Category: law_enforcement
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Media Monitor: Couple Conned Gov't Agency Out of Millions, RNZ Reports
RNZ is reporting that Neha Sharma, a property manager at Oranga Tamariki, and her husband defrauded the government agency of more than $2 million. It said Sharma's husband ran a construction company, Divine Connection, which was added to Oranga Tamariki's…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWorldEntertainmentSportLaw EnforcementLegal RNZNeha SharmaOranga TamarikifraudDivine ConnectiongovernmentcrimeRNZ News
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Levin Fatal Crash Victim Identified as Joshua Eric Wilson
Police have identified Joshua Eric Wilson, 33, of Levin, as the victim of the two-vehicle crash on Oxford Street, Levin, on Monday, May 12. Police have expressed their condolences to the family and friends of the deceased during this difficult…
WorldTransportationLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesAustralasia Fatal CrashLevinJoshua Eric WilsonOxford StreetTraffic CollisionNew Zealand PoliceAccidentsNZ Police
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Wellington Man Arrested in $450M Cryptocurrency Scam
A Wellington man was arrested in Auckland this morning by the Financial Crime Group as part of an FBI investigation into a cryptocurrency scam. The investigation targets an organised criminal group accused of stealing cryptocurrency valued at US$265M (NZD$450M) from…
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Man Seriously Wounded in Papakura Incident
A police investigation is underway after a man was seriously wounded in Papakura on Settlement Road. The incident occurred at approximately 11.42am, with the victim being transported to Middlemore Hospital with serious, but not life-threatening, injuries. Detective Senior Sergeant Michele…
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Police Seek Witnesses to Fatal Crash Near Pahiatua
Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal crash on State Highway 2 near Pahiatua yesterday afternoon. The collision, involving a flatbed truck carrying containers and a grey Mini hatchback, occurred around 3pm near the intersection with Avery Road. The…
Law EnforcementTransportationDisasters PahiatuaState Highway 2fatal crashSenior Sergeant Carey Williamsonwitness appealMini hatchbackflatbed truckNZ Police
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Kitten Found in Car Engine on Auckland Motorway
A woman in Auckland discovered a kitten nestled in the engine of her car after hearing unusual noises on her drive home from shopping at Sylvia Park. Auckland Motorways Manager, Senior Sergeant Scott Cunningham, reported that the woman heard 'meows'…
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Manukau Sergeant Apprehends Young Thieves, Recovers Stolen Goods
A quick-thinking Sergeant on patrol in Manukau apprehended a group of young thieves on Wednesday, recovering thousands of dollars worth of stolen goods. At approximately 4:30 pm, the officer was patrolling the Manukau Westfield carpark when he noticed a group…
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Police Eagle Helicopter Locates Missing Man in Ōrere Point Area
A man in his 80s with dementia, who went missing in the Ōrere Point area, was quickly located thanks to the Police Eagle helicopter. Police were informed just before 1am after the man had been missing for several hours. Counties…
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Kopu Road Reopens After Medical Event
Kopu Road, between Kopu and Thames, has reopened after being closed earlier today due to a person found with serious injuries. Police have determined the incident was due to a medical event. The injured person was airlifted to Waikato Hospital.…
HealthPolitics and GovernmentMedical ScienceLaw EnforcementTransportation Kopu RoadThamesKopuWaikato HospitalMedical EmergencyAccidentNew Zealand PoliceNZ Police
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Fatal Crash on State Highway 1, Putaruru
A truck driver has died after a crash on State Highway 1, Putaruru. Police were notified just after 7am that a truck had collided with a parked car near the intersection with Sholson Street. The truck driver was unresponsive when…
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Crash Partially Blocks State Highway 1 in Putaruru
A section of State Highway 1 in Putaruru is currently partially blocked due to a collision this morning. Police were alerted to the incident, involving a truck and a parked car, which occurred near the intersection of State Highway 1…
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Fatal Crash in Takanini Claims One Life
One person died in a crash in Takanini last night. Emergency services responded to the incident on Mill Road, which involved a vehicle and a dirtbike, just before 8:30 p.m. Sadly, one person was pronounced dead at the scene. The…
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Wairarapa Police Urge Public to Report Suspicious Activity Amid Car Theft Surge
Wairarapa Police are seeking public assistance to combat a surge in car thefts, with 29 vehicles stolen in the past two weeks. This increase is compared to 37 vehicles stolen in the two months leading up to May of the…
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Fatal Crash South of Pahiatua
One person died following a two-vehicle collision south of Pahiatua on Thursday. Emergency services were called to the scene on State Highway 2 at around 3pm. The driver of one of the vehicles died at the scene. Police have reported…
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Two Arrested After Fleeing Driver Incident on Southern Motorway
Two individuals have been apprehended following a fleeing driver incident in South Auckland. According to Inspector Peter Raynes, the incident began around 4:30 p.m. when authorities received information about a stolen vehicle traveling north in the Pukekohe area. The vehicle…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports New Zealand Has Highest Child Suicide Rate Among Wealthy Nations
