The Final Destination: Chinese, Korean, Polish. . . among reported victims

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Flat Bush homicide: Chinese woman, 34, violently murdered

The woman murdered in her South Auckland home on December 10 has finally been named as Xi Wang, 34.

The Flat Bush mother-of-one was violently attacked and murdered in her home. A 33-year-old man named Ephraim Beazley [Jewish South African?] said to be her former partner and the father of her child, has been charged with murder.
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12190755

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Body of Korean man found on West Auckland beach
Friday, 11 January 2019 – 11:14am – Waitemata
A body has washed up at Woodhill Forest Beach, near Muriwai. While the formal identification process is yet to be completed, the body is believed to be that of missing fisherman Myung Kang. “The 57-year-old Korean man went missing at Bethells Beach on Saturday January 5th.”
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/body-found-west-auckland-beach

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Name release – fatal crash, Hurunui
Thursday, 10 January 2019 – 4:19pm – Canterbury
Police have named the person who was killed in a crash in Hurunui on 5 January. He was 22-year-old Scotsman Hamish Stewart, who lived in Christchurch.
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/name-release-%E2%80%93-fatal-crash-hurunui

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Johnsonville fatal crash – name release [French?]
Wednesday, 9 January 2019 – 5:34pm – Wellington
The motorcyclist who was killed in a collision with a car on State Highway 1, near Johnsonville, on Saturday 29 December was Samuel Trent Jackson-Seligman-Lemaire, 25, who lived in Wellington.
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/name-release-johnsonville-fatal-crash

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Name release – body found near Piha Beach [Polish?]
Wednesday, 9 January 2019 – 4:13pm – Waitemata
The body found north of Piha Beach on Monday evening was Episami Pasiaka, 16, of Avondale.
Episami was earlier reported missing from Whatipu Beach on December 29, 2018.
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/name-release-body-found-near-piha-beach

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Proudly Killed in NZ  2019 – one way or another!

[Note: The following list includes only police reports that were made public – usually about a third of actual incidents]

Violent crash, Carterton
Wednesday, 16 January 2019 – 6:52am – Wellington
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash on Millars Road, Longbush, Carterton. One person was killed in the violent crash..
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/serious-crash-carterton

Double fatality in violent crash, Papatawa, Tararua
Wednesday, 16 January 2019 – 8:17am – Central
Police have confirmed two people were killed in a violent crash on State Highway 2, Papatawa, this morning.
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/update-%E2%80%93-serious-crash-papatawa-tararua

Name release – fatal crash, Inglewood
Wednesday, 16 January 2019 – 11:35am – Central
Police can now name the man who was killed in a crash on Mountain Road, Inglewood, on Sunday. He was 20-year-old Jason Brown, of New Plymouth.
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/name-release-fatal-crash-inglewood

Police murder three more young people!
Late last night, three more young people were murdered by police in Christchurch city. The “fleeing vehicle” was shunted from behind by one of the pursuing police cars into a tree and caught fire.

Police murder three more young people!

One person dead following violent crash south of Taihape
Tuesday, 15 January 2019 – 5:33pm – Central
“One person has died following a crash on State Highway 1, approximately 10 km south of Taihape, this afternoon. The crash occurred at 4.40pm and reportedly involved a truck and a van. The deceased person, believed to be the van driver, sustained serious injuries in the crash and has since passed away at the scene.”
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/one-person-dead-following-crash-south-taihape

Cyclist dies after Ohope crash
Tuesday, 15 January 2019 – 1:25pm  [Bay of Plenty of Violent Deaths]
“A cyclist has died after a crash on West End Road in Ohope on Saturday 12 January. Police were called to an incident at the beach carpark involving a car and cyclist around 12:25pm on Saturday. The cyclist was seriously injured and taken to hospital where he passed away on 14 January. He was local man 69-year-old Max Kerrison.”
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/cyclist-dies-after-ohope-crash

Greta Valley truck rollover
Monday, 14 January 2019 – 9:57am- Canterbury
Two trucks have collided on Greta Road, Greta Valley, in Hurunui around 9:10am today.  One truck has rolled and the driver is believed to be in a critical condition. [No police update available.] http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/greta-valley-truck-rollover

