Category: law_enforcement
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Serious Crash in Hamilton East Leaves Pedestrian Critically Injured
A serious crash involving a car and a pedestrian occurred near Clyde and Fox Streets, Hamilton East. Police were called to the scene around 7.12pm. The pedestrian has sustained critical injuries, according to initial reports. The road is currently closed,…
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Greymouth Police Officer Receives King’s Birthday Honour
Senior Constable Terri Middleton has been awarded the Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) for Services to New Zealand Police and the community. Middleton, a School Community Officer in Greymouth, has served 34 years in the police…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial Issues Terri MiddletonNew Zealand PoliceKing’s Birthday HonoursGreymouthWest CoastGloriavaleMNZMNZ Police
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Serious Crash on Hukanui Road, Chartwell, Hamilton
Emergency services responded to a serious crash in Chartwell, Hamilton, on Hukanui Road. The crash, involving a car and a motorbike, was reported to Police at 8.05pm. The motorcyclist is reported to have sustained critical injuries. Traffic management is in…
DisastersLaw EnforcementTransportation Hukanui RoadChartwellHamiltonWaikatoCar CrashMotorcycle AccidentEmergency ServicesNZ Police
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Motorcyclist Dies in Harihari Highway Crash
A motorcyclist died in a crash on Harihari Highway (State Highway 6) near the Waitaha River Bridge. Police were alerted to the incident at Kakapotahi at 5.15pm. No other vehicles were involved in the crash. The road is expected to…
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Fatality Following Tarawera Crash on SH 5
A person has died following a crash on State Highway 5, Tarawera, that occurred on May 28. Critically injured in the crash, the person was airlifted to hospital. They passed away in hospital on May 31. Police have extended their…
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Fatality Following Port Waikato Crash
A woman has died in hospital after a single-vehicle crash on Tuakau Bridge-Port Waikato Road on Friday, May 30th. Police were called to the scene at approximately 6:10 p.m. following reports that a vehicle had rolled over. Three occupants were…
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Greymouth Police Officer Receives King’s Birthday Honour
Senior Constable Terri Middleton from Greymouth has been awarded a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) for her services to the New Zealand Police and her community. Commissioner Richard Chambers congratulated Terri Middleton on the award, recognising…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesEducation New Zealand PoliceKing’s Birthday HonoursTerri MiddletonGreymouthMNZMGloriavaleCommunity PolicingNZ Police
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Fatal Crash on State Highway 16, Pt Chevalier
A man died and four others were injured in a crash on State Highway 16, Pt Chevalier, last night. Police were alerted to a car on its roof in the citybound lanes shortly after 11:05pm. One person had been ejected…
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports on transaction accounts, social media spat, 'Lilo & Stitch' review, and more
Radio New Zealand is reporting that New Zealanders may be missing out on a collective $1 billion annually by keeping their money in transaction accounts. Separately, a social media dispute has erupted between the Blues and Moana after play-off spots…
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Media Monitor: The Guardian on US energy department cuts, Ardern, cannabis
The Guardian is reporting that employees of the U.S. Energy Department are raising concerns that cuts and deregulation undermine the department’s ability to function and will cause cost hikes. It said one employee stated the Trump administration is “going to…
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Man Charged Following Indecent Exposure Near Green Bay High School
A 19-year-old man has been charged for allegedly indecently exposing himself to a woman on Stottholm Road near Green Bay High School on May 27. The incident occurred in the afternoon. The man was arrested today after a search warrant…
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Fatal Crash in Karamu, Waipa Claims One Life
A man died in a single-vehicle crash at Karamu, Waipa. Emergency services responded to the incident on Waikoha Road around 7:40 a.m. The vehicle had left the road and rolled into a paddock. The Serious Crash Unit is investigating the…
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Fatal Crash in Northland Claims One Life
One person died in a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1, near Waiomio, south of Kawakawa, Northland. Emergency services responded to the incident around midnight. "Sadly, one person died at the scene. Our thoughts are with their family at this…
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Ten Arrested, Seven Injured at Anti-Social Road User Event in Levin and Palmerston North
Ten people were arrested following an anti-social road user event in Levin and Palmerston North, resulting in injuries to five members of the public and two police officers. Inspector Ash Gurney reported that around 1,000 people gathered in Levin, engaging…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportation ArrestsLevinPalmerston NorthAnti-social behaviourRoad SafetyNew Zealand PoliceInspector Ash GurneyNZ Police
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Driver Arrested in Oamaru with Excess Breath Alcohol
A 31-year-old man is due to appear in court after being arrested for driving with excess breath alcohol in Oamaru. At approximately 5.20pm, police were alerted to a vehicle driving dangerously on State Highway One. Police located the vehicle on…
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Fatal Crash in Templeton Claims One Life
