Updates on crimes and investigations for 30 June 2025.
Fatal Crash, Takapau Road, Waipukurau
One person has died following a serious crash early Sunday morning in Waipukurau.
Police received a report of a single vehicle crash at the intersection of Takapau Road and Racecourse Road at around 3.50am.
Sadly, despite best efforts of emergency services, the sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene.
The road was closed while the Serious Crash Unit conducted a scene examination. The road is now clear.
Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
Name Release, Wai-iti death
Police can now release the name of the person who died in Wai-iti, Tasman, while clearing a fallen tree on Saturday.
He was 67-year-old Peter Lines, of Wai-iti.
“Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones at this difficult time.”
His death will be referred to the Coroner.
