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Southern Motorway Lanes Reopen After Otara Crash
Northbound lanes on the Southern Motorway in Otara have reopened following a three-vehicle crash that occurred around 7:25 AM. The incident had blocked lanes, causing delays for morning commuters. Police confirmed the scene has been cleared and thanked motorists for…
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SH1 Bombay Crash Causes Delays
State Highway One in Bombay, Counties Manukau, has been reduced to a single northbound lane following a crash earlier this morning. The incident, involving a car and a truck, was reported to police at 7:12 am near the Beaver Road…
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Man Arrested for Impersonating Police After Trying to Pull Over Unmarked Police Car
A 38-year-old man has been arrested by Counties Manukau Police after he attempted to pull over an unmarked police vehicle. The incident occurred last night during a routine patrol. Inspector Kerry Watson said officers noticed a station wagon equipped with…
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Road Closure in Wiri Following Fire
A section of Roscommon Road is currently closed due to a fire in Wiri, Counties Manukau. Police have established cordons at the intersections of Roscommon Road with Wiri Station Road and Cavendish Drive. Fire and Emergency NZ are actively responding…
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Man Dies at Karioitahi Beach After Water Incident
A 26-year-old man has died after getting into difficulty in the water at Karioitahi Beach on Monday night. Police were contacted at about 7.10pm after reports of two men struggling to return to shore. Surf Life Saving’s SAR team responded…
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Crash Closes Drury On-Ramp on Southern Motorway
The northbound on-ramp at Drury on the Southern Motorway is currently closed due to a crash. Police were notified of the single-vehicle incident at 11 a.m. today. According to the New Zealand Police, there have been no reported injuries. The…
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Police seek Kayci Tapine, 27, on arrest warrant
Police are seeking public assistance to locate 27-year-old Kayci Tapine, who has an active warrant for her arrest. Authorities believe someone may have information regarding her whereabouts. Tapine is known to have connections in the Bay of Plenty, Counties Manukau,…
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Trio Apprehended in Manurewa Burglary Spree
A busy night for burglars in Manurewa ended with Police apprehending three alleged criminals. Residents reported suspicious activity on Avonglen Court, Wattle Farm Road, and Glencalder Place. The incidents occurred just after 11.30pm. Another call reported an abandoned vehicle, which…
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Crash Causes Delays on SH20, Counties Manukau
Motorists are facing delays on State Highway 20 following a three-vehicle crash this morning. Police were alerted to the incident, which occurred just after the Walmsley Road off-ramp, at approximately 6:04 am. According to initial reports, there have been no…
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Two Arrested After Birkenhead Aggravated Robbery
Police have made arrests in connection with an aggravated robbery at a Birkenhead store that occurred on October 1st. At approximately 1:35 pm, authorities responded to reports of three individuals armed with weapons entering a commercial property on Mokoia Road.…
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Traffic Delays Expected on Ti Rakau Drive After Crash
Motorists are advised to expect delays on Ti Rakau Drive, near the intersection of Burswood Drive, Pakuranga, following a crash at around 7.27am today. The incident involved a collision between a car and a motorbike. One lane heading towards Pakuranga…
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Pedestrian Critically Injured in Clover Park Crash
A serious crash in Clover Park has left one person in critical condition. Police were called to Dawson Road just before 3 p.m. following reports that a vehicle had struck a pedestrian. The injured individual has been transported to a…
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Bucklands Beach Fire Now Treated as Double Homicide
A fatal fire in Bucklands Beach last Thursday is now being treated as a double homicide, police have confirmed. Emergency services were called to a Murvale Drive home around 2.30am, where they found the house fully engulfed in flames, according…
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Police Briefing on Fatal Bucklands Beach Fire
Police will hold a stand-up briefing this afternoon concerning the fatal house fire in Bucklands Beach on October 2. Detective Inspector Tofilau Faamanuia Vaaelua, Counties Manukau District Crime Manager, will address the media at 12.30pm at the Counties Manukau Police…
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Crash Causes Delays on Southern Motorway, Ōtara
Motorists should expect delays following a crash on the Southern Motorway, Ōtara, this morning. Emergency services are responding to a three-vehicle crash near the East Tamaki off-ramp, reported to Police at about 9.38am. At this stage, there are no reports…
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Man in Custody After Firearm Discharged at Police in Flat Bush
