Tag: Police
Driver lucky to be alive after cow crash
Two people are ‘extremely lucky’ to have survived a freak accident on Saturday night after the van they were driving hit a cow and...
Paramedic’s pamphlet drop exposes string of neighbourhood crime
A local paramedic's pamphlet drop in search for his stolen first aid kit has turned into a crusade against thievery, as he aims to...
Three car crash causes havoc
A dramatic three car collision on Main Road Stoke has brought rush traffic to a stand still this evening.
The crash occurred at around 4pm...
Ruby Bay family safe after fire burns out house
Fire services are investigating the cause of a house fire in Ruby Bay this afternoon.
The house, owned by a young family, was not occupied...
‘Something going down’ with Tahunanui tyre slasher
A number of car owners fell victim to a tyre slasher in the Tahunanui School area last night with reports that AA road service...
Farewell Spit human remains identified as Ken Boogers
Human remains recovered from Farewell Spit have been confirmed as being 26 year old Dutch tourist Ken Boogers.
Mr Boogers was last seen alive on...
Liquor sold to minors at Nelson businesses
Police have undertaken a controlled alcohol purchase operation in order to catch out premisses selling liquor to minors.
Four premises were caught selling alcohol to...
Fears over tramper in the Richmond Rangers
A German woman, believed to be tramping in the richmond ranges, has raised alarm bells after leaving a concerning message at Mt Starveall Hut.
The content of...
Car crashes through SBS
A car has crashed into the back of the SBS building in the Wakatu Lane carpark.
Police and ambulance are attending the scene and are...
Spikes stop car but man still on run
Police have used road spikes to stop a stop a driver speeding from police near Hanmer Springs yesterday afternoon.
The vehicle was stopped by Murchison...
Nelson police seek man
Nelson police are seeking a man caught on the Elma Turner Library's CCTV.
Police are encouraging anyone who recognises the man to get in contact on...
Search and rescue at sea just practice
It may have been just a practice, but with real-life scenarios, smoke and all, our emergency response teams proved they were up for the...
Rescue services test waters of multi-agency approach.
A marine search and rescue exercise was held this morning by Nelson Police.
A number of vessels were involved in the exercise with police, fire...
Cricket crowd well behaved say police
Police were happy with the well behaved crowd at today's Cricket world cup game between the West Indies and Ireland at Saxton Oval.
Inspector Tim...