Police updates on crimes and investigations for 31 May 2025.
Fatal crash, Newtons Road, Templeton
One person has died following a serious crash in Templeton on Friday afternoon.
At around 2.45pm, emergency services were called to the intersection of Dawson Road and Newton Road.
The crash involved a truck and two cars.
Sadly, one person died at the scene.
“Our thoughts are with their family at this difficult time”, said police in a statement.
The Serious Crash Unit has conducted a scene examination and the road is now open.
While Police’s investigation into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing, Police would like to remind motorists to take care on our roads.
Drive sober, remove distractions, wear your seatbelt, and stick to the speed limit to ensure you get to your destination safely
Fatal crash: Northland
One person has died following a serious crash in Northland this morning.
At around midnight emergency services were called to a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1, near Waiomio, south of Kawakawa.
Sadly, one person died at the scene.
“Our thoughts are with their family at this difficult time.”
The Serious Crash Unit has conducted a scene examination and the road is now open.
Fatal crash: Karamu, Waipa
A man has died after a vehicle he was in left the road and rolled into a paddock at Karamu, Waipa.
Emergency services were called at around 7:40am to the single vehicle crash on Waikoha Road.
The Serious Crash Unit attended, and the circumstances are being investigated.
