UPDATED ON FEB. 19
MOST EVERYONE killed on NZ roads so far this year resurrected by Ministry of Transport Resurrection
“Not to exceed 260”: Police ordered to suppress 2019 road fatality reports
NZ Police and Ministry of Resurrection Watch: Censorship breaking all time records!
Proudly Killed in NZ: But how many actually killed on NZ roads this year so far?
- Actual road toll for the year so far: 144 deaths [Based on the blog’s advance statistical models and backed by other references – margin of error: ±3 per cent.]
- No. of fatalities reported by police: ONLY 100 [Includes unofficial data for two regions provided by a police insider.]
- Official No. of crash victims: ONLY 50 as of Friday, Feb. 18, 2019 [UPDATED]
- Confirmed total of the road dead statistically resurrected by Ministry of Transport: 100 – 50 = 50 [using police data]
Monitor the Ministry of Resurrection’s road fatality updates and calculate the number of resurrections daily at https://www.transport.govt.nz AND https://www.transport.govt.nz/mot-resources/road-safety-resources/road-deaths/
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It’s dog kill dog world out there:
Fatal crash Reporoa
Sunday, 17 February 2019 – 10:17pm [Bay of Plenty of Fatal Crashes]
At least one person was killed a crash on Massey Road, Reporoa this evening.
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/fatal-crash-reporoa-1
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Fatal Crash – Whangarei Heads Road, Onerahi
Sunday, 17 February 2019 – 9:21pm – Northland
At least one person was killed in a crash on Whangarei Heads Road, Onerahi.
“The single vehicle crash was reported to Police at 6.46pm. One person was also critically injured in the crash.”
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/update-serious-crash-%E2%80%93-whangarei-heads-road-onerahi
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Fatal crash, Lismore
Friday, 15 February 2019 – 10:42pm – Canterbury
A man was killed in a crash on Maronan Road, Lismore, southwest of Ashburton. “A truck went off of the Maronan Road Bridge at about 5:45pm and rolled.”
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/fatal-crash-lismore
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Serious crash, SH1 near Moeraki
Friday, 15 February 2019 – 8:31pm – Southern
“Police are attending a serious two-car crash on State Highway 1, about 1km south of the turn-off to Moeraki.
“The crash occurred at about 8:10pm.
“The southbound lane is currently blocked and further closures are likely.
“Two helicopters have been dispatched from Dunedin.”
[NO update has been released by police more than 50 hours after initial report.]
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/serious-crash-sh1-near-moeraki
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Person struck by train, Takanini
Friday, 15 February 2019 – 4:25pm- Counties Manukau
A person has died after being struck by a train at a railway crossing near Taka Street in Takanini, Auckland.
Police were called to the scene shortly before 2pm today.
Police are advising the person’s next of kin.
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/person-struck-train-takanini
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Fatal crash – Otaraia, Gore
Friday, 15 February 2019 – 12:54pm – Southern
At least one person was killed in a crash on Old Coach Road, Otaraia, Gore, this morning. “Police were called to the crash, involving two cars, at 11am.”
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/fatal-crash-otaraia-gore
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Another assassination by police using same excuse!
Fatal crash, Eskdale
Friday, 15 February 2019 – 7:24am – Eastern
“Please attribute to Hawke’s Bay Acting Area Commander Inspector Jeanette Park:
“At about 9.40pm yesterday Police located a vehicle of interest heading south on State Highway 5 at Eskdale.
“Police had concerns for the person thought to be driving the vehicle and had been attempting to locate him most of the day.
“The man failed to stop when signalled and, due to the manner of driving, a pursuit was initiated.
“After a short period of time the vehicle [was shunted by the pursing police assassins] crossed the centre line and collided with an oncoming truck.
“The driver of that vehicle — a silver Mitsubishi stationwagon — died at the scene.”
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/fatal-crash-eskdale
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Fatal crash – Brixton, New Plymouth
Thursday, 14 February 2019 – 8:32am – Central
A man was violently killed in “a single-vehicle crash in Brixton, New Plymouth, around 10.30pm yesterday.”
“The driver crashed into a power pole at the intersection of Tate Road and Brown Road.”
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/fatal-crash-%E2%80%93-brixton-new-plymouth
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Update: Fatal crash, Wairoa
Wednesday, 13 February 2019 – 5:18pm – Eastern
“Police continue to investigate the cause of a fatal crash on Tiniroto Road, near Ruakituri, in the early hours of this morning.
The sole occupant of the vehicle was a 54-year-old Wellington man, who had close family links to the Wairoa area.
“The vehicle the man was driving failed to navigate a moderate bend, left the road and hit a bank on the opposite side of the road,” says Acting Detective Sergeant Brent Griffiths of the Wairoa CIB.
