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Manawatū Police Search and Rescue, Surf Life Saving New Zealand, and Coastguard New Zealand are urging people to remain vigilant and to be prepared when heading out on the water.

Sergeant Marcus Fellerhoff says over the summer there were eight incidents in the Kapiti, Horowhenua, and Manawatū coastlines that required emergency assistance.

“Early last week, Police Search and Rescue were alerted to a person in difficulty off Otaki Beach after falling from their kayak.

One person has died following a two vehicle crash in Sanson this morning.

Emergency services were called to the crash on State Highway One on Bulls Bridge at around 10.55am.

Sadly, despite the efforts of emergency services, one person died at the scene.

State Highway One remains closed while the Serious Crash Unit conducts a scene examination.

Motorists are advised to follow diversions and expect delays.

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A Northland man has been charged in connection with more than $250,000 of damage to aircraft, following a burglary at the Kaikohe Gliding Club.

Two people have died after a serious crash in Gisborne overnight.

Emergency services were called to a single vehicle crash on Tucker Road at around 11.40pm.

Sadly, upon arrival, two people were located deceased.

Two people were transported to hospital in a critical condition, and two others received moderate injuries.

Our thoughts are with their families and friends at this difficult time.

The Serious Crash Unit have conducted a scene examination, and the road has reopened.

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One person has died early this morning following a single vehicle crash.

The crash involved an electric bicycle on Banks Road, Rongotea about 12.40am.

Sadly the rider died at the scene.

The Serious Crash Unit conducted a scene examination, and the road has now reopened.

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Police are praising rescue staff who have retrieved two climbers from a precarious mountainside near Sabre Peak in Fiordland National Park today.

About 4.30pm on Wednesday, a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) was activated in the Sabre Peak area. 

A Southern Lakes Helicopter was dispatched, however, due to heavy rain and low cloud, a rescue was unable to be carried out. The Rescue Coordination Centre New Zealand (RCCNZ) passed information to Police so they could launch a search and rescue operation.

Police have now arrested eight people in relation to a fight at the Common Room bar on 8 March.

Detective Sergeant Heath Jones says more than 30 charges have been laid amongst those arrested.

“We are pleased to have held some of those responsible to account. Our team of three investigations staff have worked incredibly hard to bring about this result.

“This was a violent incident that was understandably traumatising for the victims and those who witnessed it.

“Our enquiries are ongoing, and we are likely to lay further charges.”