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adminPolice can now confirm the name of the person who died following a crash involving a car and cyclist on Lytton Road in Gisborne on 5 September.
He was Terrance Donovan, 85, of Gisborne.
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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adminPolice can now confirm the name of the person who died following a serious crash on Rakaia Highway north of Ashburton on 7 September.
He was Bradley Larter, 28, of Ashburton.
Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this difficult time.
Enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the crash are ongoing.
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adminPolice can confirm one person has died following a crash in Wellsford on 4 September.
The three-vehicle crash occurred on State Highway 1, near River Road, at about 2pm.
One person was critically injured and sadly died in hospital this morning as a result of their injuries.
The Serious Crash Unit completed a scene examination and enquiries into the circumstances of the crash remain ongoing.
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adminAttributable to Acting Sergeant Mark Stevenson:
Police investigating an assault in New Plymouth last month are seeking the public’s assistance.
On Monday 31 August, Police were notified of an assault that had occurred the day before on Elliot Street, near the Pendarves Street intersection, New Plymouth.
As part of our enquiries, we’d like to speak with anybody who has information regarding this incident, which we understand occurred at approximately midday on Sunday 30 August.
adminThe death of a man at the Hatea River, Whangārei on Saturday will be referred to the Coroner.
Emergency services were called to Port Road around 3.40pm on 5 September after the man’s body was discovered in the water.
A postmortem has been completed, and work is ongoing to formally identify the man and support his next of kin.
Hapū Te Parawhau declared a three-day rahui from Hihiaua to Pah Rd, Onerahi.
Police thank the public for their patience while staff worked at the scene.
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adminPolice 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.
adminThree 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.
adminPolice 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.
adminOne 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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adminOne 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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