Police can now confirm the name of the person who sadly died following a serious crash in Flat Bush on 30 August. 

He was Kyle Chen, 15, of Flat Bush.

Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this incredibly hard time.

Enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the crash are ongoing.

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Frankie Le Roy/NZ Police. 

Three teenagers allegedly stealing bikes from other young people at a popular East Auckland park have been caught by Police.

On Sunday afternoon, Police received a number of reports in relation to a group of youths allegedly stealing bicycles around Lloyd Elsmore Park.

Counties Manukau East Area Prevention Manager, Acting Inspector Steve Albrey, says a 13-year-old reported that a group of males approached him and stole his bicycle while on Ti Rakau Drive.

Police are asking for the public’s help finding Teianah, who has been reported missing from the Onerahi area.

The 15-year-old was last seen at about 12pm on 11 August.

She is described as about 176cms tall with light brown curly hair and brown eyes.

She was last seen wearing black leggings, a black jacket, and a gold necklace with a ‘T’ on it.

It is likely she is in the wider Northland or Auckland areas.

Police and Teianah’s family have concerns for her welfare and would like to find her as soon as possible.

One person has died after a serious crash in Te Hapara this afternoon. 

Emergency services were called to the crash involving a car and a cyclist on Lytton Road about 3pm. 

One person was transported to hospital in a critical condition, however has sadly died in hospital. 

The road remains closed while the Serious Crash Unit conducts a scene examination, however is due to reopen shortly.

Motorists are advised to follow diversions and expect delays. 

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One person has died following a water-related incident near Cape Three Points, Wainui, today.

Emergency services were called about midday after someone was pulled from the water after getting into difficulty.

Sadly, they were unable to be revived. 

The death will be referred to the Coroner.

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Two men are before the courts after Auckland City Police conducted a traffic stop, resulting in a trove of illegal items being located.

Acting Shift Inspector Ian Scoulding says about 5.50pm on Friday, a Police unit saw a vehicle of interest travelling on Kingston Street and signalled the vehicle to stop.

“While speaking with the driver, officers found the 53-year-old had outstanding District Court-imposed fines of $26,000.

“He was taken into custody without incident.”

One person has died after a single-vehicle crash in Huntly overnight. 

Emergency services were called to Semple Street about 12.40am.

Sadly, the driver died at the scene.

The Serious Crash Unit has examined the scene, and enquiries are ongoing. 

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Media are advised that due to staffing constraints, the Police Media Centre will close at 6pm on Saturday 5 September.

As always, information about any critical events outside our operating hours will be released proactively as soon as possible.

Otherwise, any requests received after 6pm will be triaged at 7am the next day.  

Our team will also be operating at reduced staffing levels throughout the weekend, so your patience is appreciated.

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Statement attributable to Superintendent Blair Macdonald, Acting Tasman District Commander:

Two people have been located deceased following a serious incident in Nelson this afternoon.

Earlier today, just before 12pm, Police received information about the alleged theft of a shotgun at a store in Annesbrook.

The offender has then left the area in a vehicle prior to Police arrival.

A short time later, Police were alerted to a firearms incident on Parkers Road, and on arrival a man and a woman were both located deceased.

Attribute: Detective Senior Sergeant John Love

Police cordons on Grey St and State Highway 35 in Gisborne have now been lifted.

The cordons were put into place following a sudden death in Alfred Cox Park.

Police have identified the man and are actively working to locate next of kin.

Currently, the death is not being treated as suspicious. It will be referred to the coroner. 

Police ask if anyone knows anything or has seen anything to contact 105.