Emergency services were called to single vehicle accident near the intersection of South Road and Ingahape Road at around 11.10am on Sunday. Initial reports from Police were that a vehicle rolled, however it was overtaking another car and lost control. It did not collide with the other car or roll according to a police spokeswoman.... Continue Reading →
Car rolls South of Hawera on Sunday
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Hawera man still in critical condition following crash
A motorcyclist remains in critical condition after a crash in Hāwera on Sunday morning. Emergency services were called to the intersection of Princes St and Glover Rd about 10.50am following reports of the crash. A 27-year-old man suffered critical injuries and was flown to Wellington Hospital by the Taranaki Rescue Helicopter. The conditions on Sunday... Continue Reading →
Teenage rugby player seriously injured in Patea
A teenage rugby player has been seriously injured at a match in South Taranaki. Police officers were called to Pātea Domain, where a club rugby match was being played, at 1.45pm on Saturday to reports of a teenager with neck and back injuries. A St John Ambulance spokesperson said they transported a patient in serious... Continue Reading →
Hawera liquor store hit, three injured
Three people sustained minor injuries after their vehicle collided with the Hawera Super Liquor store building on the corner of Disraeli Street and High Street on Saturday afternoon. Police, fire and ambulance personnel were called to the scene at around 3.30pm following reports of the accident. High Street traffic was diverted while the emergency services... Continue Reading →
Man dies in Police custody in Hawera
A man has died in Police custody following a family harm incident in Hawera. At about 11.30pm on Friday 31 May Police were called to a family harm incident at an address in Hawera. An intoxicated man was arrested for assault and taken to Hawera Police Station. During a routine check the 55-year-old man was... Continue Reading →