Emergency services were at the scene of a serious single-truck crash on State Highway 3, between Wharekauri Road and Mangamaio Road, Mokau this morning. Police were called about 3.50am. One person has died following the crash. The road is closed, and is expected to remain closed for some time. Diversions are in place and motorists... 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 →
Stratford accident victim in ICU
Taranaki Base Hospital spokeswoman Kirsty McMurray has confirmed a 32 year old male is in a stable condition in ICU. This follows an accident near Stratford at around 8pm on Sunday night involving two vehicles. One female victim died at the scene of the accident. A police spokesperson advised the victim's were sole occupiers of... Continue Reading →
One dead, one in serious condition following Stratford accident
Police have confirmed that one person has died following the serious crash at the corner of Mountain Road and Bird Road, Cardiff, Stratford, earlier tonight. Another person has been taken to hospital in a serious condition. The road remains closed with diversions in place. The Serious Crash Unit is examining the scene. know more? Click... Continue Reading →
Victim of Awakino fatality named
Police can now confirm the name of the man who died in a two car crash on SH3 near the Awakino Tunnel on Monday 22 April. He was 56-year-old Scott Hamilton Murray of Te Puke. sympathies to Mr Murray's friends and family at this difficult time.
Fatal accident near Awakino Tunnel
One person has died following a two car crash on SH3 near the Awakino Tunnel. The crash was reported to emergency services shortly before 12.30pm. Two people received minor injuries in the crash. A police investigation into the cause of this crash is underway. The Serious Crash Unit is examining the scene. The road is... Continue Reading →
Woman found dead, homicide investigation launched
Update from NZ Police: In a media release earlier today, Police advised that a homicide victim had been found at a residential property in Liverpool Street, Whanganui. This was incorrect - the victim was located at a residential property on the corner of Victoria Avenue and Ingestre Street. Police apologise for the error and any... Continue Reading →
Deceased named following fatal accident in Hawera
Police have released the names of the two victim's of the accident on Glover Road in Hawera at the weekend. The deceased have been identified as Tadhg McColl and William Wallace, who were both aged 18 and from South Taranaki. Acting Sergeant Graeme Jones told Stuff reporter Leighton Keith the Serious Crash Unit had examined... Continue Reading →
Two dead following serious accident in Hawera
Police have confirmed the two people have died after a crash in Hawera this evening. The crash occurred at 8:25pm near the intersection of Glover Road and Ketemarae Road. The Serious Crash Unit is examining the scene and Police will investigate the cause of the crash. Condolences to the families of for victim's
One dead, six injured in Inglewood accident
Emergency services responded to a serious crash on Junction Road, Inglewood, New Plymouth this morning. Police were called to the two vehicle crash around 7.50am. One person has died at the scene and six others have received serious to minor injuries. The Serious Crash Unit has been advised and Junction Road is currently closed. Motorists... Continue Reading →