Tag: tokoroa
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Vehicle Stranded in Flood Waters Near Tokoroa
A vehicle became stuck in flood waters north of Tokoroa, on Old Taupō Road between Wiltsdown and Matanuku Roads. According to police, the vehicle's occupants are safely out. Motorists are advised to avoid the area due to the high flood…
WeatherDisastersTransportation TokoroaOld Taupō RoadWaikatoBay of PlentyFloodingTrafficAccidentNew Zealand Police
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Police Investigate Roadside Assault in Tokoroa, New Zealand
Police are seeking public assistance following a roadside assault in Tokoroa on Friday. The incident occurred around 4.15am near the intersection of Old Taupo Road and Baird Road, where a man stopped to help another motorist. During this interaction, the…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues AssaultTokoroaPolice investigationOld Taupo RoadBaird RoadCrimeNew Zealand Police
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South Waikato Businesses Busted Selling Alcohol to Minors
Police in the Bay of Plenty are condemning the results of a recent Controlled Purchase Operation (CPO) in the South Waikato area, after a high number of premises were caught selling alcohol to minors. The operation, conducted on Saturday, August…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Bay of Plenty PoliceSouth WaikatoControlled Purchase OperationTokoroaPutāruruAlcoholUnderage DrinkingNew Zealand Police
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Name Released in Fatal Tokoroa Crash
Police have released the name of the man who died in a Tokoroa crash on June 27 as 55-year-old Julian Rameka, of Tokoroa. "Our thoughts are with his friends and family at this time," police said. Enquiries into the circumstances…
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Name Released in SH30 Fatal Crash
Police have identified Joni Tuhakaraina, 53, from Tokoroa, as the victim of the fatal crash on SH30 on July 25. Police offer condolences to her family and friends. The circumstances surrounding the crash are still under investigation. The police have…
Social IssuesLaw EnforcementTransportation fatal crashSH30Joni TuhakarainaTokoroaNew Zealand Policecondolencesinvestigation
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Crash Blocks State Highway 1 Near Lichfield
State Highway 1 is currently blocked between Tokoroa and Putāruru following a two-vehicle crash this afternoon. The crash occurred between Taupo Street and Domain Road, with police being alerted at approximately 2:50pm. Initial reports suggest that individuals involved have sustained…
TransportationLaw Enforcement State Highway 1LichfieldWaikatoTokoroaPutāruruTraffic CollisionAccidentNew Zealand Police
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Fatal Crash in Tokoroa Claims One Life
One person died after being struck by a vehicle on Lomond Avenue in Tokoroa overnight. Police were called to the scene at approximately 12am. Despite emergency services' efforts, the pedestrian died at the scene. The Serious Crash Unit examined the…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportationDisasters Fatal CrashTokoroaLomond AvenuePedestrian FatalitySerious Crash UnitPolice Media CentreNew Zealand Police
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Police Investigate Sexual Assault in Tokoroa, New Zealand
Tokoroa Police are appealing to the public for information regarding an alleged sexual assault that occurred on Friday, June 27th. At approximately 11:20 pm, police responded to a call on Dumfries Road, where a woman walking her dog was reportedly…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Tokoroasexual assaultDumfries RoadNeale SaundersCrime StoppersNew Zealand Policeinvestigation
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Tokoroa Homicide: Victim Identified as Rapana Tahana-Heretini
Police have identified the man who died from serious injuries sustained in Tokoroa last week as 30-year-old Rapana (Raaps) Tukuru Tahana-Heretini, of Tokoroa. Authorities are seeking information from witnesses, including CCTV footage from Abercorn Place around 4:15 a.m. on Tuesday,…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues TokoroahomicideNew Zealand PoliceCrime StoppersRapana Tukuru Tahana-HeretiniAbercorn PlaceCCTV footage
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SH1 Closure After Crash Near Tokoroa
State Highway 1 north of Tokoroa is expected to remain closed for most of the day following an earlier two-vehicle crash. One person is in critical condition. Motorists are asked to follow diversions at Rollett Road and Wiltsdown Road.
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