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/update-fatal-crash-wairoa-0
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Fatal crash – Ranfurly, Central Otago
Sunday, 10 February 2019 – 7:02am – Southern
One person was killed in a fatal crash in Ranfurly, Central Otago overnight.
“The single vehicle crash happened shortly after 12.30am on Kyeburn Diggins Road. ”
A second person sustained injuries in the crash.
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/fatal-crash-ranfurly-central-otago
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Name release – fatal crash, South Wairarapa
Saturday, 9 February 2019 – 11:30am – Wellington
“Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on State Highway 2, Tauherenikau, South Wairarapa, on Tuesday, 29 January.
“Police were called to the crash, involving a car and truck, at 12.38pm.
“Craig William Shields, 53, of Waingawa, died at Wellington Hospital yesterday morning.”
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/name-release-%E2%80%93-fatal-crash-south-wairarapa
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Fatal crash – Kaiaua, Hauraki District
Saturday, 9 February 2019 – 7:11am – Counties Manukau
A man was killed in “a single vehicle crash in Kaiaua, Hauraki District overnight.
“The crash happened shortly after 10pm when a driver crashed into a power pole. The driver was the only person in the car.”
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/fatal-crash-%E2%80%93-kaiaua-hauraki-district
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Serious crash – Manukau Road, Epsom
Tuesday, 12 February 2019 – 5:48pm – Auckland City
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on Manukau Road, Epsom. The crash occurred at 4.50pm and initial indications are that a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle.
The pedestrian is reported to have sustained serious injuries.
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/serious-crash-manukau-road-epsom
[NO update has been released by police more than 5 days after initial report.]
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Fatal crash – Ranfurly, Central Otago
Sunday, 10 February 2019 – 7:02am – Southern
At least one person was killed in a fatal crash in Ranfurly, Central Otago overnight.
“The single vehicle crash happened shortly after 12.30am on Kyeburn Diggins Road.”
A second person sustained injuries in the crash.
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/fatal-crash-ranfurly-central-otago
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Name release – fatal crash, South Wairarapa
Saturday, 9 February 2019 – 11:30am – Wellington
“Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on State Highway 2, Tauherenikau, South Wairarapa, on Tuesday, 29 January.
“Police were called to the crash, involving a car and truck, at 12.38pm.
“Craig William Shields, 53, of Waingawa, died at Wellington Hospital yesterday morning.”
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/name-release-%E2%80%93-fatal-crash-south-wairarapa
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Fatal crash – Kaiaua, Hauraki District
Saturday, 9 February 2019 – 7:11am – Counties Manukau
A man was killed in a single vehicle crash in Kaiaua, Hauraki District overnight.
The crash happened shortly after 10pm when a driver crashed into a power pole. The driver was the only person in the car.
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/fatal-crash-%E2%80%93-kaiaua-hauraki-district
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Police seeking information on fatal crash in Bombay
Friday, 8 February 2019 – 11:59am – Counties Manukau
“Counties Manukau Police are appealing for witnesses to a fatal crash between a car and motorbike on Mill Road in Bombay on 2 February. The crash occurred about 12.25pm on Saturday.”
A 52-year-old man was killed in the crash.
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/police-seeking-information-fatal-crash-bombay
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Serious crash – Westown, New Plymouth
Friday, 8 February 2019 – 2:53pm – Central
“Police are attending a serious crash at the intersection of Maratahu Street and Frankley Road, Westown. Police were called at 1.53pm.
“Initial reports suggest one person has received serious injuries.”
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/serious-crash-%E2%80%93-westown-new-plymouth
[NO update has been released by police more than 9 days after initial report.]
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Name release – Cardrona fatal
Thursday, 7 February 2019 – 3:05pm – Southern
“Police can now release the name of the man who died in a crash on Crown Range Road, Cardrona, on Monday 5 February.
“He was 47-year-old Aaron Garth Hoey of Whakatane.”
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/name-release-%E2%80%93-cardrona-fatal
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Police appeal for witnesses to cyclist incident in Kohimarama
Thursday, 7 February 2019 – 9:54am – Auckland City
“Police are appealing for witnesses to an incident involving a cyclist on the morning of Monday 4th February.
“Between 6.30am and 7.45am, an elderly male cyclist was located injured at the intersection of Southern Cross Road and Sprott Road, Kohimarama. He was transported to hospital where he died the following day.”
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/police-appeal-witnesses-cyclist-incident-kohimarama
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Name release – fatal crash, Tauranga
Thursday, 7 February 2019 – 9:07am – [Bay of Plenty of Fatal Crashes]
The man who died in a fatal motorcycle crash in Tauriko, Tauranga on 3 February was 21-year-old Jessy James Ford, of Tauranga.”