UPDATE: State Highway One at Ohakuri closed after crash
Monday, 14 January 2019 – 9:05am [Bay of Plenty of Deadly Crashes]
State Highway One is now closed in Ohakuri, Taupo District and diversions are in place. A fuel tanker rolled around 7:40am today on State Highway One near Chestnut and Thorpe Roads. Reports indicate the driver has been flown to Waikato Hospital in a serious condition. [No police update available.]
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/update-state-highway-one-ohakuri-closed-after-crash

Serious crash, Inglewood – update
Sunday, 13 January 2019 – 5:26pm – Central
One person has been killed in a violent crash on Mountain Road, Inglewood, New Plymouth. The Serious Crash Unit will examine the scene.
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/serious-crash-inglewood-%E2%80%93-update

Serious crash, Belmont
Sunday, 13 January 2019 – 3:33pm – Wellington
Police are attending the scene of a serious crash on SH2 near Belmont, Lower Hutt. The crash involved four cars and occurred at about 2:45pm. [No police update available.] 
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/serious-crash-belmont

Serious crash, Redvale
Sunday, 13 January 2019 – 3:09pm  –  Waitemata
Emergency services are attending a serious crash on East Coast Road, Redvale, north of Auckland.  Police were called about 2.40pm. Initial indications are that one person may be critically injured, and another seriously injured. [No police update available.] 
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/serious-crash-redvale

Update: Serious crash, Warkworth
Saturday, 12 January 2019 – 2:48pm  –  Waitemata
One person is in a critical condition after a serious crash at the intersection of Sandspit Road and Sharp Road in Warkworth. Four other people have moderate injuries.  [No police update available.] 
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/update-serious-crash-warkworth

Serious crash in Meadowbank
Saturday, 12 January 2019 – 12:11pm  –  Auckland City
Emergency services are in attendance at a serious crash in Meadowbank, Auckland. A car and bus collided on Gowing Drive, near Cruickshank Crescent, around 11:30am today. One person was killed and another is seriously injured.
It is believed there are other injuries but at this stage details are unclear. [No police update available.] 
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/serious-crash-meadowbank-0

Update: Fatal crash, Takanini
Friday, 11 January 2019 – 11:07pm –  Counties Manukau
Police can now confirm that one person was killed in a violent crash on Auckland’s Southern Motorway, near Takanini. Two others are in a serious condition, and two are in a minor to moderate condition. One southbound lane has now been reopened. [No police update available.] 
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/update-serious-crash-takanini

Pukekohe crash – update
Friday, 11 January 2019 – 1:48pm – Counties Manukau
A serious crash occurred in Pukekohe, which occurred around 11.30am. “Two vans have collided at the intersection of Gun Club Road and Schlaepfer Road. Police can now confirm eight people have been injured. Four of those injured are children, aged between 6 and 13. One of the children is in a critical condition, while another is in a serious condition. Two other children are in a moderate condition.” [No further update available.] 
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/pukekohe-crash-update

Name release – fatal crash, Hurunui
Thursday, 10 January 2019 – 4:19pm – Canterbury
Police have named the person who was killed in a crash in Hurunui on 5 January. He was 22-year-old Scotsman Hamish Stewart, who lived in Christchurch.
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/name-release-%E2%80%93-fatal-crash-hurunui

One person violently killed in Dunsandel crash
Thursday, 10 January 2019 – 6:15am – Canterbury
A person was violently killed in a collision between a car and a truck overnight near Dunsandel in Canterbury. The crash occurred on Main South Road shortly after 3am.
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/one-person-dead-dunsandel-crash

Fatal crash, Tokomaru Bay
Friday, 11 January 2019 – 10:33am – Eastern
State Highway 35 near Tokomaru Bay has reopened to one lane following this morning’s fatal truck crash.
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/tokomaru-bay-crash-one-lane-open

Fatal crash, Putaruru
Wednesday, 9 January 2019 – 2:48pm – [Bay of Plenty of Fatal Crashes]
One person was violently killed in a crash between a southbound truck-and-trailer and a northbound van on State Highway 1, Putaruru this afternoon. “Police were called to the scene just south of Whites Road around 12:50pm. On arrival, the driver and sole occupant of the northbound van was pronounced deceased. She was freed from the van with the assistance of Fire and Emergency NZ.”
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/fatal-crash-putaruru

