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

At about 9.10am, Police were alerted to a crash involving a truck and car at the intersection of Morrin and Fraser Roads.

Two people were transported to hospital in a moderate condition.

One person has since succumbed to their injuries and died in hospital.

The Serious Crash Unit has been notified and enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.

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A thief with a fascination for tools is now facing Court after allegedly helping himself to more than $14,000 worth of gear from various trade stores.

Earlier this month Police were alerted to a man who took an item from Bunnings Manukau without paying for it.

Counties Manukau East Communities Manager, Senior Sergeant Simon Cornish, says upon further investigation, it was established the man was allegedly involved in several other incidents at different stores, involving leaving without paying for the items in his trolley.

Whangārei Police are appealing for sightings of Krishjarn, who was last seen by family five days ago.

Krishjarn, 15, was reported missing from her Kensington home on 10 September.

“It is unusual for Krishjarn not to stay connected with family,” Senior Sergeant Steve Dickson says.

“She could be anywhere in the Whangārei area.”

If you have information on where Krishjarn is, or if you have seen her, please update Police online now or call 105 using the reference file number 250911/1888.

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Please attribute to Inspector Gwynne Pennell, Eastern District Deployment Manager:

Police are pleased to report no significant issues in relation to the behaviour of those who attended a planned gang-related gathering in this weekend.

Additional Police staff were brought in from around the Eastern district to allow an increased Police presence for the duration of this event.

We were disappointed with seven people who recorded excess breath alcohol results over the weekend, with some of those results being recorded before midday.

One person has died after a single-vehicle crash on Hansens Line, Newbury, Manawatū.

The crash was reported to emergency services about 9am, having occurred some time overnight.

The sole occupant was found deceased.

The Serious Crash Unit has examed the scene, and the road has now reopened.

Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.

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Police are reminding anyone heading into the great outdoors this spring to be prepared, after a group of young adults was rescued in Middlemarch last night.

The group of five set out on a tramp to a hut late yesterday afternoon, despite extremely poor weather in the area.

They soon got into difficulty due to the conditions and became lost. Fortunately, they were able to get cellphone reception about 7.30pm to call for help.

Police Search and Rescue and local farmers were able to reach the group and walk them out.

Protestors have now left Victoria Park.

Police thank organisers and participants for heeding advice on the change of route for the day, to keep participants safe, and for creating a peaceful event on the day.

There were no incidents of note.

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A 30-year-old man faces a range of charges after Police seized a modified firearm, cocaine, and shotgun shells from a vehicle in Queenstown.

Protesters have arrived at Victoria Park as part of the protest activity taking place in central Auckland today.

Police estimate 20,000 people participated in protest activity today.

A number of protesters have started dispersing from Victoria Park, and Police will continue to monitor those who remain gathered in the park.

Roads are now reopening across the route.

There are no issues to report.

Police acknowledge the public for understanding with disruptions this morning.

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Jarred Williamson/NZ Police

A Police operation continues to monitor protest activity taking place in central Auckland today.

The lead group of protesters are arriving into Victoria Park, with the remainder spread across Queen, Customs and Fanshawe Streets.

Traffic management remains in place. There are still no issues to report.

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Jarred Williamson/NZ Police