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Serious crash, State Highway 57, Shannon - Central
Sat, 27 Jul 2024 20:23:20 +1200 | New Zealand Police
State Highway 57 is closed near the intersection with Opiki Road following a crash. Emergency services were called to the crash involving a motorcycle and a vehicle around 6:25pm. One person has been seriously injured. The Serious Crash Unit have ...More >>
Former Jehovah's Witnesses Welcome Inquiry's Findings Of 'Credible Evidence' Of Abuse
Sat, 27 Jul 2024 16:20:56 +1200 | RNZ
She was abused as a child by her father, a respected Jehovah's Witness Elder. But it was not until this week Victoria felt vindicated. More >>
State Highway 2 Closed Following Crash, Ōpōtiki - Bay Of Plenty
Sat, 27 Jul 2024 14:21:50 +1200 | New Zealand Police
State Highway 2, Waiotahe is closed between Dunlop Road and Woodlands Road following a crash. Police were called to the crash, involving two motorcycles, just before 1pm. Initial indications suggest that there are serious injuries. The Serious Crash ...More >>
Arrest Made Following Auckland Robbery
Sat, 27 Jul 2024 14:12:53 +1200 | New Zealand Police
One person has been taken into custody following a robbery at a vape store in Mount Albert, Auckland. Police responded to a New North Road address around 6:50pm following a report of a robbery. The man has allegedly entered the store and stolen an item, ...More >>
Arrests Made Following Firearms Incident, Glen Eden
Sat, 27 Jul 2024 14:12:05 +1200 | New Zealand Police
Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Matt Bartlett: Two people have been taken into custody following a disorder involving a firearm in Glen Eden last night. Police responded to Waikumete Road around 8pm following reports of a disorder involving ...More >>
Information Sought Following Fatal Crash, Gisborne
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 19:41:16 +1200 | New Zealand Police
Police would like to speak with any witnesses, including the driver of a blue vehicle which was nearly hit as the motorcyclist attempted to overtake a truck. The rider then collided with a parked vehicle.More >>
Have You Seen Toka Vercoe?
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 18:39:25 +1200 | New Zealand Police
If you have seen Toka or have any information that may assist in locating him please contact Police on 105 if its after the fact or 111 if its urgent. More >>
Enough Is Enough Echoes Through Flaxmere West
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 14:15:40 +1200 | Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga
Matariki Perepe-Perana, a local resident, Principal of Te Kura o Kimi Ora and Chair of Te Whare Aroha o Ngā Mokopuna, emphasised the importance of extending the values taught at the kura beyond the school gates. More >>
Name Release: Fatal Crash, Taradale
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 13:09:07 +1200 | New Zealand Police
Police continue to appeal for information as the investigation into the circumstances of the crash is ongoing. More >>
New Emergency Hub For Ruapehu
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 12:56:10 +1200 | New Zealand Police
After almost seven years of planning and fundraising by the Ruapehu Emergency Services Charitable Trust (RESCT), the centre was officially opened on Thursday 18 July by the Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery, and Police Minister, Mark Mitchell.More >>
Boxed-in Burglar To Front Court
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 12:10:37 +1200 | New Zealand Police
Waitematā West Area Commander, Inspector Jason Edwards, says the alleged offender entered through a rear door, which set off an alarm and notified Police. More >>
Fatal Crash, State Highway 35, Gisborne
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 04:27:39 +1200 | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on State Highway 35, Gisborne this afternoon. More >>
Abuse In Care Royal Commission Inquiry Brings “Welcome Relief For Survivors In New Zealand”
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 20:15:57 +1200 | Shine Lawyers
“We are hopeful that we see some positive change, not just around the long-awaited redress scheme, puretumu torowhānui, but positive change to legislation to allow claimants access to compensation that isn’t described as a slap in the face or ...More >>
Safeguarding Children's Response To The State Abuse Report
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 20:11:29 +1200 | Safeguarding Children Initiative
At Safeguarding Children, we believe that the time for voluntary compliance from any organisations working with and caring for children has passed. We want to see accountability in all settings such as schools, congregations, community organisations, ...More >>
These Issues Didn’t Disappear In 1999 - Care Experienced Youth Urge Govt To Listen To All Generations Of Abuse Survivors
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 19:11:18 +1200 | VOYCE
“The argument is that abuse did not magically stop in 1999, and any recommendations for change to our care and protection, as well as youth justice systems need to be informed by all those who have lived with the effects of it.”More >>
Te Pāti Māori Acknowledge The Need For Fundamental Change In State Care
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 16:00:42 +1200 | Te Pati Maori
The report notes that New Zealand’s care system is fundamentally broken beyond repair. Survivors want to see transformational change to ensure the end of state-sponsored abuse.More >>
Information Sought Following Crash, Taradale
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 14:21:16 +1200 | New Zealand Police
At around 10:55am, a vehicle collided with a cyclist at the intersection of Neeve Road and Church Road. More >>
Fatal Crash: Maleme Street, Tauranga
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 13:23:46 +1200 | New Zealand Police
Emergency services were called to the crash between a motorcycle and a vehicle just after 6am. More >>
Road Reopens Following Crash, SH75 - Canterbury
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 12:33:37 +1200 | New Zealand Police
Police thank motorists for their patience. More >>
Road Blocked, SH75, Christchurch Akaroa Road - Canterbury
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 11:30:57 +1200 | New Zealand Police
Police are responding to a single vehicle crash on State Highway 75, near Prices Valley Road. The crash was reported around 10.25am. Two people are reported to have moderate to serious injuries. The road is blocked, motorists are advised to avoid ...More >>
