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Ihaia Road, Ōpunake is closed following an incident overnight.
At around 10:15pm, Police were notified that a person had been seriously assaulted.
They were transported to hospital in a critical condition.
Cordons are in place and Police are working to determine the circumstances of the … View moreIhaia Road, Ōpunake is closed following an incident overnight.
At around 10:15pm, Police were notified that a person had been seriously assaulted.
They were transported to hospital in a critical condition.
Cordons are in place and Police are working to determine the circumstances of the assault.
Ihaia Road is expected to remain closed for several hours, members of the public are advised to avoid the area.
Police can now confirm one person has been critically injured after an incident in Highbury this afternoon.
Officers were called to a Pioneer Highway address about 3.15pm, where one person was taken to hospital in critical condition.
Police are continuing to make enquiries as we work to … View morePolice can now confirm one person has been critically injured after an incident in Highbury this afternoon.
Officers were called to a Pioneer Highway address about 3.15pm, where one person was taken to hospital in critical condition.
Police are continuing to make enquiries as we work to determine exactly what happened.
Cordons remain in place around Pioneer Highway, between Cardiff Street and Botanical Road, and members of the public are asked to avoid the area.
Police investigating a double homicide in Ruatiti are seeking assistance from the public to locate a person of interest.
Two people were located deceased at a Murumuru Road property by officers on Saturday afternoon.
A scene examination is still underway at the large, remote property, including… View morePolice investigating a double homicide in Ruatiti are seeking assistance from the public to locate a person of interest.
Two people were located deceased at a Murumuru Road property by officers on Saturday afternoon.
A scene examination is still underway at the large, remote property, including the use of the Police Eagle helicopter to assist staff on the ground.
As part of our ongoing inquiries, Police wish to speak with Mitchell Cole, pictured.
It is believed that the 29-year-old is in the Ruatiti area.
He should not be approached, but if you see him please call 111 immediately.
Police will be carrying out reassurance patrols as we work as quickly as possible to locate those involved.
Additional Police are in the Ruatiti area to assist the investigation as we pursue every lead available to us.
If you see Mitchell Cole, call 111 straight away.
You can share non-urgent information about what happened with us online at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking 'Update Report', or by calling 105.
Use reference number P064773873.
You can also make a report anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
A homicide investigation has been launched following the deaths of two people in Ruatiti.
The victims were located by Police at a rural property on Saturday afternoon.
A scene examination will begin on Sunday 14 December and is expected to take several days.
Post-mortem and formal … View moreA homicide investigation has been launched following the deaths of two people in Ruatiti.
The victims were located by Police at a rural property on Saturday afternoon.
A scene examination will begin on Sunday 14 December and is expected to take several days.
Post-mortem and formal identification procedures will be carried out in the coming days.
There will be a heightened Police presence in the area as the investigation progresses.
Police would like to hear from anyone in the Ruatiti area who has information about the incident.
Please contact Police online at 105.Police.govt.nz, or by calling 105.
Please use the reference number P064773873.
Further information will be released when it becomes available.
A controlled training exercise will be conducted off Port Taranaki to the Bell Block area on Sunday 14 December.
The multi-agency exercise is designed to test and improve the coordination and response capabilities of all agencies involved in maritime emergencies.
Taranaki Search and Rescue … View moreA controlled training exercise will be conducted off Port Taranaki to the Bell Block area on Sunday 14 December.
The multi-agency exercise is designed to test and improve the coordination and response capabilities of all agencies involved in maritime emergencies.
Taranaki Search and Rescue Coordinator and Public Team Supervisor Wade Callander says the exercise will involve rescue vessels and that people might notice smoke markers, objects in the water and life rafts as part of the scenario.
“These planned exercises enable Police and partner agencies to test our response and systems should an emergency ever arise.
“Normal marine traffic should proceed with caution and follow any instructions from authorities.
“This exercise is part of our ongoing commitment to public safety and ensures that emergency services are well-prepared for real-life incidents.”
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