Radio New Zealand is reporting that a UNICEF study shows New Zealand has the highest child suicide rate among wealthy countries. The report, Innocenti Report Card 19, ranked New Zealand 32nd out of 36 countries for overall child wellbeing. RNZ…
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Serious Crash Closes State Highway 2, Pahiatua
State Highway 2 south of Pahiatua is closed due to a serious two-vehicle crash that occurred around 3pm. Traffic is being diverted at Bridge Road to the south and Mangahao Road to the north. The Serious Crash Unit has been…
WorldTransportationLaw EnforcementDisasters State Highway 2PahiatuaCrashTraffic DiversionSerious Crash UnitBridge RoadMangahao RoadNZ Police
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Police Investigate Suspicious House Fire in Cobden, New Zealand
Police are seeking public assistance in their investigation into a suspicious house fire in Cobden. The incident occurred around 12.10am on Wednesday, May 14, on Bright Street. Authorities were alerted, and a scene guard was maintained overnight. Police, along with…
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Homicide Investigation Launched After Woman Dies in Hamilton City
A homicide investigation is underway following the death of a 30-year-old woman in Hamilton City this morning. The incident occurred when a vehicle struck a power pole on the corner of Ohaupo Road and Kahikatea Drive, where the woman was…
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Auckland Man Arrested in Lego Theft Spree Across North Island
An Auckland man has been arrested and is facing multiple charges following a Lego theft spree that spanned from Northland to the Waikato. The arrest, made on Wednesday, is the result of an investigation by the Waitematā West Enquiries Team,…
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Police Accept IPCA Findings After Beachlands Disorder
Police have accepted the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) regarding a disorder involving a group of young men in Beachlands on November 11, 2023. The incident occurred after a complaint was made about a group of intoxicated…
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Pauls Valley Man Sentenced for $300,000 Classic Car Scam
OKLAHOMA CITY – Andy Wayne Alexander, 48, of Pauls Valley, has been sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for wire fraud, according to U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester. Alexander was charged on December 19, 2024, and pleaded guilty on…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports Health Risk Warning Redaction, Vulgar Term Used in Parliament
RNZ is reporting that New Zealand's health minister has been warned of serious risks in outsourcing surgeries to private hospitals. RNZ said that Health Minister Simeon Brown's office withheld most of the information from the public. According to RNZ, two…
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Nayland Road Reopens, Lockdowns Lifted After Incident
Nayland Road has reopened after an earlier incident, and cordons and lockdowns at nearby schools were lifted around 3:20 pm. Police have stated that there is not believed to be any threat to the public. According to the Police Media…
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Nayland Road, Nelson Closed Due to Police Incident
Nayland Road in Nelson is currently closed due to a police incident. Cordons are in place at Songer Street and Whakatu Drive. As a precaution, nearby schools have been placed into lockdown. According to the Police Media Centre, there is…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Nayland RoadNelsonTasmanPolice incidentRoad closureSchool lockdownPublic SafetyNZ Police
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Serious Crash Blocks Hamurana and Tauranga Direct Road
A serious crash involving a truck and a car near Hamurana Road and Tauranga Direct Road was reported to Police at 9.15am today. One person has sustained critical injuries, and another has serious injuries. The road is partially blocked, and…
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Truck Breakdown Causes Delays on State Highway 2, Aongatete
A truck breakdown on State Highway 2, Aongatete, is causing significant traffic delays. Police received reports around 8:15 am of the incident, which occurred in the northbound lane, approximately 500m north of Wright Road. No injuries have been reported. Motorists…
TransportationLaw Enforcement State Highway 2AongateteTruck BreakdownTraffic DelaysWright RoadPoliceAccidentNZ Police
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Police Commissioner Addresses Jevon McSkimming's Resignation
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has acknowledged the resignation of Jevon McSkimming, stating that while it "raises questions," he cannot comment further due to the ongoing criminal investigation. Chambers emphasized his commitment to maintaining public trust and confidence in the police.…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesAustralasiaLegalMedia Richard ChambersJevon McSkimmingNew Zealand PoliceResignationAccountabilityCriminal InvestigationPoliceNZ Police
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports on police resignation, fatal fire, political clash
RNZ is reporting that former deputy commissioner Jevon McSkimming resigned amid an investigation into alleged objectionable material found on his work computer. It said McSkimming's resignation came after he was confronted with the allegations. McSkimming declined to comment through his…
Politics and GovernmentHealthLaw EnforcementSportAustraliaWorldMediaSocial IssuesFilm and TVLegalEducation Jevon McSkimmingpoliticscrimeRyan FoxKāinga OraRNZ News
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Crash on Whangamoa Road Causes Delays
A single-vehicle crash on Whangamoa Road/State Highway 6 in Tasman is causing delays. Police were called to the scene at approximately 3:20 p.m. The driver is believed to have sustained serious injuries. Motorists should anticipate delays in the area. Further…
DisastersTransportationLaw Enforcement Whangamoa RoadState Highway 6TasmanCrashTraffic DelayAccidentNZ Police