Central district news

Unexplained death, Feilding

rpel50 — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 07:41:58 +0000

Location:

Central

Police were called to an address on Campbell Street in Feilding at around 12.50pm today, after a person was found deceased at the property.

The death is being treated as unexplained at this time.

A scene guard has been put in place overnight and a scene examination will take place tomorrow.

We know the police presence will be unsettling for Campbell Street residents, however we want to reassure them there is no cause for alarm.

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Arrest made following serious assualt - Palmerston North

hse179 — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 22:40:31 +0000

Location:

Central

Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Dave Thompson:

A 42-year-old Palmerston North man has been arrested and charged in relation to a serious assault in Cloverlea last month.

A man was found at a Cecil Place address with critical injuries on 1 March 2025 and continues to recover in hospital.

The 42-year-old has been charged with Wounding with Intent to Cause Grievous Bodily Harm and will appear in court today.

He was arrested at 2pm yesterday in the Roslyn area.

Three to appear in court after aggravated robbery, Palmerston North

fljpp1 — Sat, 26 Apr 2025 02:32:40 +0000

Location:

Central

Attributable to Detective Sergeant Rochelle Ross:

Police have arrested and charged three men following an aggravated robbery in Aokautere.

At around 7.45am this morning, Manawatu Police were called to a residential address in Aokautere following a report of an aggravated robbery.

Thankfully, the occupants of the property are uninjured, however they are understandably shaken by the incident.

Upon arrival, Police saw the alleged offenders flee the area in a vehicle.

Name release: Fatal crash, Marton

bnjhy3 — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 19:43:35 +0000

Location:

Central

Police can now release the name of the woman who died in a crash on State Highway 1, Marton on 26 March.

She was 24-year-old My Marie Harder Clemensen, from Khandallah, Wellington.

Police send our condolences to her family and friends at this difficult time.

Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.

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Ill-prepared trip leads to Mount Taranaki rescue

nlnqs3 — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 02:50:32 +0000

Location:

Central

Attributable to Detective Gerhard Jacobs, SAR Incident Controller:

A family walking on Mt Taranaki who were underprepared for the conditions is prompting a reminder from Police to those heading out this long weekend.

Police received a call about 6:30pm last night reporting that a man and two children were overdue returning from the Pouakai Range.

Police Search and Rescue were engaged, as were Land Search and Rescue volunteers, and a Department of Conservation volunteer.

The family were unfamiliar with the area, and underprepared for the cold conditions.

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Name release: Fatal crash, Woodville

bnjhy3 — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 05:32:21 +0000

Location:

Central

Police can now name the person who died following a crash in Woodville on 4 April.

She was 52-year-old Rochelle Marie Ealam, of Southbridge, Selwyn.

Our thoughts are with her loved ones at this difficult time.

Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.

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Update: Serious crash, State Highway 3, Taranaki

rpel50 — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 04:00:29 +0000

Location:

Central

Police can now advise one person has died in a crash on State Highway 3 in Taranaki this afternoon.

The crash, involving two cars, was reported to Police at 2.30pm.

In addition to the fatality, two people sustained serious injuries and two people have moderate injuries.

State Highway 3 is closed between Mangamaio Road and Pukaruhe Road.

Motorists are asked to take alternative routes where possible, or delay travel.

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Missing person located, New Plymouth

fljpp1 — Sat, 19 Apr 2025 00:27:56 +0000

Location:

Central

The 16-year-old girl subject to an amber alert in New Plymouth overnight has been located safe and well.

Police would like to thank the members of the public who provided information that assisted in locating them.

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Witnesses sought to fatal crash, New Plymouth

ebld47 — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 04:10:10 +0000

Location:

Central

Police are asking for witnesses to come forward after a cyclist died following a crash in New Plymouth last week.

Emergency services were called to the scene at the intersection of Powderham Street and Mt Edgecumbe Street about 12.35pm on Saturday 12 April.

The cyclist was transported to hospital, where they sadly died on Tuesday.

Police are now working to establish the full circumstances of the crash and are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.

Police respond to IPCA report into fatal crash following Ōtaki pursuit

atei54 — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 22:12:30 +0000

Location:

Central

Police accept the findings by the Independent Police Conduct Authority in relation to a fatal crash which occurred following a Police pursuit near Ōtaki.

First and foremost, our thoughts and sympathies are with the people and families impacted by this crash.