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New Zealand Police Target Comanchero Gang in Australasian Operation
New Zealand Police have arrested three men and seized firearms, including an AR-15 rifle, cash, and methamphetamine as part of a wider Australasian operation targeting the Comanchero motorcycle gang. The enforcement activity, known as Taskforce Morpheus, involved law enforcement agencies…
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Pedestrian Critically Injured in Mauku Truck Collision
A pedestrian has been critically injured after a collision with a truck on Titi Road in Mauku, west of Pukekohe. The incident was reported at 3:22 PM. Emergency services are currently attending the scene, and Titi Road has been closed…
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Third Murder Charge Laid in Pakuranga Heights Homicide Investigation
Police have laid a third murder charge in connection with the homicide investigation into the death of 59-year-old Tuipulotu Vi. The courier driver was killed on Marvon Downs Avenue in Pakuranga Heights in 2024. Operation Block, launched on August 19,…
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Police Seek Information on Assault Suspect in Napier
Police are appealing for information following an assault in Meeanee, Napier, last week. The incident occurred on Friday, March 6, just before 7:30 am on the Limestone Track, between Ulyatt Road and Riverbend Road. The victim was uninjured but understandably…
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Three Charged in Whanganui Aggravated Robbery
Police have arrested and charged three people in relation to an aggravated robbery that occurred in Castlecliff, Whanganui. The incident took place on Wednesday, March 4, around 6:10 p.m. on Polson Street. It is alleged that the offenders entered the…
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Hawke's Bay State Highway Works: Road Closures and Delays Expected
Motorists travelling through Hawke's Bay next week should anticipate disruptions as various roadworks are scheduled across the region's state highway network. The planned works, running from Saturday, March 14, to Friday, March 20, 2026, include overnight closures, bridge inspections, and…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTransportationEnvironment Hawke's BayState HighwayRoadworksClosuresDelaysTraffic ManagementInfrastructureNZ Transport Agency
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Rotorua Police Disrupt Gang Gathering, Make Multiple Arrests
Rotorua Police were out in force on Wednesday night, managing a gang gathering in the area and securing several arrests for unrelated matters. A large group of gang members had begun to assemble, but officers' attention was also directed towards…
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Police Seek Information on Vehicle Damage Incidents in Clive
Hawke's Bay Police are investigating a series of incidents involving damage to parked vehicles in Clive over the past week. The incidents, which occurred primarily overnight, have been reported on Ferry Road, Tucker Lane, Allens Lane, Sutton Avenue, and State…
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Police Recover Two Stolen Mercedes-Benz Vehicles in Flat Bush
Police conducting a search for a stolen Mercedes-Benz in Flat Bush on Tuesday night located not only the targeted vehicle but also a second stolen luxury car valued at over $100,000. The initial search began around 11:40 PM when officers…
Law EnforcementCrime PoliceStolen VehiclesMercedes-BenzFlat BushAggravated RobberyArrestNew Zealand Police
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Human Remains Found on Coppermine Island Identified as Missing Fisherman
Human remains found on Coppermine Island (Mauipane), east of Whangārei, have been identified as Ferzil Babu, who was reported missing in May 2024. The discovery was made on December 20, 2025, by a member of the Department of Conservation, who…
Law Enforcement Human RemainsCoppermine IslandFerzil BabuMissing PersonWhangāreiNew Zealand PoliceDiscovery
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Man Sentenced to Over Five Years for Sexual Offenses Against Young Girls
Police acknowledge the sentence handed down to Manase Uaisele in Napier District Court today. The 33-year-old was sentenced to five years and five months’ imprisonment after being found guilty of 12 charges relating to sexual offending and indecently assaulting multiple…
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Fourth Person Dies Following Marlborough Highway Crash
Police have confirmed a fourth person has died following a serious two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1, near Redwood Pass, in Marlborough. Emergency services were called to the scene around 10:40 am on Sunday, February 22. Initially, two people died…
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Auckland Motorways Face Overnight Closures for Essential Improvements
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is implementing overnight closures across several Auckland motorways from March 15 to March 20, 2026, to facilitate essential improvements and maintenance. These closures will primarily occur between 9pm and 5am, with some exceptions noted…
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New Zealand Sees Shift in International Migration
Provisional estimates for the year ending January 2026 indicate a shift in New Zealand's international migration patterns. Migrant arrivals were estimated at 137,500, a 1 percent decrease from the previous year, while migrant departures fell by 5 percent to 114,200.…
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Police Name Man Whose Remains Were Found Near Ōtorohanga
Police can now name the person whose remains were found off SH3, Ōtorohanga, on Friday 6 March as Colin (Col) Heath. Col was 47 when reported missing in 2022. Police extend sympathies to Col’s family, who have asked for privacy…
