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Man Dies After Being Pulled From Water on Tamaki Drive, Parnell
A man has died after being recovered from the water on Tamaki Drive, Parnell, this afternoon. Police were alerted around 3:35 pm after the man entered the water from a boat at the marina. Emergency services were unable to revive…
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Fatal ATV Crash at Foxton Beach
One person died in an ATV crash on Foxton Beach this afternoon. Emergency services responded to the incident at approximately 1:10 p.m. The crash occurred on the beach near the surf lifesaving club. The deceased was one of two people…
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Man Dies in New Plymouth House Fire
Nigel Philip Tyler, 69, from Westown, died in the Oranga Street house fire on July 23, police confirmed. Police offer condolences to Tyler's family and friends. According to police, the circumstances surrounding the incident are not suspicious.
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Family of Hamilton Homicide Victim Asks for Privacy
The family of Tyreece Te Pairi, who died in Hamilton, have released a statement through the New Zealand Police, expressing their grief and gratitude. They have laid Tyreece to rest in Tolaga Bay. The family asks the media and public…
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Name Released in Lake Manapouri Boating Fatality
Richard Charles Murrell, 60, from Invercargill, was found deceased on a boat on Lake Manapouri on Sunday night, July 20th. Police have released his name and are continuing to investigate the circumstances of his death on behalf of the Coroner.…
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Fatal Crash in Waiuku Claims Three Lives
Three people have died in a single-vehicle crash on Marsters Road, Waiuku. Emergency services were called at approximately 3:30 p.m. after a vehicle left the road and entered a nearby body of water. All three occupants of the vehicle died…
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Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash in Kaitaia Claims One Life
A passenger has died in a single-vehicle crash in Kaitaia. Emergency services responded to the incident on Allen Bell Drive around 2:10 a.m. Sadly, the passenger was pronounced dead at the scene. Two other individuals involved were transported to a…
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Fatal Crash Near Motutere Claims One Life
One person died following a two-vehicle crash near Motutere last night. Police were called to State Highway One near Jellicoe Point at around 7.45pm. Despite the best efforts of emergency services, one person died at the scene. The road was…
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Name Released in Redwoodtown Fatal Crash
Police have released the name of the man who died in a Redwoodtown crash on June 18. He was Reginald Anthony Mischeski, 50, of Mayfield. Police have expressed their condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time. Enquiries…
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Name Released in Waipukurau Fatal Crash
Police have released the name of the woman who died in a Waipukurau crash on June 29. She was 31-year-old Amberlee Carlson, of Waipukurau. Police have expressed their condolences, saying: "Our thoughts are with those close to her at this…
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Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash in East Tamaki
A person died in a single-vehicle crash on Springs Road, East Tamaki, last night. Emergency services responded around 10:40 p.m. to reports of a rolled vehicle. The sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene. Police are investigating the…
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Name Released in Waitara Fatal House Fire
Jamie Elliott, 45, has been identified as the man who died in a Waitara house fire on Friday, June 6th. His dog was found alongside him. Police have expressed their condolences to Elliott's family and friends during this difficult time.…
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Riccarton Death Deemed Not Suspicious
Police have confirmed that the death of a woman in Riccarton yesterday is not being treated as suspicious. The woman was found critically injured in a Leslie Hills Drive car park, with initial indications suggesting a medical event. Tragically, she…
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Name Released in Fatal Maharahara Crash
Police have released the name of the woman who died in a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2, Maharahara, on June 13. She was 69-year-old Philipa Beech. Police extend condolences to her family and friends. Enquiries into the circumstances of…
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Fatal Crash on Jervois Street, Dargaville
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash on Jervois Street, Dargaville, this evening. Police were notified of the incident at approximately 5.20pm. Despite the efforts of emergency services, one person was pronounced dead at the scene. A scene examination…
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Fatal Crash on Bowicks Road, Cust
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash on Bowicks Road, Cust, earlier today. Emergency services responded to the incident at approximately 1:25 pm, where they found that a vehicle had rolled. Sadly, one person was pronounced dead at the…
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Name Released in Trentham Fatal House Fire
Police have released the name of the man who died in a house fire in Trentham, Upper Hutt, on Tuesday morning. He was 69-year-old John Louis. Police extend condolences to his family and friends. The cause of the fire is…
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Fatal Truck Accident Claims Life on SH1, Kaikōura
A pedestrian has died after being struck by a truck on State Highway 1 at Peketā this morning. Emergency services responded to the incident, which occurred between Inland Kaikōura Road and Rakanui Road, at approximately 9:20 am. The pedestrian was…
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Body Located in Boyle River, Hurunui
A body has been found in the Boyle River, Hurunui, after a search was initiated earlier today. Police were alerted at approximately 3:15 pm after a helicopter involved in the search located the body. While formal identification is pending, authorities…
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Name Released in Timaru Fatal Crash
James Campbell McKenzie, 69, from Timaru, died in a crash on State Highway One, Timaru, on May 21. Police have released his name and extend condolences to his family and friends. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
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Fatality Following Tarawera Crash on SH 5
A person has died following a crash on State Highway 5, Tarawera, that occurred on May 28. Critically injured in the crash, the person was airlifted to hospital. They passed away in hospital on May 31. Police have extended their…
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Fatal Crash on State Highway 16, Pt Chevalier
A man died and four others were injured in a crash on State Highway 16, Pt Chevalier, last night. Police were alerted to a car on its roof in the citybound lanes shortly after 11:05pm. One person had been ejected…
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Fatal Crash in Karamu, Waipa Claims One Life
A man died in a single-vehicle crash at Karamu, Waipa. Emergency services responded to the incident on Waikoha Road around 7:40 a.m. The vehicle had left the road and rolled into a paddock. The Serious Crash Unit is investigating the…
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Fatal Crash in Templeton Claims One Life
One person died in a crash in Templeton this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the intersection of Dawson Road and Newton Road at around 2.45pm following a crash involving a truck and two cars. Sadly, one person died at…
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Teen Dies After Tackle Game Injury in Palmerston North
A 19-year-old man has died after suffering a critical head injury during a tackle game with friends in Palmerston North on Sunday afternoon. The man was taken to hospital by his friends but passed away on Monday night. Manawatū Area…
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Fatal Crash in Okoia Claims One Life
One person died following a two-vehicle crash in Okoia yesterday. Emergency services were called to the scene on Number 2 Line at around 7pm. Despite their efforts, one person died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. Cordons were…
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Fatal Crash Near Takapau Claims One Life
A person died in a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2 near Takapau this morning. Emergency services responded to the incident, which occurred just before 7:30 a.m. One person was pronounced dead at the scene. The Serious Crash Unit investigated,…
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Name Released in Awakino Fatal Crash
Police have named Stan Tangaroa-Green, 31, of Te Awamutu, as the victim of the fatal crash in Awakino on April 30. "Our thoughts are with those close to him at this time," police said. Enquiries into the circumstances of the…
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Name Released in Coastlands Fatal Crash
Paul Jukka Makela, 56, of Kawerau, died in a crash on SH30, Coastlands, on January 23rd. Police have released his name and extend condolences to his family and friends. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. The New…
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Fatal Workplace Incident in Te Anau
One person has died following a workplace incident on Manapouri Te Anau Highway this afternoon. Police were called to the scene at approximately 3:30 p.m. Sadly, the individual was pronounced dead at the location. The incident will be referred to…
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