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Scoop
14 hours ago
- Scoop
Wrong-Way Crash Seriously Injures 2 Drivers
Two people have serious injuries after a head-on crash on the Northern Motorway at Wainui this morning. One of the vehicles involved was a stolen Toyota Aqua that was being tracked by the Police Eagle helicopter. Moments before the crash, the driver entered the Northern Motorway at the Wainui off-ramp and drove against the flow of traffic. 'The car travelled roughly 50 metres before it collided with an unsuspecting member of the public, who's effectively had no time to react,' Inspector Danny Meade said. The crash happened about 6.20am and led to a two-hour-long closure of the motorway. The vehicle being tracked had been stolen from a Constellation Drive address overnight and was spotted in Westgate about 5.35am. Eagle located the car and kept watch as it drove along State Highway 18 and onto the Northern Motorway. 'Near Oteha Valley Road, Police signalled to the driver to stop, but the vehicle's allegedly fled at speed. Units haven't pursued, but Eagle kept tracking the car, relaying its movements through a subdivision in Wainui. 'While officers on the ground were preparing spike strips, the driver, for some unknown reason, entered the motorway in the wrong direction. 'It is incredible that nobody died.' The Serious Crash Unit carried out a scene examination and the motorway reopened about 8.15am. Inspector Meade said the investigation into the crash was ongoing and both drivers were being treated in hospital. Charges are being considered against the youth alleged to have been driving.
Otago Daily Times
17 hours ago
- Otago Daily Times
Stolen car driven wrong way on motorway before crash
Photo: ODT files Two people have been seriously injured after a head-on crash on a motorway at Wainui in the Auckland region. One of the vehicles was a stolen Toyota Aqua being tracked by the Police Eagle helicopter. Moments before the crash this morning, police said the driver entered the Northern Motorway at the Wainui off-ramp and drove against the flow of traffic. "The car travelled roughly 50 metres before it collided with an unsuspecting member of the public, who effectively had no time to react," Inspector Danny Meade said. The crash happened about 6.20am and led to a two-hour-long closure of the motorway. The vehicle being tracked had been stolen from a property in Constellation Drive overnight and was spotted in Westgate about 5.35am. Eagle located the car and kept watch as it drove along State Highway 18 and onto the Northern Motorway. "Near Oteha Valley Road, police signalled to the driver to stop, but the vehicle allegedly fled at speed," Meade said. He said officers didn't pursue, however "Eagle kept tracking the car, relaying its movements through a subdivision in Wainui." "While officers on the ground were preparing spike strips, the driver, for some unknown reason, entered the motorway in the wrong direction. "It is incredible that nobody died." The Serious Crash Unit carried out a scene examination and the motorway reopened about 8.15am. Meade said the investigation into the crash was ongoing and both drivers were being treated in hospital. Charges were being considered against the youth alleged to have been driving the stolen Toyota.
Scoop
4 days ago
- Scoop
Police Swarm Into Whitford Following Burglary
Police were quickly on scene after an alarming report of a burglary taking place at a Whitford property overnight. One man is in custody and enquiries are ongoing to locate his alleged accomplice. Relieving Counties Manukau East Area Commander, Inspector Rakana Cook says a 111 call was made just before 12.30am 'The victims reported hearing glass being broken, and that they had secured themselves their part of the house,' he says. 'A raft of Police resources quickly deployed to the Broomfields Road area, including the Police Eagle helicopter, a dog unit and other ground staff. 'Fortunately, their property was well secured, and it meant that the offenders could not gain entry.' Inspector Cook says staff arrived on scene and confirmed two offenders had tried to gain entry before leaving. 'The Police dog deployed and attempted to track offenders' footsteps, meanwhile Eagle was overhead and noticed a suspicious man on Wades Road. 'A unit arrived at the location and detained the man, who we will allege was one of the offenders.' Police have charged the 44-year-old man with burglary and unlawfully being in an enclosed yard. He will face the Manukau District Court today. 'I commend our Police staff who flooded the area quickly in order to locate these offenders,' Inspector Cook says. 'I would like to acknowledge the victims who were quite shaken by what took place. 'They acted courageously, contacting 111 almost immediately."
Scoop
09-07-2025
- Scoop
Missing Diver, Whatipū Beach
A search is underway for a diver who has been reported missing at Whatipū Beach this morning. Police were alerted at about 5.23am and search efforts are ongoing to locate the man. The Police Eagle helicopter has deployed to assist with aerial-based searches, alongside Police launch Deaodar, Search and Rescue and Coastguard New Zealand. No further information is available at this stage.
Otago Daily Times
02-07-2025
- Otago Daily Times
More arrests over violent 'Levin invasion' boyracer meet
Twelve people have been arrested and charged in the wake of a King's Birthday weekend anti-social road user gathering in Levin. Police officers and members of the public were injured, fireworks were lit, and police vehicles were damaged during the May 30 gathering. A crowd of 1000 people watched or participated in skids, burnouts, and other driving offences. Police said they had worked tirelessly to gather evidence from the night - reviewing footage filmed by officers on the ground and from the Police Eagle helicopter, taking witness statements, and going over information provided by the public, CCTV footage, and videos posted on social media. Inspector Ross Grantham, Manawatū Area Commander, said the level of violence and reckless behaviour shown at the gathering was dangerous and stupid. "The crowd became aggressive and riotous, with fireworks, physical aggression, and a vehicle all being used against officers," he said. "Multiple police vehicles were damaged, and two police officers received minor injuries from the fireworks." Five members of the public were also injured, including a woman who was knocked unconscious and left on the ground while people filmed her. The crowd refused to move for an ambulance, and police had to deploy tactical options in order for emergency services to reach her. As the event unfolded, 10 people were arrested for disorderly behaviour and driving-related charges, and are currently before the courts. "It is sheer luck that there were not more serious injuries, or even death, that night," Grantham said. Police have now arrested and charged 12 people, in addition to the 10 people arrested on the night. "These 22 total arrests are an amazing result for our community and we expect there will be further arrests and charges in the future," Grantham said. The range of charges included possession of offensive weapon, arson, failing to stop to ascertain injury, failing to stop for police, sustained loss of traction, driving in a dangerous manner, driving while disqualified, unlawful assembly, unlawfully in an enclosed yard, and excess breath alcohol level. Seven men aged 18-29, and two women aged 18 and 51 are due to appear in Levin District Court on Wednesday 2, Wednesday 9, and Wednesday 16 July. Three youths are due to appear in Levin Youth Court at a later date. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers said anyone participating in this type of despicable behaviour should expect to hear police knocking on their front doors. "The kind of behaviour we saw that night is completely unacceptable, and it puts participants, bystanders, and my colleagues in danger," he said. "Thankfully two officers only received minor injuries, however the situation could have been a lot worse."