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MetService Forecasts Minimal Severe Weather Risk for New Zealand
MetService has issued its Severe Weather Outlook, indicating a minimal risk of severe weather across New Zealand for the period of Sunday, March 15, to Wednesday, March 18. The forecast suggests a strong west to southwest flow will gradually ease…
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New Zealand Sees Rise in Overseas Visitor Arrivals in January 2026
Overseas visitor arrivals to New Zealand reached 385,400 in January 2026, marking a rise of 15,200 compared to the same month in the previous year. Significant increases were observed in arrivals from Australia, up by 10,700, and the United Kingdom,…
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Police Discover Drugs and Firearms in Southland Operation
Eastern Southland Police have arrested two individuals and seized drugs and firearms following a two-day operation targeting drug suppliers in and around Gore and Riversdale. Operation Nightforce, supported by additional district staff and a drug detection dog, focused on several…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Drug arrestsSouthlandGoreRiversdaleOperation NightforceCannabis cultivationFirearmsNew Zealand Police
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Man Faces Serious Charges After Alleged Auckland Attack
A 49-year-old man has been charged with serious offenses following an alleged attack on a woman in Auckland over the weekend. The investigation, dubbed Operation Moller, began on Sunday after a member of the public found the injured woman in…
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Four Arrested in Coromandel Peninsula Operation for Evading Court
Four people are facing court after being apprehended in the Coromandel Peninsula during a targeted Police operation. The operation focused on offenders with outstanding warrants or those who had recently failed to appear in court. Arrests were made in Whitianga…
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Police Lift Cordon in Burnside After Substance Made Safe
Police have lifted cordons in Burnside, Christchurch, following the discovery of a concerning substance this afternoon. The substance has now been made safe, and police will be conducting further routine inquiries. No further details regarding the nature of the substance…
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Logging Truck Fire Blocks Western Bay Road in Waihaha
Western Bay Road in Waihaha, Taupō, is currently blocked due to a logging truck fire that occurred this evening. Police were alerted to the incident, situated between Kuratau Hydro Road and Karangahape Road, at approximately 5:50 PM. Fortunately, no injuries…
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Gang Members Arrested During Bay of Plenty Memorial Run
Police visibility and enforcement efforts led to multiple arrests of gang members in the Bay of Plenty District last weekend. The group had gathered for a memorial run, with an event held in Murupara on March 7 and 8. During…
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49 New Police Officers Graduate in Porirua
Forty-nine new police constables have graduated from the Royal New Zealand Police College in Porirua. The 393 recruit wing celebrated their attestation today with friends and family present. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers and Associate Minister of Police, the Honourable Casey…
Politics and GovernmentLaw Enforcement PoliceGraduationPoriruaConstableRoyal New Zealand Police CollegeAucklandNew Zealand Police
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Driver Arrested with Arsenal of Weapons After Traffic Stop
Police have arrested a 34-year-old man after a traffic stop in Hamilton uncovered a significant cache of illegal weapons. The incident began on Friday when officers stopped a vehicle and subsequently arrested the driver for driving while disqualified. During the…
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Police Establish Cordon in Burnside Over Concerning Substance
Police have established cordons in the vicinity of Sheffield Crescent, Burnside, Christchurch, following the discovery of a concerning substance. The alert was raised around 2:20 PM today. Authorities are urging the public to avoid the area while arrangements are made…
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State Highway 1 Maintenance in Manurewa
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to carry out essential maintenance on State Highway 1 (SH1) in Manurewa, Auckland. The work will take place on Wednesday, March 18, and Thursday, March 19, between 9pm and 5am. This maintenance…
Transportation State Highway 1ManurewaAucklandMaintenanceRoad ClosureDetourInfrastructureNZTA Auckland
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Panda Mart Recalls Multiple Toys Due to Choking Hazard
Panda Mart is recalling a variety of toys due to concerns that they may not meet mandatory safety standards for children up to 36 months of age. The primary hazard identified across multiple products is the potential for small parts…
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Auckland State Highway Maintenance Scheduled for March
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced planned maintenance work on Auckland's state highway network, primarily affecting State Highway 22 (SH22). The maintenance is scheduled to take place between March 15 and March 19, 2026. Specific sections of SH22 will…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance to Cause Southbound Disruptions
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is undertaking essential maintenance work on Auckland's State Highway 1 network, which will impact southbound traffic between March 15 and March 19. The work, weather dependent, includes ramp closures and lane restrictions across several locations.…