Johnsonville fatal crash – name release [French?]
Wednesday, 9 January 2019 – 5:34pm – Wellington
The motorcyclist who was killed in a collision with a car on State Highway 1, near Johnsonville, on Saturday 29 December was Samuel Trent Jackson-Seligman-Lemaire, 25, who lived in Wellington.
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/name-release-johnsonville-fatal-crash

Fatal crash, Kawakawa, Far North District
Monday, 7 January 2019 – 5:52pm – Northland
One person was violently killed in a crash on “State Highway One, Kawakawa, Far North District around 5.15pm. The crash involved a truck and motorcycle. State Highway One is expected to be closed for some time.”
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/fatal-crash-kawakawa-far-north-district

Fatal crash, Colville, Thames-Coromandel District
Tuesday, 1 January 2019 – 7:21am – Waikato
“Police responded to a fatal crash in Colville, Thames-Coromandel District at 11.17pm yesterday.”
One man was violently killed after the vehicle left Port Jackson Road and fell on to rocks below.
“Another person received critical injuries while two other passengers were seriously injured.” [No police update available.]
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/fatal-crash-colville-thames-coromandel-district

Fatal pedestrian crash in Gore
Name release: Gore fatal crash
Thursday, 3 January 2019 – 3:01pm – Southern
A pedestrian was killed yesterday morning after being hit by a vehicle at Waimea Highway in Gore District at about 12.30am. He was 17-year-old Jamie Charles Shearing from Conical Hill.
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/name-release-gore-fatal-crash

Road closure following serious crash near Wellsford
Monday, 7 January 2019 – 2:05pm – Waitemata
“Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on State Highway 1, just south of Wellsford. Police were called to the crash involving a caravan shortly after 1pm today. A woman was seriously injured and is being airlifted to hospital. ” [No police update available.]
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/road-closure-following-serious-crash-near-wellsford

Serious crash, SH1, Clarence
Monday, 7 January 2019 – 10:09am – Tasman
“Emergency services are currently responding to a serious crash on State Highway 1, near Clarence. Police were called about 9.30am. Initial reports indicate there may be serious injuries.” [No police update available.]
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/serious-crash-sh1-clarence

Fatal crash, Reporoa, Rotorua District
Sunday, 6 January 2019 – 5:45pm – [Bay of Plenty of Fatal Crashes]
Police can now confirm one person was killed in a violent crash north of Broadlands township in Reporoa, Rotorua District. The two-vehicle crash occurred on Broadlands Road, just north of East Road, around 4.05pm.
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/fatal-crash-reporoa-rotorua-district

Serious crash, SH14, Whangarei District
Monday, 7 January 2019 – 4:34pm – Northland
Emergency services are currently responding to a serious crash on State Highway 14, Wheki Valley, Whangarei District. Police were called about 3.30pm. It is reported a truck has rolled down a bank. Initial reports indicate there may be serious injuries. [No police update available.]
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/serious-crash-sh14-whangarei-district

Serious crash, Portobello Road, Dunedin
Monday, 7 January 2019 – 4:23pm – Southern
“Police and emergency services are at the scene of a two-car collision on Portobello Road, Broad Bay, Dunedin. The crash occurred at 3.50pm today and two people are injured. One person is in a critical condition and the other person has suffered moderate injuries.” [No police update available.]
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/serious-crash-portobello-road-dunedin

State Highway 1 reopens following serious crash
Monday, 7 January 2019 – 4:34pm – Waitemata
“Part of State Highway 1, south of Wellsford, has been reopened following a serious crash earlier today. The crash happened shortly after 1pm today. A woman was seriously injured and airlifted to hospital. ” [No police update available.]
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/state-highway-1-reopens-following-serious-crash

Fatal crash, Milford – UPDATE
Monday, 7 January 2019 – 3:16pm – Canterbury
Police received a report of a serious crash on Macaulay Road, Milford yesterday (6 January) around 5pm. One person was killed in the “single-motorcycle” crash.
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/update-fatal-crash-milford

Serious crash, Portobello Road, Dunedin
Monday, 7 January 2019 – 4:23pm – Southern
“Police and emergency services are at the scene of a two-car collision on Portobello Road, Broad Bay, Dunedin. The crash occurred at 3.50pm today and two people are injured. One person is in a critical condition and the other person has suffered moderate injuries.” [No police update available.]
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/serious-crash-portobello-road-dunedin

