Emergency services were called to an address in Otautau at around 6:50pm on Sunday.

One person has died following a serious single-vehicle crash in Carterton yesterday. 

Emergency services were called to Gladstone Road, near Tiffin Road, about 12.50pm.

Sadly, despite best efforts, one person died at the scene. 

One other person received serious injuries and was transported to hospital.

The road was closed while the Serious Crash Unit conducted a scene examination.

Police’s enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.

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Police can confirm one person has died following a crash involving a motorbike in Matamata-Piako yesterday. 

Police were alerted to the single-motorbike crash on Morrinsville-Tahuna Road, between Paeroa-Tahuna Road and Quine Road, about 6.45pm.

One person died at the scene, while another rider on the same bike was transported to hospital in a serious condition. Police are providing support to their families. 

The Serious Crash Unit carried out a scene examination and the road reopened before midnight.

Attribute to: Senior Constable, Hayden Hall, Auckland Maritime Unit.

Three kayakers are safely back on dry land after a chilly afternoon on the water ended with an unexpected rescue from the Police Eagle helicopter crew.

Police were first made aware of the trio capsizing at approximately 12.50pm off Maraetai Coast Road.

Eagle was quickly overhead and located the kayakers in the water. 

Attribute to Detective Inspector Haley Ryan:

Police have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a woman in Newlands this morning.

Emergency services were called to Gahagan Way at around 4am, where the woman was located deceased inside a property.

Police are currently speaking with a man, who is assisting with our enquiries. 

A scene guard is in place, and residents can expect to see an increased Police presence in the area as enquiries continue. 

There is not believed to be any risk to the public following this incident.

Gisborne Police are appealing to the public for information following an assault overnight.

At around 2am, Police were called to Peel Street after receiving reports a man had been knocked unconscious. 

He was transported to hospital for treatment and has since been discharged.

Police have taken an 18-year-old man into custody in relation to this incident and he is assisting with our enquiries. 

As part of those enquiries, we’d like to hear from anybody who witnessed the incident.

Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant John Love:

Police investigating a robbery at a Gisborne dairy this morning are appealing for help from the public.

Shortly after 7:45am today, three hooded and masked young males entered a store on Aberdeen Road, reportedly damaging property as they stole cigarettes, tobacco, and the cash registers. The value of the stolen goods was approximately $3,000 and the cost of the damage is yet to be determined.

Attribute to Acting Area Commander Inspector Stu Harvey:

Police can confirm one person has died following a crash involving a car and a train near Invercargill today. 

The crash occurred about 1.20pm, near the intersection of East Road (State Highway 1) and Mill Road South when the vehicle was hit by a train. 

The sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene. 

An investigation into the circumstances is ongoing.