Two people dead after ‘water related incident’ at Ripirō Beach near Dargaville
A Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ) spokesperson said surf lifeguards from Baylys Beach responded to the incident.…
Police praise behaviour of New Year’s revellers; evacuations at Twisted Frequency festival
Fireworks in Auckland to see in the New Year. Photo / Jason Dorday Large crowds were also present…
New Year’s Eve arrests and callouts: Police and St John report quiet night overall
The spokesperson said the atmosphere was positive and the crowd was generally well-behaved, with 12 arrests and some…
Kaipara Coast Highway closed by police after early morning incident, person found dead on road
Police are responding to a serious incident north of Auckland this morning and have closed the Kaipara Coast…
Port Waikato jetski incident: Body found during search for missing man
It is believed to be the man who went missing while jetskiing on Christmas Day. Police will be…
Search for missing person continues after Port Waikato jet ski incident on Christmas Day
Two inflatable rescue boats and two jet skis were launched, joining a rescue effort including the Police Eagle,…
Police and helicopter dispatched to remote Coromandel bay after threatening incident
In an update this evening, police said the situation had now been resolved. “One person was taken into…
Tauranga incident: Man arrested after rocks allegedly thrown at family
Police expressed gratitude for the actions of the bystanders who stepped in during the incident. “Police thank the…
National MP, Free Speech Union criticise Brian Tamaki-linked protest at Sikh parade
A group linked to Brian Tamaki disrupted a march by Sikhs in South Auckland. Photo / Facebook MP…
WorkSafe takes enforcement action against daycare at centre of chemical burns incident
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Waikato crash on Arapuni Rd: Police launch critical incident investigation after one killed
“Two people in the offending vehicle were seriously injured, another two passengers in that vehicle received minor injuries.…
Fatal, drunk e-scooter crash in Perth results in prison term for British backpacker
The group left after three hours and went into Perth’s city centre, where they continued drinking at various…