Road closure following serious crash near Wellsford
Monday, 7 January 2019 – 2:05pm – Waitemata
“Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on State Highway 1, just south of Wellsford.
Police were called to the crash involving a caravan shortly after 1pm today.
A woman was seriously injured and is being airlifted to hospital. “ [No police update available.]
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/road-closure-following-serious-crash-near-wellsford

Death following serious crash, Wairarapa
Tuesday, 1 January 2019 – 1:34pm – Wellington
“Police can now confirm one person has died following a crash in Wairarapa last month.
The single-vehicle crash occurred on Lake Ferry Road near Martinborough shortly before 1.30am on Wednesday 12 December.
“The vehicle’s passenger sustained critical injuries and was taken to Wellington Hospital, where he died yesterday (Monday 31 December 2018).”
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/death-following-serious-crash-wairarapa

Fatal crash, Waihola – Name release
Wednesday, 2 January 2019 – 8:20pm Southern
Police can now confirm the name of the woman who died as the result of a crash on State Highway 1, near Waihola, on 31 December.
She was 24-year-old Alanna Louise Thom, who lived in Dunedin. [Victim’s nationality not disclosed.]
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/name-release-%E2%80%93-fatal-crash-waihola

Death following serious Taupo crash
Tuesday, 1 January 2019 – 7:38pm – [Bay of Plenty of Deaths]
Police can now confirm one person has died following a serious crash in Taupo last month. The single-vehicle crash occurred on Acacia Heights Drive, Acacia Bay, around 6.10pm on Thursday 27 December. The driver was taken to Waikato Hospital in a critical condition.
He died on Sunday 30 December.govt.nz/news/release/death-following-serious-taupo-crash

Serious crash – SH25
Friday, 4 January 2019 – 8:46am, Waikato
“Emergency services are attending a serious crash on SH25 at Manaia. The crash, involving a motorcycle and a car, was reported shortly after 6am. Initial reports are that one person is seriously injured.” [No police update available.]
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/serious-crash-%E2%80%93-sh25-0

Serious crash SH 2, Mangatawhiri – road blocked
Friday, 4 January 2019 – 10:49pm – Counties Manukau
“One person is in a critical condition following a two-car crash on State Highway 2 at Mangatawhiri. It happened near the intersection with McPherson Road just before 10:10pm. The critically injured person was trapped in one of the vehicles. Three other people involved in the crash have moderate injuries.” [No police update available.]
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/serious-crash-sh-2-mangatawhiri-road-blocked

Second person dies following Stoke, Nelson crash
Sunday, 6 January 2019 – 1:33pm – Tasman
“A second person has died following a crash on Whakatu Drive in Stoke shortly after 12.30am on Thursday 20 December. A 29-year-old man died in Wellington Regional Hospital yesterday.” [Victims’ details not released by police.]
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/second-person-dies-following-stoke-nelson-crash

Fatal crash, Domett Road
Saturday, 5 January 2019 – 5:09pm – Canterbury
One person was killed in a single vehicle crash on Domett Road, near Darrochs Road, in the Hurunui District. “Emergency services were called to the location around 4:20pm where it was reported the vehicle had collided with a tree.”
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/fatal-crash-domett-road

Serious crash, Petone
Saturday, 5 January 2019 – 12:12pm  –  Wellington
“Police are attending a serious crash between a car and a motorcycle on Hutt Road in Petone.
The crash occurred at about 11:50am. One person has been seriously injured and the road is completely blocked.” [No police update available.]
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/serious-crash-petone-0

Murder/Mystery Deaths

Horse-riding incident, Otaua
Tuesday, 1 January 2019 – 9:19pm – Counties Manukau
A woman has been found dead following a suspected horse-riding incident in Otaua, south of Waiuku, this evening. Police were called to Wilson Road about 3.50pm following a report of a missing person. A Police Search and Rescue team located the woman’s body about 8.10pm. [No police update available.]
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/horse-riding-incident-otaua

Homicides [Reported cases only!]

