
Police name victim of three-vehicle crash in Ngāhinapōuri
Police said the incident was reported to emergency services around 2.20am on February 5.
Police said the incident was reported to emergency services around 2.20am on February 5.
Emergency services were called to the scene about 4pm.
In February 2024, the region's road death toll was zero.
The two single-vehicle crashes happened about 13 hours apart.
Extra police staff will ensure safety and minimise public disruption.
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Police were called to the crash on SH39 just before 9am.
Police arrested a man found with two guns, then had a surprise once back at the station.
A police officer was injured after being struck by a car in Huntly.
The incident comes a month after policewoman Lyn Fleming was struck by a car and killed.
Police are seeking information to reunite the medals with their owners.
The incident happened on a private road off State Highway 3.
Both victims were 19 years old and from Taupō.
Emergency services were called to the crash near Ngāhinapōuri around 2.20am.
VJ Tutai was likely in a low mood from drug withdrawal at the time of his death.
Police and her family had concerns for her wellbeing.
The man swam through part of Lake Taupō in his attempt to evade police.
A police officer is having to self-fund treatment for multiple myeloma.
Travis, 24, was last seen on January 17. Police found his vehicle burnt out in Ngāroma.
The road is expected to be blocked for the next one to two hours.
At this stage, it is unconfirmed how the person came to be in the river.
It comes as Coastguard NZ and the harbourmaster issued safety reminders to water users.
Police believe he is in the Huntly or Hamilton area.
Police say Gracie was last seen on January 17 around Fairmont St, Ngāruawāhia.
Police said support services will be available for those first on the scene.
The video shows cars swerving to avoid flying timber and debris.
The 42-year-old died after a violent brawl in broad daylight.
The alleged offenders could have been involved in several incidents since early January.