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31/05/2024

Police are urgently seeking the public’s assistance to locate 38-year-old Alyssa Jouk, who has been reported as missing.

Alyssa’s vehicle was located around 1.30pm this afternoon at an address on Glendale Road, Glen Eden by Ceramco Park.

Police and her family have serious concerns for her wellbeing.

Alyssa was last seen earlier today wearing a short white jacket with white track pants, and she had her hair in a short ponytail.

Police ask the public across Tämaki Makaurau to please let us know if you have any information on her whereabouts.

Anyone who has seen Alyssa is asked to contact Police immediately on 111.

11/04/2024

Storm Power Update. 🔌

Several neighbourhoods in Auckland are facing blackouts this evening, with power outages reported in parts of New Lynn, Blockhouse Bay and Green Bay, Mt Roskill, One Tree Hill, Westmere and Belmont.

Large swathes of rural Waitakere, Riverhead, Paremoremo, Wainui, Woodhill Forest were also without power, lines company Vector's outage map showed.

Parts of Piha and Karekare were also without power

29/03/2024

UPDATE 8PM
SH1 remains under STOP/GO south of Wellsford township, near Wayby Station Rd. Continue to expect slight delays through the area this evening.

State Highway 1, Wellsford is closed following a serious crash.

The two-vehicle crash occurred at 4:07pm near McPherson Way.

It appears there are injuries.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays.

27/03/2024

Emergency services are responding to reports of a truck fire on the Southern Motorway in Takanini.

The fire was reported at around 11.30am and at this stage there are no reports of injury.

One lane has been blocked while Fire and Emergency New Zealand extinguish the blaze.

Motorists heading northbound, near Hills Road, are advised to expect delays.

Other motorists travelling on the Southern Motorway are asked to consider delaying travel or using an alternate route.

27/03/2024

Police are investigating a report of vandalism on the rainbow pedestrian crossing on Karangahape Road on Friday morning and are appealing to the public for information to assist.

Auckland City Central Area Commander, Inspector Grant Tetzlaff, says the report of wilful damage was reported to Police around 3.20am.

“A group of three people have poured paint on the rainbow crossing before leaving the area in a vehicle.

“The vehicle had the registration plates removed and the persons had their faces concealed.”

Police have attended and are currently reviewing available CCTV footage in the area to determine the identity of those responsible and to hold them to account.

“We have no tolerance for reports of this nature, and when it appears to directly target a particular sector of our diverse community,” Inspector Tetzlaff says.

Police are also releasing images of the vehicle and people believed to be involved to assist us with our enquiries

“The vehicle is a distinctive, high gloss grey or white colour, with black roof racks and mag wheels.”

Police ask anyone with information on the vehicle or persons pictured to contact Police via our 105

17/03/2024

UPDATE: Now resolved

Police are making enquiries in Auckland Central this morning after a firearm was allegedly sighted.

The incident, at an address on Hobson Street, was initially reported to Police around 7.55am.

Due to the nature of the report, specialist Police groups are in attendance.

No injuries have been reported in relation to this incident.

Cordons are in place on Hobson and Union Streets and the public is asked to avoid the area while Police continue their enquiries.

26/02/2024

This crash near Takapuna has been moved clear of all lanes. Allow extra time for delays in the area to ease

18/02/2024

UPDATE This police issue now fully resolved and all northbound lanes on are OPEN again. Allow extra time as northbound delays in this area ease

Due to a police issue near Sunset Rd overbridge, all northbound lanes on SH1 are now closed between Constellation Dr off-ramp and Constellation Dr on-ramp. Delay your journey or expect delays northbound through this area.

16/02/2024

Police are appealing for any sightings of 23-year-old Cortney, who has been reported missing in Auckland.

Cortney is described as of slim build, and approximately 163cm. She has shoulder length dark hair and a black tattoo on her right hand/arm.

Police and Cortney’s family have concerns for her welfare and anyone who has seen Cortney is asked to contact Police by calling 105 and reference file number 240216/6794.

13/02/2024

🔥FLAT BUSH FIRE 🔥

Update

An earlier fire in Flat Bush is now out and residents are free to go about their business.

Police assisted Fire and Emergency NZ at the intersection of Chapel and Ormiston Roads earlier this afternoon, following a report of a group of shops on fire, along with a transformer.

Emergency services are in attendance at a fire in Flat Bush this afternoon and nearby residents are being advised to stay indoors.

Police are assisting Fire and Emergency NZ at the intersection of Chapel and Ormiston Roads following a report of a group of shops on fire, along with a transformer.

Police were notified of the incident at around 12.50pm.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area as roadblocks are in place at the intersection of Chapel and Ormiston Roads.

Due to the air quality, residents are advised to close their windows and doors and stay inside.

Pedestrians are also advised to avoid the area and the public is asked to follow instructions from emergency services.

12/02/2024

🔥🔥🔥Planning to take a train to Britomart, Papakura, Manukau, or Swanson 1pm to 8pm? Some train services on Eastern, Western, and Southern lines have been cancelled due to weather (heat) conditions.

11/02/2024

It was a home run for Police, with one arrested and a range of stolen property recovered in St Heliers this morning.

Police responded to a burglary at a sports bar on Maskell Street at around 2.20am.

Auckland City East Area Commander, Inspector Jim Wilson, says Police were quickly on scene after reports of an alarm sounding at the address.

“It appeared those involved has left the address without taking anything and were deterred by the premises’ alarm system.

“Attending Police noted a vehicle of interest leaving the vicinity of the address with its lights off.”

