclist is reported to have sustained critical injuries.
Traffic management is in place and motorists are asked to follow the directions of emergency services staff.
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Source: New Zealand Police
A motorcyclist has died following a crash on Harihari Highway (State Highway 6) this evening.
The crash, at Kakapotahi near the Waitaha River Bridge, was reported to Police at 5.15pm.
No other vehicles were involved.
The road is expected to remain closed for some time and motorists are asked to take alternative routes where possible, or consider delaying travel.
Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are under way.
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Source: New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a motorcycle crash on Harihari Highway (State Highway 6).
The road is closed at the Waitaha River Bridge.
Motorists are asked to take alternative routes where possible, or consider delaying travel.
An update will be provided when more information is available.
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Source: New Zealand Police
A person has died following a crash on State Highway 5, Tarawera earlier this week.
The person was critically injured in the crash on 28 May and was airlifted to hospital.
Sadly they passed away in hospital on 31 May.
Police extend our sympathies to their family and loved ones.
Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
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Source: New Zealand Police
A female has died in hospital following a crash in Port Waikato on Friday.
Emergency services were called to Tuakau Bridge-Port Waikato Road about 6:10pm on 30 May to reports of a single vehicle rolling.
Three occupants of the vehicle were taken to hospital – two by ambulance, who were moderately and seriously injured respectively, and another by helicopter who was critically injured.
The critically injured female died in hospital yesterday [Saturday].
The Serious Crash Unit attended, and the circumstances of the crash remain under investigation.
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Source: New Zealand Government
A Government directive to take firmer action against abusive Kāinga Ora tenants has led to consequences for threatening and abusive behaviour, and improved tenant behaviour as a result, Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka says.
In March 2024, Ministers instructed Kāinga Ora to end its Sustaining Tenancies Framework, which had allowed tenants to stay living in a Kāinga Ora home no matter how abusive or disruptive their behaviour.
“Living in a taxpayer-funded social house is a privilege. The vast majority of social housing tenants are respectful of their home and courteous to their neighbours, but unfortunately they are let down by a small minority who threaten and abuse their neighbours or wilfully damage their home. Our Government campaigned on focussing in on these unruly tenants, and new data shows our approach is leading to improved behaviour,” Mr Potaka says.
“Over the past 10 months, 63 tenancies have been terminated for abusive, threatening, or persistent disruptive behaviour. This compares to 11 tenancies being ended for disruptive behaviour in the previous financial year, and only two in the financial year before that under the previous Government.
“Formal warnings for tenants whose behaviour is putting their tenancy at risk have increased by more than 600 per cent compared to the previous financial year, with 1,463 being issued in 2024/25 so far.
“Around 80 per cent of warnings – known as section 55a notices – have been first notices and 18 per cent were second notices. Third notices, which can trigger the end of a tenancy, made up just two per cent of warnings.
“I’m also pleased to see that the time taken to address complaints to Kāinga Ora about tenant behaviour has reduced significantly. In January 2024 it took an average of 60 days to take action in response to a complaint. In April 2025 it had reduced to less than 12 days.
“This data shows that the vast majority of disruptive tenants are taking the notices seriously and changing their behaviour to prevent receiving a second or third notice. And where they don’t change their behaviour, we’re no longer putting up with it.
“There are whānau who have been living in angst from their neighbours abusing the privilege of a taxpayer funded home, so we’ve taken swift action to get on top of it.
“The Government is taking an approach that ultimately benefits everyone involved, by reducing negative behaviour through formal warnings and following through with real consequences in the rare circumstances that behaviour doesn’t improve.
“I thank Kāinga Ora staff for their work to improve tenant behaviour, particularly noting that in doing so they have to navigate some very challenging situations. We look forward to further improvements in this space.”
Source: New Zealand Police
A man has died and four others are injured after a crash on State Highway 16, Pt Chevalier last night.
Police became aware of a car on its roof in the citybound lanes shortly after 11:05pm.
One person had been ejected from the vehicle and another was trapped inside it, who was found to be deceased.
Four people were taken to hospital, two in a serious condition and two in moderate condition.
The Serious Crash Unit attended the scene, and the motorway was reopened around 3:20am.
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Source: New Zealand Police
To be attributed to Detective Senior Sergeant Megan Goldie:
A 19-year-old man has been charged after allegedly indecently exposing himself to a woman on Stottholm Road near Green Bay High School on the afternoon of 27 May.
The man was arrested today, following the execution of a search warrant. He will appear in the Waitakere District Court on 3 June.
Police are continuing to investigate a suspicious approach on Atkinson Road in Titirangi on the morning of 28 May, to determine if it was linked to the Stottholm Road incident.
We would like to hear from anyone who may have information which could assist our enquiries. If you can help, please update us online now or call 105.
Please use the reference number 250528/1736.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Source: New Zealand Police
To be attributed to Detective Senior Sergeant Megan Goldie:
A 19-year-old man has been charged after allegedly indecently exposing himself to a woman on Stottholm Road near Green Bay High School on the afternoon of 27 May.
The man was arrested today, following the execution of a search warrant. He will appear in the Waitakere District Court on 3 June.
Police are continuing to investigate a suspicious approach on Atkinson Road in Titirangi on the morning of 28 May, to determine if it was linked to the Stottholm Road incident.
We would like to hear from anyone who may have information which could assist our enquiries. If you can help, please update us online now or call 105.
Please use the reference number 250528/1736.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Source: New Zealand Police
A man has died after a vehicle he was in left the road and rolled into a paddock at Karamu, Waipa.
Emergency services were called at around 7:40am to the single vehicle crash on Waikoha Road.
The Serious Crash Unit attended, and the circumstances are being investigated.
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