One person died in a crash in Templeton this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the intersection of Dawson Road and Newton Road at around 2.45pm following a crash involving a truck and two cars. Sadly, one person died at…
DisastersTransportationLaw Enforcement TempletonFatal CrashNewtons RoadDawson RoadSerious Crash UnitAccidentDeathNZ Police
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Pounamu Recovered on West Coast After Public Tip-Off
West Coast Police have recovered 365 pieces and boulders of pounamu stolen from the Jackson River, following a report from a member of the public. The recovery occurred after a member of the public saw a vehicle heading up the…
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West Coast Police Target Organised Crime with Search Warrants
West Coast Police executed 10 search warrants in Westport and Greymouth this week, targeting organised crime. The operation involved West Coast staff, the Te Waipounamu Gang Distribution Unit (GDU), and the Tasman District Organised Crime Unit (TDOCU). The warrants led…
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentSocial Issues West CoastWestportGreymouthOrganised CrimeSearch WarrantsCannabisFirearmNZ Police
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Police Presence Increased in Central Hawke’s Bay for King’s Birthday Weekend
Hawke’s Bay Police will maintain a visible presence in Central Hawke’s Bay over King’s Birthday Weekend due to a large gathering of gang members. Inspector Lincoln Sycamore, Hawke’s Bay Area Commander, stated that the gathering will occur at a marae…
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Serious Crash Closes Newtons Road, Templeton
A serious three-vehicle crash has closed Newtons Road in Templeton, Canterbury. Emergency services were called to the intersection of Newtons Road and Dawsons Road following the incident this afternoon. Initial reports indicate there are serious injuries. The road is currently…
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Crash Causes Delays in Māngere East
A two-car crash in Māngere East is causing delays for motorists. The incident occurred at the intersection of Massey Road and Gray Avenue and was reported to police at approximately 10.54am. According to police, there have been no reports of…
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Driver Stopped for Cellphone Use Uncovers Cannabis and Cash
A routine traffic stop in Waiuku turned into a significant drug bust after an officer pulled over a 24-year-old man for using his cellphone while driving. The incident occurred on Kent Street, where the officer detected a strong smell of…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal WaiukuCounties Manukau SouthPukekohe District CourtCannabisDrug BustKent StreetCrimeNZ Police
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Police Investigate Suspicious Waikaia Fire, Seek Information on Red BMW
Police are seeking information regarding a red BMW Z3 convertible seen leaving Waikaia at speed around the time of a suspicious house fire on Elswick Street on February 21, 2024. Emergency services were called to the scene just after midnight.…
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New Patrol and Detector Police Dogs Graduate
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers today congratulated five patrol dog handlers and one detector dog team at the Dog Training Centre (DTC) in Trentham. The teams graduated in front of family, friends, work colleagues, and New Zealand Police executives. Chambers said…
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Missing Auckland Woman Located Safe in Grafton
A 60-year-old woman who went missing in central Auckland this morning has been found safe in the Grafton area. Police have thanked the public for their assistance in sharing the appeal to locate her. Jarred Williamson from NZ Police released…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues AucklandGraftonMissing PersonNew Zealand PoliceJarred WilliamsonPublic SafetySearch and RescueNZ Police
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Police Urge Road Safety for King’s Birthday Weekend
New Zealand Police are urging drivers to prioritize safety this King’s Birthday weekend, with increased patrols targeting risky behaviors. Acting Director of Road Policing, Inspector Peter McKennie, emphasized the tragic consequences of preventable crashes, stating, "There’s no excuse for anyone…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesDisasters King's Birthday WeekendRoad SafetyPeter McKennieTraffic SafetyAccidentsNZ Police
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Police Seek Public Help to Find Missing Auckland Woman
Police are seeking public assistance to locate 60-year-old Linda Wolfgramm, reported missing from central Auckland. She was last seen at 6 a.m. today on Anzac Avenue. Linda was wearing black Adidas track pants with a white stripe and no shoes.…
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Police Seek Public Help to Find Missing Auckland Woman
Police are seeking public assistance to locate 60-year-old Linda Wolfgramm, reported missing in central Auckland. She was last seen at 6 a.m. today at an address on Anzac Avenue. Linda was wearing black Adidas track pants with a white stripe…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Missing PersonAucklandNew Zealand PoliceLinda WolfgrammAnzac AvenuePublic SafetyAdidasNZ Police
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Auckland Shoplifter Nabbed with $800 of Stolen Goods
A 17-year-old is facing charges after allegedly shoplifting nearly $1000 worth of groceries from a Manukau supermarket last Saturday. Police apprehended the suspect after he fled the scene in a vehicle. The arrest has led to charges for a series…
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NZ Police Accept Findings on Interviewing Methods
New Zealand Police have accepted the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) report regarding the Complex Investigation Phased Engagement Model (CIPEM) interviewing method. Commissioner Richard Chambers stated that Police "acknowledge and fully accept the findings and recommendations" of…
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