Police located the same vehicle a short time later parked outside another sports bar on Roberta Avenue, Glendowie, Inspector Wilson says.

“Two males were seen running from the building and with the assistance of the Police Dog Unit, Delta, and the Police Eagle helicopter, one was located a short time later without incident.

“We have since searched the vehicle and recovered a significant amount of stolen alcohol.”

Sergeant Mark Jamieson, of Police’s Air Support Unit, says this was an excellent effort from multiple Police workgroups to locate an offender.

“Our Police team works hard to keep our communities safe and this arrest is another example of how we can and do work together to achieve positive results every day.”

A 16-year-old male has been charged with burglary and unlawfully takes motor vehicle.

He is due to appear in the Auckland Youth Court today, Monday 12 February.

Enquiries to locate the second person involved are ongoing.

07/02/2024

EVACUATIONS UNDERWAY 🚒 🚨

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews are currently responding to a large industrial rubbish fire in Onehunga.

There are 22 crews on the ground working to contain the large fire that is 60 metres by 50 metres in size. One structure is on fire and a second structure is being threatened by fire.

Police have begun evacuating those immediately downwind from the fire.

Households and workplaces in the area of the fire should close windows, doors and ventilation systems.

If the smoke causes respiratory problems, please ring Healthline for free advice on 0800 611116 or see your doctor if you have breathing difficulties or chest pain.

Anyone in the vicinity is advised to keep out of the smoke.

Fire and Emergency also asks people NOT to fly drones in the area as helicopters are operating.

03/02/2024

FINAL UPDATE 5PM
Lane closures across the harbour bridge have been lifted and delays have since eased.

SH1 AKL HBR BRIDGE - STRONG WINDS - 1PM
Due to severe wind gusts, lane closures and reduced speed limits are now in place over the Auckland Harbour Bridge. Expect DELAYS. High-sided vehicles and motorcycles should consider using the Western Ring Route (SH18/SH16).

07/12/2023

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Schools have been evacuated after receiving email threats today.

Mairangi Bay School and Murrays Bay Primary School on Auckland’s North Shore have been evacuated.

Both schools are asking parents to collect their children.

Is your child’s school been affected?

04/12/2023

Wild weather today!!

Thunderstorm Watch ⛈️

Slow-moving thunderstorms over parts of Northland and northern Auckland (north of the City) may produce localised downpours of 25 to 40 mm/hr this afternoon and early evening.

Rainfall of this intensity can cause surface and/or flash flooding, especially about low-lying areas such as streams, rivers or narrow valleys, and may also lead to slips.

25/11/2023

Police are currently responding to a report of a firearm being sighted at the University of Auckland campus.

Information recently provided to Police suggests it relates to a planned bird cull in the area.

15/11/2023

SH1 SOUTHERN MWY - 2:40PM
Due to a car fire emergency services have blocked the left northbound lane on after Princes St. Merge to pass with care and expect delays until this issue is cleared

05/11/2023

SH1 SOUTHERN MWY, SOUTHBOUND - CRASH - 2:40PM
Due to a crash, the Southern Mwy is CLOSED to southbound traffic at the East Tamaki Rd off-ramp, near Ōtara. Detour via the East Tamaki off-ramp & on-ramp. Expect heavy southbound delays through the area as queues are developing

29/10/2023

Large parts of North Auckland including Waiheke Island are without power tonight in these strong winds.

29/10/2023

SH1 AKL HBR BRIDGE - STRONG WINDS - 3:10PM
Due to strong wind gusts lane closures and speed limit reductions are now in place on the Auckland Harbour Bridge. Lighter and high-sided vehicles are advised to detour via the Western Ring Route at this time.

27/10/2023

Strong wind ⚠️ warning.

Where? Auckland from Whangaparaoa northwards, and Great Barrier Island

When? Period: 15hrs from 6pm Sun, 29 Oct - 9am Mon, 30 Oct

Forecast: Severe gale easterlies with damaging gusts of 130 km/h in exposed places.

21/10/2023

Update: Police responded to report of a firearm being sighted.

Have but in a cordon while it’s being investigated.

Police say that the public are not at risk.

Gun shots heard in Parnell and Armed police are blocking sections of Judges Bay Road. More Soon

13/10/2023

12pm Saturday - A crash is blocking several northbound lanes on the Southern Mwy, next to the Khyber Pass Rd off-ramp. Expect DELAYS northbound through the area.

27/09/2023

Parts of SH16 in Auckland have been closed due to an incident.

Armed police are responding to incident in West Auckland, and have closed down part of the motorway near Lincoln Road.

More soon

18/09/2023

INCIDENT- ALBANY BUS STATION

One person is believed to be in a critical condition, and other person has received a minor injury.

At this stage, enquiries are ongoing to locate the person responsible.

We are asking the public to please follow instructions from emergency services and avoid the area.

14/09/2023

A cyber attack is affecting parts of Auckland Transport's HOP card system today!

Auckland Transport has said public transport is running as normal despite this attack.

12/09/2023

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Reports of gunman in Te Atatu South, school locked down.

11/09/2023

SH1 SOUTHERN MWY - 4:25PM
Flooding is blocking the left southbound lane on between Penrose Rd overbridge and South Eastern Hwy off-ramp. Merge to the right and expect delays

30/08/2023

Thick blanket of fog over Auckland is causing flight disruptions including some cancellations.

Seven domestic regional flights had so far been cancelled this morning.

International flights and domestic flights between Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and Queenstown have not been affected.

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