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/name-release-%E2%80%93-fatal-crash-tauranga
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Serious crash – Templeton
Wednesday, 6 February 2019 – 10:43am – Canterbury
“Police are attending a crash at the intersection of Newtons Road and Dawsons Road in Templeton. The crash involved a car and a truck towing a horse float. Police were called at 10.17am. Initial reports suggest two people received critical injuries and one person received serious injuries. Two others received moderate injuries.”
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/serious-crash-%E2%80%93-templeton
[NO update has been released by police more than 11 days after initial report.]
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Witnesses sought following Tauherenikau crash
Tuesday, 5 February 2019 – 5:01pm – Wellington
“Police investigating the collision between a truck and a car on State Highway 2, Tauherenikau, shortly after midday on 29 January, are seeking further witnesses.
“One person remains in Wellington Hospital in a critical condition following the crash.”
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/witnesses-sought-following-tauherenikau-crash
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Incident on motorway near Terrace Tunnel resolved
Tuesday, 5 February 2019 – 3:58pm – Wellington
An incident on the Wellington motorway, near the Terrace Tunnel, has been resolved.
One person has been transported to hospital in a critical condition.
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/incident-motorway-near-terrace-tunnel-resolved
[NO explanation, update… provided by the PIGs.]
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Serious crash – Rangitata
Tuesday, 5 February 2019 – 1:33pm – Canterbury
“Police are attending a two-vehicle crash on Orari-Rangitata Highway, Rangitata. Police were called at 12.43pm. Initial reports suggest two people received serious injuries.”
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/serious-crash-rangitata
[NO update released by the PIGs.]
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Name release – Timaru fatal
Tuesday, 5 February 2019 – 12:19pm – Canterbury
The man who was killed in a crash at the intersection of Acacia Drive and SH1, Timaru District, on Tuesday 29 January.was Nathaniel Reuben, also known as Nathaniel Agnew, aged 31. [His nationality was not revealed by police.]
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/name-release-timaru-fatal
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Fatal Crash Murupara, Whakatane – name release
Tuesday, 5 February 2019 – 11:16am [Bay of Plenty of Fatal Crashes]
The 24-year-old man who was killed in a motorcycle crash on State Highway 38, Murupara on Sunday 3 February was Herewini Gavigan. Police insists he was a “local man”, but his nationality was not released.
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/name-release-murupara-whakatane-crash
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Incident on Willis Street
Tuesday, 5 February 2019 – 10:43am – Wellington
“Due to an incident at the Brooklyn Road end of Willis Street, Te Aro, Wellington City, the public is asked to avoid the area.
“Police would like to reassure members of the public that they are not at risk.”
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/incident-willis-street
[NO explanation, update… provided by the PIGs.]
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Foreigner [?] killed drowning incident at Goat Island
Tuesday, 5 February 2019 – 9:31am – Waitemata
Attribute to Senior Sergeant Brett Henshaw, Waitemata North Area Response Manager: “A person has died overnight following a drowning incident at Goat Island yesterday afternoon.”
“Sadly the male, who is aged in his 30’s, died overnight in hospital.”
Next of kin are in the process of being notified and the death has been referred to the Coroner.
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/person-dies-following-drowning-incident-goat-island
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Murder-Mystery?
Body found in Wellington lagoon – update Sunday 17 February
Sunday, 17 February 2019 – 3:11pm Wellington
“Police are still treating the death of a woman yesterday, whose body was found in Whairepo Lagoon near Frank Kitts Park, as unexplained.
“The deceased is 48-year old Sarah Pauline Louise Mayne of Wellington. Our thoughts go out to the family and friends of Ms Mayne at this sad time.”
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/body-found-wellington-lagoon-update-sunday-17-february
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Searchers find body in Maketu
Saturday, 16 February 2019 – 9:34pm [Bay of Plenty of Unexplained Deaths]
Search and rescue team looking for missing man John (Johnny) Mohi have found a body in Maketu this evening.
While the formal identification of the body is still to be completed the search and rescue operation for Mr Mohi has been put on hold.
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/searchers-find-body-maketu
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Homicide
Media advisory – family request privacy after Oratia death
Friday, 8 February 2019 – 5:42pm – Waitemata
Police are aware of media interest following the death of a 59-year-old woman in the West Auckland suburb of Oratia overnight.
The family of the victim are understandably hurting and grieving, and they do not wish to be contacted and are requesting privacy from media at this time.
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/media-advisory-family-request-privacy-after-oratia-death
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UPDATE: Homicide investigation Akina, Hastings
Friday, 8 February 2019 – 3:55pm – Eastern
“A 42-year-old man has been arrested in relation to a death in Akina, Hastings overnight.
