
Fleeing driver crashes into Henderson property
A police spokeswoman said there was a "fleeing driver incident" after 8pm.
A police spokeswoman said there was a "fleeing driver incident" after 8pm.
The incidents were at Maraetai Beach and Mathesons Bay in Leigh.
The man had gone on a four-day tramping trip on January 31 and was due home on Sunday.
The car fled at speed down Ferry Rd toward the CBD and went into the Heathcote River.
The 29-year-old man is appearing in North Shore District Court today.
The crash is at the intersection of Newtons Rd and Dawsons Rd at 10.17am.
Cordons have been set up around the area.
It appears the folk behind the Canterbury Police Twitter account have a sense of humour.
More than $154,000 has been raised for the family of Zhengwen Alan Hu.
Zhengwen Alan Hu, 50, was killed last Monday when his car was rear-ended in Golflands.
A man became stuck in a tractor in Southland just before 12pm today.
Three members of a group of British "tourists" have now been charged with fraud.
Ex-officer sentenced to 8 months home detention, loses bid to keep name secret.
A man has been arrested and charged in relation to an incident in New Plymouth yesterday.
Woman ejected from her car after drive-thru mishap in Mt Roskill.
Fire teams inspecting the site now for signs of what started the fire.
Veteran motorcyclist who died at Meremere was well-known within the racing community.
"Eastern District claw enforcement officers are still trying to establish a motive."
Police are at the scene at Beach Road in Waiake.
The man appeared in court in visible pain from police dog bites.
Motorist collided with a motorcyclist and a parked car during the pursuit.
Police are investigating, and encouraging neighbours to look after one another.
This week sulphuric acid was allegedly dumped on a pet cat, which had to be put down.
Two people have minor injuries as a result of the crash and power is out in places.
Police criss-crossed Auckland in the mid-afternoon pursuit.
It is not known when the section of highway will reopen.
Zhengwen Hu, known as Alan, was killed while waiting at a set of busy traffic lights.
Four people have been arrested after a number of serious assaults in Whangaparaoa.
Police would like to hear from the two kayakers to ensure they are safe and well.
Around 8pm last night a member of the public called police with concerns.