Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on Mountain Road in Midhirst, Taranaki. The single-vehicle crash was reported around 4.50pm. Initial reports indicate one person has sustained serious injuries. The southbound lane is closed and diversions are in place. Motorists are advised to avoid the area, if possible.
Police have today filed charges of manslaughter against three Police officers in the New Plymouth District Court. The charges relate to the death of a 55-year-old man who died while in custody at the Hawera Police Station in the early hours of 1 June 2019. The charges allege that the officers were grossly negligent in... Continue Reading →
A man has died after being shot by Police near Brixton this afternoon. About 3.40pm, Police received a call regarding a man in his 50s in distress who had left a Brixton property in a vehicle and was believed to be in possession of a firearm. Police located the stationary vehicle on Mamaku Road, off... Continue Reading →
Around 12:40pm today Police were called to a disorder incident involving a group of people in a New Plymouth suburb. On arrival, Police attempted to stop a vehicle that was seen leaving the address. The vehicle failed to stop for Police when signalled and a pursuit was initiated in response to the fleeing driver. The... Continue Reading →
In a statement from a Police media spokesperson, it's confirmed that Police are aware of the checkpoints being set up in Taranaki and are working with the local community. This release explains how Police are supporting community checkpoints. Police are committed to ensuring our communities are safe and feel safe. Police understand that some small... Continue Reading →
Taranaki’s total number of COVID-19 cases has risen to 16 this long weekend with the most recent person being confirmed as a probable case. Taranaki DHB’s medical officer of health, Dr Jonathan Jarman, says a 58 year old woman is the latest person and sixteenth case of COVID-19 in the region. “When we say probable,... Continue Reading →
On Tuesday 28 April, Taranaki Iwi Community Checkpoint Plans at the Northern, Eastern and Southern boundaries of Taranaki will come into effect. Checkpoints will be operating with support from Taranaki Police in Urenui and Patea, and a mobile Police patrol will be operating at the eastern entrance to Taranaki along the Forgotten Highway (SH43). The... Continue Reading →
More than three weeks after the last reported case of COVID-19 in Taranaki, a new person with the virus has emerged following testing in New Plymouth on Friday. Taranaki DHB’s medical officer of health, Dr Jonathan Jarman, has confirmed a 50 year old woman is the region’s latest person and fifteenth case to test positive... Continue Reading →
Taranaki DHB is planning and preparing for the region’s move to Alert Level 3 on Tuesday 28 April. Under Level 3, health services around Taranaki will operate as normal as possible, but Taranaki DHB chief executive Rosemary Clements says one of the focuses will be managing public health risks. “We are working closely with the... Continue Reading →