“Police were called to a Lumsden Road address at about 2.35am after receiving a report of a critically injured man.
“Emergency services administered CPR but the 30-year-old died at the scene.
“The 42-year-old has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and is due to appear in Hastings District Court tomorrow (Saturday 9 February).”
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/update-homicide-investigation-akina-hastings
Update – homicide investigation continues in Motueka
Monday, 11 February 2019 – 4:44pm – Tasman
Please attribute to Detective Inspector Craig Scott:
Police are continuing in relation to a homicide investigation that was launched in Motueka today.
Emergency services were called to a Memorial Drive address around 8:40pm yesterday, Sunday 10 February.
A 5-month-old baby was found dead at the scene.
A 41-year-old woman was also located at the address with serious injuries.
The woman was flown to Nelson Hospital where she remains in a serious but stable condition.
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/update-homicide-investigation-continues-motueka
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Person critically injured in Hastings assault
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/person-critically-injured-hastings-assault
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Homicide investigation launched after Motueka death
Monday, 11 February 2019 – 8:08am – Tasman
Attribute to Detective Inspector Craig Scott:
Police have launched a homicide investigation after an incident in Motueka last night. One person has died and a second person was taken to Nelson Hospital in a critical condition.
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/homicide-investigation-launched-after-motueka-death
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Murder charge following death in Snells Beach
Monday, 11 February 2019 – 7:59am – Waitemata
Attribute to Detective Inspector Aaron Proctor
“Waitemata Police are investigating the death of a 35-year-old man at Snells Beach near Warkworth overnight following an argument between two people known to each other. The incident was reported to Police shortly after 11.30pm last night.”
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/murder-charge-following-death-snells-beach
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Update on Rotorua homicide of 30 January 2019
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/update-rotorua-homicide-30-january-2019
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UPDATE: Homicide investigation Akina, Hastings
Friday, 8 February 2019 – 3:55pm Eastern
“A 42-year-old man has been arrested in relation to a death in Akina, Hastings overnight. Police were called to a Lumsden Road address at about 2.35am after receiving a report of a critically injured man. Emergency services administered CPR but the 30-year-old died at the scene.
“The 42-year-old has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and is due to appear in Hastings District Court tomorrow (Saturday 9 February).”
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/update-homicide-investigation-akina-hastings
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Tragic Deaths
Gore Police appeal for sightings prior to boy’s death
Sunday, 17 February 2019 – 11:40am – Southern
“Police would like to hear from any members of the public who may have seen a 3-year-old boy on Salford Street, Gore, between 8.45pm and 9.30pm on Tuesday 29 January.
The boy had mousy blonde hair and was wearing a high-visibility vest and shorts.
He was found unresponsive in a pond near Grasslands Road around 11.15pm the same evening.”
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/gore-police-appeal-sightings-prior-boys-death
Sudden death, Brydone
Thursday, 7 February 2019 – 10:26am – Southern
“A four-year-old child has died near Brydone. Police attended after a child was reported missing in the area late yesterday afternoon. The boy was located in a body of water at the back of the property.”
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/sudden-death-brydone
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Faulty Choppers – Unqualified/Incompetent Pilots
Yet another chopper crashes in Chopper-crash Land – How many crashes since, say, 1980?
UPDATE: Helicopter crash – Eves Valley, Nelson
Sunday, 17 February 2019 – 5:42pm – Tasman
Police were notified at 2.55pm this afternoon that a helicopter involved in the Pigeon Valley fires operation in Nelson had crashed.
Police and Fire and Emergency New Zealand responded to the scene. The helicopter involved in the crash was located in bush area along with the pilot. The helicopter did not catch on fire.
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/update-helicopter-crash-%E2%80%93-eves-valley-nelson
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Rape: 12-yo girl raped
Update – incident near Iona Street in Invercargill
Friday, 15 February 2019 – 2:37pm – Southern
Police continue to investigate an incident that occurred near Iona Street in Invercargill last week.
Earlier this week Police appealed for information from the public and are now in a position to release further details.
Between 8 and 8:30am on Monday 4 February, a 12-year-old girl was walking in the Iona Street area when she was approached by an unknown man.
Detective Sergeant Marc McCloy says the man assaulted the girl before fleeing the area.
“The young girl is understandably traumatised and we are working hard to support her and her family during this very difficult time,” he says.
“This is a disturbing incident and I want to assure the community we are doing everything we can and we have a team of detectives working on this case.
“I know the public will share our concern about this incident and I want to reassure the community that we have increased patrols in the area and are taking this very seriously.
“We are urging anyone who may have information or may have been in this area over the last few weeks to get in touch if they haven’t already.”
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/update-%E2%80%93-incident-near-iona-street-invercargill
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Police&MediaTen said March 3, 2021 at 12:38