Category: law_enforcement
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Search for Missing Tramper Near Greymouth
Police are seeking information on 75-year-old Roy, who is overdue from a walk on Wednesday up Mt Davy to Mt Sewell, north-east of Greymouth. Roy may be wearing a blue puffer jacket, shorts, and hiking boots. Police have concerns for…
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Serious Crash Blocks State Highway 30 Near Atiamuri
Emergency services responded to a serious two-vehicle crash on State Highway 30 near Atiamuri around 5 a.m. today. One person is critically injured, and two others sustained moderate to minor injuries. The Serious Crash Unit is investigating the cause. Police…
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Christchurch Police Investigate Hit-and-Run, Seek Public's Help
Christchurch police are appealing to the public for information regarding a hit-and-run incident that occurred on Wednesday, July 23, at the intersection of Grahams Road and Westburn Terrace in Burnside. Emergency services responded to the scene at approximately 9:05 am,…
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Missing Woman Found Safe in Christchurch
A woman reported missing from Bishopdale, Christchurch, has been found safe. A member of the public located her after receiving an emergency text alert that was sent to locals in the area. Police have expressed their gratitude to everyone who…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Missing PersonFound SafeChristchurchBishopdaleNew Zealand PoliceEmergency AlertPublic Assistance
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Southern Drivers Urged to Take Care Amidst Cold Snap
Southern Police are urging drivers to exercise caution on the roads due to icy conditions. Inspector Craig Brown, Southern District Road Policing Manager, advises that several areas have black ice, making surface conditions dangerous, especially in shaded areas and on…
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Canterbury Police Seek Missing 79-Year-Old Woman
Police in Canterbury are urgently seeking public assistance to locate 79-year-old Beryl, who was last seen in the Bishopdale area of Christchurch late this afternoon. Beryl is described as wearing a grey or light green hoodie and dark blue trackpants.…
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Fatal Crash South of Waitahuna
One person died following a two-vehicle crash south of Waitahuna today. Emergency services were called to the scene on Manuka Gorge Highway at approximately 4:50pm. One person died at the scene, while another sustained serious injuries. Police are providing support…
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Serious Crash Closes SH1 Between Ashburton and Fairton
A serious two-vehicle crash has closed Rakaia Highway/State Highway 1 between Ashburton and Fairton in Canterbury. Police were alerted to the incident around 7:20pm. Initial reports suggest there are serious injuries. Diversions are in place, and motorists should anticipate delays.…
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Serious Crash Closes State Highway 8/Manuka Gorge Highway
State Highway 8/Manuka Gorge Highway is closed between Johnston Road and Burma Road due to a serious two-vehicle crash south of Waitahuna. Emergency services were alerted around 4:50 p.m. Initial reports indicate serious injuries. Motorists are advised to avoid the…
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Arrest Made in Hamilton Homicide Investigation
An 18-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the homicide investigation in Hamilton, following the death of a 20-year-old man. The victim died in hospital after being critically injured during a fight on Alexandra Street around 12.10am…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial Issues HamiltonHomicideArrestAlexandra StreetNew Zealand PoliceViolent CrimeDaryl Smith
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New Zealand Police and Special Olympics to Host Polar Plunge
The New Zealand Police and Special Olympics New Zealand are inviting the public to participate in the Polar Plunge events in Wellington and Christchurch to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics athletes and programmes. The Wellington plunge will be…
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NZ Police Seek Public Help to Identify Man in Mount Roskill
Police are seeking public assistance to identify a man who may be able to assist with enquiries into concerning behaviour outside a school on Frost Road, Mount Roskill, on Thursday 22 May at about 9.10am. They have released images of…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesEducation NZ PoliceMount RoskillFrost RoadAucklandCrime StoppersNew Zealand Police
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Northland Driver Arrested After High-Speed Chase
A driver in Northland, New Zealand, was arrested yesterday after a high-speed chase. At approximately 3:30 p.m., police observed a black Holden Commodore speeding on State Highway 1 near Horeke. The driver failed to stop when requested, leading to a…
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Man in Hospital After Auckland Assault; One Arrested
A man is recovering in Auckland City Hospital with moderate injuries after an assault in central Auckland early this morning. Police have arrested a 21-year-old man who will appear in the Auckland District Court today. Detective Senior Sergeant Rebecca Kirk…
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NZ Police Media Centre to Operate at Reduced Capacity on July 25
The Police Media Centre will operate at a reduced capacity tomorrow, Friday, July 25, to allow staff to undertake professional development. A small team will be available between 6am and 8pm to respond to urgent queries and significant events. Other…
Law EnforcementMediaMedia Crisis Police Media Centreprofessional developmentNew Zealand PoliceNZ Police appPublic Safety
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Police Pleased with IPCA Findings on Richmond Vehicle Stop