A man has been taken into custody in Flat Bush following an incident where a firearm was discharged at police officers. The incident occurred just after 9.30am, as officers were conducting inquiries at a property on Chapel Road. One officer…
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Crash and Chemical Spill Close Pokeno On-Ramp
A crash in Pokeno has led to the closure of an on-ramp and is causing delays for motorists. The incident, involving a truck and another vehicle, occurred this afternoon on the Great South Road on-ramp northbound. Emergency services are currently…
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Northern Lanes of Southern Motorway Reopen After Crash
The northern lanes of the Southern Motorway, Goodwood Heights, have reopened following an earlier crash. Police appreciate motorists' patience while the scene was cleared. Holly McKay from NZ Police said, “Police would like to thank motorists for their patience while…
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Multi-Vehicle Crash Causes Delays on SH1, Goodwood Heights
A multi-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 in Goodwood Heights has resulted in delays for motorists. The incident, involving four vehicles, occurred at approximately 10.15am, prompting a response from emergency services. One northbound lane has been closed while authorities manage…
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Man Faces Charges After Fleeing Police in South Auckland
A fleeing driver incident in Papakura resulted in the arrest of a Black Power member. At approximately 11.30pm, a Subaru Legacy sped past a police patrol on Beach Road. Inspector Matt Hoyes stated the vehicle entered the motorway and ignored…
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Pukekohe Shoplifting Attempt Uncovers Additional Offences
A couple in Pukekohe, New Zealand, face charges after a shoplifting attempt led to the discovery of additional offences. On Monday, police were called to Pukekohe Train Station after security stopped a man and woman allegedly trying to board a…
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Serious Crash Closes Lane on Southern Motorway
Emergency services are attending a serious single-vehicle crash on the Southern Motorway near the Te Irirangi on-ramp. Police were alerted to the incident at 7.50am. One person is in critical condition. The left northbound lane is blocked. Motorists are advised…
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Man Charged After Woman's Death in Papatoetoe
A 50-year-old man has been charged with assault following the discovery of a woman’s body in Papatoetoe. Police were called to an address on Ashlynne Avenue on Saturday at about 10.30am. According to Detective Senior Sergeant Michael Hayward, Counties Manukau…
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Motorcyclist Critically Injured in Ōtara Crash
A motorcyclist is critically injured following a crash at the intersection of Preston Road and Geraldine Road in Ōtara, South Auckland. Police were notified of the incident at 3.20pm today. The Serious Crash Unit has been notified, and traffic management…
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Southern Motorway Reopens After Highbrook Incident
A section of the Southern Motorway (SH1) has reopened following earlier closures due to an incident in Highbrook. Police have thanked motorists for their cooperation and understanding during the disruption. Further details regarding the day's operation will be released shortly,…
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Good Samaritan Returns Sentimental Necklace to Pukekohe Woman
A Pukekohe woman was reunited with a sentimental necklace, thanks to a Good Samaritan. Paula had been visiting King Street when she lost the rose gold pendant, a family heirloom from her great aunt. After retracing her steps and checking…
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Three Killed in Waiuku Crash
Three people, including two children, died in a crash in Waiuku yesterday afternoon. The incident occurred on Masters Road. Counties Manukau South Area Commander, Inspector Jared Pirret, acknowledged the ongoing public interest in the tragic event. Inspector Pirret confirmed that…
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Flat Bush Police Nab Wanted Man and Bail Breacher
A tampered number plate led to the arrest of a man evading warrants in Flat Bush, marking a successful night for police. The arrest was one of two made in the area for a range of incidents. Inspector Rakana Cook,…
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Manurewa Fatal Crash: Driver Charged, Investigation Ongoing
A critical incident investigation is underway following a fatal crash in Manurewa. Counties Manukau District Commander, Superintendent Shanan Gray, stated that the driver of the Mitsubishi involved is in critical condition at Middlemore Hospital and was scheduled for surgery. A…
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Fatal Crash in Manurewa Triggers Critical Incident Investigation
A critical incident investigation is underway in Manurewa after a fatal incident overnight. One person has died, and another is in critical condition. Counties Manukau District Commander, Superintendent Shanan Gray, stated that the investigation aims to establish the full circumstances…
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