Tag: death
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Kaitaia Motorcycle Crash Victim Named
Marcus Tepania, 31, of Kaitaia, has been named as the man who died following a motorcycle crash in Kaitaia on December 12. Police have released his name and stated that their “thoughts are with his friends and whānau at this…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportation KaitaiaMotorcycle CrashFatal AccidentMarcus TepaniaAccidentDeathNew Zealand Police
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Name Released in Māngere Fatal Crash
Police have released the name of the man who died following a crash in Māngere on December 3. He was Jagpreet Singh, 20, of Auckland. "Our thoughts are with his friends and family at this time," police said. Enquiries into…
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Fatal Crash Near Flemington Claims One Life
A person died in a single-vehicle crash south of Flemington last night. Emergency services were called to Ngawaka Road at approximately 11:10 pm following reports of the incident. Tragically, the vehicle's only occupant was pronounced dead at the scene. The…
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Person Dies in Water-Related Incident at Titahi Bay
A person has died following a water-related incident in Titahi Bay on Sunday. Police were called to Bay Drive at around 2:15pm, following reports of a person being pulled from the water unresponsive. "Despite the best efforts of those on…
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Fatal Crash in Māngere Claims One Life
One person has died following a serious two-vehicle crash in Māngere on December 3rd. Emergency services were called to the scene on State Highway 20 at approximately 4am. The injured man was assessed by ambulance services and found to have…
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Swimmer's Name Released Following Lake Wainamu Tragedy
Police have released the name of the swimmer who died at Lake Wainamu last week as Shubham Kumar, 23. Kumar had been swimming with friends on the evening of December 8, 2025. The Police National Dive Squad recovered Kumar's body…
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Fatal Crash on Manuka Street, Matamata
One person has died after being struck by a vehicle on a driveway in Matamata this afternoon. Emergency services were called to a property on Manuka Street at around 1.50pm. The road is closed while the Serious Crash Unit examines…
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Name Released in Fatal Whitianga Crash
Police have released the name of the man who died in a crash in Whitianga on November 12. He was Melford (Mel) Robert Watson, 80, of Whitianga. "Our thoughts are with his friends and family at this time," police said.…
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Fatal Crash in Manawatū Claims Life of Young Woman
An 18-year-old woman has died following a crash in Manawatū on Tuesday 18 November. The crash, involving a car and a truck, occurred at the intersection of Kairanga Bunnythorpe Road and Roberts Line at around midday. The young woman was…
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Man Dies After Water Incident at Riversdale Beach
A man in his 50s died after getting into trouble in the water at Riversdale Beach on Thursday afternoon. Police were called around 4 p.m. after the man was seen struggling. He was brought to shore, and CPR was administered.…
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Man Dies at Takapuna Beach Despite Emergency Efforts
A person has died at Takapuna Beach this afternoon. Police were alerted at midday to a report of an unresponsive individual in the water, who had been brought to shore. Police staff at the scene immediately provided medical assistance to…
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Fatal Crash in Ngaruawahia Claims One Life
One person died in a single-vehicle crash in Ngaruawahia overnight. Police were called to Saulbrey Road at around 8pm following reports of the incident. One person was found deceased at the scene. The road was closed while the Serious Crash…
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Name Released in Tamaki Drive Fatal Crash
Police have released the name of the man who died in the Tamaki Drive crash on October 22 as Sean James Cleary, 61, of Point Chevalier. Police offer their thoughts to his family and friends. The family has requested privacy…
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Police Continue Investigation into Baby Ru's Death Two Years On
New Zealand Police are renewing their appeal for information regarding the death of Baby Ru, two years after he was admitted to Hutt Hospital with critical injuries. The boy, known as Baby Ru, died shortly before his second birthday as…
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Masterton Police Investigate Death of 3-Month-Old Baby Girl
Police are investigating the death of a 3-month-old baby girl in Masterton. Officers were notified of the incident at around 2pm on Thursday 2 October and are working to determine the circumstances. The family is assisting the investigation team with…
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Name Released in Mt Wellington Fatal Crash
Police have released the name of the man who died following a crash in Mt Wellington on September 15. He was David Govindasamy Chetty, 66, of Auckland. Police have expressed their condolences, saying, "Our thoughts are with his friends and…
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Missing Christchurch Woman Found Dead
A 66-year-old woman who was reported missing in Christchurch has been found dead. Police Search and Rescue located her body at approximately 6 p.m. today. Police have expressed their gratitude to all those who assisted in the search efforts. These…
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Man Appears in Court Following Paraparaumu Woman's Death
A 31-year-old man has appeared in Porirua District Court today, charged with assault and breach of a protection order, following the death of a woman in Paraparaumu last night. This clarifies earlier reporting. The police have issued no further comment.
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Fatal Crash Closes Waihi Whangamata Road
One person died in a single-vehicle crash on Waihi Whangamata Road this morning. Police responded to the incident around 11:40 am. The sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene. The road is currently closed, and diversions are in…
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Name Released in Ngararatunua Fatal Crash
Police have released the name of the man who died following a crash in Ngararatunua, Northland, on August 22. He was Don Craig Tataurangi, 36, of Whangārei. Police offer their thoughts to his friends and family. Enquiries into the circumstances…
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Woman Dies in Christchurch Police Custody
Police are investigating the death of a woman in custody in Christchurch. According to Superintendent Tony Hill, Canterbury District Commander, officers were called to a Rakaia address around 1 a.m. on Monday, August 25, following reports of an intoxicated woman…
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Woman Dies in Christchurch Police Custody
A woman died in police custody in Christchurch this morning. At approximately 6:50am, she was found unresponsive in her cell. Police notified St John and provided medical assistance, but attempts to revive her were unsuccessful. Superintendent Tony Hill, Canterbury District…
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Fatal Crash in Te Mata Claims One Life
One person died in a single-vehicle crash in Te Mata on Kawhia Road yesterday evening. Police were alerted to the incident at approximately 5.50pm. Despite the efforts of emergency services, one person was pronounced dead at the scene. Another person…
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Name Released in Ngongotahā Valley Fatal Crash
Police have released the name of the victim of the two-vehicle crash on Dansey Road, Ngongotahā Valley, on Wednesday, May 22. Two-year-old Sakura Hall of Mamaku died in the accident. Police have expressed their sympathies to Sakura’s family and friends.…
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Name Released in Waitahuna Fatal Crash
Erin Lee Van De Water, 41, of Dunedin, has been identified as the woman who died in a Waitahuna crash on July 24, according to police. Authorities released her name following notification of next of kin. Police have expressed their…
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Name Released in Te Aroha Fatal Crash
Police have named Semisi He, 48, of Waitoa, as the victim of the fatal crash in Te Aroha on June 13. Investigations into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. "Our thoughts remain with those close to him at this…
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Name Released in Fatal Tokoroa Crash
Police have released the name of the man who died in a Tokoroa crash on June 27 as 55-year-old Julian Rameka, of Tokoroa. "Our thoughts are with his friends and family at this time," police said. Enquiries into the circumstances…
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Police Investigate Unexplained Death in Parnell
Auckland City Police are investigating the death of a woman in Parnell. Police were called to Cracroft Street on July 7 after a woman was found unresponsive in an apartment. The woman has been identified as 59-year-old Leiann Rae Davis.…
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Fatal Crash in St Andrews, Hamilton
One person has died following a crash between a vehicle and a pedestrian on Croall Crescent, St Andrews, Hamilton. Emergency services were called to the scene at approximately 3pm. The pedestrian was taken to hospital but died a short time…
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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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