Police have accepted the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) regarding a complaint against officers following a vehicle stop in Richmond on August 1, 2024. The IPCA investigation concluded that the officers acted lawfully throughout the incident. Tasman…
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Auckland Man's Death in Highbrook Referred to Coroner
Police are referring the death of an Auckland man to the Coroner after he was found dead in Highbrook on Tuesday. Counties Manukau CIB have been investigating the sudden death since it was reported at around 11.30am on July 22.…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues HighbrookAucklandCounties Manukau CIBMike HaywardNew Zealand PoliceDeath InvestigationCoroner
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Man Charged with Murder After Woman's Death in Parklands
A 36-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of a woman in Parklands, Christchurch, last night. Emergency services were called to Lamorna Road at 7.50pm, after reports a woman had sustained critical injuries. The woman was unresponsive…
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Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash in Huntly Closes Rotowaro Road
A person has died following a single-vehicle crash on Rotowaro Road, Huntly. The incident prompted a road closure as emergency services responded to the scene. Motorists are advised to continue avoiding the area while the road remains closed. The New…
DisastersTransportationLaw Enforcement Fatal CrashHuntlyRotowaro RoadNew Zealand PoliceSingle-Vehicle CrashEmergency ServicesRoad Closure
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Serious Crash Closes Road in Petone, Wellington
Emergency services are responding to a serious two-vehicle crash on The Esplanade in Petone, near Victoria Street. The incident has resulted in the closure of the road westbound, with diversions currently in place. Initial reports indicate that one person has…
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Fatality in Westown House Fire
A person died following a house fire in Westown, New Plymouth, late last night. Police were called to the residential address around 11 p.m. and found one person deceased at the scene. Police will conduct a scene examination today, along…
DisastersLaw Enforcement FatalityHouse FireWestownNew PlymouthPoliceFire and Emergency New ZealandAccidentNew Zealand Police
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Serious Crash Closes Rotowaro Road in Huntly
A serious single-vehicle crash occurred on Rotowaro Road in Huntly, Waikato, prompting a road closure and diversions. Police were called to the scene at approximately 4.45am between Weavers Crossing Road and Mahuta Station Road. Emergency services are currently attending to…
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Person in Custody After Incident in Parklands, Christchurch
A person is in custody after an incident on Lamorna Road, Parklands, Christchurch. Emergency services responded to a call at 7.50pm following reports of critical injuries. Police are investigating the circumstances and have not released further details. "Police are working…
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Kāpiti Man Charged with Counterfeiting and Shoplifting
A Kāpiti man is in court facing charges related to counterfeit banknotes and shoplifting, following multiple reports of shoplifting and theft across Wellington. The man allegedly used counterfeit cash to purchase items from commercial retailers. Kāpiti Mana Police executed a…
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Rangiora Police Seek Witnesses to Indecent Assault
A 27-year-old man has been charged with indecent assault following an incident on Williams Street, Rangiora, on July 22. He appeared in Christchurch District Court and is due to reappear on August 13. Rangiora Police are seeking witnesses to the…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Rangioraindecent assaultChristchurch District CourtWilliams StreetNew Zealand Policecrimewitness appeal
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Two Arrested in Te Kauwhata Following Vehicle Theft Investigation
Two individuals have been apprehended following a search warrant executed in Te Kauwhata concerning a series of stolen vehicles. Police conducted the search at a Te Kauwhata address and made inquiries in Ngaruawahia, leading to the arrest of an 18-year-old…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Te KauwhataNgaruawahiaHuntly District CourtVehicle TheftArrestNew Zealand PoliceStolen Vehicles
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Media Monitor: Pipe Bombs Found Near Body in Auckland
Radio New Zealand is reporting that police in Auckland, New Zealand, discovered pipe bombs near a body found beside the Southern Motorway on Tuesday. It said the devices were potentially deadly. Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Hayward stated that the investigation…
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Youths Arrested After Aggravated Robbery in Moerewa
Two youths have been arrested following an aggravated robbery at a service station in Moerewa on July 22. The pair allegedly stole a vehicle before the incident. According to Mid North Area Response Manager Senior Sergeant Mark Barratt, the alleged…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Moerewaaggravated robberyKaikoheYouth CourtNew Zealand Policestolen vehiclecrime
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Man Remanded After Canterbury Crime Spree
A 27-year-old man is in custody in Canterbury after a series of dishonesty offenses. The incidents included vehicle theft, a crash, burglaries, and attempted burglaries. The crime spree occurred over several hours, beginning the evening of Monday, July 21. The…
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Queenstown Burglary Leads to $750,000+ in Damages
Police are investigating a burglary and property damage in Queenstown, which occurred between 8 p.m. Friday, July 18, and 8 a.m. Saturday, July 19. The incident took place on Omeara Street, Frankton, where the offender entered multiple properties, causing significant…
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