Flat Bush homicide: Chinese woman, 34, violently murdered
The woman murdered in her South Auckland home on December 10 has finally been named as Xi Wang, 34. The Flat Bush mother-of-one was violently attacked and murdered in her home. A 33-year-old man named Ephraim Beazley [Jewish South African?] said to be her former partner and the father of her child, has been charged with murder.
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12190755

Police investigating “unexplained death”
Wednesday, 2 January 2019 – 8:39am [Bay of Plenty of “Unexplained Deaths”
“Attribute to Senior Sergeant Greg Turner Bay of Plenty Police are currently investigating the unexplained death of a 22-year-old man on Matakana Island yesterday. A post mortem will be conducted today and Police will continue to make enquiries on Matakana Island. Police urge anyone with information that may assist this investigation to call Tauranga Police on 07 577 4300.”
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/police-investigating-unexplained-death-0
Upgraded to homicide!!
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/update-matakana-island-investigation

Homicide investigation launched after Otara death
Sunday, 13 January 2019 – 9:38pm – Counties Manukau
“Police have launched a homicide investigation after a death in Otara tonight. Police were called to the scene on Otara Road at 6:50pm and found the body of a man.”
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/homicide-investigation-launched-after-otara-death

Killed by Drowning

Body of Korean man found on West Auckland beach
Friday, 11 January 2019 – 11:14am – Waitemata
A body has washed up at Woodhill Forest Beach, near Muriwai. While the formal identification process is yet to be completed, the body is believed to be that of missing fisherman Myung Kang. “The 57-year-old Korean man went missing at Bethells Beach on Saturday January 5th.”
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/body-found-west-auckland-beach

Missing swimmer, Gisborne
Thursday, 3 January 2019 – 8:40am – Eastern
“A search is underway for a man seen swimming off Kaiti Beach in Gisborne last night. He went into the water about 9.45pm and has not been seen since. Aerial, sea and land searches were conducted until 1am and have resumed again this morning.”
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/missing-swimmer-gisborne

Bream Bay water incident
Sunday, 13 January 2019 – 10:23am – Northland
“One person has died following a water incident at Bream Bay, Ruakaka, this morning. Police were called to the scene at 7.06am after a fisherman appeared to get into difficulty while retrieving fishing nets. The man died at the scene. Another person was taken to Whangarei Hospital.”
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/bream-bay-water-incident

Body recovered at Whangerei Falls
Saturday, 12 January 2019 – 4:22pm – Northland
“The Police Dive Squad have today recovered a body at Whangerei Falls. The body is believed to be that of the swimmer who went under the water and failed to resurface yesterday afternoon.
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/body-recovered-whangerei-falls

Water incident, Raglan
Thursday, 10 January 2019 – 5:42pm – Waikato
A child who went missing in the water off Raglan this afternoon has died.
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/water-incident-raglan

Name release – Raglan drowning
Friday, 11 January 2019 – 1:26pm – Waikato
Police are now in a positon to release the name of the boy who drowned at Wainui Beach, Raglan yesterday. He was Logan Recce Tuson, 7-years-old, from Hamilton.
ed to the incident at about 3:30pm.
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/name-release-raglan-drowning

Fisherman found at Motukaraka Point
Monday, 7 January 2019 – 8:52pm – Northland
“At approximately 5.15pm Police were notified that a man had not returned from fishing at Motukaraka Point, Kohukohu, Hokiänga Harbour. Police conducted a search with Coastguard and air support, along with assistance from the community. The body of a 65-year-old man was found around 8pm. Police extend their sympathies and are supporting the man’s family.
[Victim’s ID not revealed by police.]
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/fisherman-found-motukaraka-point

Train v. Pedestrians

Train incident in Christchurch
Monday, 31 December 2018 – 11:14am – Canterbury
“Police and emergency services are attending an incident on Colombo Street where a person, thought to be a male in his early-40s, has been struck by a train. It is believed the incident happened at about 10.10am. The person was taken to Christchurch hospital and is believed to have sustained critical injuries.”
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/train-incident-christchurch
Man in critical condition

Reported Rapes, Sexual Assaults…

Public help sought following Wanaka attack
Thursday, 3 January 2019 – 9:40am – National News
“Police are seeking help from the public following a rape and assault on a 22-year-old woman in Wanaka on Friday 28 December.
“The victim had left the Lake Hawea Hotel at 9.40pm that night and the incident took place a short distance away down a grass bank near Capell Ave.
“A 23-year-old man has been arrested and charged with rape, unlawful sexual connection and male assaults female.”
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/public-help-sought-following-wanaka-attack

New Zealand man sentenced to three years’ prison after airport attack: ‘I was trying to rape her but she broke free’
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12189689